scholarly journals Knowledge, Awareness, and Attitudes about Research Ethics among Dental Faculty in the Middle East: A Pilot Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadir F. El-Dessouky ◽  
Amr M. Abdel-Aziz ◽  
Chadi Ibrahim ◽  
Malini Moni ◽  
Reham Abul Fadl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Research Ethics ◽  
Ethics Education ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Ethics Committees ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
And Training

Objective. To assess the knowledge, awareness, and attitudes of dental faculty regarding research ethics and research ethics committees (RECs).Design. Through convenience sampling, we distributed a survey to academics at dental faculties at two universities in the Middle East. We used descriptive, chi-square, and logistic regression statistics to analyze the data.Results. Our response rate was 62.5%. A large majority (>90%) held positive attitudes towards RECs; however, almost half (44.0%) thought that RECs would delay research. Less than half (36.8%) had received prior training in research ethics, and the average score they achieved on the questions on research ethics was only 40.2%. Most (>90%), however, were favorable towards research ethics education. Finally, some faculty held attitudes regarding certain research ethics practices that were not optimal.Conclusions. We conclude that among the dental faculties participating in our study, there is broad-based acceptance of RECs and training in research ethics, while there are knowledge gaps in research ethics. We recommend further studies to determine the generalizability of our findings to other institutions.

scholarly journals Knowledge Awareness and Attitude about Research Ethics among Dental Faculties in India

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 608-613 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nithin Manchery Gopinath ◽  
Joseph John ◽  
E Senthilkumar ◽  
N Nagappan
Keyword(s):  
Research Ethics ◽  
Overall Response Rate ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Ethics Committees ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
And Training

ABSTRACT Aim The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge, awareness and attitude about research ethics and research ethics committees (RECs) among dental faculties. Materials and methods This cross-sectional questionnaire study incorporated a self administered questionnaire. Descriptive, Chi-square and logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the data. Results The overall response rate to the study was 85%. More than half were familiar with research ethics, principles and functions of the research ethics committee. Though there were some faculties whose attitude regarding research ethics principle was not optimal. Conclusion The present study revealed a broad acceptance among the faculties acceptance toward RECs and training in research ethics, though there existed certain gap in knowledge about research among the faculties. Clinical significance This will help us to understand the knowledge, awareness and attitudes of dental faculties toward research ethics, which will help the institutional officials to develop better educational programs in the field of research ethics in order to help them conduct better research henceforth. How to cite this article MG Nithin, John J, Senthilkumar E, Nagappan N. Knowledge Awareness and Attitude about Research Ethics among Dental Faculties in India. J Contemp Dent Pract 2014;15(5):608-613.

scholarly journals Ethical complexities in child co-research

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merle Spriggs ◽  
Lynn Gillam
Keyword(s):  
Research Ethics ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Ethics Committees ◽  
Research Ethics Committees ◽  
Human Research Ethics ◽  
Children’S Agency ◽  
New Findings ◽  
Need For Support ◽  
And Training

Child co-research has become popular in social research involving children. This is attributed to the emphasis on children’s rights and is seen as a way to promote children’s agency and voice. It is a way of putting into practice the philosophy, common amongst childhood researchers, that children are experts on childhood. In this article, we discuss ethical complexities of involving children as co-researchers, beginning with an analysis of the literature, then drawing on data from interviews with researchers who conduct child co-research. We identify six ethical complexities, some of which are new findings which have not been mentioned before in this context. In light of these possible ethical complexities, a key finding is for researchers to be reflexive – to reflect on how the research may affect child co-researchers and participants before the research starts. A separate overriding message that came out in responses from the researchers we interviewed was the need for support and training for child co-researchers. We conclude by providing a list of questions for reflexive researchers to ask of themselves when they use child co-research methodology. We also provide important questions for human research ethics committees to ask when they review projects using child co-research.

scholarly journals Prescriber Attitudes Toward Implementation of Pharmacogenomic Testing in a Family Medicine Residency Program

PRiMER ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyssa Gallipani ◽  
Rebecca Cope ◽  
Briann Fischetti ◽  
Sherly Abraham ◽  
Arvind Ankireddypalli
Keyword(s):  
Family Medicine ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
The Family ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Formal Statistical Analysis ◽  
And Training ◽  
Hospital Center

Introduction: Few qualitative studies have explored the attitude of prescribers towards the implementation of pharmacogenomic testing in the family medicine (FM) setting, and none among FM residents. The purpose of this study was to describe the level of engagement and interest in the implementation of pharmacogenomic education and testing in an FM clinic within a residency program. Methods: A qualitative study utilizing semistructured interviews was conducted among prescribers within the FM clinic at The Brooklyn Hospital Center (TBHC). Voluntary prescribers included FM residents and attendings. No prescribers were excluded. Prior to the interview, informational sheets about pharmacogenomics were provided to standardize participant knowledge base. The research team created an interview guide of specific open-ended questions. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed until a point of saturation was achieved. Transcripts of interviews served as data for analysis. Coding and analysis were performed to develop a hypothesis. No formal statistical analysis was required. Results: Of the total 28 providers eligible for participation, 15 were recruited and interviewed (53% response rate). Based on analysis of interview data, four key conceptual concerns emerged regarding benefits and risks of testing, feasibility, accessibility, and modification of FM residency training curricula. Conclusion: Positive attitudes and perceptions provide support for pharmacogenomic education and testing to be incorporated into FM residency curricula. Addressing practical barriers, such as curricular education and training, will allow for expansion of such initiatives in the future.

Challenges in Ethics Education

2016 ◽  
pp. 1938-1954
Author(s):  
Chi Anyansi-Archibong
Keyword(s):  
Research Ethics ◽  
Ethics Education ◽  
Ethical Reasoning ◽  
Codes Of Conduct ◽  
Control Group ◽  
University System ◽  
The North ◽  
Ethics Course ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
And Training

Ethics, broadly defined, is having the integrity to act in a moral and civil manner. It calls for both organizations and individuals to act responsibly and with some trust. This chapter describes a collaborative and cooperative initiative to assess the effectiveness of research ethics education. A pre- and post-survey of over 200 graduate researchers in seven doctoral offering institutions of the North Carolina University System who participated in the open seminar research ethics course showed significant improvement on knowledge and attitude about ethics but did not show improvement in ethical reasoning skills assessment. Compared to the control group, these findings lead researchers to the conclusions that effective ethics education and training may be improved by developing programs that create a community of supportive peers and mentors rather than individual training designed to effect compliance regulations and codes of conduct.

scholarly journals Understanding and attitudes of the Jordanian public about clinical research ethics

2020 ◽  
pp. 174701612096677
Author(s):  
Mera A Ababneh ◽  
Sayer I Al-Azzam ◽  
Karem Alzoubi ◽  
Abeer Rababa’h ◽  
Saddam Al Demour
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Research ◽  
Research Ethics ◽  
Ethics Committees ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Negative Perceptions ◽  
Knowledge Deficits ◽  
Public Views

In Jordan, research ethics committees exist in most health settings. However, little is known about Jordanian public views regarding the ethics of clinical research. This study aimed to evaluate Jordanian public understanding and attitudes about ethics in clinical research. A questionnaire was used to collect information that included demographics, public knowledge, and attitudes towards ethics in clinical research. It was administered via face-to-face interviews in two major cities in Jordan from 1st June to 15th August 2017. Of the 2315 respondents, 2.33% were found to have poor knowledge, 22.16% had fair knowledge, and 75.51% had good knowledge of ethics in clinical research. Furthermore, 75.81% of respondents had positive attitudes towards ethics in research. However, only 45.23% reported that they trust clinical researchers in Jordan. Even though a large majority of respondents were aware of key features of research ethics, efforts are needed to address negative perceptions and knowledge deficits.

Survey Return Rates Using a Covering Letter Signed by a Graduate Student or Faculty Member

2002 ◽  
Vol 91 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1174-1176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tracy A. Szirony ◽  
Susan K. Telljohann ◽  
James H. Price ◽  
Elizabeth Wolfe
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Member ◽  
Research Ethics ◽  
Graduate Student ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Nurse Faculty ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Return Rates ◽  
Covering Letter ◽  
Chi Square Test

This study assessed differences in response rate when the author of a survey was identified as a graduate student or a faculty member. A survey on research ethics was mailed to 500 nurse faculty members with half of the covering letters signed as a graduate student and half signed as a faculty member. There were 388 (78%) out of a possible 495 surveys returned. The response rate was 78% for graduate student and 77% for faculty identifications, not significant by chi-square test.

Challenges in Ethics Education

2015 ◽  
pp. 250-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chi Anyansi-Archibong
Keyword(s):  
Research Ethics ◽  
Ethics Education ◽  
Ethical Reasoning ◽  
Codes Of Conduct ◽  
Control Group ◽  
University System ◽  
The North ◽  
Ethics Course ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
And Training

Ethics, broadly defined, is having the integrity to act in a moral and civil manner. It calls for both organizations and individuals to act responsibly and with some trust. This chapter describes a collaborative and cooperative initiative to assess the effectiveness of research ethics education. A pre- and post-survey of over 200 graduate researchers in seven doctoral offering institutions of the North Carolina University System who participated in the open seminar research ethics course showed significant improvement on knowledge and attitude about ethics but did not show improvement in ethical reasoning skills assessment. Compared to the control group, these findings lead researchers to the conclusions that effective ethics education and training may be improved by developing programs that create a community of supportive peers and mentors rather than individual training designed to effect compliance regulations and codes of conduct.

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