| Recruitment of a hidden population: African Americans with obsessive-compulsive disorder. | |
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PMID: 21983626 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, however for reasons that are poorly understood ethnic minority groups are not well represented in clinical research studies. Thus, although African Americans experience equivalent rates of OCD according to epidemiological surveys, the generalizability of findings from clinical trials remains unknown. Research designed to improve identification, assessment and treatment of OCD is an important public health priority. The purpose of this study is to report outreach methods used to recruit African American adults for participation in an OCD research study. A variety of methods were employed, including radio advertisements, public transportation advertising, community outreach, and online advertising. A total of 83 African American adult participants were recruited over a 9.5 month period at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and given comprehensive psychiatric assessments. African Americans with OCD symptoms were reliably identified and assessed, for a total of 75 with lifetime OCD (4 past and 71 current diagnoses). There was variability in the success and cost effectiveness of study recruitment methods. Radio ads were the most expensive means of recruitment, newspaper ads accounted for the largest number of eligible participants, and no cost methods such as Craig's List and word of mouth were also effective. The authors conclude that, with focused efforts, there are many effective methods for recruiting African Americans with OCD. Guidelines for recruitment are discussed, with a focus on cultural considerations. |
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Authors:
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Monnica T Williams; Dante Proetto; Delane Casiano; Martin E Franklin |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2011-09-29 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Contemporary clinical trials Volume: 33 ISSN: 1559-2030 ISO Abbreviation: Contemp Clin Trials Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-01-09 Completed Date: 2012-05-29 Revised Date: 2013-03-05 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101242342 Medline TA: Contemp Clin Trials Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 67-75 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania, 3535 Market St, 19104, USA. m.williams@louisville.edu |
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Adult African Americans* Biomedical Research / methods* Cost-Benefit Analysis Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Minority Groups* Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / diagnosis, ethnology* Patient Selection* Philadelphia / epidemiology Public Health* Retrospective Studies United States / epidemiology |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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3 R01 MH045404-17S1/MH/NIMH NIH HHS; R01 MH045404/MH/NIMH NIH HHS; R01 MH045404-17S1/MH/NIMH NIH HHS |
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