Gurus and Griots: Revisiting the research informed consent process in rural African contexts

Abstract Background Researchers conducting community-based participatory action research (CBPAR) in highly collectivistic and socioeconomically disadvantaged community settings in sub-Saharan Africa are confronted with the distinctive challenge of balancing universal ethical standards with local sta...

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Main Author: Richard Appiah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-021-00659-7