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3. U.S. trainees' experiences of ethical challenges during research in low- and middle-income countries: A mixed methods study.

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Standish, Katherine, McDaniel, Katherine, Ahmed, Shirin, Allen, Nikole H., Sircar, Sohini, Mira, Meredith, and Khoshnood, Kaveh

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MIDDLE-income countries, RESEARCH methodology, INTERVIEWING, RESEARCH ethics, UNDERGRADUATES, SURVEYS, LOW-income countries, QUESTIONNAIRES
Abstract

High-income country (HIC) trainees are participating in research in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) in increasing numbers, yet the ethical challenges they face have not been well described. We conducted a mixed methods study of U.S. graduate and undergraduate students who conducted research in LMIC, including an online survey and semi-structured interviews. Among 123 online survey respondents, 31% reported ethical challenges and nearly two-thirds of respondents did not feel well prepared to deal with ethical challenges. Qualitative analysis of the 17 semi-structure interviews and narrative survey responses revealed many themes of 'ethics in practice': challenges in setting research priorities, navigating relationships with host country partners, scope of research practice, and human subject protections. Respondents reported that pre-departure trainings were not reflective of ethical frameworks or research contexts in LMIC, and few described seeking host mentor help in addressing ethical challenges. These results suggest a need for improvements in training, oversight and mentorship of trainee researchers, and to further engage both HIC and LMIC institutions, educators and researchers in addressing ethical issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2022
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6. Beyond My Dual Identities.

Author

Sircar, Sohini

Subjects
*HINDUISM, *AMERICANS, *SOUL, *DISTINCTION (Philosophy), *IDENTITY (Psychology), UNIVERSE
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The article offers the author's insights on the two identities of American Hindu and the concept of Hinduism that help her become a better American. The author states that her Hindu-ness makes her become a better person due to its ability to understand the linkage of soul to the universe that helps her understand the illusion of distinction. She also discusses the Hindu side at home and at the temple, her college years, and the essential quality the defines her identity as American and Hindu.

Published
2012

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