Table 3 PCA of statements concerning Polish students’ cooperation with the pharmaceutical industry

During their studies medical students should have contact with pharmaceutical industry representatives.

.749

Lectures, seminars, and presentations organized by pharmaceutical companies should be a part of the education of medical students.

.501

Medical students should have the right to perform paid work for pharmaceutical companies.

.296

Medical students should have the right to take gifts of modest value which are needed in their education (e.g., pens, notebooks) from pharmaceutical companies.

.523

Medical students should have the right to take expensive gifts from pharmaceutical companies if they are needed in their education (e.g., branded electronic stethoscopes).

.925

Medical students should have the right to take gifts from pharmaceutical companies in any form in which companies are prone to give them (e.g., good quality wine).

.480

Eigenvalue

SUM

Variance explained

57.9%