Public views on the donation and use of human biological samples in biomedical research: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT: A mixed methods study exploring the UK general public's willingness to donate human biosamples (HBSs) for biomedical research. Cross-sectional focus groups followed by an online survey. Twelve focus groups (81 participants) selectively sampled to reflect a range of demographic groups; 1110 survey responders recruited through a stratified sampling method with quotas set on sex, age, geographical location, socioeconomic group and ethnicity. (1) Identify participants' willingness to donate HBSs for biomedical research, (2) explore acceptability towards donating different types of HBSs in various settings and (3) explore preferences regarding use and access to HBSs. 87% of survey participants thought donation of HBSs was important and 75% wanted to be asked to donate in general. Responders who

SUBMITTER: Lewis C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3740256 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature