Ethical guidelines and best practices for health research with Indigenous peoples and ethnic groups in Colombia: insights from experience.

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Title: Ethical guidelines and best practices for health research with Indigenous peoples and ethnic groups in Colombia: insights from experience.
Authors: Chaparro, Olga Lucia (AUTHOR), Garzón, Lina (AUTHOR), Ciuoderis, Karl (AUTHOR), Vargas, Alberto (AUTHOR), Kendall, Nancy (AUTHOR), Nieto, Juana Valentina (AUTHOR), Cifuentes, Andrés (AUTHOR), Hernandez, Juan Pablo (AUTHOR), Osorio, Jorge E. (AUTHOR)
Source: Ethics & Behavior. Apr2026, Vol. 36 Issue 3, p183-198. 16p.
Subjects: Medical protocols, Medical care of indigenous peoples, Interprofessional relations, Research funding, Medical personnel, Autonomy (Psychology), Social justice, Indigenous peoples, Pregnant women, Ecosystems, Descriptive statistics, Systematic reviews, MEDLINE, Communication, Online information services, Community services, Research ethics, Psychosocial factors
Geographic Terms: Colombia
Abstract: Indigenous populations advocate for collaborative research principles that they help define. Ethical engagement with these communities improves health outcomes while creating beneficial partnerships between researchers and Indigenous peoples. This article outlines key principles for ethical health research with Indigenous Peoples and Ethnic Groups in Colombia, emphasizing bilateral communication, respect for cultural values and traditional knowledge, responsible biodiversity use, community participation, and autonomy. These principles provide a framework for conducting respectful, beneficial, culturally relevant, and ethical research. Based on experience and consultation, the article offers good practices to guide researchers and train health professionals, promoting equitable research relationships with Indigenous communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:Indigenous populations advocate for collaborative research principles that they help define. Ethical engagement with these communities improves health outcomes while creating beneficial partnerships between researchers and Indigenous peoples. This article outlines key principles for ethical health research with Indigenous Peoples and Ethnic Groups in Colombia, emphasizing bilateral communication, respect for cultural values and traditional knowledge, responsible biodiversity use, community participation, and autonomy. These principles provide a framework for conducting respectful, beneficial, culturally relevant, and ethical research. Based on experience and consultation, the article offers good practices to guide researchers and train health professionals, promoting equitable research relationships with Indigenous communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:10508422
DOI:10.1080/10508422.2025.2517153