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U.S. trainees' experiences of ethical challenges during research in low- and middle-income countries: A mixed methods study.
- Source :
- Global Public Health; Jul2022, Vol. 17 Issue 7, p1433-1449, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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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]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17441692
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Global Public Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 157638179
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17441692.2021.1933124