Bayoumi Ahmed M, Hwang Stephen W
Inner City Health Research Unit, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.
J Urban Health. 2002 Dec;79(4 Suppl 1):S35-42. doi: 10.1093/jurban/79.suppl_1.s35.
Inner-city health research can be challenging because it deals with vulnerable populations and sometimes puts investigators in difficult situations. Some challenges are methodological, including selecting the optimal research design, implementing effective methods of recruitment and retention, and determining the best approach to data analysis. Other issues are practical, including addressing potential biases in social research; dealing with conflicting research agendas among investigators, community agencies, and funding agencies; and disseminating research findings effectively. Another set of issues relates to the ethical conduct of research, including ensuring privacy, maintaining confidentiality, and obtaining consent that is informed, not coerced, and not influenced by undue inducements. Throughout the research endeavor, the inner-city health researcher must carefully balance the roles of investigator, advocate, activist, and caregiver.
城市中心区健康研究可能具有挑战性，因为它涉及弱势群体，有时会使研究人员陷入困境。一些挑战是方法学上的，包括选择最佳研究设计、实施有效的招募和留用方法，以及确定最佳数据分析方法。其他问题则是实际操作方面的，包括解决社会研究中的潜在偏差；处理研究人员、社区机构和资助机构之间相互冲突的研究议程；以及有效地传播研究结果。另一类问题与研究的道德行为有关，包括确保隐私、保密，以及获得知情、非强制且不受不当引诱影响的同意。在整个研究过程中，城市中心区健康研究人员必须仔细平衡研究者、倡导者、活动家及照顾者的角色。
