Conducting field research with a vulnerable population is difficult under the most auspicious conditions, and these difficulties only increase during a pandemic. Here, we describe the practical challenges and ethical considerations surrounding a recent data collection effort with a high-risk population during the COVID-19 pandemic. We detail our strategies related to research design, site selection, and ethical review.

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简短介绍：在 COVID-19 大流行期间从弱势群体收集数据

即使在最有利的条件下，对弱势群体进行实地研究也是很困难的，而且这些困难在大流行期间只会变得更加困难。在这里，我们描述了最近在 COVID-19 大流行期间针对高危人群进行的数据收集工作所面临的实际挑战和道德考虑。我们详细介绍了与研究设计、地点选择和伦理审查相关的策略。