Public opinion survey on heritable human genome editing in South Africa: a study protocol.

ABSTRACT: Heritable human genome editing (HHGE) presents new possibilities for the prevention of genetic diseases but also raises ethical and societal questions. While international surveys have explored public attitudes, particularly in high-income countries, there is a lack of large-scale empirical data from the Global South. In South Africa, previous work used deliberative public engagement to examine public perspectives. The present study aims to complement this by capturing public opinion through a cross-sectional survey, enabling direct comparison with deliberative findings. This study will recruit 400 adult participants residing in South Africa using targeted Facebook advertisements. A two-phase sampling process will be employed: initial screening for demographic information, followed by stra

SUBMITTER: Pillay S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12777815 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature