Ethical Issues in Population Based Health Research by Ms. Esther Mumbuluma MPH Health Policy and Management; University of Zambia MSoSci Health Research Ethics; University of KwaZulu Natal - University of Zambia - Bioethics and Public Health

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This academic presentation by Ms. Esther Mumbuluma explores the complex ethical issues inherent in population-based health research. The material, relevant for students and professionals in public health, health policy, and research ethics, covers foundational principles like respect for persons, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice, applying them to large-scale studies. It addresses distinctive challenges such as obtaining informed consent for big data, managing confidentiality in large datasets, protecting vulnerable populations, and ensuring ethical oversight through community engagement and Ethics Review Committees. Practical case examples from COVID-19 contact tracing and HIV surveillance illustrate the real-world application of these principles. This resource is ideal for university students, lecturers, and researchers at the diploma, degree, and postgraduate levels seeking to understand the critical balance between scientific utility and ethical responsibility in public health research. Download these notes to deepen your understanding of ethical frameworks for population health studies.