For the study, 282 patients scheduled for elective surgery completed a questionnaire about their process for granting consent. A model was designed to determine which factors — such as sociodemographic characteristics, anxiety, depression and medical comorbidities — were associated with consent.
Sixty-three percent, or 179 surveyed, gave consent to participate in research. The remaining 37 percent, or 103 people, declined. Researchers concluded male gender and level of comfort were the strongest predictors.
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