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Tuberculosis patients participating in human genomic research in Ethiopia exhibit significant gaps in understanding the informed consent process, characterized by therapeutic misconceptions, limited clarity on benefits, and concerns about sample governance. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to explore tuberculosis patients' understanding of the informed consent process in human genomic research.

May 17, 2026Developing World Bioethics

Ethical Challenges of Obtaining Informed Consent: Qualitative Research on the Perspectives of Tuberculosis Patients Participating in Human Genomic Research in Ethiopia

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HDHerani S. DembuArmauer Hansen Research Institute PPPolly J. PriceEmory University JSJessica SalesEmory University

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Qualitative research explores ethical challenges in informed consent for genomics among tuberculosis patients in Ethiopia, highlighting areas for improvement.

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This research aims to explore tuberculosis patients' understanding of the informed consent process in human genomic research.
In‐depth interviews conducted with 19 Ethiopian TB patients selected for genomic research.
Responses were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed thematically using MAXQDA Analysis Software.
Key themes related to informed consent and ethical challenges were identified.
Participants exhibited therapeutic misconceptions regarding the benefits of participation.
Limited understanding of third-party use and concerns about data governance were prevalent.
Mixed feelings about sample extraction and variations in information comprehension were observed.

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Dembu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a095c037880e6d24efe1fbb https://doi.org/10.1111/dewb.70030

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Qualitative research explores ethical challenges in informed consent for genomics among tuberculosis patients in Ethiopia, highlighting areas for improvement.

Ethical Challenges of Obtaining Informed Consent: Qualitative Research on the Perspectives of Tuberculosis Patients Participating in Human Genomic Research in Ethiopia

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Ethical Challenges of Obtaining Informed Consent: Qualitative Research on the Perspectives of Tuberculosis Patients Participating in Human Genomic Research in Ethiopia

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