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History & Philosophy Of Science
Salla Sariola
Summary: This article discusses a case of mistrust in global health research and community engagement. The study focuses on a HIV vaccine research group working with men who have sex with men and transgender women in Kenya. After being attacked by the wider community in 2010, the research group established an engagement program to rebuild relationships and reduce mistrust. The analysis reveals that norms around gender and sexuality, political support for LGBTIQ+ rights, and resource disparities were all factors contributing to the conflict and highlighting the fragility of participation in community engagement.
SOCIAL STUDIES OF SCIENCE
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amelia S. Knopf, Peter Krombach, Amy J. Katz, Rebecca Baker, Gregory Zimet
Summary: This study tested the validity and reliability of a shortened and modified Group Based Medical Mistrust Scale among racially and ethnically diverse American adults and adolescents. The results showed that the modified scale is reliable and valid for measuring research mistrust among individuals with diverse racial and ethnic identities in the United States.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Donna-Jean P. Brock, Paul A. Estabrooks, Maryam Yuhas, Jonathon A. Wilson, Danielle Montague, Bryan E. Price, Kenya Elliott, Jennie L. Hill, Jamie M. Zoellner
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The study reveals that adherence to CBPR principles and strong community partnerships facilitate recruitment and engagement, with resources and challenges identified in eight key needs, categorized at stakeholder/organization and participant levels.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mian Arsam Haroon, Ali Aahil Noorali, Abdullah Saeed Khan, Muzamil Hamid Hussain, Rohan Advani, Ashmal Sami, Asma Altaf Merchant, Adnan Ali Khan, Sana Gul Baloch, Arsal Tharwani, Saulat H. Fatimi, Zainab Samad, Babar S. Hasan, Muneera A. Rasheed
Summary: This study describes the development and implementation evaluation of interventions by the Student Research Forum (SRF), a student organization based at a private medical school in Pakistan, to facilitate students in acquiring research skills. The interventions included enhanced social media and outreach coordination, research workshops, journal clubs, and mentorship. The outcomes showed an expansion in SRF's reach, increased research output, and improved knowledge of medical research.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Nkemjika Nweke, Jessica Isom, Shekinah-Fashaw Walters
Summary: This editorial further explores the impact of health equity tourism on marginalized communities, specifically the Black, Native, and Latinx communities. It discusses the consequences of medical mistrust within these communities and its implications for data collection in research. The editorial proposes solutions to empower these communities to actively engage in research and initiatives that affect their health outcomes, ultimately improving the quality and quantity of data extracted from these communities.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SYSTEMS
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zinhle Mthembu, Moses Chimbari
Summary: The study assessed the community's knowledge and participation in two research projects conducted in the Ingwavuma community in rural South Africa between 2014 and 2021. The community was generally well-informed about the projects, but direct participation was limited. The researchers provided education and authorization in the community engagement process, but there is room for improvement in terms of consultation and empowerment.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Brahmaputra Marjadi, Jeff Scobie, Kerrie Doyle, Stephen Tobin, Gilbert Whitton, Nathan Rollinson, Shafiul Haque, Grace Fava, Mitchell Smith, Jennifer Spannenberg, Sowbhagya Micheal
Summary: This paper outlines twelve tips on establishing a robust and enduring partnership with students and community partners in medical education, and emphasizes their transferability to different education systems and countries.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Elizabeth Flood-Grady, Lauren B. Solberg, Claire Baralt, Meghan Meyer, Jeff Stevens, Janice L. Krieger
Summary: The study established replicable procedures for utilizing social media in research participant recruitment by investigating social media use cases, conducting a scoping review of web-based materials, and obtaining feedback from end users.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Danielle M. Krobath, Elena N. Naumova, Adolfo G. Cuevas, Jennifer M. Sacheck, Norbert L. W. Wilson, Christina D. Economos
Summary: To improve the transparency of race and ethnicity reporting and enhance the external validity of health research, a standardized method for quantifying racial and ethnic representativeness of study samples was developed in this study. The results suggest that replicating and scaling this method could lead to a more externally valid health evidence base.
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Education, Scientific Disciplines
Cirila Estela Vasquez Guzman, Cynthia Taylor, Anna Harris, Caitlin Donald, Patricia A. Carney, Sarah Rasmussen-Rehkopf, Amanda Bruegl, Allison Empey, Laurel Murphy Hoffmann, Erik Brodt
Summary: This article describes a Medical School Applicant Workshop (MSAW) and its impact on American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) participants' knowledge, confidence, and sense of community. The workshop provides insights into the medical school application process, strategies for competitive applications, and opportunities to interact with AIAN faculty and mentors. The results show increased knowledge, confidence, and a sense of community among the participants, along with successful medical school application outcomes.
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Arissa J. Milton, Efren J. Flores, Eden F. Charles, Mai A. Elezaby, Earlise C. Ward, Christoph I. Lee, Ryan W. Woods, Maria D. Martin Rother, Roberta M. Strigel, Anand K. Narayan
Summary: Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a collaborative process that involves all partners in the research process and recognizes the unique strengths of each community member. It aims to combine knowledge and action for social change and improve community health. CBPR can be applied in radiology to address issues such as improving imaging quality, secondary prevention, technology access barriers, and increasing diversity in research participation.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Tanvir C. Turin, Mashrur Kazi, Nahid Rumana, Mohammad A. A. Lasker, Nashit Chowdhury
Summary: Meaningful community engagement involves addressing community needs, enhancing community capacity, and using culturally tailored strategies. Currently, community engagement in health and wellness research typically begins and ends with a specific research project, limiting the transfer of outcomes to future projects. This article proposes a philosophical approach that views community engagement as an infinite game, emphasizing long-term research programs and the community's active involvement.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Anne M. Huml, Jeffrey M. Albert, Joshua M. Beltran, Kristen A. Berg, Cyleste C. Collins, Erika N. Hood, Lisa C. Nelson, Adam T. Perzynski, Kurt C. Stange, Ashwini R. Sehgal
Summary: This randomized controlled trial found that community members can have an impact on the review process of medical journal manuscripts. Their comments were found to be useful to editors, addressing topics relevant to patients and communities, and were reflected in published articles.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Idiano D'Adamo, Claudio Sassanelli
Summary: The bioeconomy is an effective solution to address the sustainability agenda and global calls for action. This study focuses on biomethane and proposes a framework to evaluate its implementation based on several criteria. Results show that regulation and energy community are the most relevant factors, with stakeholder engagement being the most important. The case study of the Italian Adriatic corridor reveals the potential environmental and economic benefits of biomethane production.
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Immunology
Laurel Sharpless, Trace Kershaw, Abigail Hatcher, Kamila A. Alexander, Marina Katague, Karlye Phillips, Tiara C. Willie
Summary: This study examined the impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) on the effectiveness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for women, and found that IPV had an influence on women's communication about PrEP with healthcare providers and domestic violence advocates. Additionally, IPV-specific medical mistrust was found to modify the association between physical IPV and willingness to accept a PrEP recommendation from a domestic violence advocate.
JAIDS-JOURNAL OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES
(2022)