Table 2.
Distribution of answers to questions about awareness of drug donation programs.
| Questions | No. (n = 430) | % |
|---|---|---|
| Have you ever heard of drug donation programs? | ||
| No | 285 | 66.3 |
| Not sure | 46 | 10.7 |
| Yes | 99 | 23 |
| If yes, how did you first learn about them? | ||
| Social media | 52 | 12.1 |
| Family or friends | 24 | 5.6 |
| HCP | 20 | 4.7 |
| Others | 3 | 0.7 |
| Did not answer with “Yes” | 331 | 77 |
| Are you aware of any drug donation centers or collection points in your vicinity? | ||
| No | 378 | 87.9 |
| Yes | 52 | 12.1 |
| How would you rate your knowledge level regarding the details of these programs? | ||
| Unknowledgeable | 186 | 43.3 |
| Not very knowledgeable | 176 | 40.9 |
| Somewhat knowledgeable | 54 | 12.6 |
| Very knowledgeable | 14 | 3.3 |
| Are you familiar with the regulations and guidelines surrounding pharmaceutical donation in your country? | ||
| No | 350 | 81.4 |
| Not sure | 43 | 10 |
| Yes | 37 | 8.6 |
| How widespread do you believe drug donation programs are in Saudi Arabia? | ||
| Not very widespread | 196 | 45.6 |
| Not widespread at all | 126 | 29.3 |
| Somewhat widespread | 81 | 18.8 |
| Very widespread | 25 | 5.8 |
| Missing | 2 | 0.5 |
| Have you or anyone you know ever benefited from donated medications? | ||
| No, neither I nor anyone I know have benefited | 326 | 75.8 |
| Yes, I have benefited | 31 | 7.2 |
| Yes, someone I know has benefited | 73 | 17 |
| Do you think there is a need for increased public awareness regarding the types of medications that can be donated? | ||
| Yes, definitely | 388 | 90.2 |
| Yes, to some extent | 34 | 7.9 |
| No not at all | 8 | 1.9 |