Impact of gender on the decision to participate in a clinical trial: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In order for Informed Consent to be ethical and valid each clinical trial participant must be able to make a voluntary decision to participate, free from pressure or coercion. Nonetheless, many factors may influence the decision reached, and such influences may be different for male and female volunteers. Being aware of these differences may help researches develop better processes for obtaining consent that safeguard the right of autonomy for all participants. The goal of this study was to evaluate potential gender-based differences in the factors influencing clinical trial participation.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Northeast region of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in October 2011. A structured questionnaire was administered to 143 volunteers

SUBMITTER: Lobato L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4232621 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature