DNA Donation Decisions in a Serbian Survey on Multiple Sclerosis Genetics
In a survey with 1075 participants, 49.8% were willing to donate DNA for MS research, 22.9% were unsure due to lack of information, and 27.3% were unwilling. Those uninterested in personal genetic risk information were more reluctant than those uncertain about donating. Awareness of genetic data protection correlated with less uncertainty.
- Tags
- #MSResearch
- Most relevant to
- —
- Human efficacy
- Not established from this source
- Mechanism
- Not reported
- Evidence strength
- Limited
- Outcome
- Not reported
Why it matters
Understanding motivations and hesitations about DNA donation is crucial for facilitating research in MS genetics. Insights from this survey could help improve communication and education around genetic research.
What this does not prove
The study's focus on a specific Serbian population may affect how widely the findings apply. Additionally, reliance on self-reported data presents potential biases regarding perceptions of DNA donation.
Next milestone
No next milestone was established from the available source.
Study facts
- Study design
- Observational
- Participants / samples
- 1075 · valid DNA-donation responses
- Randomised
- No
- Controlled
- Not reported
- Primary endpoint met
- Not reported
- Relevant MS type
- Not reported
- Publication date
- 2026-10-18
- Evidence reviewed
- Abstract only
- Regulatory approval
- Not reported
- Research areas
- Not classified
- Biological target
- Not reported
- Pathway
- Not reported
- Population
- Serbian respondents taking part in a survey regarding MS genetics
- Size of effect
- Not reported
- Secondary endpoints
- Not reported
- MRI endpoints
- Not reported
- Biomarkers
- Not reported
- Safety
- Not reported
Original sources
- Primary evidenceDNA donation decisions, uncertainty, and perceived learning in a Serbian survey on multiple sclerosis genetics. ↗DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2026.110349
Supporting passages (12)
publication date2026-10-18
study designAn online cross-sectional survey was conducted in Serbia.
subjectsAmong 1075 valid DNA-donation responses, 49.8% were willing, 22.9% lacked sufficient information to decide, and 27.3% were unwilling.
speciesAn online cross-sectional survey was conducted in Serbia.
sample sizeAmong 1075 valid DNA-donation responses, 49.8% were willing, 22.9% lacked sufficient information to decide, and 27.3% were unwilling.
sample size basisAmong 1075 valid DNA-donation responses, 49.8% were willing, 22.9% lacked sufficient information to decide, and 27.3% were unwilling.
randomizedAn online cross-sectional survey was conducted in Serbia.
peer reviewedJournal Article
findingsRespondents reported a median perceived-learning score of 5 out of 7.
populationRESULTS: Among 1075 valid DNA-donation responses, 49.8% were willing, 22.9% lacked sufficient information to decide, and 27.3% were unwilling.
limitationsTitle: DNA donation decisions, uncertainty, and perceived learning in a Serbian survey on multiple sclerosis genetics.
peer reviewedPublication types: Journal Article
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