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April 10, 2026African Journal of BioethicsOpen Access

Translating and Adapting Research Bioethical Principles to the African Socio-Cultural Contexts: An Integrative Review

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VNVeronica P.S. Njie-CarrTSThomas SenghoreJSJainaba Sey-Sawo

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Overview

Integrative review develops adaptable research bioethics framework for Africa, suggesting cultural sensitivity is necessary.

Key Points

  • The review aims to create adaptable bioethical principles relevant to Africa's socio-cultural contexts.
  • Conducted a comprehensive search of literature yielding 7,175 articles, analyzed 68 selected papers.
  • Identified and analyzed themes related to bioethics in African contexts.
  • Developed the Socio-Cultural Research Ethics Conceptual Model (SCREM) from findings.
  • Identified six key themes related to African bioethics.
  • Found that existing frameworks are not adapted for African socio-cultural contexts.
  • SCREM offers a flexible approach for ethical research tailored to African diversity.

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Njie-Carr et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d896676c1944d70ce07c81https://doi.org/10.13169/ajb.3.1.001
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