Building Trust: Strategies for Recruiting Underrepresented Populations in Research during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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https://doi.org/10.21106/ijtmrph.446Keywords:
- Communities of Color,
- Minority,
- Research Recruitment,
- Barriers to Recruitment of Minorities,
- Successful Minority Recruitment,
- Cultural Barriers,
- Hispanic Community
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected racial and ethnic populations within the United States, creating a distinct set of circumstances that exacerbated barriers to research participation for underrepresented communities. This article aims to provide a rationale that validates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these groups and suggests strategies for participant recruitment while sharing lessons learned from our own laboratory. By understanding the barriers that limit the recruitment of intended populations, researchers can implement culturally sensitive strategies and work towards a more inclusive body of literature with improved participation from underrepresented racial and ethnic populations.
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Copyright © 2023 Leah Claus, Sara S Jarvis. Published by Global Health and Education Projects, Inc., USA.
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