Table 1 Characteristics of research ethics committees and associated mean of total scores (N = 26)
Characteristic | Number (%) | Mean of the total score | *P values |
|---|---|---|---|
Duration of existence < 10 years ≥ 10 years | 17(70.83) 7(29.17) | 152.23 140 | 0.87 |
Frequency of meeting At least once a month Less than once a month | 17(68) 8(32) | 153.47 160.5 | 0.50 |
Availability of annual budget Yes No | 6(26.09) 17(73.91) | 177.33 150.05 | 0.13 |
Balanced gender representation Yes No | 7(30.43) 16(69.57) | 170.42 151.37 | 0.07 |