Who should ask? Ethical interviewing in psychiatric epidemiology studies.
In a recent survey examining responses to life stress, difficulties were encountered by lay interviewers. These are addressed, as are ethical issues arising from the combination of survey and clinical methodologies. The issues of respondent harm and informed consent are discussed and initial strategies outlined.
Turnbull
Joanne E
JE
Duke University Medical Center.
McLeod
Jane D
JD
State University of New York.
Callahan
Jay M
JM
University of Michigan.
Kessler
Ronald C
RC
University of Michigan.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D035841:Behavioral Research; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D007406:Interview, Psychological / Q000379:methods*; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage; D028642:Persons with Psychiatric Disorders; D011599:Psychopathology; D018570:Risk Assessment