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. 2013 Jan;37(1):80-5.
doi: 10.5993/AJHB.37.1.9.

Issues in biomedical research: what do Hispanics think?

Angela Ulrich  1 , Beti Thompson, Jennifer C Livaudais, Noah Espinoza, Ana Cordova, Gloria D Coronado
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Issues in biomedical research: what do Hispanics think?

Angela Ulrich et al. Am J Health Behav. 2013 Jan.

Abstract

Objective: To examine barriers and facilitators of biomedical research participation among Hispanics in a rural community in Washington State.

Methods: Questionnaires addressed socio-demographics, health care access, and barriers and facilitators of participation in biomedical studies. This is a descriptive analysis of the findings.

Results: Barriers include the need to care for family members (82%), fear of having to pay for research treatments (74%), cultural beliefs (65%), lack of time (75%) and trust (71%), and the degree of hassle (73%). Facilitators include having a friend/relative with the disease being researched (80%) and monetary compensation (73%).

Conclusion: Researchers should be mindful of these facilitators and barriers when recruiting for biomedical research studies.

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