Ethical Practices for Health Research in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Author Information
Author(s): Abdur Rab Mohammad, Afzal Mohammad, Abou-Zeid Alaa, Silverman Henry
Primary Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
Hypothesis
What is the extent to which investigators from countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region consider ethical practices in their research?
Conclusion
Attention to ethical safeguards is not optimal among investigators in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.
Supporting Evidence
- 29% of proposals involving human subjects did not obtain ethical clearance.
- 29% of investigators thought informed consent was not needed.
- 8% of studies did not mention confidentiality measures.
Takeaway
The study looked at how researchers in the Eastern Mediterranean handle ethics in their work, and found many don't follow important rules to protect people in their studies.
Methodology
Investigators from 12 countries submitted 143 proposals to a grant scheme, which included a questionnaire about ethical practices.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may introduce bias regarding the actual ethical practices followed.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be generalizable due to the limited scope of research proposals reviewed.
Participant Demographics
Researchers from 12 countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.003
Statistical Significance
p<0.003
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