Using 'research cafes' as a proof-of-concept model for engaging minoritised communities in UK health research: a mixed-methods feasibility study in South West London.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This proof-of-concept study explored the feasibility and acceptability of research cafés as a community-based model to engage racially minoritised communities in health research, with a focus on mental health.

Design

Adopting a community peer research approach, a research team led by researchers from racially minoritised backgrounds, partnered with four voluntary organisations to conduct four research cafés. A mixed-methods feasibility design combined descriptive quantitative questionnaire data with thematic analysis of discussion notes to evaluate the impact of these cafés in South West London.

Setting

The study took place in Wandsworth, Kingston, Croydon and Sutton, in community venues provided by the voluntary organisations.

Participants

A total of

SUBMITTER: Kurade SSN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12706254 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature