Attitudes of the Ecuadorian University Community Toward Genetically Modified Organisms.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: The acceptance of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) by the civilian population in Ecuador is a controversial issue, where beliefs and practices are determinant. In Ecuador, the use of GMOs for research or productive purposes has been banned since 2008; however, the current position of the population toward this technology is unknown. Objective: The aim of the study was to explain the attitude toward GMOs in the Ecuadorian university population based on sociodemographic variables, knowledge, beliefs, practices, and bioethical approach. Methods: A validated survey was applied to 719 students and teachers of the Catholic University of Cuenca through Google Forms. The collected data were processed using SPSS 23.0 software. Multivariate and linear regressi

SUBMITTER: Roman Collazo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8894883 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature