Strategies to build trustworthiness and increase diversity in colorectal cancer biospecimen research: a multi-phase, multi-site qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Black, Latino, and American Indian individuals are underrepresented in biospecimen research. Obtaining biospecimens from these populations is particularly relevant for understanding, preventing, and treating colorectal cancer and translating those insights to eliminate persistent racial and ethnic inequities in colorectal cancer. The aim of this qualitative study was to identify information needs and culturally appropriate approaches to biorepository recruitment among Black, Latino, and American Indian patients and community members.

Methods

We used a multi-phase, multi-site design that included key informant interviews and focus groups with patients and community members in Los Angeles, Boston, and South Dakota. We analyzed interview data using rapid qualitative

SUBMITTER: Roybal KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12764713 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature