Statements | Pre-test (N = 97) | Post test (N = 97) | Follow-Up (N = 59) |
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1. The capacity and rights of all potential Nigerian research participants to make their own decision must be respected by all investigators (respect for persons) | 65 | 87 | 81.4 |
2. The special needs of vulnerable populations such as prisoners and children must be protected at all times (beneficence) | 30 | 35 | 35.6 |
3. The protection of the Nigerian research participants is more important than the pursuit of new Knowledge by scientists (respect for persons). | 31 | 16 | 23.7 |
4. It is the responsibility of researchers to maximize benefit and minimize risk of all persons who take part in a research (beneficence) | 53 | 68 | 69.5 |
5. All segments of the Nigerian population must be fairly selected as participants in any Research project (Justice) | 11 | 22 | 23.7 |
6. The use of poor Nigerian research participants for the exclusive benefit of more privileged Nigerians should be discouraged (Justice). | 43 | 60 | 59.3 |
7. Nigerian investigators have the responsibility of ensuring the physical, mental and social well being of all Nigerians who volunteer to take part in any research project (beneficence) | 32 | 19 | 30.5 |