title: Exploring perceptions and experiences of Bolivian health researchers with research ethics.
abstract: In Bolivia, there is increasing interest in incorporating research ethics into study procedures, but there have been inconsistent application of research ethics practices. Minimal data exist regarding the experiences of researchers concerning the ethical conduct of research. A cross-sectional study was administered to Bolivian health leaders with research experience (n = 82) to document their knowledge, perceptions, and experiences of research ethics committees and infrastructure support for research ethics. Results showed that 16% of respondents reported not using ethical guidelines to conduct their research and 66% indicated their institutions did not consistently require ethics approval for research. Barriers and facilitators to incorporate research ethics into practice were outlined. These findings will help inform a comprehensive rights-based research ethics education program in Bolivia.
authors.affiliation: Touro University California, Vallejo, USA sarah.sullivan@tu.edu.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sullivan
authors.affiliation: Touro University California, Vallejo, USA.
authors.forename: Annette
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aalborg
authors.affiliation: Universidad Mayor, Real y Pontificia de San Francisco Xavier in Chuquisaca, Bolivia.
authors.forename: Armando
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Basagoitia
authors.affiliation: Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, La Paz, Bolivia.
authors.forename: Jacqueline
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cortes
authors.affiliation: Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, La Paz, Bolivia.
authors.forename: Oscar
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Lanza
authors.affiliation: Georgia Regents University, Augusta, USA.
authors.forename: Jessica S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Schwind
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000941:ethics*; D001838:Bolivia; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D028744:Ethics Committees, Research; D032984:Ethics, Research; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010465:Perception; D011361:Professional Competence; D012107:Research Design; D012108:Research Personnel / Q000941:ethics*
keywords: Bolivia; education; ethics; health; human rights; indigenous; inequities; perspectives; research