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. 2006 Oct;11(4):244-50.
doi: 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2006.00076.x.

Recruitment and retention of Latino adolescents to a research study: lessons learned from a randomized clinical trial

Antonia M Villarruel  1 , Loretta S Jemmott, John B Jemmott, Brenda L Eakin
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Recruitment and retention of Latino adolescents to a research study: lessons learned from a randomized clinical trial

Antonia M Villarruel et al. J Spec Pediatr Nurs. 2006 Oct.
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Abstract

Purpose: To describe facilitators and barriers to participation and retention of Latino adolescents in a randomized clinical trial.

Design and methods: Participants were part of a randomized clinical trial designed to reduce HIV sexual risk behavior among Latino youth. Responses from 106 randomly selected respondents from the 3-month follow-up were content analyzed.

Results: Four main facilitator patterns emerged: peer/family support, program incentives, commitment, and desire to help. Participation barriers included conflicts with other commitments, embarrassment, and lack of peer support.

Practice implications: Recruitment and retention of Latino adolescents in research studies is critical to building a research base for nursing practice.

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