Attitudes towards human fetal tissue research: Survey of researchers and the public in Japan

Hideki Yui, Ayako Kamisato, Kaori Muto, Yoshimi Yashiro, Saori Watanabe, Yukitaka Kiya, Kumiko Fujisawa, Yusuke Inoue, Zentaro Yamagata

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Abstract

Introduction: The rules for human fetal tissue (HFT) research in Japan are unclear. Methods: In this paper, we conducted a web survey to examine the attitudes of Japanese researchers (n=535) and the public (n=3,000) toward HFT research. Results: The results demonstrated that 5.8% of researchers and 18.8% of the public explicitly opposed HFT research, and 71.8% of the researchers thought that the rules for HFT research need to be clarified. Even among researchers who intended to consider conducting HFT research, 74.2% responded that the rules should be clarified. Although different from attitudes to make decisions regarding HFT donation, being non-religious and in their reproductive age among women in the public group were factors for accepting attitudes toward HFT research. Conclusion: To establish the rules, it is necessary to develop a system that can adequately protect vulnerable women who are asked to provide HFT.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)78-84
Number of pages7
JournalRegenerative Therapy
Volume24
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12-2023

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biomaterials
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Developmental Biology

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