Evaluating the Decisional Capacity for Informed Consent of Transition age Children to Adolescence in Human Subject Research

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Capacity to Consent to Research Among Adolescent-Parent Dyads in Rakai, Uganda

Philip Kreniske et al.

Summary: This study aimed to assess the cognitive capacity of adolescents and their parents/guardians to provide informed consent for a population-based cohort study. The findings showed that early adolescents scored significantly lower than middle/late adolescents, while there was no significant difference in scores between parents/guardians and middle/late adolescents. Therefore, the practice of having middle and late adolescents provide independent informed consent for sexual and reproductive health studies is supported, while early adolescents may benefit from supported decision-making approaches.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS (2023)

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Consent, decisional capacity and guardianship in mental health research

Juan Undurraga et al.

Wellcome Open Research (2023)

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Editorial Material Psychology, Developmental

Assessing and Supporting Adolescents? Capacity for Autonomous Decision-Making in Health-Care Settings: New Guidance From the World Health Organization

Valentina Baltag et al.

JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH (2022)

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Operationalization of assent for research participation in pre-adolescent children: a scoping review

Florence Cayouette et al.

Summary: The primary objective of this study was to determine the descriptions of assent discussed in the literature and the reported criteria used for seeking assent in pre-adolescent children. The results showed significant variation in criteria used for assessment of patient capacity, delivery of information, and documentation of the assent process.

BMC MEDICAL ETHICS (2022)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Competence to Consent to Oral and Injectable PrEP Trials Among Adolescent Males Who Have Sex with Males

Celia B. Fisher et al.

Summary: The study assessed adolescent males who have sex with males (AMSM) consent capacity for oral PrEP trials, finding that 16-17 year olds and most 14-15 year olds demonstrated understanding, appreciation, and reasoning at levels similar to adults. The data also identified vulnerabilities that need attention during informed consent.

AIDS AND BEHAVIOR (2021)

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