Table 4 Odds ratios for interaction between genetics experience and perspective on DNA information (‘genetic exceptionalist’ views) for (i) thinking that linking DNA and personally identifying could cause potential harm and (ii) willingness to donate DNA for medical research (derived from full multivariable model)

From: Members of the public in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia expressing genetic exceptionalism say they are more willing to donate genomic data

Outcome

Genetics experience

Perspective on DNA data

DNA perspective within genetics experience

Same/unsure

Different

Perceived harms

Unfamiliar

Ref.

1.76 (1.56 to 1.98)

1.76 (1.56 to 1.98)

Familiar

1.95 (1.67 to 2.25)

2.73 (2.38 to 3.13)

1.40 (1.19 to 1.65)

Personal

1.60 (1.25 to 2.02)

2.81 (2.36 to 3.35)

1.76 (1.35 to 2.31)

Willingness to donate

Unfamiliar

Ref.

1.98 (1.78 to 2.24)

1.98 (1.78 to 2.24)

Familiar

1.96 (1.70 to 2.28)

3.05 (2.66 to 3.49)

1.55 (1.32 to 1.83)

Personal

3.58 (2.81 to 4.65)

5.66 (4.64 to 6.91)

1.58 (1.18 to 2.12)

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