Ethical Research Practices and Participant Care

Did you know<break time="1.0s" /> Ethical considerations were central to the research process. Informed consent

was obtained from all participants, while confidentiality and harm reduction measures ensured

sensitive information was handled responsibly. The study carefully examined power dynamics to ensure participants’

stories were represented accurately, without reinforcing marginalizing narratives, and reflexivity

was applied throughout to assess and minimize the researcher’s impact.