Research Ethics Training in Peru: A Case Study
Author Information
Author(s): Lescano A. Roxana, Blazes David L., Montano Silvia M., Moran Zoe, Naquira Cesar, Ramirez Edwin, Lie Reidar, Martin Gregory J., Lescano Andres G., Zunt Joseph R.
Primary Institution: United States Naval Medical Research Center Detachment, Lima, Peru
Hypothesis
How can research ethics training improve the capacity of institutional review boards in Peru?
Conclusion
The training model successfully enhanced the ethical conduct of research among participants from various Latin American countries.
Supporting Evidence
- 927 people from 12 different Latin American countries participated in the training.
- The training model included distance learning and interactive courses.
- Participants reported high satisfaction with the training courses.
Takeaway
This study shows that training people in research ethics helps them understand how to conduct research properly and ethically.
Methodology
The training model combined distance learning, interactive teaching, and expert-led workshops.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the lack of formal evaluations of the training program's effectiveness.
Limitations
The training lacked an applied, practical component and evaluations of its long-term impact on research ethics are not available.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 927 individuals from 12 different Latin American countries, with 836 being Peruvian and 49% women.
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