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Ethical decision making in international nursing research
1Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta.
Qualitative Health Research
|July 12, 2002
Summary
International nursing research requires navigating complex cross-cultural ethical issues. Studies must adhere to global standards while respecting local cultural and institutional norms for ethical decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Bioethics
- International Health
Background:
- International research necessitates careful consideration of cross-cultural ethical dilemmas.
- Ensuring ethical soundness in global health studies is paramount.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the process of ethical decision-making in international nursing research.
- To highlight the dual ethical considerations in global human participant research.
Main Methods:
- Drawing on research conducted in Ghana in 1999.
- Involving a study with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seropositive women.
Main Results:
- Ethical decision-making in international nursing research is a complex process.
- Research must satisfy both international ethical standards and local cultural contexts.
Conclusions:
- International research involving human participants must meet distinct ethical tests.
- Adherence to international ethical standards and acknowledgment of local cultural norms are essential for ethical global research.
Keywords:
Biomedical and Behavioral Research