Perspectives of agriculture, nutrition and health researchers regarding research governance in Malawi. Using a leadership, ethics, governance and systems framework

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research ethics is intertwined with and depends on building robust and responsive research governance systems alongside researchers. Globally there has been substantial investment in agriculture, nutrition, and health (ANH) research motivated by the need to improve health outcomes, such as micronutrient deficiencies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Although there has been a notable focus on ethical issues inherent in ANH studies, there has been scanty research examining researchers’ attitudes related to ANH research. This study was conducted to explore the perspectives of researchers who conducted an agronomic biofortification study in Malawi.

Methodology

In-depth interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of ten ANH researchers. Interviews were conducted online v

SUBMITTER: Matandika L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10441702 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature