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Infectious diseases ethics: a worldwide survey.
Elda Righi1, Massimo Mirandola1, Alessandra Agnese Grossi2
1Infectious Diseases Division, Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Summary
Infectious diseases ethics (IDE) involvement is crucial, with professionals showing high interest but lacking adequate training. Ethics education is key to integrating IDE into clinical practice globally.
Area of Science:
- Bioethics
- Infectious Diseases Ethics (IDE)
Background:
- COVID-19 highlighted ethical challenges in infectious diseases.
- Infectious diseases ethics (IDE) is an under-researched field.
- Professionals' involvement in IDE needs further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the involvement and attitudes of infectious diseases professionals in IDE.
- To identify key themes and determinants of IDE engagement.
- To inform strategies for enhancing IDE education and practice.
Main Methods:
- Global survey conducted in 2021-2022 with 477 participants from 71 countries.
- Responses analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and regression models.
- Data stratified by demographics, WHO region, income, and prior ethics training.
Main Results:
- High interest in IDE themes (stigma, inequity, research integrity) was observed.
- Only 5% reported sufficient bioethics training; 28% were dissatisfied.
- Ethics training was associated with higher IDE interest and involvement.
- Demographic factors (region, age, gender, role) influenced IDE engagement.
Conclusions:
- Identified key IDE themes to address training and practice gaps.
- Ethics training is crucial for increasing IDE interest and activity.
- Recommended offering ethics training to integrate IDE into daily clinical practice worldwide.
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