".highlights the importance of understanding social, political, and economic contexts for ethical debates about clinical research." Discussion of public attitudes towards biomedical interventions is often framed in terms of "hesitancy" and "acceptance".
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"The need for accurate and culturally sensitive communication with relevant community stakeholders about a trial is widely recognised as a critical preliminary step in the research process." The growing number of clinical trials around emerging diseases has sparked calls for improved community engagement (CE), especially in emergency situations.