Journal article
Factors Influencing Participation in a Population-based Biorepository for Childhood Heart Disease
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Consenting minors for genetics research and biobanking involves ethical and social challenges. We examined factors influencing participation rates in a population-based biorepository for childhood heart disease.
METHODS: Individuals were prospectively enrolled across 7 centers in Ontario by using a standardized consent form. Individuals were approached for consent for the donation of blood/saliva (DNA), tissue, and skin from the …
Authors
Papaz T; Safi M; Manickaraj A-K; Ogaki C; Kyryliuk JB; Burrill L; Dodge C; Chant-Gambacort C; Walter L-L; Rosenberg H
Journal
, Vol. 130, No. 5, pp. e1198–e1205
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Publication Date
November 1, 2012
DOI
10.1542/peds.2012-0687
ISSN
0031-4005