Andrade LF, Lalama MJ, Choragudi S, Maisonet J, Ayala J, Figueroa C, Lopez LC, Tavarez L, Kirsner RS, Strasswimmer J. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Skin Cancer Clinical Trials in the Hispanic Population.
Cureus 2024;
16:e57480. [PMID:
38707098 PMCID:
PMC11065540 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.57480]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To determine the factors that might limit Hispanic patients from participating in dermatological clinical trials.
METHODS
From January 2022 to July 2022, we administered a 31-item, in-person questionnaire to patients recruited in the waiting area of the Caridad Center, one of the largest free clinics in the United States with a predominately Hispanic population, and a nearby private primary care clinic.
RESULTS
Overall, Hispanic patients agreed significantly more with statements in the domain of attitude and behavioral beliefs compared to non-Hispanic survey respondents. The Hispanic ethnicity was associated with increased odds of agreeing with the following statements: "My community would really benefit from skin cancer clinical trials" (OR=0.52; 95% CI 0.30, 0.92), "My participation in a skin cancer study would be very good" (OR=0.59; 95% CI 0.35, 0.99), and "I like to do good for others" (OR=0.41; 95% CI 0.22, 0.77).
CONCLUSION
While the United States population is composed of 18.5% Hispanics, they only account for 1% of patients enrolled in clinical trials. This study helps identify potential motivational factors for Hispanic patients to participate in skin cancer clinical trials.
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