Exploring Trust in Research Among Black American Men at a Health Promotion Symposium in Rural North Carolina.

ABSTRACT: Despite efforts to diversify research and health programs, Black American men remain a "hard-to-reach" population while collectively suffering from some of the worst health outcomes in the United States. Faith- and community-based approaches have shown potential to engage Black Americans in health promotion and health research activities. The purpose of this article is to examine health research participation and trust in research among a sample of Black American men in rural North Carolina who attended a community-based health symposium, culturally tailored for Black American men (n = 112). A cross-sectional survey was administered among men to learn about health status, health concerns, and perception of health research. Among 106 men who completed the survey, most reported no prior part

SUBMITTER: Lloyd SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11805886 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature