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As researchers, we must preserve participants\u2019 identity and confidentiality of the data.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n To critically analyze an ethical conflict encountered regarding confidentiality when doing qualitative research.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Research design<\/jats:title>\n Case study.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Findings and discussion<\/jats:title>\n one of the participants in a study aiming to explain the meaning of living with HIV verbalized his imminent intention to commit suicide because of stigma of other social problems arising from living with HIV. Given the life-threatening situation, the commitment related to not disclosing the participant\u2019s identity and\/or the content of the interview had to be broken. To avoid or prevent suicide, the therapist in charge of the case was properly informed about the participant\u2019s intentions. 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