¿Donde Están? Hispanic/Latine Inclusion, Diversity and Representation in the HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study (HBCD)

Overview

Journal Dev Cogn Neurosci

Publisher Elsevier

Specialties Neurology
Psychiatry

Date 2024 Nov 19

PMID 39561678

Authors

Florencia Anunziata

Cynthia Cisneros

Maria Isabella Natale Castillo

Alexandra Perez

Valeria Rodriguez

Sheila De La Cruz

Karla Estrada

Abigaile Durbal

Mishaska Jaramillo

Lidia Enriquez Marquez

Janet Nunez

Myriam Peralta-Carcelen

Jessica Lee Wisnowski

Affiliations

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Abstract

The HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study, a multi-site prospective longitudinal cohort study, will examine human brain, cognitive, behavioral, social, and emotional development beginning prenatally and planned through early childhood. Central to its mission of reducing health disparities is the establishment of the Spanish Language and Culture Committee (SLCC) within the HBCD framework, a significant step towards demographic representation and inclusivity in research. By addressing linguistic and sociocultural barriers and embracing the diverse identities of Hispanic/Latine individuals nationwide, the SLCC aims to promote inclusion, equity, and representation of all Hispanic/Latine subgroups, a population that has been historically misrepresented in health research. In this paper we describe the role of the SLCC in advocating for Hispanic/Latine families within the study, ensuring their inclusion from inception. This report also provides an overview of the SLCC organization, workflow, challenges and lessons learned thus far to reduce stigma and improve study outcomes, highlighting recruitment and retention strategies for the Hispanic/Latine population, and expanding outreach to promote inclusion across diverse Hispanic/Latine subgroups in the United States.

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