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Participant information at Makerere University College of Health Sciences assessment
| Characteristic | Group | IRB members* (n = 15) | Focus group (n = 23) | In-depth interviews (n = 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age in years | 42 | 42.13 | 49.0 | |
| Gender | Male | 9 | 16 | 4 |
| Female | 6 | 7 | 1 | |
| Education level (terminal degree) | Bachelor’s | 0 | — | 0 |
| Master’s | 8 | — | 5 | |
| Doctoral | 7 | — | 0 | |
| Received training in research ethics | Yes | 14 | 22 | 5 |
| No | 1 | 1 | 0 |
IRB members include both institutional review board and research ethics committee members.
