Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: Despite serious challenges (1), health research is expanding in Ethiopia at a relatively rapid rate (2), most of which is epidemiological and clinical, directly linked to data gathering from communities or individuals visiting health facilities (3).The research questions are generally formulated by academics or scientists who design the protocols and approach volunteers to participate in the studies.Researchers drive the agenda of what is investigated.The participation of communities in research is critical not only to generate knowledge but to also implement lessons learned.In fact, the justification of all the efforts made and expenses incurred in health research is improved health and wellbeing of communities.It is an ethical imperative to verify that benefits outweigh risks and that the research question posed does actually need investigation or can indeed add value.The impact of health research is ultimately impact at the community level.
Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal
Author: Abraham Aseffa
Institution: Animal Health Research Institute
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2922782092