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J Am Med Inform Assoc 15:357-362 doi:10.1197/jamia.M2571
  • Original Investigation

US and Scottish Health Professionals' Attitudes toward DNA Biobanking

Table 1

Survey Results by Question

Item US Response Scottish Response Significance
1. I am receptive to the idea of creating a database of DNA. (n=79) 4.35 3.70 p<0.001
2. Using “spare” or extra blood is a good way to obtain DNA. (n=80) 4.24 3.90 p=0.115
3. I would be likely to use information from such a DNA database in my practice. (n=79) 3.41 2.85 p=0.034
4. I would feel comfortable consenting a patient for a “spare blood” DNA sample. (n=80) 3.65 2.93 p<0.001
5. A DNA database would be beneficial in providing information needed in the work to cure disease. (n=80) 4.46 3.80 p<0.001
6. Some populations would be more likely to benefit from this project than others. (n=79) 3.58 3.80 p=0.921
7. The database would not be secure. (n=79) 2.32 2.85 p=0.116
8. Information from a DNA database might be sold even if the creators say the data is private. (n=78) 2.75 2.95 p=0.327
9. Participants' genetic information might be used for unintended purposes, e.g., notification of their employer. (n=79) 2.46 2.69 p=0.426
10. Participants should be alerted if a potential cure were developed for their disease. (n=80) 4.15 3.75 p=0.082
11. It is important that patient participants receive a portion of any profits that may result from advances made using the DNA database. (n=80) 2.37 2.23 p=0.642
12. Patients should be able to know the results of their DNA test. (n=80) 4.51 3.25 p=0.194
13. Patients would feel coerced to donate a DNA sample. (n=80) 2.24 2.70 p=0.027
14. Patients would be able to understand the reasons for donating a DNA sample. (n=80) 3.49 3.18 p=0.194
15. Patients will be likely to donate a DNA sample. (n=80) 3.46 3.25 p=0.191
16. I would be willing to spend 5 minutes consenting a patient for a “spare blood” DNA sample. (n = 40) N/A 2.26 N/A∗

  • ↵∗ No statistical comparison between locations was completed for item #16.

  • Numerical values are weighted average response where 5.0 represents “Strongly Agree” and 0 represents “Strongly Disagree.” Significance indicates difference in responses between study locations.

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