What are the ethical principles in epidemiological research?
Epidemiological research is governed by several ethical principles aimed at protecting participants and ensuring integrity in research. These principles include:
- Respect for Persons: This involves acknowledging the autonomy of individuals and protecting those with diminished autonomy. - Beneficence: Researchers must strive to maximize benefits and minimize any potential harm to participants. - Justice: The benefits and burdens of research should be distributed fairly among all groups in society.
