General Considerations
Conducting ethically responsible research applies
across all cultures and types of research projects.
However, these important topics are particularly
relevant in postcolonial societies in which vulnerable
populations have a history of exploitation by
dominant groups. It is crucial that one is sensitive and
attentive to hegemonic factors such as language, race,
ethnicity, and class that can influence the dynamics
between researcher and participant in an LMIC.
Obtaining IRB approval is a first key step, and as
discussed previously under “Study Planning,” it is
important to start this process early and in conjunction
with local collaborators. One must avoid a “fly-in,