Factors Associated with Research Wrongdoing in Nigeria

Overview

Journal J Empir Res Hum Res Ethics

Specialty Medical Ethics

Date 2013 Jan 18

PMID 23324199

Citations 11

Authors

Omokhoa A Adeleye

Clement A Adebamowo

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Abstract

Concerns about research wrongdoing in biomedical research are growing in developing countries, where research ethics training and research regulatory systems are just emerging. In a first-time study in Africa, medical/dental researchers (N = 132) in two states in Nigeria were interviewed on a wide range of research wrongdoings and potential predictors. Using multivariate logistic regression, significant predictors of research wrongdoing were identified. Some 22.0% admitted to at least one of fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism, the predictors of which were knowledge gaps in research ethics and pressure to publish enough papers for promotion. Acknowledging inadequate knowledge of research ethics was a predictor of admitting a wrongdoing. Systems that support ethical research, including skilled training and funding, are recommended.

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