Ethical Challenges in Study Design and Informed Consent for Health Research in Resource-poor Settings

Download or read book Ethical Challenges in Study Design and Informed Consent for Health Research in Resource-poor Settings written by Patricia A. Marshall and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2007 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This review considers ethical challenges to research design and informed consent in biomedical and behavioral studies conducted in resource-poor settings. A review of the literature explores relevant social, cultural, and ethical issues in the conduct of biomedical and social health research in developing countries. Ten case vignettes illustrate ethical challenges that arise in international research with culturally diverse populations. Recommendations for researchers and policy-makers concerned about ethical practices in multinational studies conducted in resource-poor settings are also listed.