Table 4.
Trusted organizations for safety assessment of genetically modified mosquitoes
| Organization | Trust a lot | Trust moderately | Do not trust | Not sure | No response |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHO |
82.3 |
11.6 |
1.8 |
1.2 |
3.0 |
| Universities/research institutes |
56.1 |
37.8 |
1.8 |
1.2 |
3.0 |
| International media |
30.5 |
37.2 |
18.3 |
3.7 |
10.4 |
| Foreign biotechnology companies |
35.4 |
33.5 |
20.1 |
3.7 |
7.3 |
| Religious bodies |
27.4 |
30.5 |
16.5 |
12.2 |
13.4 |
| Nigerian media |
16.5 |
36 |
29.9 |
8.5 |
9.1 |
| Nigerian government | 11 | 28 | 49.4 | 3.7 | 9.1 |