Informed consent for HIV phylogenetic research: A case study of urban individuals living with HIV approached for enrollment in an HIV study
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https://doi.org/10.15257/ehquidad.2020.0015Keywords:
HIV epidemiology, Stigma, Informed consent, Disclosure, PhylogenyAbstract
Introduction: Phylogenetic analyses can provide insights on HIV ransmisión dynamics. Country and state-level differences in HIV criminalization and disclosure laws and advances in next generation sequencing could impact perceived study risks. Methods: We present study opt-out rates and the reasons provided during enrollment for a study conducted in Boston (6/2017-8/2018). Results: Of 90 patients approached to participate, 45 did not consent to participate. Reasons for not participating included unwillingness to discuss their HIV status, privacy and confidentiality concerns, disinterest, and lack of time. Conlusions: Given low participation rates and concerns related to HIV disclosure, privacy, and confidentiality, these questions remain (1) should informed consent be required for all phylogenetic analyses, including de-identified and surveillance data? (2) what additional steps can researchers take to protect the privacy of individuals, particularly in contexts where HIV is criminalized or there have been civil/criminal cases investigating HIV ransmisión? And (3) what role can community members play to minimize the potential risks, particularly for those most marginalized? These questions require input from both researchers and community members living with HIV/AIDS.
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