Research ethics

Module 7

Research ethics

Training course in research methodology and research protocol development 2026

October 14, 2026 - Geneva

Assignment

Part 1 (25 marks)

Question 1 (15 marks)

Examine the following studies:

Megersa BS, Ojengbede OA, Deckert A, Fawole OI. Factors associated with induced abortion among women of reproductive age attending selected health facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a case control study. BMC Womens Health. 2020 Sep 3;20(1):188.

Mwalabu G, Evans C, Redsell S. Factors influencing the experience of sexual and reproductive healthcare for female adolescents with perinatally-acquired HIV: a qualitative case study. BMC Women’s Health. 2017 Dec 8;17(1):125.

For both studies, answer the following questions:

1.1 How did the authors address (or not address) the principles of respect for persons, beneficence, and justice? (10 marks)

1.2 In your opinion, was the informed consent obtained appropriately? (5 marks)

Question 2 (10 marks)

What ethical issues do you anticipate for your chosen research design and how do you plan to address them?

Part 2 (Optional but recommended)

Complete any one of the training courses below on research ethics. Please inform your coach once you have successfully completed the course.

• Government of Canada: Panel on Research Ethics. TCPS 2: CORE-2022 (Course on Research Ethics). (available in English and French)
• Training and Resources in Research Ethics Evaluation. Module 1 (2023) - Introduction to Research Ethics. (available in six languages including English and French)
• World Health Organization. Research Ethics Online Training (V2). (available in English)