A literature review of research conducted on public interest, knowledge and attitudes to biomedical science

This report sets out the findings of a review of existing survey-based investigations of public knowledge, interest and attitudes to biomedical science among adult populations (18+) throughout the world since 1980. The review of research conducted with adults aimed to: determine what survey research has been done to date internationally in this area critically assess the approaches and questions used inform the development of the Wellcome Monitor survey. The survey was conducted between January and March 2009.