Access

Consider childcare needs, difficulty to access study sites, inability of evacuees to be involved in research   

Basic Needs

  Research should not interfere with participants basic needs (Shelter, food, water) or ability to access those needs

Equity

Research should benefit everyone; study population should represent impacted communities (adults + children) equitably.  

Transparency

  Work with communities to make sure research is wanted and appropriate. Involve communities in data collection and return of data.

Engagement

Integrate community needs and concerns into study design; use tools the community can use easily. Address ethical considerations of community engagement and reporting back before starting a study.  

Expectations

  Research should be clearly defined. Identify what the research can and cannot determine, and how it can and can not be used. Provide resources to minimize exposure

Environmental Health Literacy

Results of the research should be used to improve education about environmental exposures. The data should help individuals learn about their exposure, and the exposure of their community.