Mapping the human genome: An assessment of media coverage and public reaction

被引：42

作者：

Tambor, ES

Bernhardt, BA

Rodgers, J

Holtzman, NA

Geller, G

机构：

[1] Johns Hopkins Univ, Sch Hyg & Publ Hlth, Dept Hlth Policy & Management, Baltimore, MD 21218 USA

[2] Johns Hopkins Sch Med, Dept Pediat, Baltimore, MD USA

[3] Johns Hopkins Univ, Sch Med, Inst Med Genet, Baltimore, MD 21218 USA

[4] Johns Hopkins Univ, Sch Med, Off Commun & Publ Affairs, Baltimore, MD 21218 USA

[5] Johns Hopkins Univ, Phoebe Berman Bioeth Inst, Baltimore, MD USA

来源：

GENETICS IN MEDICINE | 2002年 / 4卷 / 01期

关键词：

Human Genome Project; genetics; genetic education; mass media; public opinion; minority opinions;

D O I：

10.1097/00125817-200201000-00006

中图分类号：

Q3 [遗传学];

学科分类号：

071007 ; 090102 ;

摘要：

Purpose: To assess public reactions to the June 26, 2000, announcement that scientists had nearly finished mapping the human genome. Methods: We conducted a random-digit telephone survey of 407 Maryland residents as well as a content analysis of 55 relevant media reports. Results: African Americans were more likely than Caucasians to report a negative reaction (P < 0.001) to the genome announcement. Overall, privacy/discrimination (16%) and human cloning (14%) were the most commonly mentioned concerns regarding the impact of the genome mapping. Conclusions: These findings highlight the need for continued public discourse, including through the media, to address concerns regarding the Human Genome Project.

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