Enrolling pregnant women in research: ethical challenges encountered in Lao PDR (Laos)

Abstract Laos has the highest maternal mortality ratio in mainland Southeast Asia but there has been little research conducted with pregnant women. We aim to discuss ethical challenges in enrolling pregnant women in research as a part of large pregnancy cohort study in Laos. From 2013 to 2015, a pro...

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Main Authors: Vilada Chansamouth, Rose McGready, Danoy Chommanam, Soukanya Homsombath, Mayfong Mayxay, Paul N. Newton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Lao
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-017-0428-9