Vulnerable populations

Question 1

who constitutes as a vulnerable population

Answer 1

• people living in institutions
• people who lack the capacity to consent
• marginalised/ disadvantaged groups
• people living in dangerous environments
• people engaging in high risk behaviour

Question 2

vulnerable groups should

Answer 2

be supported to participate in research- but also be protected from abuse and exploitation

Question 3

When is research with vulnerable people justified

Answer 3

• if the research is addressing a meed or priority for this group (e.g. sickle cell)
• the research cannot be conducted with a non-vulnerable group (e.g. Child health/ assault in prisons
• the group will benefit from the results of the research

Question 4

group who is also vulnerable

Answer 4

researchers

Question 5

who must vulnerable groups be protected from

Answer 5

researchers and gatekeepers

Question 6

gate keepers may

Answer 6

have ulterior motives

Question 7

there are …… and legislation exist for doing research with vulnerable groups

Answer 7

specific guidelines and legislation

Question 8

which key principle is specific to vulnerable groups

Answer 8

justice

Question 9

justice

Answer 9

research should not exploit participants or perpetuate problematic relationships–> need to think critically about who benefits from research and who bears the risk