| Autor: |
Ifeyinwa V. Asiodu, Caryl L. Gay, Brandi Gates-Burgess, Gabriela Negrete |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Frontiers in Nutrition, Vol 11 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2296-861X |
| DOI: |
10.3389/fnut.2024.1274833 |
| Popis: |
BackgroundConcerns exist regarding biomedical research participation in marginalized and historically disadvantaged communities.ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to understand critical barriers to participation in human milk research from the perspective of Black pregnant and postpartum people.MethodsA national sample of Black pregnant and postpartum people (n = 104) was recruited to complete a cross-sectional online survey informed by the Life Course Perspective. Survey questions assessed research experiences and preferences, particularly related to human milk research, knowledge of historical events/policies targeting Black communities, and demographic characteristics. A socio-economic composite score was calculated as an indicator of socio-economic advantage. Survey data were summarized descriptively and potential correlates of research engagement were evaluated.ResultsMost (69%, n = 71) respondents reported previous participation in a research study, yet only 8 (8%) reported ever being asked to participate in a breastfeeding/chestfeeding or human milk study, and one respondent was unsure. Despite so few having been asked, 59% (n = 61) of respondents indicated they would donate breast/human milk to research if asked. Respondent characteristics associated with prior research participation included having greater socio-economic advantage (p = 0.027) and greater knowledge of discriminatory historical events/policies (p |
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