Community-Engaged Strategies for Recruitment of Korean Americans in Community-Based Research Studies

Abstract With increasing numbers of researchers targeting ethnic minorities to address health disparities, it is important to address the unique needs of Korean American (KA) older adults—a “hard to reach” yet one of the most rapidly increasing ethnic and age groups in the nation. The purpose of this paper is to describe the main barriers to research participation and to identify facilitators for recruitment of older KAs. We have analyzed recruitment data pertaining to more than 10 community-based KA research studies we have conducted for the last ten years. There were a number of unique recruitment challenges in regard to the culture, language, and sociodemographic characteristics of the participants. Examples of effective recruitment strategies included: aligning the research agenda with the priorities of the community; establishing collaboration with ethnic churches and ethnic media; recruiting and training bilingual volunteers and community health workers; and placing liaison research staff in the community.

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Prevalence of eczema among older persons: A population-based cross-sectional study

Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology ◽

10.25259/ijdvl_990_19 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 0 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Vijayan Neena ◽

Neelakandhan Asokan ◽

Rajany Jose ◽

A. Sarin

Keyword(s):

Older Persons ◽

Health Workers ◽

Age Groups ◽

Medical Knowledge ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Community Based Interventions ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lichen Simplex Chronicus

Background: There are very few population-based studies on the prevalence of eczema among older persons Aims: To estimate the prevalence and types of eczema in those aged 65 years or more in the community and to evaluate the effectiveness of community-based interventions for case finding. Methods: In the first stage of this cross-sectional survey, trained health workers of a non-governmental organization surveyed the eligible population and identified persons likely to have eczema. In the second stage, dermatologists examined such persons to ascertain the diagnosis. Statistical analysis was done using Epi Info software version 7. Prevalence of eczema was expressed in percentages. Chi-square test was used for comparing the difference in prevalence of eczema in various age groups and sex. Results: Health workers identified 98 persons as possible cases of eczema after interviewing 385 older persons in the community. Among them 95 persons were examined by dermatologists and 44 were confirmed to have eczema (diagnostic accuracy of health workers = 46.3%).Point prevalence of eczema was 11.4% (44/385). Prevalence was similar in males and females. It was greater (18.2 %) among persons aged 81 years or more. Asteatotic eczema, gravitational eczema and lichen simplex chronicus were the more common types of eczema. Limitations: Possible underestimation of the prevalence rates due to limited medical knowledge of health workers; limited facilities for examination and investigations at the medical camps and home visits. Conclusion: There appears to be a considerable burden of eczema among older persons in the community. A community-based approach involving non-governmental organizations has the potential to identify cases and offer care close to their homes.

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How to Accommodate Women With Mobility Limitations in Biological Studies

Research and Theory for Nursing Practice ◽

10.1891/1541-6577.29.2.158 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

pp. 158-172 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Janiece L. Walker ◽

Marlene Tovar ◽

Tracie C. Harrison ◽

Joel Wommack

Keyword(s):

Research Participation ◽

People With Disabilities ◽

Biological Study ◽

Biological Research ◽

Mobility Limitations ◽

Community Based ◽

Mobility Impairments ◽

Biological Studies ◽

Laboratory Procedures ◽

Research Studies

People with disabilities should be routinely included in research studies if there is no specific reason for their exclusion. Regardless, they may be inadvertently excluded because of the procedures of the study. By conducting a community-based biological study with women aging with mobility limitations, these authors gained further understanding of their accommodation needs during research participation. The women aging with mobility limitations offered specific physical, cultural, or environmental needs that could have influenced the methods, procedures, and possible outcomes involved when conducting a biological study with this community living population. The authors and participants identified methodological challenges for women with mobility impairments within three key areas: recruitment procedures, laboratory procedures, and community-based data collection. The authors propose possible solutions to these identified challenges. It is our hope that this will begin a larger dialogue on how to routinely accommodate people with disabilities in biological research studies.

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Opportunities, Challenges and Ethical Considerations as Insider-Researcher for a Community-Based Research in Redressing Livelihood Sustainability Issues

Management of Sustainable Development ◽

10.2478/msd-2019-0010 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 63-66

Author(s):

Emerson Abraham Jackson

Keyword(s):

Research Participation ◽

The Body ◽

Baseline Survey ◽

Sustainable Livelihood ◽

Ethical Considerations ◽

Community Based ◽

Power Domination ◽

Community Based Research ◽

Body Of Knowledge

Abstract The thought about taking an ethical view-point to this research has emanated from the researcher's journey in preparing for a baseline survey of residents in Goderich using the Community-Based Research Participation (CBRP) approach to investigating concerns pertaining to sustainable livelihood needs. In as much as the overarching focus of the research is aimed at meaningful contribution to the body of knowledge, it was worth the effort in journeying through this phronetic / ethical exploration, which is not so common in research engagements carried out in developing countries like Sierra Leone. The role of the researcher as an insider was thoroughly explored, with the view of openness raised as the preferred option as a way of eliciting unbiased outcomes from participants and also, removing power domination, most often witnessed in researcher-participants relation with most research undertakings.

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