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Table 4 Patients perspectives

From: Patients acceptance and comprehension to written and verbal consent (PAC–VC)

 

Consent type

Verbal assent

Written consent

N %

N %

I would prefer only verbal information presented during the consent process

Agree

2 (16.7%)

2 (33.3%)

Cannot decide

1 (8.3%)

2 (33.3%)

Disagree

9 (75.0%)

2 (33.3%)

I would prefer written information presented during the consent process

Agree

3 (25.0%)

1 (16.7%)

Cannot decide

3 (25.0%)

3 (50.0%)

Disagree

6 (50.0%)

2 (33.3%)

I read the written information about the research study before making my decision

Agree

2 (16.7%)

2 (33.3%)

Cannot decide

2 (16.7%)

0 (0.0%)

Disagree

8 (66.7%)

4 (66.7%)

I believe written information is very important in making my final decision to participate

Agree

2 (16.7%)

0 (0.0%)

Cannot decide

1 (8.3%)

0 (0.0%)

Disagree

9 (75.0%)

6 (100.0%)

I feel satisfied and comfortable with the consent process

Agree

0 (0.0%)

0 (0.0%)

Cannot decide

3 (25.0%)

0 (0.0%)

Disagree

9 (75.0%)

6 (100.0%)

I felt pressured by time when I made my decision during the consent process

Agree

6 (50.0%)

5 (83.3%)

Cannot decide

3 (25.0%)

1 (16.7%)

Disagree

3 (25.0%)

0 (0.0%)