Abstract Background and Objectives Numerous factors contribute to underrepresentation of
African-Americans in medical research, including beliefs, historical events, structural, and …

Abstract Background African Americans are under-represented in research, and there are
perceptions of unwillingness among African Americans to participate in research. We …

The underrepresentation of African Americans in medical research is problematic for several
reasons, including disparities in health outcomes, differences in metabolism of …

Objectives. In accordance with the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993, the National Institutes of
Health and the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Administration require grant applicants and …

Objectives The objectives of the study were to examine knowledge and perceptions of
undergraduate and graduate students regarding participation in clinical trials and explore …

Aim Although several variables appear to be associated with reluctance of African
Americans to participate in research, most research on this topic has utilized hypothetical …

PURPOSE: The relative absence of racial/ethnic minorities among medical research
subjects is receiving considerable attention because of recent government mandates for …

Health research participation of racial and ethnic minorities is significantly lower than their
counterparts, impeding the testing and development of evidence based clinical and public …

Background: Asian Americans constitute 5% of the US population. Their willingness to
participate in research is important to examine because it influences participation rates and …

BACKGROUND The underrepresentation of African‐Americans among medical research
participants is receiving considerable attention because of recent government mandates for …