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Assessing knowledge and willingness to use genetically modified crops in Uganda by Abubakar Sadik Mustafa; Jamilu E. Ssenku; Evelyne B. Nyachwo; Grace Cherotich Ruto; Nelson Bunani; Grace Musimami; Ronald Maseruka; Godwin Anywar is a Agricultural and Biological Sciences article available to read on EtoBox.

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## Abstract ## Background There has been a lot of debate on genetically modified (GM) crops both globally and locally in Uganda. Whereas some of the debates have been informed by scientific research, many are not. The level of acceptance and attitudes of people towards GM crops is a function of their knowledge. However, there is a paucity of studies on the knowledge and attitudes of Ugandans on GM crops. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge of GM crops in Uganda. ## Methods We carried out a mixed methods study in September 2021 in Bushenyi, Jinja and Wakiso districts. We conducted 18 focus group discussions (FGDs), 13 key informant interviews (KIIs) and 698 quantitative interviews. The quantitative interviews were conducted using structured questionnaires. The FGD and KI interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. The qualitative data were analyzed using framework analysis and the quantitative data were analyzed using modified Poisson regression to identify factors associated with the level of knowledge of GM crops in STATA 15. ## Results Out of the 698 respondents interviewed, only 273 (39.1%) had ever heard of GM crops. About 204 (74.7%) of the 273 respo

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Author
Abubakar Sadik Mustafa; Jamilu E. Ssenku; Evelyne B. Nyachwo; Grace Cherotich Ruto; Nelson Bunani; Grace Musimami; Ronald Maseruka; Godwin Anywar
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2023
Language
EN
Field
Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

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