TABLE 5.
Summary of the Factors Affecting the Level of Willingness Reported by Medical Students
| Factors Encouraging Willingness | Factors Discouraging Willingness |
|---|---|
| Four or less family members25 | Increased severity (very dangerous and contagious compared to very infectious)35,36 |
| Greater level of knowledge17,19,34 | Pediatric patient care34 |
| History of a severe illness to them or family member25 | Respiratory transmission compared to contact37 |
| Less than 24 y old25 | |
| Medical role (compared to admin role)23 | |
| More than 100 h of previous volunteering25 | |
| Natural disaster (compared to an infectious disease)23 | |
| PPE availability36 | |
| Training before work23 | |
| Travel compensation23 | |
| Well run organization23 |