Views towards technologies used to edit genes during pregnancy
24 June 2016
The purpose of this study is to gain a greater understanding of people’s attitudes towards genetic diseases and gene-editing technologies during pregnancy. More specifically, this study focuses on a hypothetical scenario of expecting a baby with a rare genetic blood disorder which cannot be cured.
To take part in this study, it is essential that you are aged between 18 and 35, and are NOT currently expecting a baby.
Requirements
- Aged between 18 and 35
- NOT currently expecting a baby
Keywords
Ethical approval
The study has been reviewed and received a Favourable Ethical Opinion (FEO) from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Ethics Committee, at the University of Surrey.
About the researcher
My name is Grace Sear, and I am currently undertaking Stage 1 training in Health Psychology (Masters degree) at the University of Surrey.
If you are aged between 18 and 35 and are NOT currently expecting a baby, I would like to invite you to take part in my short, thought-provoking study.
