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An Exploration of Community Leader Perspectives About Minority Involvement in Chiropractic Clinical Research
Ist Teil von
The journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.), 2005-12, Vol.11 (6), p.115-1020
Ort / Verlag
United States: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc
Erscheinungsjahr
2005
Quelle
MEDLINE
Beschreibungen/Notizen
Objective:
The aim of this study was to examine the perspectives of individuals in leadership or advocacy
positions from two different minority groups about involvement with chiropractic clinical research.
Design:
The narratives from two focus groups provided the primary source data. Purposive sampling was
used for participant selection. Within- and across-group analyses of focus group data were conducted using a
matrix consisting of the core constructs awareness, acceptance, and access.
Setting:
The Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research in Davenport, Iowa, was the setting.
Subjects:
Participants were in leadership or advocacy positions from two minority communities in the greater
Quad Cities area of Iowa. Eight (8) participants were in the Hispanic/Latino focus group, and 6 were in the
Black/African-American focus group.
Results:
The findings suggest that there is limited awareness about chiropractic and chiropractic research in
the Hispanic/Latino and Black/African-American communities. Cultural and ethnic representation will facilitate
efforts toward increasing awareness, acceptance, and access to the community. Generational differences
exist in acceptance of chiropractic and chiropractic research by both communities. Gaining the trust of the
Black/African-American community is essential before they will become involved in research. Participants from
both groups reported that negative beliefs by health professionals impede access to chiropractic services. The
participants identified a myriad of venues and methods for collaborating with their constituents.
Conclusions:
Honoring the perspectives and needs of the Hispanic/Latino and the Black/African-American
community is essential to facilitate participation in chiropractic clinical research. The study calls on research
institutions to reconceptualize how they interact with the community to foster a more relational approach.