Longitudinal assessment of an Ebola vaccine trial understanding among healthcare providers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

CONCLUSION: We observed a significant decline in the informational knowledge of informed consent, specifically in terms of basic knowledge on the study vaccine and trial procedures. As participant safety and understanding is a paramount ethical concern for researchers, it is crucial for participants to fully comprehend the study's objectives and potential risks. Therefore, our findings suggest the need for clinical researchers to re-explain participants to optimize the protection of their rights and wellbeing during the research.PMID:38163747 | DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.12.076

Source: Vaccine - January 1, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tr ésor Zola Matuvanga Ynke Larivi ère Gwen Lemey Bernard Isekah Osang'ir Joachim Mari ën Solange Milolo Rachel Meta Junior Matangila Vivi Maketa Patrick Mitashi Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden Hypolite Muhindo-Mavoko Pierre Van Damme Source Type: research