title: Public Health Research and Scheduled Tribes: An ethical lens.
abstract: In this commentary, it is argued that greater attention paid to ethical considerations related to doing Public Health Research with Scheduled Tribes (STs) should be prioritized. Given the high levels of health needs among STs as well as their high levels of deprivation, cultural oppression, and impingement on their rights, there is a need to revisit our research practices to contribute to better health and overall empowerment. Specific strategies that could be integrated into research practice are offered. The paper concludes with a call for the development of national guidelines for Public Health Research with STs.
authors: PhD, Globalization/Health Equity Unit, School of Epidemiology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ottawa 116 - 850 Peter Morand Cr. Ottawa, ON K1G 3Z7, Canada.
authors: Katia S
authors: KS
authors: Mohindra
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D044382:Population Groups; D011634:Public Health; D012106:Research / Q000639:trends