Perceptions, attitudes, and willingness of the public in low- and middle-income countries of the Arab region to participate in biobank research.

ABSTRACT: Population-based genomics studies have proven successful in identifying genetic variants associated with diseases. High-quality biospecimens linked with informative health data from diverse segments of the population have made such research possible. However, the success of biobank research depends on the willingness of the public to participate in this type of research. We aimed to explore the factors associated with the willingness of the public to participate in biobank research from four low- and middle-income countries in the Arab region (Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Sudan). We used a previously validated questionnaire to assess several constructs that included the public's perceptions, attitudes, and willingness to participate in biobank research. We recruited 967 participants. More t

SUBMITTER: Ahram M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9713115 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature