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Increasing Minority Research Participation Through Community Organization Outreach

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida

Elias Vasquez

University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida

Carla C. Mayorga

University of Miami, Miami, Florida

Daniel J. Feaster

Florida International University, Miami, Florida

Victoria B. Mitrani

University of Miami, Miami, Florida

Recruitment is one of the most significant challenges in conducting research with ethnic minority populations. Establishing relationships with organizations that serve ethnic minority communities can facilitate recruitment. To create a successful recruitment process, a strategic plan of action is necessary prior to implementing community outreach efforts. For this study population of women who were HIV+ and recovering from substance abuse disorder, the authors found that establishing trust with community organizations that serve these women allows for a productive referral relationship. Although the majority of women in this study are African American, the authors were particularly challenged in recruiting Hispanic women. This article presents a recruitment process model that has facilitated our recruitment efforts and has helped the authors to organize, document, and evaluate their community out-reach strategies. This model can be adopted and adapted by nurses and other health researchers to enhance engagement of minority populations.

Key Words: recruitment • minorities • community • engagement • outreach

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