Question

A research study involving 13 to 16-year-old girls who have given birth... Which of the following is true?

a) The girls can provide consent due to their parental status
b) The study poses minimal risk; assent isn't necessary
c) Assent is required as the girls are parents
d) Assent isn't needed due to individual counseling

Answer 1

Assent is required as the girls are parents.

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer is c) Assent is required as the girls are parents. In research studies involving minors, the consent process is different compared to adult participants. While parents or legal guardians can provide consent on behalf of minors, minors themselves are required to provide assent, which is their agreement to participate in the study.