Increasing diversity in neuroimaging research: Participant-driven recommendations from a qualitative study of an under-represented sample.

ABSTRACT: Enhancing the generalizability of neuroimaging studies requires actively engaging participants from under-represented communities. This paper leverages qualitative data to outline participant-driven recommendations for incorporating under-represented populations in neuroimaging protocols. Thirty-one participants, who had participated in neuroimaging research or could be eligible for one as part of an ongoing longitudinal study, engaged in semi-structured one-on-one interviews (84 % under-represented ethnic-racial identities and low-income backgrounds). Through thematic analysis, we identified nine relevant research practices from participants' reports, highlighting aspects of their experience that they appreciated and suggestions for improvement: (1) forming a diverse research team compris

SUBMITTER: Wu KC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11609318 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature