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Table 2 Characteristics of the 528 Participants

From: Saudi views on consenting for research on medical records and leftover tissue samples

 

M (SD)

N (%)

Age, year

33 (11)

 

Age group, year:

  

18-29

 

220 (42%)

30-39

 

170 (33%)

40-49

 

81 (16%)

50-59

 

33 (6%)

≥60

 

14 (3%)

Gender:

  

Male

 

223 (42%)

Female

 

305 (58%)

Education Level:

  

Illiterate

 

23 (4%)

Primary

 

63 (12%)

Secondary

 

189 (36%)

Bachelors

 

237 (45%)

Master or PhD

16 (3%)

Previous Participation in Research:

Yes

 

53 (10%)

No

 

475 (90%)

Health Status:

  

Patient

 

293 (56%)

Companion

 

235 (44%)