Understanding cultural values, norms and beliefs that may impact participation in genome‐editing related research
Perspectives of local communities in Botswana
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19516500 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Setlhomo Koloi‐Keaikitse (0000-0002-3402-2836, University of Botswana, corresponding author), Mary Kasule (0000-0002-9054-1518, University of Botswana), Irene Kwape (0000-0003-0282-8007, University of Botswana), Dudu Jankie (0009-0005-8422-6879, University of Botswana), Dimpho Ralefala (0000-0001-9074-0405, University of Botswana), Dolly Mogomotsi Ntseane (0000-0001-5698-1934, University of Botswana), Gaonyadiwe George Mokone (0000-0002-9641-064X, University of Botswana) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 24-34 |
| Publication date | 2025-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Developing World Bioethics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1471-8731 • E-ISSN: 1471-8847 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/dewb.12440 |
| PMID | 38205946 |
| OpenAlex | W4390744291 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
Gene‐editing research is a complex science and foreign in most communities including Botswana. Adopting a qualitative deliberative framework with 109 participants from 7 selected ethnic communities in Botswana, we explored the perceptions of local communities on cultural values, norms, and beliefs that may motivate or deter likely participation in the use of gene‐editing related research. What emerged as the ethnic community's motivators for research participation include the potential for gene‐editing technologies to promote access to individualized medications, and the possibility of protecting family members from genetic related diseases. Deterrents for research participation include cultural values such as implications of lineage for chieftainship, trust, fear or anxiety, uncertainty, and sensitivity on the use of gene‐editing. Findings of our study have implications for continuous engagement with local communities to explore potential ways of addressing cultural sensitivities that can further deter their participation in future gene‐editing related research
Community engagement · Ethnic group · Ethnography · Perception · Political science · Public relations · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Anthropology · CRISPR and Genetic Engineering · Innovation and Socioeconomic Development · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Citations per year | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |