Selling the Product: Strategies to Increase Recruitment and Retention of Spanish-speaking Latinos in Biomedical Research

Overview

Journal J Clin Transl Sci

Publisher Cambridge University Press

Date 2018 Dec 5

PMID 30510779

Citations 27

Authors

Scott D Rhodes

Jorge Alonzo

Lilli Mann-Jackson

Amanda E Tanner

Aaron T Vissman

Omar Martinez

Rodrigo Rodriguez-Celedon

Jesus M Garcia

Jorge E Arellano

Eunyoung Y Song

Eugenia Eng

Beth A Reboussin

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Abstract

Introduction: The Latino population in the US is rapidly growing and faces profound health disparities; however, engagement of Latinos in biomedical research remains low. Our community-based participatory research (CBPR) partnership has recruited 2,083 Spanish-speaking Latinos into 21 studies over 15 years. We sought to identify and describe the strategies we have used to successfully recruit and retain Spanish-speaking Latinos in research.

Methods: We abstracted and analyzed data from archived study notes, progress reports, team meeting minutes, and in-depth interviews conducted annually from CBPR partnership members. We used a nominal group process to refine and prioritize strategies.

Results: Overall, 13 recruitment strategies and 12 retention strategies emerged. These strategies relied on the creativity and perseverance of the study team and partners.

Conclusions: It is essential that we develop and disseminate effective recruitment and retention strategies that engage Latinos in biomedical research to reduce health disparities and promote health equity.

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