Ethical Conduct In Research

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As per the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007), the research aims, processes, privacy, as well as the benefits and possible risks were explained to each participant. All interviewees who consented to be part of the study declined to sign the consent form. Consequently, the details outlined in the consent form were read to each participant. The voluntary nature of the study was emphasized and verbal consent was then granted in the presence of a midwife.
On reflexion, written consent might have been intimidating and confusing for research participants. Liamputtong (2008) argues that the promise of anonymous participation is taken away by the need to sign consent forms which might create fears about the potential loss
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Along the lines of Laycock et al (2012), these considerations can lead to the use of effective strategies that can benefit not only the researchers but also the research participants while maintaining the scientific rigor of the study.
As making assertions that all collected data will be treated confidentially is not enough, it is strongly recommended to communicate to participants in ways that can easily be understood leaving research jargon aside. In line with Liamputtong (2008) and Fitzpatrick et al (2016), time should be invested to ensure that Aboriginal populations understand the information provided to them about the research study.
It is also recommended to verify the transcripts and notes taken during the interview with the participants to enhance the validity of the collected data and analysis. This strategy can reveal issues that were not spotted during the interview giving additional insights on the findings and the research method used (Abalos et al.,