| Title | Participant and Staff Experiences in a Peer-Delivered HIV Intervention with Injection Drug Users. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2014 |
| Authors | Kostick, Kristin M., Margaret Weeks, and Heather Mosher |
| Journal | Journal of empirical research on human research ethics : JERHRE |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | 6-18 |
| Date Published | 2014 Feb |
| ISSN | 1556-2654 |
| Abstract | We explore ethical issues faced by investigators as they conduct research as part of a peer-delivered HIV/AIDS risk reduction program for injection drug users (IDUs). Staff and participant experiences in peer-delivered interventions among IDUs have come under scrutiny by ethics researchers because of their potential to inadvertently and negatively impact participant rehabilitation due to continued engagement with drug-using networks during the course of outreach. This study explores whether enhanced communication of participant concerns and experiences with clinic and research staff helps to reduce inadvertent malfeasance in peer-delivered drug treatment interventions. Results contribute to the development of patient support infrastructure in peer-delivered risk reduction programs involving IDUs. |
| DOI | 10.1525/jer.2014.9.1.6 |
| Alternate Journal | J Empir Res Hum Res Ethics |
