Remote data collection for public health research in a COVID-19 era: ethical implications, challenges and opportunities

Bernadette Hensen, Constance Mackworth-Young, Musonda Simwinga, Nada Abdelmagid, Jethro Banda, Constancia Mavodza, Aoife M. Doyle, Chris Bonell, Helen A. Weiss

Health Policy and Planning · 2020 · 196 citations · 15 references

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Physical distancing measures have lead many public health researchers to transition to remote data collection, via mobile phones, online or other virtual platforms. These methods pose a number of challenges related to obtaining informed consent.

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