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Abstract：
The public perspective on genetically modified foods (GMFs) has been intensely debated and scrutinized. Often, discussions surrounding GMF tend to revolve solely around the potential health risks associated with their consumption. However, it is essential to acknowledge that public perceptions of genetically modified foods are multifaceted, encompassing environmental concerns, ethical considerations, and economic implications. This paper studies the factors predicting GMF acceptance employing the representative sample of the Czech population (N = 884, aged 18-90 years, M ± SD: 48.17 ± 17.72; 53.40% women, 18.04% with higher education). The research relies on the Behavioral Change Model and the Health Belief Model. We employ hierarchical ordinal regressions to study the effects of information, environmental concerns, perceived health risks, food habits, purchasing habits, and socio-demographics on GMF acceptance. The results suggest that the (un)willingness to purchase GMF is primarily driven by the health risks - the environmental concerns were largely unimportant. The impact of information provision on GMF acceptance proved positive, suggesting information and education to be the main channels of creating public acceptance. The intrinsic interest regarding information related to GMF had an adverse impact on the perception of GMF morality. The benefits of the GMF proved unrelated to the GMF acceptance, indicating the gap in the information campaign. The research provides valuable insights for policymakers, public health professionals, and market researchers to communicate the GMF agenda effectively to the general public.
摘要：
公众对转基因食品（GMF）的看法一直受到激烈的辩论和审查。通常,围绕GMF的讨论往往只围绕与消费相关的潜在健康风险。然而,必须承认公众对转基因食品的看法是多方面的，包括环境问题，伦理考虑，和经济影响。本文采用捷克人口的代表性样本(N=884，年龄18-90岁，M±SD:48.17±17.72;53.40%女性,18.04%拥有高等教育）。该研究依赖于行为改变模型和健康信念模型。我们采用分层序数回归来研究信息的影响，环境问题,感知到的健康风险，饮食习惯,购买习惯,和GMF接受的社会人口统计学。结果表明，（不）购买GMF的意愿主要是由健康风险驱动的-环境问题在很大程度上并不重要。信息提供对GMF接受的影响被证明是积极的，建议信息和教育成为创造公众接受度的主要渠道。与GMF相关的信息的内在兴趣对GMF道德的感知产生了不利影响。GMF的好处被证明与GMF的接受无关，表明信息活动的差距。这项研究为决策者提供了有价值的见解，公共卫生专业人员,和市场研究人员将GMF议程有效地传达给公众。
