Research protocol for the Picture Talk Project: a qualitative study on research and consent with remote Australian Aboriginal communities.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Research with Indigenous populations is not always designed with cultural sensitivity. Few publications evaluate or describe in detail seeking consent for research with Indigenous participants. When potential participants are not engaged in a culturally respectful manner, participation rates and research quality can be adversely affected. It is unethical to proceed with research without truly informed consent.

Methods and analysis

We describe a culturally appropriate research protocol that is invited by Aboriginal communities of the Fitzroy Valley in Western Australia. The Picture Talk Project is a research partnership with local Aboriginal leaders who are also chief investigators. We will interview Aboriginal leaders about research, community engagement and the

SUBMITTER: Fitzpatrick EFM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5770946 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature