Pierce, Hayley http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3288-3026
Article History
Received: 3 October 2018
Accepted: 17 April 2019
First Online: 14 May 2019
Ethics approval and consent to participate
: Due to the nature of the data (secondary data), I did not need to gain consent from study participants. However, the DHS is a well-known data source who is systematic, and reliable with their data collection. The DHS website states, “Procedures and questionnaires for standard DHS surveys have been reviewed and approved by ICF Institutional Review Board (IRB). Additionally, country-specific DHS survey protocols are reviewed by the ICF IRB and typically by an IRB in the host country. ICF IRB ensures that the survey complies with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations for the protection of human subjects (45 CFR 46), while the host country IRB ensures that the survey complies with laws and norms of the nation.” In regards to participant consent, before each interview, an informed consent statement is read to the respondent, who may accept or decline to participate. This statement emphasizes that participation is voluntary and they may refuse to answer at any time.
: Not applicable.
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