Ethical Approaches to Gathering Information from Children and Adolescents in International Settings

The Horizons Program/Population Council and Family Health International (FHI)/Impact have developed this resource for researchers and programme managers working with children and adolescents in international settings, including those affected by HIV/AIDS. This resource identifies challenges that confront programme implementers and investigators, and proposes practical approaches to dealing with them.

Recognising that methods for working with adults cannot simply be transferred to young people, this new resource provides case studies that highlight the roles of research and programme staff in ensuring that child-related activities are conducted ethically. It also provides references to resources on related topics, including the use of participatory methods with children and assessing children's needs to plan programmes.

Topics include:

• Children's participation
• Seeking meaningful informed consent among children
• Confidentiality and anonymity
• Avoiding stigma