Overcoming Historical Barriers: Enhancing Positive Perceptions of Medical Research Among African Americans Through a Conference-Based Workshop.

ABSTRACT:

Background

African Americans (AAs) and other racial/ethnic minority groups continue to be underrepresented in medical research and clinical trials. Failure to create more racially diverse research cohorts can exacerbate existing health disparities among these groups.

Objective

To investigate best practices and strategies for enhancing participation of AAs in medical research among attendees of a preconference Institute at a faith-based public health conference.

Design

Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews.

Participants

A total of 21 out of 29 attendees (90% AA) of the Institute (72% response rate).

Approach

A culturally tailored preconference Institute was held at the 2017 Healthy Churches 2020 National Conference. The Institute was led by A

SUBMITTER: Brewer LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8390631 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature