Table 4.
Reasons given for nonparticipation in DNA banking (n=43). Nine participants gave two responses.
| Reasons given for nonparticipation | Number of persons | % of persons who did not participate in DNA banking |
|---|---|---|
| Confidentiality | 28 | 65.1% |
| Ability to be insured | 1 | 2.3% |
| Cloning | 1 | 2.3% |
| Effect on a family member | 0 | 0 |
| Other - | ||
| Concern over the unknown | 12 | 27.9% |
| No good reason to store DNA | 3 | 7.0% |
| Privacy | 2 | 4.7% |
| Refused to give reason | 1 | 2.3% |
| Don’t know | 4 | 9.3% |
Note: Data were gathered from the Spectrum Survey, 2001–2003.