By: Heitor Vieira Dourado, Yiran E. Liu, Rosilene Ruffato, Julio Croda, Giselle Lima De Freitas, Pauline Schwarzbold, Lara B. O. Assis, Solana Monteiro Batista, Tiago Antonio Heringer, Everton Ferreira Lemos, Crhistinne Cavalheiro Maymone Gonçalves, Liliane Ferreira Da Silva, Mariana Pinheiro Alves Vasconcelos, Giane Zupellari Dos Santos-Melo, Lia Gonçalves Possuelo, Jair Dos Santos Pinheiro, Mariana Cristina Campos Falleiros Pires, Mariana Garcia Croda, Daiane Kist Back, Dhélio Batista Pereira, Monica Magalhães, Jason R. Andrews
Author summary This study explores the perspectives of incarcerated individuals in Brazil about TB, vaccines, and participation in clinical trials. Despite barriers to health access and trust, many showed openness to research, highlighting the need for transparent communication, respect for autonomy, and ethical safeguards. These insights offer valuable guidance for designing inclusive and ethically sound vaccine trials involving PDL.
