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Perceptions Towards Medical Research Participation: A Study from Jordan
Rana Abu Farha1, Karem Alzoubi2, Omar Khabour3
1Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan.
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
|September 28, 2020
Summary
Jordanian public generally views medical research positively, with societal contribution as a key motivator. However, barriers like time constraints and lack of awareness hinder participation, necessitating improved public engagement and researcher training.
Area of Science:
- Medical research ethics
- Public health policy
- Clinical trial recruitment
Background:
- Medical research advancement relies on volunteer participation.
- Low participation rates pose a significant challenge to research progress.
- Understanding public perception is crucial for improving recruitment.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess Jordanian public perceptions of medical research participation.
- Identify key motivators for public engagement in medical research.
- Determine barriers affecting participation in medical research.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey conducted from December 2019 to February 2020.
- Paper-based survey administered to 2000 adult participants.
- Assessed public perception, motivators, and barriers related to medical research.
Main Results:
- 82.3% of participants agreed on the importance of medical research for scientific advancement.
- Helping society was the primary motivator (85.4%).
- Top barriers included time constraints (70.0%), lack of opportunity (63.9%), and low awareness (57.6%).
Conclusions:
- Jordanians exhibit positive perceptions towards medical research participation.
- Enhancing public awareness and trust can improve participation rates.
- Training researchers in responsible conduct of research (RCR) is recommended.
