The Principle of Individual Autonomy and Respect for Hierarchy: The Special Situation of Health Workers Participating in Research in Burkina Faso

Authors

  • Nicole Atchessi École de Santé Publique, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
  • Louis Niamba Département de Démographie, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
  • David Zombré École de Santé Publique, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Keywords:

Burkina Faso, global health, ethics, respect for autonomy, informed consent, decision hierarchy

Language(s):

French

Abstract

This case study relates to difficulties regarding the autonomy of participants in some scientific research in the context of health administration in Burkina Faso.

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Published

2013-10-27

Issue

Vol. 2 (2013)

Section

Case studies

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Copyright (c) 2013 Nicole Atchessi, Louis Niamba, David Zombré

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