Title |
Attitudes of African-Americans regarding prostate cancer clinical trials
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Published in |
Journal of Community Health, April 1996
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DOI | 10.1007/bf01682300 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Susan B. Robinson, Mary Ashley, M. Alfred Haynes |
Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to qualitatively assess attitudes associated with the willingness of African-Americans to participate in prostate cancer clinical trials. Fifty-six African-American males, 40 years of age and older, were recruited from South Central Los Angeles. Respondents were divided into lower or middle socio-economic groups based on education and occupation. Focus group discussions were conducted to assess their knowledge about prostate cancer and willingness to participate in prostate cancer clinical trials. In addition, information was obtained to identify their incentives and barriers towards participating in prostate cancer research. Middle socio-economic respondents expressed a greater willingness to participate in prostate cancer clinical trials than did men of lower socio-economic status. Many indicated that they would be more likely to participate if they were encouraged to do so by a physician or researcher who was viewed as being competent and compassionate. Barriers to participation in prostate cancer clinical trials included concerns about drug toxicity, medical experimentation and distrust of the medical establishment. Endeavors aimed at increasing minority representation in prostate cancer clinical studies should address these issues. |
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Researcher | 4 | 10% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 4 | 10% |
Professor | 4 | 10% |
Professor > Associate Professor | 4 | 10% |
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Nursing and Health Professions | 5 | 12% |
Psychology | 5 | 12% |
Business, Management and Accounting | 2 | 5% |
Other | 4 | 10% |
Unknown | 12 | 29% |