Data for: 'Perceptions on Ethical Considerations on the Conduct of Research During Disease Outbreaks in Nigeria by Policymakers and Ethicists'

<h3>Project Overview</h3>
<p>There is very little literature on the perspectives of policymakers and ethicists on improving ethical research during disease outbreaks and epidemics in African countries. Engagement with various relevant stakeholders, including research ethics committees (RECs), policymakers, study communities, and researchers is identified as an important strategy for promoting ethical research, especially during disease outbreaks and epidemics.</p>
<p>In this study, we explored the perspectives of policymakers and research ethics committee members in Nigeria, as well as international bioethics experts on the ethics of conducting research during infectious disease outbreaks in Nigeria. First, we interviewed six policymakers in Nigeria. Second, we held structured discussions with research ethics committee members and experts in bioethics on the findings from the interviews. Third, we synthesized and analyzed these findings.</p>
<p>Our participants reiterated the importance of conducting research during disease outbreaks and emergencies. They highlighted the need for context-dependent research prioritization using a sliding scale and proposed a "System Approach" for research during disease outbreaks and epidemics among other recommendations.</p>