254439 Factors that influence participation of African American's and other minorities in research studies

Monday, October 29, 2012 : 8:42 AM - 8:54 AM

Tolu Oyelowo, DC, MS , Department of Health Promotion and Wellness, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN
     
Title: Factors that influence participation of African Americans and other minorities in research studies: A review of the literature

Objective: To understand issues that impact participation of minority groups in research studies and to describe the elements that result in successful recruiting of African American's into research studies

Design: A systematic literature review

Methods: We conducted electronic searches from 1995 - 2011using PubMed, Science Direct, and CINAHL to identify studies that articulated minority participation in research studies and described recruiting strategies. In addition we reviewed studies that described factors, challenges, barriers and facilitators influencing the participation of African Americans and other minority groups in research.

Results: Adverse influences on research participation include general distrust of the system, historical abuses, less education, income, access, adherence to folk medicine practices, racism and inadequate or ineffective recruiting practices. Positive influences on research participation include established trust, an African American provider, ease of access, compensation, relatives with the disease of interest, and an established presence in the community

Learning Areas:
Conduct evaluation related to programs, research, and other areas of practice
Diversity and culture
Program planning

Learning Objectives:
Understand issues that impact participation of minority groups in research studies Describe the elements that result in successful recruiting of African American’s into research studies

Keywords: Minority Health, Research Agenda

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am a professor of health promotion, women’s health and public health studies. Among my scientific interests are to enhance understanding of the multiple and complex reasons for health disparities.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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