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SUBMITTER: Rautenbach C
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4390555 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Rautenbach Clinton C Lindegger Graham G Slack Catherine C Wallace Melissa M Newman Peter P
Journal of empirical research on human research ethics : JERHRE 20150401 2
HIV vaccine trials (HVTs) are ethically complex, and sound informed consent processes should facilitate optimal decision-making for participants. This study aimed to explore representations of critical HVT-related concepts to enhance the consent process. Four focus group discussions were conducted with participants from key constituencies at a South African HVT site. Thematic analysis was employed to identify representations of key HVT-related concepts. The findings suggest that (potential) part ...[more]