Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Research Participation Among Older African Americans.

ABSTRACT: COVID-19 represents the newest health disparity faced by African Americans (AA). This study assessed the impact of COVID-19 on barriers and willingness to participate in research among older AAs. An online survey was sent to a nationwide sample of 65- to 85-year-old AAs between January and February 2021. Constant comparison analysis was used to extract themes. A total of 624 older AAs completed the survey. Approximately 40% of participants were willing to engage in virtual or in-person research. Of the individuals who were willing to participate in research, >50% were willing to engage in a spectrum of activities from group discussions to group exercise. Research participation themes related to logistics, technology, pandemic fears, and privacy or security. Older AAs face new research barr

SUBMITTER: Gwizdala KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9696678 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature