Assignment task:
There have been many instances of unethical practices in health-related research such as the infamous Tuskegee syphilis study. Sampling strategy, which includes sample selection, recruitment approach, and incentives offered, is an aspect of research planning that can be fraught with ethical dilemmas. Also, implementing health promotion programs on topics such as family planning or pregnancy prevention can be sensitive in religious settings.
Q1. What ethical dilemmas might you, as a researcher, anticipate given the topic of smoking among teenage college students?
Q2. How do these ethical dilemmas manifest in faith-based settings?