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Table 1 Familiarity with workshop learning objectives content pre- and post-workshop, and absolute difference

From: Community-Engaged Research Ethics Training (CERET): developing accessible and relevant research ethics training for community-based participatory research with people with lived and living experience using illicit drugs and harm reduction workers

Workshop

Learning objectives

Average score pre-workshop (range)a

Average score post-workshop (range)b

Absolute difference in mean scores for pre- and post-workshop

Workshop 1: respect for persons

1. Explain the core principles and guidelines for ethical research in the TCPS2

1.9 (1–3)

3.7 (3–5)

1.8

2. Explain the role of an REB

2.5 (1–4)

4.2 (3–5)

1.7

3. Identify possible risks of research to individuals and communities

3.0 (1–4)

4.3 (3–5)

1.3

4. Describe the components of informed consent

2.7 (1–4)

3.7 (1–5)

1.0

Workshop 2: concern for welfare

1. Explain the concept of concern for welfare

3.3 (1–5)

4.5 (3–5)

1.2

2. Identify strategies to maintain confidentiality

2.9 (1–5)

4.3 (3–5)

1.4

3. Understand the importance of including people with lived and living experience in the research process

3.6 (1–5)

4.6 (3–5)

1.0

4. Explain the four components of ethical research in the DTES, as outlined in the Research 101 Manifesto

3.3 (1–5)

4.2 (3–5)

0.9

Workshop 3: justice

1. Explain the importance of fairness and equity in research

2.8 (1–4)

3.7 (2–5)

0.9

2. Identify factors that contribute to participant vulnerability

2.7 (1–4)

4.1 (3–5)

1.4

3. Understand the concept of dual relationships and how disclosing conflicts of interest is important for conducting ethical research

3.1 (1.4)

4.2 (2–5)

1.1

4. Communicate the key principles of TCPS2

2.8 (1–4)

3.7 (2–5)

0.9

  1. an = 12 attendees participated in the evaluation in the pre-period
  2. bn = 11 attendees participated in the evaluation in the post-period