Research progress on attitudes toward xenotransplantation across different social groups in foreign countries
10.12026/j.issn.1001-8565.2025.11.06
- VernacularTitle:国外不同社会群体对异种器官移植态度的研究进展
- Author:
Zhongyi SHI
1
;
Xiangjin KONG
1
Author Information
1. College of Humanities and Social Sciences， Dalian Medical University， Dalian 116044， China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
social groups;
xenotransplantation;
ethical challenges;
science popularization education
- From:
Chinese Medical Ethics
2025;38(11):1419-1424
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Remarkable progress has been made in xenotransplantation research worldwide in recent years. Although foreign scholars have increasingly intensified their research on the attitudes towards xenotransplantation across different social groups， discussions in this field remain relatively scarce in China. This paper systematically sorted out the research findings of foreign studies on attitudes toward xenotransplantation among patients， medical staff， students， and the public. It was concluded that distinct characteristics existed across different social groups. Although most respondents held positive attitudes toward xenotransplantation， their attitudes were easily influenced and changed. The differences in demand levels， the effectiveness of xenotransplantation， awareness， personal experiences and values were the primary reasons for the variations in their attitudes. Based on the analysis of foreign research methods and conclusions， three recommendations were proposed for China to carry out relevant research on attitudes towards xenotransplantation. First， it was suggested to conduct stratified research on the attitudes of stakeholders. Second， science popularization education should be strengthened， and scientific values should be established. Third， standardized attitude assessment tools should be constructed.
