Are first generation immigrants more inclined to participate in clinical research?

<p>The number of immigrants entering the United States has increased dramatically in the past 30 years, but minorities and ethnic groups are underrepresented in research studies. This study examined first- and second-generation Arab American immigrants in Dearborn, Michigan, using a survey from 65 participants to determine the impact of generation on clinical research participation. Fifty-one (78%) of the respondents were first-generation immigrants, and 14 (22%) were second generation. There was no statistical difference between first- and second-generation immigrants in their willingness to participate in clinical research. Further research with a larger and more diverse population is needed to evaluate willingness to participate in clinical trials by generation in Arab Americans.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Health Sciences

Year dc:date.available

2019

Author dc:creator

• Farha, Aisha

Contributors dc:contributor

• Irwin Martin, Ph.D.
• Jean Rowan, M.D., M.S.

• Clinical
• Immigrants
• participation
• Trials
• Willingness
• Near and Middle Eastern Studies
• Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.emich.edu/theses/1003

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-2374