Research snapshot: Ethical research during a crisis: Insights from the West African Ebola epidemic

A 2-page summary of the research undertaken as part of R2HC study Perceptions of research conducted during the 2014-15 Ebola crisis

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
12 March 2020
Country:
Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Health, Humanitarian Disasters and Emergencies
Authors:
McMaster University

Abstract

This document provides a two-page summary of the research undertaken as part of the Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) funded study Perceptions of research conducted during the 2014-15 Ebola crisis.

The Humanitarian Heath Ethics (hhe) research group conducted a qualitative study to examine the experiences of research participants and stakeholders during the West Africa Ebola epidemic through an ethical lens.

The study provides researchers and operational partners with insights on how to conduct ethical public health research during crises.

This Snapshot summarises:

  • Background to the research and how the research was conducted,
  • Key findings,
  • Implications for humanitarian practitioners and policymakers,
  • Recommendations,
  • Further reading.

Citation

McMaster University (2020) Research snapshot: Ethical research during a crisis: Insights from the West African Ebola epidemic. Elrha

Research snapshot: Ethical research during a crisis: Insights from the West African Ebola epidemic

Published 12 March 2020
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