biostudies-literatureWilliams EMNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin DiseasesNIAMS NIH HHS92https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9805239biostudies-literatureUnknown6(1)<h4>Background</h4>Systemic lupus erythematosus or lupus is a severe chronic autoimmune disorder that disproportionately impacts young African Americans. Increasing lupus awareness in this high-risk group may be an effective approach to ultimately improving lupus outcomes. To begin to address this disparity, this report describes qualitative data to be utilized in the development of a campaign to enhance awareness of lupus on Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) campuses.<h4>Methods</h4>Two focus groups (N = 14) were held with African American students in the network of HBCU's in South Carolina to examine perspectives of focus group participants on knowledge, awareness, and experiences with lupus.<h4>Results</h4>Five key emergent themes included: (1) Lupus Knowledge and AwarenBMC rheumatologyFormative research to promote lupus awareness and early screening at Historically Black College and University (HBCU) communities in South Carolina.PMC9805239P30 AR0725825P30AR072582-04 7763T32 AR050958Nelson JWilliams EMFrancis DLink GCorbin KGilkeson GCaldwell TfalseFormative research to promote lupus awareness and early screening at Historically Black College and University (HBCU) communities in South Carolina.<h4>Background</h4>Systemic lupus erythematosus or lupus is a severe chronic autoimmune disorder that disproportionately impacts young African Americans. Increasing lupus awareness in this high-risk group may be an effective approach to ultimately improving lupus outcomes. To begin to address this disparity, this report describes qualitative data to be utilized in the development of a campaign to enhance awareness of lupus on Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) campuses.<h4>Methods</h4>Two focus groups (N = 14) were held with African American students in the network of HBCU's in South Carolina to examine perspectives of focus group participants on knowledge, awareness, and experiences with lupus.<h4>Results</h4>Five key emergent themes included: (1) Lupus Knowledge and Awaren2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Dec2025-08-17T03:07:32.567Z2025-02-19T03:30:42.684ZS-EPMC98052393658573310.1186/s41927-022-00323-6