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Table 2 Summary of key findings

From: Research recruitment and consent methods in a pandemic: a qualitative study of COVID-19 patients’ perspectives

Theme

Sub-themes

Autonomy and feasibility of participation

- Decision of when and how to participate

- Control data

- Time and frequency

- Recovery stage and health status

Attitude toward research on COVID-19

- Interest in research

- Altruism

Privacy concerns and protections

- Misuse

- De-identification