What are Some Examples of Coercion in Epidemiology?
Coercion can take many forms, some of which are more subtle than others. Examples include:
Offering excessively large incentives that may unduly influence someone's decision to participate. Using authority or power dynamics, such as a doctor pressuring a patient to join a study. Failing to provide complete information about the study, thus preventing informed decision-making.
Researchers must be vigilant to avoid these and other forms of coercion to maintain ethical standards.
