Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Tissue Bank – April 2016

…for what you need to know Survey Methodology This province-wide survey was designed and conducted by Probe Research Inc. in partnership with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority – Tissue Bank via telephone interviews conducted between Mar. 28, 2016 and April 4, 2016 among a random and representative sampling of 1,000 Manitoba adults. With a sample of 1,000, one can say with 95 percent certainty that the results are within +/- 3.1 percentage points of what they would have been if the entire adult population of Manitoba had been interviewed. The margin-of-error is higher within each of the survey’s population sub-groups. Modified random-digit dialing of both landline and wireless numbers was used to ensure that all Manitoba adults would have an equal opportunity to participate in this Probe Research survey. Minor statistical weighting by age, and gender has been applied to this sample to ensure that it corresponds with the province as a whole. For more information, please contact: Lloyd Fridfinnson, Vice President Probe Research Inc. (204) 926-6568 (tel.) (204) 291-0295 (cell) Lloyd@probe-research.com …for what you need to know

Plans Regarding Organ & Tissue Donation TB1. “We are going to spend another minute or so talking about organ and tissue donation. Before I ask you any questions, I want to remind you that any answers you provide will be used only for research on what Manitobans think about this issue, and will not be used for any other purpose. Which of the following statements best describes your own situation with regard to organ and tissue donation? Would you say…  You have decided to donate your organs or tissues at the time of your death? You have decided not to donate your organs or tissues at the time of your death? Or, you have not made a decision about this issue?” (n=1,000) Base: All respondents

Sub-Population Variations There is a great deal of sub-population activity with respect to those willing to make organ and tissue donations. The intention to donate is considerably higher in Winnipeg (52%) than it is in other parts of Manitoba (44%). Overall, individuals aged 35-54 (58% vs approximately 45% for younger or older age cohorts) are more willing to be organ and tissue donors. However, it is worth noting that, for males, donation willingness is highest among those 18-34 years (52%), while donation willingness for females is highest among those aged 35-54 years (70%). Donation willingness correlates strongly with income (41% among households earning <$60,000 annually, climbing to 64% among households earning $100,000 or more) and education (37% among those with Grade 12 or less, climbing to 56% among university and college graduates).