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Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

ISSN: 2155-6113

Open Access

David Nderitul


Kenya

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  • Research Article
    Is there “Therapeutic Misconception” in HIV/AIDS and Clinical Research in Western Kenya?
    Author(s): David Nderitul, Naomi Shitemi and Eunice KamaaraDavid Nderitul, Naomi Shitemi and Eunice Kamaara

    In research ethics community, the ‘bright line’ between health care and health research continues to be emphasized as important. While this distinction may be clear for many health researchers and practitioners, it may not be clear to research participants. In the case of HIV/AIDS care in resource-limited settings where healthcare is not affordable, individuals and communities are burdened with high rates of infectious diseases, inadequate health conditions, and insufficient or inaccessible medical care. Under these circumstances people are desperate to access better healthcare through any possible means. Participating in clinical research may be seen as one way of accessing care. Even though measures are taken to ensure that participants in health research get into this activity only after a consenting process, some may enter into research for the purpose of accessing tre.. Read More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000225

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