Stakeholder Perspectives on Research Consent and Reconsent for Procedures Involving Biological Samples and Biobanking of Children and Adolescents Living With HIV in Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the perspectives of stakeholders on consenting and reconsenting children and adolescents living with HIV (CALWH) to participate in research involving biological sampling and biobanking. Stakeholders included CALWH, their caregivers, subject matter experts (SMEs) such as Institutional Review Board (IRB) members, Community Advisory Board (CAB) members, Healthcare Providers, researchers, and community leaders.

Study design

This qualitative study was conducted at the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) in Kenya. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with CALWH, their caregivers, and SMEs. Audio recordings were transcribed, thematically analyzed, and emerging themes derived.

Results

In total, 99 participants were interviewed, of

SUBMITTER: Aluoch J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11638995 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature