In a research study conducted in Jamaica, are nurses engaged in research if they solely inform subjects about study availability?

The reasoning behind the selected answer is based on the definition of what constitutes active engagement in research. In the context of the study in Jamaica, simply informing subjects about the availability of the research does not involve the nurse in direct research activities such as obtaining consent, collecting data, or performing any procedures related to the study. Engagement in research typically requires a more hands-on role that includes ethical responsibilities like obtaining informed consent or actively participating in the research process.

The focus here is on the distinction between informing participants and actually being involved in the research itself. Providing information about a study does not imply that the nurses are actively participating in the research. Instead, their role would be more akin to that of an informant rather than a researcher. This is why the conclusion is that they are not engaged in the research simply by informing subjects about the study's availability.