Cultural considerations for informed consent in paediatric research in low/middle-income countries: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Conducting research with children in low/middle-income countries (LMIC) requires consideration of socioeconomic inequalities and cultural and linguistic differences. Our objective was to survey the literature on informed consent in paediatric LMIC research, assessing for practical guidance for culturally and linguistically appropriate procedures.

Methods

We conducted a scoping review on informed consent in paediatric LMIC research searching the PubMed, Web of Science and PsycINFO databases. Eligible articles were published in English, from any date range, of any study design or format.

Results

The search identified 2027 references, of which 50 were included in the analysis following full-text review. Reviewed guidelines emphasised individual, informed and

SUBMITTER: Colom M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6307601 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature