Table 5.
Distribution of answers to questions about factors influencing participation in drug donation programs.
| Questions | No. (n = 430) | % |
|---|---|---|
| What factors motivate you to participate in a drug donation program? | ||
| Knowing that it benefits those in need | 376 | 87.4 |
| Simplified donation process | 196 | 45.6 |
| Trust in the program’s organization | 200 | 46.5 |
| Community support and awareness | 246 | 57.2 |
| Clear information about donation locations and procedures | 185 | 43 |
| I believe that the drug donation program reduces drug waste by providing other means of using medications | ||
| Agree | 378 | 87.9 |
| Disagree | 6 | 1.4 |
| Neutral | 46 | 10.7 |
| I believe that donating medicines reduces environmental pollution | ||
| Agree | 325 | 75.6 |
| Disagree | 13 | 3 |
| Neutral | 92 | 21.4 |
| There is no drug donation programs in Saudi Arabia | ||
| Agree | 115 | 26.7 |
| Disagree | 61 | 14.2 |
| Neutral | 254 | 59.1 |
| Pharmaceutical donations in Arab countries are not subject to regulations | ||
| Agree | 68 | 15.8 |
| Disagree | 132 | 30.7 |
| Neutral | 230 | 53.5 |
| I believe that drug donation must be subject to laws for the risk of being exploited for personal interests. | ||
| Agree | 371 | 86.3 |
| Disagree | 6 | 1.4 |
| Neutral | 53 | 12.3 |