African Americans and Clinical Research: Evidence Concerning Barriers and Facilitators to Participation and Recruitment Recommendations.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of the study

The goal of the study was to examine barriers and facilitators to clinical research participation among African Americans, as well as recommendations for overcoming these.

Design and methods

Eight focus groups were conducted consisting of 64 individuals. These focus groups targeted 2 groups of individuals: (a) community members, including both individuals involved in research and individuals not involved in research, and (b) community leaders, including clergy, community health care providers and service providers who may influence decisions to participate in research.

Results

Among participants in both groups, the most common barriers to participation included fear and mistrust of research due to multiple factors, such as a lack of information ab

SUBMITTER: Hughes TB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6075213 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature