"There's not enough studies": Views of black breast and ovarian cancer patients on research participation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Black breast and ovarian cancer patients are underrepresented in clinical cancer trials disproportionate to the prevalence of these cancers in Black females. Historically, lower enrollment has been attributed to individualized factors, including medical mistrust, but more recently structural factors, including systemic racism, have received additional scrutiny. We interviewed Black women with a personal or family history of breast and ovarian cancer to understand their views and experiences related to research participation.

Methods

Qualitative interviews were conducted via telephone or video conference and transcribed verbatim. Transcripts were qualitatively analyzed for iterative themes related to the offer and participation in cancer clinical trials and researc

SUBMITTER: Riggan KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10134334 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature