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Lam C, Scaglia F, Berry GT, Larson A, Sarafoglou K, Andersson HC, Sklirou E, Tan QKG, Starosta RT, Sadek M, Wolfe L, Horikoshi S, Ali M, Barone R, Campbell T, Chang IJ, Coles K, Cook E, Eklund EA, Engelhardt NM, Freeman M, Friedman J, Fu DYT, Botzo G, Rawls B, Hernandez C, Johnsen C, Keller K, Kramer S, Kuschel B, Leshinski A, Martinez-Duncker I, Mazza GL, Mercimek-Andrews S, Miller BS, Muthusamy K, Neira J, Patterson MC, Pogorelc N, Powers LN, Ramey E, Reinhart M, Squire A, Thies J, Vockley J, Vreugdenhil H, Witters P, Youbi M, Zeighami A, Zemet R, Edmondson AC, Morava E. Frontiers in congenital disorders of glycosylation consortium, a cross-sectional study report at year 5 of 280 individuals in the natural history cohort. Mol Genet Metab 2024; 142:108509. [PMID: 38959600 PMCID: PMC11299528 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2024.108509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Our report describes clinical, genetic, and biochemical features of participants with a molecularly confirmed congenital disorder of glycosylation (CDG) enrolled in the Frontiers in Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation (FCDGC) Natural History cohort at year 5 of the study. METHODS We enrolled individuals with a known or suspected CDG into the FCDGC Natural History Study, a multicenter prospective and retrospective natural history study of all genetic causes of CDG. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of baseline study visit data from participants with confirmed CDG who were consented into the FCDGC Natural History Study (5U54NS115198) from October 2019 to November 2023. RESULTS Three hundred thirty-three subjects consented to the FCDGC Natural History Study. Of these, 280 unique individuals had genetic data available that was consistent with a diagnosis of CDG. These 280 individuals were enrolled into the study between October 8, 2019 and November 29, 2023. One hundred forty-one (50.4%) were female, and 139 (49.6%) were male. Mean and median age at enrollment was 10.1 and 6.5 years, respectively, with a range of 0.22 to 71.4 years. The cohort encompassed individuals with disorders of N-linked protein glycosylation (57%), glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchor disorder (GPI anchor) (15%), disorders of Golgi homeostasis, trafficking and transport (12%), dolichol metabolism disorders (5%), disorders of multiple pathways (6%), and other (5%). The most frequent presenting symptom(s) leading to diagnosis were developmental delay/disability (77%), followed by hypotonia (56%) and feeding difficulties (42%). Mean and median time between first related symptom and diagnosis was 2.7 and 0.8 years, respectively. One hundred percent of individuals in our cohort had developmental differences/disabilities at the time of their baseline visit, followed by 97% with neurologic involvement, 91% with gastrointestinal (GI)/liver involvement, and 88% with musculoskeletal involvement. Severity of disease in individuals was scored on the Nijmegen Progression CDG Rating Scale (NPCRS) with 27% of scores categorized as mild, 44% moderate, and 29% severe. Of the individuals with N-linked protein glycosylation defects, 83% of those with data showed a type 1 pattern on carbohydrate deficient transferrin (CDT) analysis including 82/84 individuals with PMM2-CDG, 6% a type 2 pattern, 1% both type 1 and type 2 pattern and 10% a normal or nonspecific pattern. One hundred percent of individuals with Golgi homeostasis and trafficking defects with data showed a type 2 pattern on CDT analysis, while Golgi transport defect showed a type II pattern 73% of the time, a type 1 pattern for 7%, and 20% had a normal or nonspecific pattern. Most of the variants documented were classified as pathogenic or likely pathogenic using ACMG criteria. For the majority of the variants, the predicted molecular consequence was missense followed by nonsense and splice site, and the majority of the diagnoses are inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern but with disorders of all major nuclear inheritance included. DISCUSSION The FCDGC Natural History Study serves as an important resource to build future research studies, improve clinical care, and prepare for clinical trial readiness. Herein is the first overview of CDG participants of the FCDGC Natural History Study.
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- Christina Lam
- Division of Genetic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Norcliffe Foundation Center for Integrative Brain Research, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, USA.
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA; Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Joint BCM-CUHK Center of Medical Genetics, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong KongSAR, China
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- Division of Genetics and Genomics, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Section of Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, USA
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- Divisions of Endocrinology and Genetics-Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA; Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Hayward Genetics Center, Dept Pediatrics Tulane School of Medicine, USA
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- Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Clinical Genomics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Section of Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Clinical Genomics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Medical Genetic Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Norcliffe Foundation Center for Integrative Brain Research, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Child Neuropsychiatry Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Research Unit of Rare Diseases and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Oasi Research Institute, IRCCS, Troina, Italy
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- Division of Genetic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Division of Genetic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Division of Medical Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Child Health Research Enterprise, Children's Hospital Colorado, USA
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- Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden; Department of Pediatrics, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA
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- Division of Neurosciences and Pediatrics, University of California San Diego and Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA, USA; Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine, San Diego, CA, USA; Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Division of Genetics and Genomics, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Clinical Genomics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Medical Centre, Göttingen, Germany
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- Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Pediatric Clinical Research Services, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Clinical Genomics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Laboratorio de Glicobiología Humana y Diagnóstico Molecular, Centro de Investigación en Dinámica Celular, Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias Básicas y Aplicadas, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Cuernavaca, Mexico
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- Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Department of Clinical Genomics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Pediatric Clinical Research Services, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Division of Genetic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Pediatric Clinical Research Services, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Genetic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Division of Genetic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States; Department of Human Genetics, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States; Center for Rare Disease Therapy, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Norcliffe Foundation Center for Integrative Brain Research, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; Center for Metabolic Diseases, Department of Paediatrics, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Genetic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA; Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA
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Halloway S, Wagner M, Tangney C, Lange‐Maia BS, Bennett DA, Arvanitakis Z, Schoeny ME. Profiles of lifestyle health behaviors and cognitive decline in older adults. Alzheimers Dement 2024; 20:472-482. [PMID: 37676928 PMCID: PMC10840675 DOI: 10.1002/alz.13459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION We aimed to identify profiles of modifiable, late-life lifestyle health behaviors related to subsequent maintenance of cognition and explore sociodemographics and health characteristics as effect modifiers. METHODS Analyses used data from 715 older adults without baseline dementia from the Rush Memory and Aging Project and with lifestyle health behaviors (physical activity, cognitive activity, healthy diet, social activity) at baseline and ≥ 2 annual assessments of cognition. We used latent profile analysis to group participants based on behavior patterns and assessed change in cognition by group. RESULTS Three latent profiles were identified: high (n = 183), moderate (n = 441), and low (n = 91) engagement in health behaviors. Compared to high engagement, the moderate (mean difference [MD] = -0.02, 95% CI = [-0.03;-0.0002], p = 0.048) and low (MD = -0.06, 95% CI = [-0.08;-0.03], p < 0.0001) groups had faster annual rates of decline in global cognition, with no significant effects modifiers (vascular risk factors, apolipoprotein E [APOE] ε4, motor function). DISCUSSION Avoiding low levels of lifestyle health behaviors may help maintain cognition. HIGHLIGHTS Latent profile analysis (LPA) captures lifestyle health behaviors associated with cognitive function. Such behavior include physical activity, cognitive activity, healthy diet, social activity. We used LPA to examine associations of behaviors and cognitive function over time. Older adults with low lifestyle health behaviors showed more rapid decline. To a lesser degree, so did those with moderate lifestyle health behaviors. Vascular conditions and risks, APOEε4, or motor function did not modify the effect.
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- Shannon Halloway
- Department of Biobehavioral Nursing ScienceCollege of NursingUniversity of Illinois ChicagoChicagoIllinoisUSA
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- Rush Alzheimer's Disease CenterRush University Medical CenterChicagoIllinoisUSA
- University of BordeauxBordeauxFrance
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- Department of Clinical NutritionRush College of Health SciencesChicagoIllinoisUSA
- Department of Family and Preventive MedicineRush Medical CollegeChicagoIllinoisUSA
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- Rush Alzheimer's Disease CenterRush University Medical CenterChicagoIllinoisUSA
- Department of Family and Preventive MedicineRush Medical CollegeChicagoIllinoisUSA
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- Rush Alzheimer's Disease CenterRush University Medical CenterChicagoIllinoisUSA
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- Rush Alzheimer's Disease CenterRush University Medical CenterChicagoIllinoisUSA
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- Department of CommunitySystemsand Mental Health NursingRush University College of NursingChicagoIllinoisUSA
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Diallo AF, Mackiewicz M, Sargent L, Roman YM, Slattum PW, Waters L, Bennett J, Battle K, Zanjani F, Gendron T, Winship J, Ford G, Falls K, Price ET, Parsons P, Chung J. Cultivating Relationships as a Community-Based Recruitment Strategy in Transdisciplinary Aging Research: Lessons From an Academic-Community Partnership. FAMILY & COMMUNITY HEALTH 2024; 47:32-40. [PMID: 37831622 PMCID: PMC10841158 DOI: 10.1097/fch.0000000000000383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Participation of Black American older adults in community-engaged research remains challenging in health sciences. The objectives of this study were to describe the specific efforts, successes, and challenges in recruiting Black American older adults in research led by the Health and Wellness in Aging Across the Lifespan core, part of the Virginia Commonwealth University Institute for Inclusion, Inquiry, and Innovation (iCubed). We conducted a cross-case analysis of 6 community-engaged research projects using the community-engaged research continuum model. Successful recruitment strategies comprised a multifaceted approach to community-based collaboration, including a wellness program with a long standing relationship with the community, engaging key stakeholders and a community advisory board, and building a community-based coalition of stakeholders. Posting flyers and modest monetary compensation remain standard recruitment strategies. The cross-case analysis offered critical lessons on the community's nature and level of engagement in research. Relationship building based on trust and respect is essential to solving complex aging issues in the community.
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- Ana F. Diallo
- School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
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- Department of Gerontology, College of Health Professions, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
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- School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
- Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Program, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
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- Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Program, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
- Virginia Geriatric Education Center, Virginia Center on Aging, College of Health Professions, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
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- Department of Gerontology, College of Health Professions, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
- Virginia Geriatric Education Center, Virginia Center on Aging, College of Health Professions, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
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- School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
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- Department of Gerontology, College of Health Professions, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
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- Department of Gerontology, College of Health Professions, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
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- Department of Gerontology, College of Health Professions, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
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- Community member
- Beacon Communities, LLC, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
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- Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Program, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
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- School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
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- School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
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Liu GM, Meadows ML, Wiley KT, Jurinsky J, Anglemyer AA, Wang LL, Schneider JT, Suiter SV. Network Analysis for Formative Evaluation of Collaborative, Team Science Research Partnerships. Eval Health Prof 2023; 46:334-343. [PMID: 37594293 PMCID: PMC10637077 DOI: 10.1177/01632787231195642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Cancer health disparities persist across the cancer care continuum despite decades of effort to eliminate them. Among the strategies currently used to address these disparities are multi-institution research initiatives that engage multiple stakeholders and change efforts. Endemic to the theory of change of such programs is the idea that collaboration-across institutions, research disciplines, and academic ranks-is necessary to improve outcomes. Despite this emphasis on collaboration, however, it is not often a focus of evaluation for these programs and others like them. In this paper we describe a method for evaluating collaboration within the Meharry-Vanderbilt-Tennessee State University Cancer Partnership using network analysis. Specifically, we used network analysis of co-authorship on academic publications to visualize the growth and patterns of scientific collaboration across partnership institutions, research disciplines, and academic ranks over time. We presented the results of the network analysis to internal and external advisory groups, creating the opportunity to discuss partnership collaboration, celebrate successes, and identify opportunities for improvement. We propose that basic network analysis of existing data along with network visualizations can foster conversation and feedback and are simple and effective ways to evaluate collaboration initiatives.
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- Grace M. Liu
- Department of Human and Organizational Development, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Human and Organizational Development, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Human and Organizational Development, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Human and Organizational Development, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Health Information Technology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Human and Organizational Development, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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Franco-Rocha OY, Lewis KA, Longoria KD, De La Torre Schutz A, Wright ML, Kesler SR. Cancer-related cognitive impairment in racial and ethnic minority groups: a scoping review. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2023; 149:12561-12587. [PMID: 37432455 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-023-05088-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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PURPOSE Disparities in cognitive function among racial and ethnic groups have been reported in non-cancer conditions, but cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) in racial and ethnic minority groups is poorly understood. We aimed to synthesize and characterize the available literature about CRCI in racial and ethnic minority populations. METHODS We conducted a scoping review in the PubMed, PsycInfo, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases. Articles were included if they were published in English or Spanish, reported cognitive functioning in adults diagnosed with cancer, and characterized the race or ethnicity of the participants. Literature reviews, commentaries, letters to the editor, and gray literature were excluded. RESULTS Seventy-four articles met the inclusion criteria, but only 33.8% differentiated the CRCI findings by racial or ethnic subgroups. There were associations between cognitive outcomes and the participants' race or ethnicity. Additionally, some studies found that Black and non-white individuals with cancer were more likely to experience CRCI than their white counterparts. Biological, sociocultural, and instrumentation factors were associated with CRCI differences between racial and ethnic groups. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that racial and ethnic minoritized individuals may be disparately affected by CRCI. Future research should use standardized guidelines for measuring and reporting the self-identified racial and ethnic composition of the sample; differentiate CRCI findings by racial and ethnic subgroups; consider the influence of structural racism in health outcomes; and develop strategies to promote the participation of members of racial and ethnic minority groups.
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- Oscar Y Franco-Rocha
- School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, 1710 Red River St, Austin, TX, USA.
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- School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, 1710 Red River St, Austin, TX, USA
- Department of Physiological Nursing, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, 1710 Red River St, Austin, TX, USA
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- Brain Health Neuroscience Lab, School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, 1710 Red River St, Austin, TX, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, 1710 Red River St, Austin, TX, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, 1710 Red River St, Austin, TX, USA
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Hu WT, Bergren SM, Dychtwald DK, Ma Y, Dong X. Variations in racial and ethnic groups' trust in researchers associated with willingness to participate in research. HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS 2023; 10:466. [PMID: 38650745 PMCID: PMC11034911 DOI: 10.1057/s41599-023-01960-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Low enrollment in U.S. biomedical research by non-White adults has historically been attributed to mistrust, but few studies have simultaneously examined dimensions of trust in three or more racial/ethnic groups. Leveraging the racial/ethnic diversity of New Jersey, we prospectively recruited 293 adults (72% women, 38% older than 54 years of age) between October 2020 and February 2022 to complete two anonymous surveys in English or one of the common languages (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin Chinese). The first consisted of 12 Likert Scale questions related to trust in biomedical researchers (according to safety, equity, transparency), and the second assessed willingness to consider participation in eight common research activities (health-related survey, blood collection, genetic analysis, medication study, etc). Participants self-reported as Hispanic (n=102), Black (n=49), Chinese (n=48), other Asian (n=53), or White (n=41) race/ethnicity. Factor analysis showed three aspects related to trust in researchers: researchers as fiduciaries for research participants, racial/ethnic equity in research, and transparency. Importantly, we observed differences in the relationship between mistrust and willingness to participate. Whereas Chinese respondents' low trust in researchers mediated their low interest in research involving more than health-related surveys, Hispanic respondents' low trust in research equity did not deter high willingness to participate in research involving blood and genetic analysis. We caution that a generic association between trust and research participation should not be broadly assumed, and biomedical researchers should prospectively assess this relationship within each minoritized group to avoid hasty generalization.
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- William T Hu
- Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, USA
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- Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, USA
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- Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, USA
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- Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, USA
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Bailey NGN, Knott R, Grenier G, Craig KD, Kramer JLK. Physical pain among Indigenous Peoples in Canada: a scoping review. Can J Anaesth 2023; 70:1047-1063. [PMID: 37341897 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-023-02461-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Pain is a multifaceted experience shaped by various factors including context of pain, previous life events, and ongoing ethnocultural circumstances. Moreover, the definition of pain is inconsistent across cultures. Western medicine views physical pain (e.g., associated with a bone fracture) and nonphysical mental pain (e.g., depression) as two distinct conditions. Indigenous perspectives are often more wholistic, encompassing mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical hurt. The subjective nature of pain invites ample opportunity for discrimination in both its assessment and management. As such, it is important to consider Indigenous perspectives of pain in research and clinical practice. To investigate which aspects of Indigenous pain knowledge are currently considered by Western research, we conducted a scoping review of the literature on pain in Indigenous Peoples of Canada. SOURCE In June 2021, we searched nine databases and downloaded 8,220 papers after removal of duplicates. Two independent reviewers screened abstracts and full-text articles. PRINCIPLE FINDINGS Seventy-seven papers were included in the analysis. Using grounded theory, five themes emerged: pain measures/scales (n = 7), interventions (n = 13), pharmaceuticals (n = 17), pain expression/experiences (n = 45), and pain conditions (n = 70). CONCLUSION This scoping review shows that there is a paucity of research on pain measurement in Indigenous Peoples of Canada. This finding is concerning in light of numerous studies reporting that Indigenous Peoples experience their pain as ignored, minimized, or disbelieved. Furthermore, a clear disconnect emerged between pain expression in Indigenous Peoples and assessment in medical professionals. We hope that this scoping review will serve to translate current knowledge to other non-Indigenous academics and to initiate meaningful collaboration with Indigenous partners. Future research led by Indigenous academics and community partners is critically needed to better address pain needs in Canada.
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- Nicole G N Bailey
- International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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- Indigenous Research Support Initiative, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Goodwin VA, Low MSA, Quinn TJ, Cockcroft EJ, Shepherd V, Evans PH, Henderson EJ, Mahmood F, Ni Lochlainn M, Needham C, Underwood BR, Arora A, Witham MD. Including older people in health and social care research: best practice recommendations based on the INCLUDE framework. Age Ageing 2023; 52:afad082. [PMID: 37261448 PMCID: PMC10234283 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afad082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Older people are often explicitly or implicitly excluded from research, in particular clinical trials. This means that study findings may not be applicable to them, or that older people may not be offered treatments due to an absence of evidence. AIMS The aim of this work was to develop recommendations to guide all research relevant to older people. METHODS A diverse stakeholder group identified barriers and solutions to including older people in research. In parallel, a rapid literature review of published papers was undertaken to identify existing papers on the inclusion of older people in research. The findings were synthesised and mapped onto a socio-ecological model. From the synthesis we identified themes that were developed into initial recommendations that were iteratively refined with the stakeholder group. RESULTS A range of individual, interpersonal, organisational, community and policy factors impact on the inclusion of older people in research. A total of 14 recommendations were developed such as removing upper age limits and comorbidity exclusions, involving older people, advocates and health and social care professionals with expertise in ageing in designing the research, and considering flexible or alternative approaches to data collection to maximise opportunities for participation. We also developed four questions that may guide those developing, reviewing and funding research that is inclusive of older people. CONCLUSION Our recommendations provide up to date, practical advice on ways to improve the inclusion of older people in health and care research.
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
- National Institute for Health and Care Research, Clinical Research Network, UK
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- Ageing and Movement Disorders Research Group, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford, UK
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- National Institute for Health and Care Research, Clinical Research Network, UK
- Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology, Kings College London, London, UK
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- Elderly Care Department, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- AGE Research Group, NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cumbria Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle University, Newcastle, UK
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Lumpkins CY, Goeckner R, Hale J, Lewis C, Gunville J, Gunville R, Daley CM, Daley SM. In Our Sacred Voice - An Exploration of Tribal and Community Leader Perceptions as Health Communicators of Disease Prevention among American Indians in the Plains. HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2022; 37:1180-1191. [PMID: 34949125 DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2021.2008108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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American Indians (AI) are disproportionately and significantly impacted by disease morbidity, mortalityand poor behavioral health outcomes. Health promotion and health communication programs exist to address these health disparities and health conditions; however, few programs fully integrate holistic approaches when targeting AI populations. The objective of this study was to explore how tribal and community leaders throughout the Central Plains (Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and South Dakota) viewed themselves as health communicators and health promoters within their communities. Members of the Center for American Indian Community Health (CAICH) conducted 39 in-depth interviews with members of federally recognized tribes living in reservation communities as well as urban tribal communities across the region. Results from the sample show that these individuals do not necessarily see themselves as the "authority" health communicator or health promoter within their tribe or community. They did perceive themselves and others as gatekeepers of pertinent health information. Social and cultural authority within culturally centered messaging and collective delivery of this type of health information from trusted sources within tribes and communities is perceived to bolster health communication programs and positively impact health outcomes among AI populations.
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- Crystal Y Lumpkins
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Kansas Medical Center
- William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Kansas-Lawrence
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- Lehigh College of Health, Institute for Indigenous Studies
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- Lehigh College of Health, Institute for Indigenous Studies
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- Lehigh College of Health, Institute for Indigenous Studies
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- Lehigh College of Health, Institute for Indigenous Studies
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- Lehigh College of Health, Institute for Indigenous Studies
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Schick MR, Nalven T, Lynch-Gadaleta B, Hostetler KL, Crawford MC, Spillane NS. Inclusion and reporting of sex, gender, and race/ethnicity in randomized controlled trials of nonpharmacological treatments for alcohol use disorder: A meta-epidemiologic review. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 2022; 46:1154-1165. [PMID: 35904527 DOI: 10.1111/acer.14850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are among the most prevalent behavioral and mental health diagnoses. Individuals with an AUD are at increased risk for numerous consequences across their social, health, and psychological functioning. Research suggests that differences may exist in the prevalence and consequences of AUD and in the efficacy of AUD treatment across demographic characteristics (i.e., sex/gender and race/ethnicity). This meta-epidemiologic review examined the inclusion of diverse groups (sex/gender and race/ethnicity) in published randomized controlled trials of nonpharmacological treatments for AUD since 1994, following passage of the National Institutes of Health Revitalization Act of 1993. We systematically searched databases following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement criteria. The initial search strategy yielded 7931 articles. After excluding ineligible articles, 155 were included in the present review for synthesis. Of the articles included in this review, only 57 (36.8%) fully reported on both their sample's sex/gender and racial/ethnic breakdown. Of the total sample, seven articles specifically examined one racial/ethnic group and 32 specifically examined one sex/gender group. Six articles (3.9%) reported no information regarding the racial/ethnic breakdown of their sample and five articles (3.2%) reported no information regarding the sex/gender breakdown of their participants. Only two articles (1.3%) reported on subgroup analyses that examined differences in treatment outcomes by both sex/gender and race/ethnicity, despite guidelines set forth by NIH. Only 46 articles (29.7%) described the failure to include diverse sex/gender or racial/ethnic groups or concerns about the generalizability of study findings given their sample's sex/gender or racial/ethnic composition as methodological limitations. These results indicate that substantial efforts must be put forth by the scientific community to ensure the inclusion, analysis, and reporting of data focused on women/females and members of minoritized racial/ethnic groups.
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- Melissa R Schick
- Department of Psychology, PATHS Lab, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Psychology, PATHS Lab, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Psychology, PATHS Lab, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Psychology, PATHS Lab, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Psychology, PATHS Lab, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Psychology, PATHS Lab, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA
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Mansfield LN, Nagy GA, Solorzano R, Carreño M, Mercado Emerson M, Solis Guzman ML, Gonzalez-Guarda RM. Targeted Strategies for Recruitment and Engagement of Latinx Immigrants in Longitudinal Biobehavioral Research. HISPANIC HEALTH CARE INTERNATIONAL 2022; 21:68-77. [PMID: 35238247 DOI: 10.1177/15404153221083659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction: Racial/ethnic minority communities are underrepresented in research. Medical mistrust and mistreatment, discrimination, and a lack of diverse research workforce may influence recruitment and engagement. Engaging Latinx immigrants for research presents unique recruitment challenges, especially for biobehavioral research which is not well explored. The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of targeted strategies for recruiting young adult, Latinx immigrants. Methods: Recruitment occurred from 2018 to 2019 in an ongoing, longitudinal, community-engaged research study examining risk and resilience factors for health outcomes in Latinx immigrants. Strategies included active recruitment (e.g., community-based events and public events) and passive recruitment (e.g., word-of-mouth and radio and flyer advertisements). Logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine the influence of type of recruitment on participant enrollment. Results: The study enrolled 391 participants of 701 interested individuals (55%). Greater odds of enrollment were among participants recruited through radio and flyer advertisements (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]=2.90, 95%CI [1.59, 5.27], p=.001), word-of-mouth (AOR=2.50, 95% CI [1.55, 4.03], p<.000), or community-based organization events (AOR=1.68, 95% CI [1.19, 2.38], p=.003). Conclusions: Passive recruitment strategies through trusted sources increased the odds of enrollment of Latinx immigrants in biobehavioral research. Future recruitment efforts should leverage trusted sources to disseminate recruitment materials addressing barriers to recruiting Latinx participants for research.
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- Lisa N Mansfield
- Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine & Health Services Research, 8783University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,15776Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, USA
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- 15776Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, USA.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 12277Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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Dirks LG, Wanda P. Technology to Support Collaborative Dissemination of Research with Alaska Native Communities. AMIA ... ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS. AMIA SYMPOSIUM 2022; 2021:398-407. [PMID: 35308978 PMCID: PMC8861747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Marginalized communities often mistrust research due to a history of unethical practice and limited community engagement. Research community engagement is expected with Indigenous communities, but few empirical studies have explored engagement in results dissemination, let alone using technology. Studies on using technology to disseminate results focus on health and research professional audiences. This paper discusses Alaska Native stakeholder values on technology to facilitate collaborative results dissemination. In this formative study, six participants engaged in participatory design activities on collaborative results dissemination. Sketches and interviews were analyzed deductively using a value-based codebook. Study findings highlight the importance of community context and transparency. Contextual awareness includes understanding local culture and power dynamics, acknowledging the diversity of cultural practices within Alaska Native groups. Transparency is tied to clear communication: encouraging active dialogue and providing alternatives to communicate research. Technology that supports such collaborative dissemination could increase trust and improve adoption of research-recommended actions.
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- Lisa G Dirks
- University of Washington Information School, Seattle, WA, USA
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- University of Washington Information School, Seattle, WA, USA
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Gabel M, Bollinger RM, Coble DW, Grill JD, Edwards DF, Lingler JH, Chin E, Stark SL. Retaining Participants in Longitudinal Studies of Alzheimer's Disease. J Alzheimers Dis 2022; 87:945-955. [PMID: 35404282 PMCID: PMC9673904 DOI: 10.3233/jad-215710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Retention of study participants is essential to advancing Alzheimer's disease (AD) research and developing therapeutic interventions. However, recent multi-year AD studies have lost 10% to 54% of participants. OBJECTIVE We surveyed a random sample of 443 participants (Clinical Dementia Rating [CDR]≤1) at four Alzheimer Disease Research Centers to elucidate perceived facilitators and barriers to continued participation in longitudinal AD research. METHODS Reasons for participation were characterized with factor analysis. Effects of perceived fulfillment of one's own goals and complaints on attendance and likelihood of dropout were estimated with logistic regression models. Open-ended responses suggesting study improvements were analyzed with a Latent Dirichlet Allocation topic model. RESULTS Factor analyses revealed two categories, personal benefit and altruism, as drivers of continued participation. Participants with cognitive impairment (CDR > 0) emphasized personal benefits more than societal benefits. Participants with higher trust in medical researchers were more likely to emphasize broader social benefits. A minority endorsed any complaints. Higher perceived fulfillment of one's own goals and fewer complaints were related to higher attendance and lower likelihood of dropout. Facilitators included access to medical center support and/or future treatment, learning about AD and memory concerns, and enjoying time with staff. Participants' suggestions emphasized more feedback about individual test results and AD research. CONCLUSION The results confirmed previously identified facilitators and barriers. Two new areas, improved communication about individual test results and greater feedback about AD research, emerged as the primary factors to improve participation.
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- Matthew Gabel
- Department of Political Science, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
- Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders, Departments of Psychiatry & Human Behavior and Neurobiology & Behavior, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA
- Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
- School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Garnett A, Northwood M. Recruitment of Community-Based Samples: Experiences and Recommendations for Optimizing Success. Can J Nurs Res 2021; 54:101-111. [PMID: 34841904 PMCID: PMC9109582 DOI: 10.1177/08445621211060935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Recruitment in health and social science research is a critically important but often
overlooked step in conducting successful research. The challenges associated with
recruitment pertain to multiple factors such as enrolling groups with vulnerabilities,
obtaining geographic, cultural, and ethnic representation within study samples,
supporting the participation of less accessible populations such as older adults, and
developing networks to support recruitment. Purpose This paper presents the experiences of two early career researchers in recruiting
community-based samples of older adults, their caregivers, and associated health
providers. Methods Challenges and facilitators in recruiting two community-based qualitative research
samples are identified and discussed in relation to the literature. Results Challenges included: identifying potential participants, engaging referral partners,
implementing multi-methods, and achieving study sample diversity. Facilitators included:
making connections in the community, building relationships, and drawing on existing
networks. Conclusions Findings suggest the need for greater recognition of the importance of having clear
frameworks and strategies to address recruitment prior to study commencement as well as
the need to have clear outreach strategies to optimize inclusion of marginalized groups.
Recommendations and a guide are provided to inform the development of recruitment
approaches of early career researchers in health and social science research.
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- Anna Garnett
- Arthur Labatt School of Nursing, 6221Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing, 3710McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Jennings C, Patterson E, Curtis RG, Mazzacano A, Maher CA. Effectiveness of a Lifestyle Modification Program Delivered under Real-World Conditions in a Rural Setting. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13114040. [PMID: 34836296 PMCID: PMC8620632 DOI: 10.3390/nu13114040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Whilst there is considerable evidence to support the efficacy of physical activity and dietary interventions in disease and death prevention, translation of knowledge into practice remains inadequate. We aimed to examine the uptake, retention, acceptability and effectiveness on physical activity, physical function, sitting time, diet and health outcomes of a Healthy Eating Activity and Lifestyle program (HEALTM) delivered under real-world conditions. The program was delivered to 430 adults living across rural South Australia. Participants of the program attended weekly 2 h healthy lifestyle education and exercise group-based sessions for 8 weeks. A total of 47 programs were delivered in over 15 communities. In total, 548 referrals were received, resulting in 430 participants receiving the intervention (78% uptake). At baseline, 74.6% of participants were female, the mean age of participants was 53.7 years and 11.1% of participants identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Follow-up assessments were obtained for 265 participants. Significant improvements were observed for walking, planned physical activity, incidental physical activity, total physical activity, 30 s chair stand, 30 s arm curl, 6 min walk, fruit consumption and vegetable consumption, sitting time and diastolic blood pressure. Positive satisfaction and favourable feedback were reported. The healthy lifestyle program achieved excellent real-world uptake and effectiveness, reasonable intervention attendance and strong program acceptability amongst rural and vulnerable communities.
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- Cally Jennings
- Sonder, Edinburgh North, SA 5113, Australia; (E.P.); (A.M.)
- Correspondence:
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity, Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia; (R.G.C.); (C.A.M.)
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- Sonder, Edinburgh North, SA 5113, Australia; (E.P.); (A.M.)
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity, Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia; (R.G.C.); (C.A.M.)
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Han SD, Barnes LL, Leurgans S, Yu L, Stewart CC, Lamar M, Glover CM, Bennett DA, Boyle PA. Susceptibility to Scams in Older Black and White Adults. Front Psychol 2021; 12:685258. [PMID: 34322065 PMCID: PMC8311557 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.685258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Previous reports on racial differences in scam susceptibility have yielded mixed findings, and few studies have examined reasons for any observed race differences. Older Black and White participants without dementia (N = 592) from the Minority Aging Research Study and the Rush Memory and Aging Project who completed a susceptibility to scam questionnaire and other measures were matched according to age, education, sex, and global cognition using Mahalanobis distance. In adjusted models, older Black adults were less susceptible to scams than older White adults (Beta = -0.2496, SE = 0.0649, p = 0.0001). Contextual factors did not mediate and affective factors did not moderate this association. Analyses of specific items revealed Black adults had greater knowledge of scam targeting of older adults and were less likely to pick up the phone for unidentified callers. Older Black adults are less susceptible to scams than demographically-matched older White adults, although the reasons remain unknown.
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- S Duke Han
- Department of Family Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States.,Department of Neurology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States.,Department of Psychology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States.,School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States.,Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States.,Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States.,Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States.,Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States.,Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States.,Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States.,Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States.,Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States.,Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States.,Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States.,Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States
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Milani SA, Swain M, Otufowora A, Cottler LB, Striley CW. Willingness to Participate in Health Research Among Community-Dwelling Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Does Race/Ethnicity Matter? J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2021; 8:773-782. [PMID: 32808194 PMCID: PMC7431111 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-020-00839-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Older adults, including racial and ethnic minorities, are underrepresented in research. As the US population ages, the number of older racial and ethnic minority individuals will increase. Including these individuals in research is an important step towards reducing health disparities. METHODS We used data from HealthStreet, a University of Florida community engagement program which uses community health workers to assess the health of the community, to assess willingness to participate in different types of health research by race/ethnicity. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression models were used to assess willingness to participate among adults aged 50 and older, by race/ethnicity (n = 4694). RESULTS Our sample was 42.0% non-Hispanic White, 52.8% non-Hispanic Black, and 5.2% Hispanic. Non-Hispanic White participants reported more past research participation than non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic participants (28.7% vs. 19.0% and 19.2%, respectively). Compared with non-Hispanic White participants, non-Hispanic Black participants were less willing to participate in most types of studies, while Hispanic participants were less willing to participate in studies that might be seen as invasive (required blood sample, genetic sample, or participants to take medicine, or use of medical equipment). CONCLUSIONS Our study provides investigators with a general profile of research preferences by race/ethnicity; compared with non-Hispanic White individuals, non-Hispanic Black individuals are less willing to participate in most studies, while Hispanic individuals are less willing to participate in studies that may be seen as invasive or demanding. It is imperative to include diverse older adults in health research. By tailoring research based on preferences we can improve recruitment in underrepresented populations.
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- Sadaf Arefi Milani
- Sealy Center on Aging, The University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77555-0177, USA.
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health and Health Professions & College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health and Health Professions & College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health and Health Professions & College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health and Health Professions & College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Addison C, Campbell Jenkins BW, White M, Thigpen-Odom D, Fortenberry M, Wilson G, McCoy P, Young L, Woodberry C, Herron K, Clark J, Payton M, LaVigne DA. Twenty Years of Leading the Way among Cohort Studies in Community-Driven Outreach and Engagement: Jackson State University/Jackson Heart Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18020696. [PMID: 33467408 PMCID: PMC7830722 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18020696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Revised: 12/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Background: History has recorded the tremendous concerns and apprehension expressed by African Americans about participating in research studies. This review enumerates the collaborative techniques that were utilized by the Jackson State University (JSU) Jackson Heart Study (JHS) community-focused team to facilitate recruitment and retention of the JHS cohort and to implement health education and health promotion in the JHS communities. Methods: This review describes the evolution of the JSU JHS community initiatives, an innovative community-driven operation, during the period 1999–2018. Results: JSU JHS community-focused investigators published approximately 20 manuscripts, including community-led research and publications with community lead authors and co-authors, research and publications in collaboration with other JHS staff, through other JSU-funded projects. The JSU JHS community-focused unit also initiated the JHS Community Training Activities, developed the Community Health Advisory Network (CHAN), and trained and certified 137 Community Health Advisors. In addition, the JSU JHS community-focused unit developed the Collaborative Community Science Model (CCSM) that symbolized its approach to community engagement and outreach, and a Trust Scale for ascertaining African Americans’ willingness to engage in biomedical research collaborations. Conclusion: This review offers educators, public health professionals, and research investigators a useful starting point for the development, selection, or improvement of techniques to motivate, inspire, and engage community residents in a community–academia partnership that yielded maximum benefits in the areas of health education, health promotion and interventions, and biomedical research. Substantial, meaningful community engagement is possible when prioritizing elimination of health disparities and long-term improvement in health care access in the target populations.
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- Clifton Addison
- Jackson Heart Study, School of Public Health, Jackson State University, 350 West Woodrow Wilson Drive, Suite 2900B, Jackson, MS 39213, USA; (B.W.C.J.); (M.W.); (M.F.); (G.W.); (P.M.); (L.Y.); (C.W.); (K.H.); (M.P.); (D.A.L.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-601-979-8765
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- Jackson Heart Study, School of Public Health, Jackson State University, 350 West Woodrow Wilson Drive, Suite 2900B, Jackson, MS 39213, USA; (B.W.C.J.); (M.W.); (M.F.); (G.W.); (P.M.); (L.Y.); (C.W.); (K.H.); (M.P.); (D.A.L.)
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- Jackson Heart Study, School of Public Health, Jackson State University, 350 West Woodrow Wilson Drive, Suite 2900B, Jackson, MS 39213, USA; (B.W.C.J.); (M.W.); (M.F.); (G.W.); (P.M.); (L.Y.); (C.W.); (K.H.); (M.P.); (D.A.L.)
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- Jackson Heart Study, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39213, USA;
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- Jackson Heart Study, School of Public Health, Jackson State University, 350 West Woodrow Wilson Drive, Suite 2900B, Jackson, MS 39213, USA; (B.W.C.J.); (M.W.); (M.F.); (G.W.); (P.M.); (L.Y.); (C.W.); (K.H.); (M.P.); (D.A.L.)
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- Jackson Heart Study, School of Public Health, Jackson State University, 350 West Woodrow Wilson Drive, Suite 2900B, Jackson, MS 39213, USA; (B.W.C.J.); (M.W.); (M.F.); (G.W.); (P.M.); (L.Y.); (C.W.); (K.H.); (M.P.); (D.A.L.)
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- Jackson Heart Study, School of Public Health, Jackson State University, 350 West Woodrow Wilson Drive, Suite 2900B, Jackson, MS 39213, USA; (B.W.C.J.); (M.W.); (M.F.); (G.W.); (P.M.); (L.Y.); (C.W.); (K.H.); (M.P.); (D.A.L.)
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- Jackson Heart Study, School of Public Health, Jackson State University, 350 West Woodrow Wilson Drive, Suite 2900B, Jackson, MS 39213, USA; (B.W.C.J.); (M.W.); (M.F.); (G.W.); (P.M.); (L.Y.); (C.W.); (K.H.); (M.P.); (D.A.L.)
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- Jackson Heart Study, School of Public Health, Jackson State University, 350 West Woodrow Wilson Drive, Suite 2900B, Jackson, MS 39213, USA; (B.W.C.J.); (M.W.); (M.F.); (G.W.); (P.M.); (L.Y.); (C.W.); (K.H.); (M.P.); (D.A.L.)
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- Jackson Heart Study, School of Public Health, Jackson State University, 350 West Woodrow Wilson Drive, Suite 2900B, Jackson, MS 39213, USA; (B.W.C.J.); (M.W.); (M.F.); (G.W.); (P.M.); (L.Y.); (C.W.); (K.H.); (M.P.); (D.A.L.)
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- Jackson Heart Study, Community Outreach Center, Community Representative, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39213, USA;
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- Jackson Heart Study, School of Public Health, Jackson State University, 350 West Woodrow Wilson Drive, Suite 2900B, Jackson, MS 39213, USA; (B.W.C.J.); (M.W.); (M.F.); (G.W.); (P.M.); (L.Y.); (C.W.); (K.H.); (M.P.); (D.A.L.)
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- Jackson Heart Study, School of Public Health, Jackson State University, 350 West Woodrow Wilson Drive, Suite 2900B, Jackson, MS 39213, USA; (B.W.C.J.); (M.W.); (M.F.); (G.W.); (P.M.); (L.Y.); (C.W.); (K.H.); (M.P.); (D.A.L.)
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Paul E, Wilson M, Erickson-Parsons L, Desai S, Carneiro R, Belman N. What's new in academic international medicine? Highlighting the importance of diversity, inclusion, and equity. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/ijam.ijam_81_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Portacolone E, Palmer NR, Lichtenberg P, Waters CM, Hill CV, Keiser S, Vest L, Maloof M, Tran T, Martinez P, Guerrero J, Johnson JK. Earning the Trust of African American Communities to Increase Representation in Dementia Research. Ethn Dis 2020; 30:719-734. [PMID: 33250619 DOI: 10.18865/ed.30.s2.719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Black/African American populations are underrepresented as participants in dementia research. A major barrier to participation of African American older adults in dementia research is a tendency to distrust research institutions owing to both historical and contemporary racism. Building on the Ford framework, the objective of our study was to examine factors that influence participation in dementia research among African American older adults and caregivers, with an emphasis on understanding factors related to trust. Data were collected during January 2019 and March 2020 from 10 focus groups with African American older adults (n=91), 5 focus groups with caregivers (n=44), and interviews with administrators of community-based organizations (n=11), and meetings with our Community Advisory Board. Inductive/deductive content analysis was used to identify themes. The results identified an overall tension between distrust of researchers and a compelling desire to engage in dementia research. This overarching theme was supported by six themes that provided insights about the multiple layers of distrust, as well as expectations about the appropriate conduct of researchers and academic institutions. Strong commitment to the community was identified as a priority. The findings suggest that a paradigm shift is needed to increase the representation of African Americans in dementia research. In this new paradigm, earning the trust of African American communities becomes a systemic endeavor, with academic, state, and national institutions deeply committed to earning the trust of African American communities and guiding researchers in this endeavor. The findings also generated actionable recommendations to help improve representation of African American older adults in dementia research.
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- Elena Portacolone
- Institute for Health & Aging; University of California San Francisco, CA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital,University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Gerontology, Michigan Center for Urban African American Research, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
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- School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Institute for Health & Aging; University of California San Francisco, CA
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- Institute for Health & Aging; University of California San Francisco, CA
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- Institute for Health & Aging; University of California San Francisco, CA
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- Institute for Health & Aging; University of California San Francisco, CA
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- Institute for Health & Aging; University of California San Francisco, CA
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- Institute for Health & Aging; University of California San Francisco, CA
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Issues in Recruiting and Retaining Asian American Breast Cancer Survivors in a Technology-Based Intervention Study. Cancer Nurs 2020; 43:E22-E29. [PMID: 30346330 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Difficulties in recruiting and retaining Asian Americans in traditional research have been well documented. Despite an increasing number of technology-based cancer studies among racial/ethnic minorities, little is still known about potential issues in recruiting and retaining racial/ethnic minority cancer survivors for technology-based intervention research. OBJECTIVE This discussion article aims to examine issues in recruiting and retaining a group of racial/ethnic minorities-Asian American breast cancer survivors-for a technology-based intervention study. METHODS The parent study is an ongoing large-scale, national-scope, technology-based intervention study among a target number of 330 Asian American breast cancer survivors. During the recruitment and retention process, research diaries were written by research team members, and the written records of weekly research team meetings were kept. The written records were analyzed using a content analysis. Then, the themes were used to support the discussion points made in the article. RESULTS There existed subethnic differences in research participation; it was easier to recruit Chinese participants compared with other subethnic groups. The use of culturally matched research team members and multiple languages was essential. Gatekeepers were also elemental for recruitment and retention. Various motivation strategies were needed to retain the participants. Each subethnic group used different communication apps. Finally, trust building was essential to retain the participants in the intervention. CONCLUSIONS Researchers need to consider these practical issues in future technology-based intervention research. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE These issues need to be considered in future program/intervention development and implementation among racial/ethnic minority cancer survivors.
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Schick MR, Spillane NS, Hostetler KL. A Call to Action: A Systematic Review Examining the Failure to Include Females and Members of Minoritized Racial/Ethnic Groups in Clinical Trials of Pharmacological Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 2020; 44:1933-1951. [DOI: 10.1111/acer.14440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Revised: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Melissa R. Schick
- From the PATHS Lab Department of Psychology University of Rhode Island Kingston Rhode Island
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- From the PATHS Lab Department of Psychology University of Rhode Island Kingston Rhode Island
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- From the PATHS Lab Department of Psychology University of Rhode Island Kingston Rhode Island
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Ureña S, Ingram LA, Leith K, Lohman MC, Resciniti N, Rubin L, Miller MC, Friedman DB. Mentorship and Training to Increase Diversity of Researchers and Practitioners in the Field of Aging and Alzheimer's Disease: A Scoping Review of Program Characteristics. J Aging Health 2020; 33:48-62. [PMID: 32865457 DOI: 10.1177/0898264320953345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Objectives: Diversity is needed within the aging and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) research and practice workforce to comprehensively address health inequities faced by underrepresented minority (URM) older adults. We conducted a scoping review of training programs designed to diversify the pool of researchers and practitioners in the field of aging and ADRD. Methods: Online database searches yielded 3976 articles published from 1999 to 2019. Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Results: All programs were from the United States and included URM populations. Nine programs included students, one targeted university faculty, and four targeted clinical staff. Only five programs were guided by theory. Discussion: Our review identified URMs' desire for culturally diverse and representative mentorship, the need for career development support at various training stages, and the importance of incorporating theory to program design. It also identified key characteristics for future program development, creation of systematic evaluation standards, and opportunities for promotion.
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- Stephanie Ureña
- Office for the Study of Aging, Arnold School of Public Health, 2629University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA.,Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, 2629University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, 2629University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Office for the Study of Aging, Arnold School of Public Health, 2629University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA.,Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, 2629University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Office for the Study of Aging, Arnold School of Public Health, 2629University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA.,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, 2629University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Office for the Study of Aging, Arnold School of Public Health, 2629University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA.,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, 2629University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Office for the Study of Aging, Arnold School of Public Health, 2629University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA.,Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, 2629University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Office for the Study of Aging, Arnold School of Public Health, 2629University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA.,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, 2629University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Office for the Study of Aging, Arnold School of Public Health, 2629University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA.,Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, 2629University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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Okhomina VI, Seals SR, Marshall GD. Recruitment and enrollment of African Americans into health promoting programs: the effects of health promoting programs on cardiovascular disease risk study. ETHNICITY & HEALTH 2020; 25:825-834. [PMID: 29611712 DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2018.1458074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2017] [Accepted: 03/06/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Objectives: Randomized controlled trials (RCT) often employ multiple recruitment methods to attract participants, however, special care must be taken to be inclusive of under-represented populations. We examine how recruiting from an existing observational study affected the recruitment of African Americans into a RCT that included yoga-based interventions. In particular, we report the recruitment success of The Effects of Health Promoting Programs (HPP) on Cardiovascular Disease Risk (NCT02019953), the first yoga-based clinical trial to focus only on African Americans. Design: To recruit participants, a multifaceted recruitment strategy was implemented exclusively in the Jackson Heart Study (JHS) cohort. The HPP recruited from the JHS cohort using direct mailings, signs and flyers placed around JHS study facilities, and through JHS annual follow-up interviews. Results: Enrollment into HPP was open to all active JHS participants that were eligible to return for the third clinic exam (n = 4644). The target sample size was 375 JHS participants over a 24 month recruitment and enrollment period. From the active members of the JHS cohort, 503 were pre-screened for eligibility in HPP. More than 90% of those pre-screened were provisionally eligible for the study. The enrollment goal of 375 was completed after a 16-month enrollment period with over 25% (n = 97) of the required sample size enrolling during the second month of recruitment. Conclusions: The findings show that participants in observational studies can be successfully recruited into RCT. Observational studies provide researchers with a well-defined population that may be of interest when designing clinical trials. This is particularly useful in the recruitment of a high-risk, traditionally underrepresented populations for non-pharmacological clinical trials where traditional recruitment methods may prolong enrollment periods and extend study budgets.
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- Victoria I Okhomina
- Department of Data Science, John D. Bower School of Population Health, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, USA
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL, USA
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- Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, USA
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Gebauer S, Schootman M, Xian H, Xaverius P. Neighborhood built and social environment and meeting physical activity recommendations among mid to older adults with joint pain. Prev Med Rep 2020; 18:101063. [PMID: 32140385 PMCID: PMC7044527 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2020.101063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2019] [Revised: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Arthritis is a leading cause of disability in the United States, with the most efficacious treatments being physical activity (PA). Arthritis patients are less likely to meet PA recommendations and the neighborhood environment may play a role. This study examines the effect of neighborhood walkability and social cohesion on PA among arthritis patients in a sample of US adults. This cross-sectional study used 2015 National Health Interview Survey data. Eligible participants were age ≥45 years, had arthritis, recent leg-joint pain and complete data. Walkability was based on 6 questions regarding amenities and destinations that promote walking. Social cohesion was based on 4 validated questions. Meeting PA was defined as 150 min/week. Chi-squared testing and logistic regression determined associations between neighborhood environment and PA, including interaction between social cohesion and walkability. The final unweighted sample included 3,826 participants with mean age 64.6 years (SE = 0.26), 61.8% female and 78.1% non-Hispanic White. In adjusted, weighted analysis, not, slightly, and moderately-walkable neighborhoods all had lower odds of meeting PA recommendations verses highly-walkable neighborhood (OR = 0.61[95% CI 0.41–0.92], OR = 0.65[95% CI 0.50–0.85], OR = 0.75[95% CI 0.59–0.97], respectively). Social cohesion was independently associated with decreased odds of meeting PA guidelines (p = 0.003). No interaction with walkability was found (p = 0.405). Less than a highly-walkable neighborhood and lower social cohesion were independently associated with decreased odds of meeting PA recommendations among adults with arthritis and recent joint pain. Since walking is one of the most effective treatments for arthritis, clinicians should be sensitive to barriers patients may perceive to walking.
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- Sarah Gebauer
- Saint Louis University-School of Medicine, 1402 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63104, United States.,Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice, 3545 Lafayette Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103, United States
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- Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice, 3545 Lafayette Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103, United States.,SSM Health, Center for Clinical Excellence, Department of Clinical Analytics and Insights, 10101 Woodfield Lane, St. Louis, MO 63132, United States
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- Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice, 3545 Lafayette Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103, United States
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- Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice, 3545 Lafayette Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103, United States
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Gallagher S, O'Sullivan L, Hughes Z, O'Connell BH. Building Resources in Caregivers: Feasibility of a Brief Writing Intervention to Increase Benefit Finding in Caregivers. Appl Psychol Health Well Being 2020; 12:513-531. [PMID: 32026574 PMCID: PMC7384052 DOI: 10.1111/aphw.12195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The Building Resources in Caregivers (BRiC) is a pilot feasibility trial that compared the effects of a 2-week benefit finding writing expressive intervention to a control intervention, who wrote about the weather. Caregivers completed primary (benefit finding) and secondary (quality of life, depression and anxiety) outcome measures at pre (t1), immediately post-test (t2) and 1 month later (t3). They also completed measures relating to trial feasibility, difficulty, and acceptance. Using complete case analysis only, analysis revealed no effect of the intervention for primary or secondary outcomes. Despite this, there were no differences between the intervention and control groups on key feasibility measures. Caregivers in the control condition were less likely to recommend this to other caregivers. Moreover, qualitative commentary provided by caregivers suggested that not everyone enjoyed the writing, some found it stressful, offering up some explanation for our findings. Our pilot trial suggests that any future benefit-finding writing intervention would require several procedure modifications including tailoring to a specific cohort of caregivers, in particular those who like writing, before it has some utility as a psychosocial intervention.
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- Stephen Gallagher
- University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.,Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Care Alliance Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.,University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Horn K, Kuprewicz RM, Patterson K, Kaufman J, Murugesan U, Martinez DJ, Krebs NM, Muscat JE. Clinical trial recruitment of adult African American smokers from economically disadvantaged urban communities. J Ethn Subst Abuse 2020; 19:133-150. [PMID: 30265848 DOI: 10.1080/15332640.2018.1489746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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This investigation evaluated the effectiveness and challenges of multiple recruitment methods, described as proactive, reactive, and combination methods, among adult African American smokers (N = 527) from economically disadvantaged urban communities enrolled to test progressively reduced nicotine content investigational cigarettes. The study evaluated success using descriptive statistics to measure the volume of phone calls and percentage of eligible participants per method. Reactive and combination strategies effectively prompted participants to call about the study. Combination methods yielded the highest eligibility rates. Findings demonstrate the unique recruitment successes within this population across a range of recruitment methods and may inform improved methods to recruit and engage African Americans in clinical trials.
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- Kimberly Horn
- Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, Roanoke, Virginia
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- Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, Arlington, Virginia
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- Penn State Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Penn State Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Dada S, McKay G, Mateus A, Lees S. Lessons learned from engaging communities for Ebola vaccine trials in Sierra Leone: reciprocity, relatability, relationships and respect (the four R's). BMC Public Health 2019; 19:1665. [PMID: 31829223 PMCID: PMC6907283 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7978-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Accepted: 11/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Building trust and engaging the community are important for biomedical trials. This was core to the set up and delivery of the EBOVAC-Salone and PREVAC Ebola vaccine trials in Sierra Leone during and following the 2014-2016 West African Ebola epidemic. Local community liaison teams (CLT) engaged with the community through public meetings, radio chat shows, and other activities, while a social science team (SST) assessed community members' and participants' perceptions and regularly updated the clinical team to adapt procedures to improve the acceptability and compliance of the trial. The objective of this study was to examine the community engagement (CE) program in these trials and to identify potential barriers and facilitators. METHODS Fifteen CLT and SST members participated in in-depth interviews and 23 community members attended three focus groups to discuss the Ebola vaccine trials and their experiences and perspectives of the CE activities. RESULTS A key aim of the CE program was to build trust between the community and the trial. Four main principles (the "four R's") evolved from the discussions with team members and the community that influenced this trust: reciprocity, relatability, relationships and respect. The CLT and SST ensured reciprocal communication between the trial team and the community. The CLT delivered key messages from the trial, whilst the SST completed ethnographic research in the field to uncover rumors and perceptions of the trial in the community. These ethnographic findings were shared with the CLT and addressed in targeted messaging to the community. Both the CLT and SST approached the communities in an egalitarian manner, by dressing modestly, speaking local dialects, and using relatable examples. Appreciation and understanding of the importance of interpersonal relationships and respect for the people, their customs, and traditions also played a large role in the CE program. CONCLUSION These findings provide an in-depth understanding of how interdisciplinary community liaison and social science teams can work with a clinical team to strengthen trust. The four R's suggest the ways in which trust relations are central to CE and confidence in vaccine trials, and could offer an approach to CE in vaccine trials.
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- Sara Dada
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT UK
- The Royal Veterinary College, Royal College Street, London, NW1 0TU UK
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT UK
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- The Royal Veterinary College, Royal College Street, London, NW1 0TU UK
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT UK
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Javier JR, Reyes A, Coffey DM, Schrager SM, Samson A, Palinkas L, Kipke MD, Miranda J. Recruiting Filipino Immigrants in a Randomized Controlled Trial Promoting Enrollment in an Evidence-Based Parenting Intervention. J Immigr Minor Health 2019; 21:324-331. [PMID: 29774510 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-018-0755-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Filipinos, the second largest Asian subgroup in the U.S., experience significant youth behavioral health disparities but remain under-represented in health research. We describe lessons learned from using the Matching Model of Recruitment to recruit 215 Filipinos to participate in a large, randomized controlled trial of a culturally tailored video aimed at increasing enrollment in the Incredible Years® Parent Program. We recruited participants from schools, churches, clinics, community events, and other community-based locations. Facilitators of participation included: partnership with local community groups, conducting research in familiar settings, building on existing social networks, and matching perspectives of community members and researchers. Findings suggest recruitment success occurs when there is a match between goals of Filipino parents, grandparents and the research community. Understanding the perspectives of ethnic minority communities and effectively communicating goals of research studies are critical to successful recruitment of hard-to-reach immigrant populations in randomized controlled trials.
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- Joyce R Javier
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd. MS#76, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA. .,University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd. MS#76, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd. MS#76, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA.,University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA, USA.,University of Southern California School of Social Work, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd. MS#76, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA
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- University of Southern California School of Social Work, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd. MS#76, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA.,University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Facilitators of research registry enrollment and potential variation by race and gender. J Clin Transl Sci 2019; 2:234-238. [PMID: 31660225 PMCID: PMC6798442 DOI: 10.1017/cts.2018.326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2018] [Revised: 07/18/2018] [Accepted: 07/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Introduction Little is known about what motivates people to enroll in research registries. The purpose of this study is to identify facilitators of registry enrollment among diverse older adults. Methods Participants completed an 18-item Research Interest Assessment Tool. We used logistic regression analyses to examine responses across participants and by race and gender. Results Participants (N=374) were 58% black, 76% women, with a mean age of 68.2 years. All participants were motivated to maintain their memory while aging. Facilitators of registry enrolled varied by both race and gender. Notably, blacks (estimate=0.71, p<0.0001) and women (estimate=0.32, p=0.03) were more willing to enroll in the registry due to home visits compared with whites and men, respectively. Conclusions Researchers must consider participant desire for maintaining memory while aging and home visits when designing culturally tailored registries.
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Roh S, Burnette CE, Lee YS, Giger JT, Goins RT, Petereit DG, Lawler MJ, Lee KH. Identifying risk and protective factors related to depressive symptoms among Northern Plains American Indian women cancer survivors. Women Health 2019; 59:646-659. [PMID: 30481139 PMCID: PMC6591106 DOI: 10.1080/03630242.2018.1544965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2017] [Revised: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 09/17/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Cancer is the leading cause of death among American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) women, and depressive symptoms have been linked to higher mortality, but research on depressive symptoms among AIAN cancer patients has been scant. The purpose of this exploratory study was, using the Framework of Historical Oppression, Resilience, and Transcendence, to examine risk and protective factors related to depressive symptoms in American Indian (AI) women cancer survivors. We examined the relationships of adverse childhood experiences (ACE), perceived health status, resilience, and social support with depressive symptoms in Northern Plains AI women cancer survivors. We used a cross-sectional design with purposive sampling of 73 female cancer survivors (aged 18 years or older) between June 2014 and February 2015. Hierarchical multiple regression was used to test three sets of variables in relation to depressive symptoms: (1) sociodemographics, (2) risk factors (ACE and perceived health), and (3) protective factors (psychological resilience and social support). Approximately 47 percent of participants had probable depressive symptoms. Depressive symptoms were inversely associated with perceived health, psychological resilience, and social support. These results support bolstering existing social support among AI cancer patients and survivors as well as prevention and intervention efforts that strengthen resilience.
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- Soonhee Roh
- a Department of Social Work , University of South Dakota, 365 Health Science Center , Sioux Falls , South Dakota , USA
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- c School of Social Work , San Francisco State University , San Francisco , California , USA
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- d College of Social Work, University of Kentucky , Lexington , Kentucky , USA
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- e College of Health and Human Sciences , Western Carolina University , Cullowhee , North Carolina , USA
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- f John T. Vucurevich Cancer Care Institute, Rapid City Regional Hospital , Rapid City , South Dakota , USA
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- g Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences , Yakima , Washington , USA
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- h School of Social Work , Wichita State University , Wichita , Kansas , USA
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Leslie M, Khayatzadeh-Mahani A, MacKean G. Recruitment of caregivers into health services research: lessons from a user-centred design study. RESEARCH INVOLVEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT 2019; 5:17. [PMID: 31139432 PMCID: PMC6528243 DOI: 10.1186/s40900-019-0150-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND With patient and public engagement in many aspects of the healthcare system becoming an imperative, the recruitment of patients and members of the public into service and research roles has emerged as a challenge. The existing literature carries few reports of the methods - successful and unsuccessful - that researchers engaged in user-centred design (UCD) projects are using to recruit participants as equal partners in co-design research. This paper uses the recruitment experiences of a specific UCD project to provide a road map for other investigators, and to make general recommendations for funding agencies interested in supporting co-design research. METHODS We used a case study methodology and employed Nominal Group Technique (NGT) and Focus Group discussions to collect data. We recruited 25 family caregivers. RESULTS Employing various strategies to recruit unpaid family caregivers in a UCD project aimed at co-designing an assistive technology for family caregivers, we found that recruitment through caregiver agencies is the most efficient (least costly) and effective mechanism. The nature of this recruitment work - the time and compromises it requires - has, we believe, implications for funding agencies who need to understand that working with caregivers agencies, requires a considerable amount of time for building relationships, aligning values, and establishing trust. CONCLUSIONS In addition to providing adaptable strategies, the paper contributes to discussions surrounding how projects seeking effective, meaningful, and ethical patient and public engagement are planned and funded. We call for more evidence to explore effective mechanisms to recruit family caregivers into qualitative research. We also call for reports of successful strategies that other researchers have employed to recruit and retain family caregivers in their research.
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- Myles Leslie
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Canada
- School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, Downtown Campus, 906 8th Avenue S.W., 5th Floor, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1H9 Canada
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- School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, Downtown Campus, 906 8th Avenue S.W., 5th Floor, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1H9 Canada
- Health Services Management Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Canada
- IMAGINE Citizens Collaborating for Health, Calgary, Alberta Canada
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Tzuang M, Owusu JT, Spira AP, Albert MS, Rebok GW. Cognitive Training for Ethnic Minority Older Adults in the United States: A Review. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2019; 58:e311-e324. [PMID: 28575230 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnw260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Purpose of the Study Interest in cognitive training for healthy older adults to reduce cognitive decline has grown considerably over the past few decades. Given the shift toward a more diverse society, the purpose of this review is to examine the extent of race/ethnic minority participation in cognitive training studies and characteristics of studies that included race/ethnic minority participants. Design and Methods This review considered peer-reviewed studies reporting cognitive training studies for cognitively healthy, community-dwelling older adults (age 55+) in the United States published in English before December 31, 2015. A total of 31 articles published between 1986 and 2015 meeting inclusion criteria were identified and included in the review. Results A total of 6,432 participants were recruited across all of the studies, and ranged in age from 55 to 99 years. Across all studies examined, 39% reported racial/ethnic background information. Only 3 of these studies included a substantial number of minorities (26.7% in the ACTIVE study; 28.4% in the SeniorWISE study; 22.7% in the TEAM study). Race/ethnic minority older adults were disproportionately underrepresented in cognitive training studies. Implications Further research should aim to enroll participants representative of various race/ethnic minority populations. Strategies for recruitment and retention of ethnic minority participants in cognitive training research are discussed, which could lead to the development of more culturally appropriate and perhaps more effective cognitive interventions.
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- Marian Tzuang
- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland.,Center on Aging and Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland.,Center on Aging and Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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Tsai W, Zavala D, Gomez S. Using the Facebook Advertisement Platform to Recruit Chinese, Korean, and Latinx Cancer Survivors for Psychosocial Research: Web-Based Survey Study. J Med Internet Res 2019; 21:e11571. [PMID: 30632966 PMCID: PMC6329895 DOI: 10.2196/11571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Revised: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Ethnic minority cancer survivors remain an understudied and underrepresented population in cancer research, in part, due to the challenge of low participant recruitment rates. Therefore, identifying effective recruitment strategies is imperative for reducing cancer health disparities among this population. With the widespread use of social media, health researchers have turned to Facebook as a potential source of recruitment. OBJECTIVE We aimed to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of purchasing ads on Facebook to recruit Chinese, Korean, and Latinx cancer survivors residing in the United States. We assessed their experience with participating in a Web-based survey and their interest for future research. METHODS We showed 5 purchased ads in English, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Korean, and Spanish on Facebook. Participants who clicked on the Facebook ad were directed to the study website and asked to submit their emails to receive the link to the 30-minute Web-based survey. Inclusion criteria included being of Asian or Latinx heritage, age ≥18 years, having a cancer diagnosis, and being within 5 years of cancer treatment. Participants who completed the survey were sent a US $10 Walmart eGiftcard. RESULTS The Facebook ads were shown for 48 consecutive days for a total spending of US $1200.46 (US $25/day budget). Overall, 11 East Asian and 15 Latinx cancer survivors completed the study, resulting in an average cost per participant of US $46.17. The East Asian and Latinx cancer survivors did not significantly differ in age, years lived in the United States, education level, generation status, and time since diagnosis. However, Latinx cancer survivors were marginally more likely to have limited English proficiency and lower annual income than East Asian cancer survivors. Both Latinx and East Asian cancer survivors reported that they enjoyed participating in this study and indicated an interest in participating in future psychosocial research studies. CONCLUSIONS The use of Facebook ads successfully resulted in the recruitment of East Asian and Latinx cancer survivors with different cancer diagnoses who reside in various geographic regions of the United States. We found that East Asian and Latinx cancer survivors recruited through Facebook were interested in participating in future psychosocial research, thereby providing support for the feasibility and effectiveness of using Facebook as a source of recruitment for ethnic minority cancer survivors.
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- William Tsai
- Department of Applied Psychology, New York University, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Psychology, California State University San Marcos, San Marcos, CA, United States
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- Department of Psychology, California State University San Marcos, San Marcos, CA, United States
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Abadie R, Goldenberg S, Welch-Lazoritz M, Fisher CB. Establishing trust in HIV/HCV research among people who inject drugs (PWID): Insights from empirical research. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0208410. [PMID: 30517202 PMCID: PMC6281254 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2018] [Accepted: 11/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The establishment of trust between researchers and participants is critical to advance HIV and HCV prevention particularly among people who inject drugs (PWID) and other marginalized populations, yet empirical research on how to establish and maintain trust in the course of community health research is lacking. This paper documents ideas about trust between research participants and researchers amongst a sub-sample of PWID who were enrolled in a large, multi-year community health study of social networks and HIV/HCV risk that was recently conducted in rural Puerto Rico. METHODS Qualitative research was nested within a multi-year Social Network and HIV/HCV Risk study involving N = 360 PWID > 18 years of age living in four small, rural Puerto Rican communities. Semi-structured interviews were conducted between March 2017 and April 2017 with a subset of 40 active PWID who had been enrolled in the parent study. Interview questions invited participants to draw upon their recent experience as research participants to better understand how PWID perceive and understand participant-researcher trust within the context of HIV/HCV-related epidemiological research. RESULTS Fear of police, stigma and concerns regarding confidentiality and anonymity were identified as structural factors that could compromise participation in HIV/HCV-related research for PWID. While monetary compensation was an important motivation, participants also valued the opportunity to learn about their HIV/HCV status. During their participation in the study, gaining knowledge of safe injection practices was perceived as a valuable benefit. Participant narratives suggested that PWID may adopt an incremental and ongoing approach in their assessment of the trustworthiness of researchers, continuously assessing the extent to which they trust the research staff throughout the course of the research. Trust was initially generated through peer Respondent Driven Sampling recruitment. Research staff who maintained a presence in the community for the entire duration of the prospective study reinforced trust between participants and the research team. CONCLUSION Although PWID face numerous structural barriers to research-related trust in HIV/HCV research, we found that using a peer-based recruitment method like RDS, and employing a research staff who are knowledgeable about the targeted population, culturally sensitive to their needs, and who maintain a long-term presence in the community may help mitigate many of these barriers. The reputation of the research is built incrementally as participants join the study. This contributes to a "street reputation" that grows as current or former participants vouch for the study. Establishing trust was identified as only the first step towards building a collaborative relationship with participants, and our findings suggest that steps to address criminalization and stigmatization also are necessary to support research trust.
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- Roberto Abadie
- Department of Sociology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, United States of America
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Bumaby, BC, Canada
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- Pharmaceutical and Nutrition Care, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, United States of America
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- Department of Psychology, Fordham University, Bronx, NY, United States of America
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Goldman H, Fagnano M, Perry TT, Weisman A, Drobnica A, Halterman JS. Recruitment and retention of the Hardest-to-Reach families in community-based asthma interventions. Clin Trials 2018; 15:543-550. [PMID: 30101615 DOI: 10.1177/1740774518793598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Engaging underserved populations in research requires substantial effort for recruitment and retention. The objective of this study is to describe the effort needed to recruit and retain urban participants in pediatric asthma studies and to characterize the Hardest-to-Reach group by demographics and asthma severity. METHODS We included 311 children (3-10 years) with persistent asthma enrolled in two school-based asthma interventions in Rochester, NY. Contact logs were collected at four time points (baseline, 2 month, 4 month, 6 month). We defined "Hardest-to-Reach" (vs "Easier-to-Reach") as being unable to reach a family by telephone at any given contact attempt due to disconnected or wrong numbers. Chi-square and Mann-Whitney tests were used to compare groups. RESULTS Overall, we enrolled 311 children (60% Black, 29% Hispanic, 70% Medicaid, response rate 70%). On average, 3.1 contact attempts were required for recruitment (range 1-15), and 35% required rescheduling at least once for the enrollment visit. All but 12 participants completed each follow-up (retention rate = 96%). Completion of follow-ups required an average of 7.6 attempts; we considered 38% of caregivers "Hardest-to-Reach." Caregivers in the Hardest-to-Reach group were slightly younger (33 vs 36 years, p = 0.007) with more depressive symptoms (41% vs 29%, p = 0.035) and smokers in the home (59% vs 48%, p = 0.048). Furthermore, more of the Hardest-to-Reach children had moderate-severe versus mild persistent asthma (64% vs 52%, p = 0.045). Importantly, even the Easier-to-Reach families required many contact attempts, with 52% having >5 attempts for at least one follow-up. CONCLUSION In conclusion, we found that among an already vulnerable population, the Hardest-to-Reach families demonstrated higher risk and had children with significantly worse asthma. This study highlights the importance of persistence in reaching those in greatest need.
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- Hillary Goldman
- 1 Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- 1 Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- 2 Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- 1 Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- 1 Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- 1 Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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Hillen MA, de Haes HCJM, Verdam MGE, Smets EMA. Trust and Perceptions of Physicians' Nonverbal Behavior Among Women with Immigrant Backgrounds. J Immigr Minor Health 2018; 20:963-971. [PMID: 28391500 PMCID: PMC6061085 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-017-0580-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Previous findings suggest immigrant patients have lower trust in their physicians, and perceive nonverbal communication differently compared to non-immigrant patients. We tested discrepancies in trust and the impact of non-verbal behavior between immigrants and non-immigrants in The Netherlands. Nonverbal communication of an oncologist was systematically varied in an experimental video vignettes design. Breast cancer patients (n = 34) and healthy women (n = 34) viewed one of eight video versions and evaluated trust and perceived friendliness of the oncologist. In a matched control design, women with immigrant and non-immigrant backgrounds were paired. Immigrant women reported stronger trust. Nonverbal communication by the oncologist did not influence trust differently for immigrants compared to for non-immigrants. However, smiling strongly enhanced perceived friendliness for non-immigrants, but not for immigrants. Immigrant patients' strong trust levels may be formed a priori, instead of based on physicians' communication. Physicians may need to make extra efforts to optimize their communication.
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- Marij A. Hillen
- Department of Medical Psychology - Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, P.O. Box 22700, 1100 DE Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Psychology - Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, P.O. Box 22700, 1100 DE Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Psychology - Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, P.O. Box 22700, 1100 DE Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Research Institute of Child Development and Education, University of Amsterdam, Nieuwe Achtergracht 127, 1018 WS Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Psychology - Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, P.O. Box 22700, 1100 DE Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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McElfish PA, Long CR, Selig JP, Rowland B, Purvis RS, James L, Holland A, Felix HC, Narcisse MR. Health Research Participation, Opportunity, and Willingness Among Minority and Rural Communities of Arkansas. Clin Transl Sci 2018; 11:487-497. [PMID: 29772113 PMCID: PMC6132365 DOI: 10.1111/cts.12561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Accepted: 04/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Prior research suggests that rural and minority communities participate in research at lower rates. While rural and minority populations are often cited as being underrepresented in research, population‐based studies on health research participation have not been conducted. This study used questions added to the 2015 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to understand factors associated with i) health research participation, ii) opportunities to participate in health research, and iii) willingness to participate in health research from a representative sample (n = 5,256) of adults in Arkansas. Among all respondents, 45.5% would be willing to participate in health research if provided the opportunity and 22.1% were undecided. Only 32.4% stated that they would not be willing to participate in health research. There was no significant difference in participation rates for rural or racial/ethnic minority communities. Furthermore, racial/ethnic minority respondents (Black or Hispanic) were more likely to express their willingness to participate.
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- Pearl A McElfish
- College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Office of Community Health and Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
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- Office of Community Health and Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
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- Translational Research Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- College of Health Professions, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
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- Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
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Sotos-Prieto M, Mattei J. Mediterranean Diet and Cardiometabolic Diseases in Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations in the United States. Nutrients 2018; 10:E352. [PMID: 29538339 PMCID: PMC5872770 DOI: 10.3390/nu10030352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Revised: 02/25/2018] [Accepted: 03/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) has been recommended to the general population by many scientific organizations as a healthy dietary pattern, based on strong evidence of association with improved cardiometabolic health, including lower risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. However, most studies have been conducted in Mediterranean or European countries or among white populations in the United States (US), while few exist for non-Mediterranean countries or racial/ethnic minority populations in the US. Because most existing studies evaluating adherence to the MedDiet use population-specific definitions or scores, the reported associations may not necessarily apply to other racial/ethnic populations that may have different distributions of intake. Moreover, racial/ethnic groups may have diets that do not comprise the typical Mediterranean foods captured by these scores. Thus, there is a need to determine if similar positive effects from following a MedDiet are observed in diverse populations, as well as to identify culturally-relevant foods reflected within Mediterranean-like patterns, that can facilitate implementation and promotion of such among broader racial/ethnic groups. In this narrative review, we summarize and discuss the evidence from observational and intervention studies on the MedDiet and cardiometabolic diseases in racial/ethnic minority populations in the US, and offer recommendations to enhance research on MedDiet for such populations.
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- Mercedes Sotos-Prieto
- Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
- Department of Food Sciences and Nutrition, School of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, USA.
- Diabetes Institute, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, USA.
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- Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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The Feasibility of Recruiting and Retaining Perinatal Latinas in a Biomedical Study Exploring Neuroendocrine Function and Postpartum Depression. J Immigr Minor Health 2018; 18:1115-1123. [PMID: 26976007 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-016-0391-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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This study evaluates the feasibility of enrolling and retaining perinatal immigrant and U.S.-born Latinas in a laboratory-based study that includes the collection of biomarkers implicated in the development of postpartum depression. This prospective study followed Latinas from third trimester of pregnancy to 12 weeks postpartum. Women were enrolled during pregnancy and interviewed at 4, 8 and 12 weeks postpartum. Demographic information, depression status and breastfeeding practices were ascertained using validated Spanish- and English-measures. Blood samples were collected at the 8-week postpartum laboratory visit during infant feeding and pain testing. Feasibility was demonstrated with 85 % retention of the original 34 prenatal women enrolled in the study. The majority (88 %) of women enrolled attended the 8-week laboratory visit regardless of depression status. This is the first study to demonstrate feasibility of enrolling and retaining depressed and nondepressed perinatal immigrant and U.S.-born Latinas in biomedical research.
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Smirnoff M, Wilets I, Ragin D, Adams R, Holohan J, Rhodes R, Winkel G, Ricc E, Clesca C, Richardson LD. A paradigm for understanding trust and mistrust in medical research: The Community VOICES study. AJOB Empir Bioeth 2018; 9:39-47. [PMID: 29368998 PMCID: PMC6092744 DOI: 10.1080/23294515.2018.1432718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND To promote justice in research practice and rectify health disparities, greater diversity in research participation is needed. Lack of trust in medical research is one of the most significant obstacles to research participation. Multiple variables have been identified as factors associated with research participant trust/mistrust. A conceptual model that provides meaningful insight into the interplay of factors impacting trust may promote more ethical research practice and provide an enhanced, actionable understanding of participant mistrust. METHODS A structured survey was developed to capture attitudes toward research conducted in emergency situations; this article focuses on items designed to assess respondents' level of trust or mistrust in medical research in general. Community-based interviews were conducted in English or Spanish with 355 New York City residents (white 42%, African American 29%, Latino 22%). RESULTS Generally favorable attitudes toward research were expressed by a majority (85.3%), but many respondents expressed mistrust. Factor analysis yielded four specific domains of trust/mistrust, each of which was associated with different demographic variables: general trustworthiness (older age, not disabled); perceptions of discrimination (African American, Latino, Spanish language preference); perceptions of deception (prior research experience, African American); and perceptions of exploitation (less education). CONCLUSIONS The four domains identified in the analysis provide a framework for understanding specific areas of research trust/mistrust among disparate study populations. This model offers a conceptual basis for the design of tailored interventions that target specific groups to promote trust of individual researchers and research institutions as well as to facilitate broader research participation.
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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- New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Hospital
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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Wang SC, Creswell JW, Nguyen D. Vietnamese Refugee Elderly Women and Their Experiences of Social Support: A Multiple Case Study. J Cross Cult Gerontol 2017; 32:479-496. [PMID: 29105016 DOI: 10.1007/s10823-017-9338-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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This study sought to address the gaps in the literature on Asian American gerontology with a multiply marginalized group in terms of gender, immigration status, and context. Guided by a multiple case study approach, we sought to explore how social support was experienced by four Vietnamese elderly refugee women residing in different living arrangements (i.e., alone, with spouse, with adult children, or in a multigenerational household). Within-case analyses were conducted to yield descriptive information about each individual. Additionally, three overarching themes emerged across each of the living arrangements: (1) Burden of care-taking, (2) Distinguishing family from nonfamily help, and (3) Ambivalence toward government-sponsored services. Our findings provide a contextualized understanding of social support to explain the inconsistencies that have been found in the literature on Asian American gerontology and family support. The benefits of living alone are described, along with the potential risks of coresidency.
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- Sherry C Wang
- Department of Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, 95050-0201, USA.
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- Department of Educational Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA
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- Vietnamese Community of Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA
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Tautolo ES, Wrapson W, Paterson J, Clair VWS, Neville S, Dewes O, Iusitini L. Healthy Pacific grandparents: a participatory action research project exploring ageing well among Pacific people in New Zealand. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/03060497.2017.1334973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- El-Shadan Tautolo
- Centre for Pacific Health & Development Research, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Pacific Health & Development Research, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Pacific Health & Development Research, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Active Ageing, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Nursing and Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Discovery, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Pacific Health & Development Research, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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Northridge ME, Shedlin M, Schrimshaw EW, Estrada I, De La Cruz L, Peralta R, Birdsall S, Metcalf SS, Chakraborty B, Kunzel C. Recruitment of racial/ethnic minority older adults through community sites for focus group discussions. BMC Public Health 2017; 17:563. [PMID: 28599637 PMCID: PMC5466755 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-017-4482-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Accepted: 06/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background Despite a body of evidence on racial/ethnic minority enrollment and retention in research, literature specifically focused on recruiting racially/ethnically diverse older adults for social science studies is limited. There is a need for more rigorous research on methodological issues and the efficacy of recruitment methods. Cultural obstacles to recruitment of racial/ethnic minority older adults include language barriers, lack of cultural sensitivity of target communities on the part of researchers, and culturally inappropriate assessment tools. Methods Guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), this study critically appraised the recruitment of racial/ethnic minority older adults for focus groups. The initial approach involved using the physical and social infrastructure of the ElderSmile network, a community-based initiative to promote oral and general health and conduct health screenings in places where older adults gather, to recruit racial/ethnic minority adults for a social science component of an interdisciplinary initiative. The process involved planning a recruitment strategy, engaging the individuals involved in its implementation (opinion leaders in senior centers, program staff as implementation leaders, senior community-based colleagues as champions, and motivated center directors as change agents), executing the recruitment plan, and reflecting on the process of implementation. Results While the recruitment phase of the study was delayed by 6 months to allow for ongoing recruitment and filling of focus group slots, the flexibility of the recruitment plan, the expertise of the research team members, the perseverance of the recruitment staff, and the cultivation of change agents ultimately resulted in meeting the study targets for enrollment in terms of both numbers of focus group discussions (n = 24) and numbers of participants (n = 194). Conclusions This study adds to the literature in two important ways. First, we leveraged the social and physical infrastructure of an existing program to recruit participants through community sites where older adults gather. Second, we used the CFIR to guide the appraisal of the recruitment process, which underscored important considerations for both reaching and engaging this underserved population. This was especially true in terms of understanding the disparate roles of the individuals involved in implementing and facilitating the recruitment plan.
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- Mary E Northridge
- Department of Epidemiology & Health Promotion, New York University College of Dentistry, 433 First Avenue, 7th Floor, Room 726, New York, NY, 10010, USA. .,Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY, USA. .,Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Section of Population Oral Health, New York, NY, USA. .,Department of Geography, The State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA.
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- New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY, USA.,Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Section of Population Oral Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Section of Population Oral Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Section of Population Oral Health, New York, NY, USA
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- New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Geography, The State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Duke-National University of Singapore (Duke-NUS) Medical School, Centre for Quantitative Medicine, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY, USA.,Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Section of Population Oral Health, New York, NY, USA
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Chang JS. The Docent Method: A Grounded Theory Approach for Researching Place and Health. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2017; 27:609-619. [PMID: 27634293 DOI: 10.1177/1049732316667055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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To understand health, research needs to move outside of controlled research settings into the environments where health activities occur-homes, streets, and neighborhoods. I offer the docent method as a qualitative place-based approach for exploring health in a participant-driven, structured, and flexible way. The docent method is a participant-led, audiotaped, and photographed walking interview through broad "sites of interest" (SOIs). It is rooted in grounded theory and influenced by community-based participatory research and walking interviews. The three stages of the docent method involve: (a) a warm-up interview focusing on positionality, participant background, and mapping/planning SOIs; (b) a participant-led, photographed walking interview to and around the SOI; and (c) a wind-down interview in the community. I describe the methodological influences, development, and procedures of the docent method drawing from my own experiences conducting it with formerly homeless women living in permenant supportive housing in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco.
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- Jamie Suki Chang
- 1 University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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Strategies for enhancing research in aging health disparities by mentoring diverse investigators. J Clin Transl Sci 2017; 1:167-175. [PMID: 28856013 PMCID: PMC5573262 DOI: 10.1017/cts.2016.23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Introduction The Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR) program was launched in 1997. Its goal is to build infrastructure to improve the well-being of older racial/ethnic minorities by identifying mechanisms to reduce health disparities. Methods Its primary objectives are to mentor faculty in research addressing the health of minority elders and to enhance the diversity of the workforce that conducts elder health research by prioritizing the mentorship of underrepresented diverse scholars. Results Through 2015, 12 centers received RCMAR awards and provided pilot research funding and mentorship to 361 scholars, 70% of whom were from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups. A large majority (85%) of RCMAR scholars from longstanding centers continue in academic research. Another 5% address aging and other health disparities through nonacademic research and leadership roles in public health agencies. Conclusions Longitudinal, team-based mentoring, cross-center scholar engagement, and community involvement in scholar development are important contributors to RCMAR’s success.
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Khodyakov D, Mikesell L, Bromley E. Trust and the Ethical Conduct of Community-Engaged Research. EUROPEAN JOURNAL FOR PERSON CENTERED HEALTHCARE 2017; 5:522-526. [PMID: 29375883 PMCID: PMC5785932 DOI: 10.5750/ejpch.v5i4.1263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Community-engaged research (CEnR), which emphasizes equal participation of academic and community partners in research, seeks to improve public trust in science. Unfortunately, there is a dearth of rigorous empirical research on trust as a core component of ethical conduct of CEnR. Drawing on data collected from a project on the ethics of CEnR, this commentary discusses benefits and risks of trust and uses the concept of embeddedness to explain how public trust in science may be increased. We argue that in developing and maintaining trust, partners must balance scientific rigor with community relevance and cultural appropriateness of research. They must strike a balance between working with the same limited pool of trusted partners, which can speed research but slow wider acceptance of science, and extending their trust to new partners, which can broaden acceptance of science but slow research. Practitioners may facilitate the development of trust in science by gradually expanding the pool of partners they choose their collaborators from.
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- Dmitry Khodyakov
- The RAND Corporation, 1776 Main Street, PO Box 2138, Santa Monica, CA 90407-2138
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- Department of Communication, Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, Rutgers University, 4 Huntington Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1071,
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- Associate Professor in Residence, Semel Institute Center for Health Services and Society, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, Research Psychiatrist, Desert Pacific MIRECC, West Los Angeles VA Healthcare Center, 10920 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024,
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Zhou Y, Elashoff D, Kremen S, Teng E, Karlawish J, Grill JD. African Americans are less likely to enroll in preclinical Alzheimer's disease clinical trials. ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA-TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH & CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS 2016; 3:57-64. [PMID: 29067319 PMCID: PMC5651355 DOI: 10.1016/j.trci.2016.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Introduction Alzheimer's disease (AD) incidence is disproportionately high in African Americans, yet, recruitment of this community to AD clinical trials is challenging. Methods We compared 47 African Americans and 78 whites in their willingness to enroll in a hypothetical preclinical AD trial and examined barriers and facilitators in their decision making. Results African American race (OR = 0.45; 95% CI, 0.22–0.93) and score on the research attitude questionnaire (OR = 1.12; 95% CI, 1.04–1.22) were independently associated with willingness to participate. African Americans rated study risks, the requirement of a study partner, study procedures, the ratio of drug to placebo, and study location as more important factors in the decision whether to enroll than did whites. Discussion These results suggest that researchers will encounter challenges in recruiting African Americans to preclinical AD trials. Future research will be necessary to understand the optimal means to improve recruitment of underrepresented populations.
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- Yan Zhou
- American Board of Anesthesiology, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Departments of Medicine and Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Alzheimer's Disease Core Center, Penn Neurodegenerative Disease Ethics and Policy Program, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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Are multidisciplinary interventions multicultural? A topical review of the pain literature as it relates to culturally diverse patient groups. Pain 2016; 157:321-328. [PMID: 26588691 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000000412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Hughson JA, Woodward-Kron R, Parker A, Hajek J, Bresin A, Knoch U, Phan T, Story D. A review of approaches to improve participation of culturally and linguistically diverse populations in clinical trials. Trials 2016; 17:263. [PMID: 27229153 PMCID: PMC4880985 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-016-1384-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2015] [Accepted: 05/07/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The under-representation of culturally and linguistically diverse participants in clinical trials is an ongoing concern for medical researchers and the community. The aim of this review is to examine the complex issue of recruiting culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) older people to medical research and to examine responses to these issues. The review focuses on (1) trends in the existing literature on barriers to and strategies for recruiting CALD and older people to clinical research, (2) issues with informed consent for CALD populations, and (3) the efficacy of innovative approaches, including approaches incorporating multimedia in research and consent processes. The literature indicates that predominant barriers to greater involvement of CALD patients in clinical trials are communication, including literacy and health literacy considerations; English language competence; and cultural factors in the research setting such as mistrust of consent processes, as well as considerable practical and logistical barriers, including mobility considerations. Some evidence exists that incorporating multimedia resources into the informed consent process can improve patient understanding and is preferred by patients, yet these findings are inconclusive. A multi-methodological approach, including the use of culturally and linguistically sensitive multimedia tools, may help address the issue of low inclusion of CALD groups in clinical research. Researcher education needs to be taken into account to address preconceptions about CALD resistance to research participation and to raise awareness of cultural concerns in regard to research participation.
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- Jo-Anne Hughson
- School of Languages and Linguistics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- Department of Medical Education, Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Parkville VIC, 3010, Australia.
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- Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Unit, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- School of Languages and Linguistics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- School of Languages and Linguistics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- School of Languages and Linguistics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Unit, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia.,Department of Anaesthesia, St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia
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- Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Unit, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
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