Table 3 Presence of ethical themes in the analyzed statements
Theme | Years 2004–2005 (n = 24) | Years 2006–2009 (n = 32) | Total (n = 56) |
|---|---|---|---|
No. (% of total) | No. (% of total) | No. (% of total) | |
Recruitment | 4 (16.7) | 27 (84.4) | 31 (55.4) |
Informed consent | 9 (37.5) | 24 (75.0) | 33 (58.9) |
Risks and benefits | 16 (66.7) | 29 (90.6) | 45 (80.4) |
Confidentiality | 10 (41.7) | 26 (81.3) | 36 (64.3) |
Societal meaning | 6 (25.0) | 13 (40.6) | 19 (33.9) |