Ethical challenges in study design and informed consent for health research in resource-poor settings
In: Social, economic and behavioural (SEB) research
In: special topics 5
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In: Social, economic and behavioural (SEB) research
In: special topics 5
In: NAHRO publication 583
In: Journal of empirical research on human research ethics: JERHRE ; an international journal, Band 1, Heft 1, S. 25-41
ISSN: 1556-2654
Informed consent is universally recognized as a central component of ethical conduct in scientific research. Investigators working with diverse populations throughout the world face myriad challenges. The application of standards for informed consent can be daunting for researchers when they face the pragmatic constraints of the field and the reality of cultural beliefs about consent that may be in direct conflict with regulatory requirements. This paper explores cultural and social factors underlying informed consent for health research with diverse populations in international settings. Sociocultural influences on comprehension of information, perceptions of risk, and beliefs regarding decisional authority are reviewed. The implications of power inequities between study sponsors, researchers and participants are also considered. Issues associated with the development and preparation of consent forms, including translation and documentation are highlighted. Recommendations for good practices are outlined and future directions for research are explored.
In: IRB: ethics & human research, Band 14, Heft 6, S. 1
ISSN: 2326-2222
In: IRB: ethics & human research, Band 14, Heft 2, S. 6
ISSN: 2326-2222
In: Multicultural perspectives: an official publication of the National Association for Multicultural Education, Band 11, Heft 4, S. 188-193
ISSN: 1532-7892
In: Anthropological quarterly: AQ, Band 76, Heft 2, S. 269-285
ISSN: 1534-1518
In: Multicultural perspectives: an official publication of the National Association for Multicultural Education, Band 4, Heft 3, S. 9-14
ISSN: 1532-7892
In: Journal of Property Valuation and Investment, Band 10, Heft 2, S. 491-503
Traces the events which led up to the US savings and loan crisis.
Discusses the role that the property appraiser played in the process.
Concludes that the savings and loan crisis not only helped to identify
chronic weakness and problems in the structure of the profession but
also helped to solve those problems.
In: Public health genomics, Band 25, Heft 3-4, S. 112-119
ISSN: 1662-8063
In the past decade, there has been an acceleration in genomic research, its applications, and its translation into healthcare products and services for the benefit of public health. These advances are critical to realizing the potential of genomic research for facilitating improved health and disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Despite its tremendous opportunities, the dynamic and increasingly global landscape of genomic research commercialization has been accompanied by a variety of ethical challenges and concerns. The potential for unauthorized use of DNA samples from African people to develop a DNA chip amplifies discussion on the meanings, implications, and impacts of commercialization, benefit sharing, and appropriate consent in genomic research. Leadership of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) Consortium convened a panel of experts to review research ethics practices employed in H3Africa Consortium projects and make recommendations regarding commercialization. Eighteen investigators submitted documents for projects involving data sharing and use of genetic information. A total of 39 informed consent documents associated with the 18 projects were reviewed. All 18 projects specified that samples would be used in future research. Less than half of the projects included language noting that samples could be used in drug or product development, that DNA samples would not be sold, and that profits would not be shared with participants. Four projects referred to commercialization. Analysis of information included in consent documents contributed to the development of a Commercialization Typology. The Typology identifies factors to consider regarding acceptability of particular instances of commercialization. DNA samples for translational research in product development require a transparent commercialization framework to inform the consent process.
In: Multicultural perspectives: an official publication of the National Association for Multicultural Education, Band 17, Heft 4, S. 171-172
ISSN: 1532-7892
In: Multicultural perspectives: an official publication of the National Association for Multicultural Education, Band 17, Heft 3, S. 113-113
ISSN: 1532-7892
In: Multicultural perspectives: an official publication of the National Association for Multicultural Education, Band 17, Heft 2, S. 59-59
ISSN: 1532-7892
In: Multicultural perspectives: an official publication of the National Association for Multicultural Education, Band 17, Heft 1, S. 1-1
ISSN: 1532-7892
In: Multicultural perspectives: an official publication of the National Association for Multicultural Education, Band 16, Heft 4, S. 191-191
ISSN: 1532-7892