Protocol Number: 07-CC-0015

Title:

Exploring Decision Making of Hispanics and African Americans with HIV/AIDS Participating in Clinical Trials

Number:

07-CC-0015

Summary:

This study will use focus groups and in-depth individual interviews to explore factors that influence the decision of Hispanics and African-Americans with HIV/AIDS to participate in a research study.

HIV-positive Hispanic and African-American patients 18 years of age and older who are enrolled in an NIH HIV/AIDS protocol may be eligible for Part 1, Part 2, or both parts of this study, as follows:

Part 1 - Focus group

Focus group participants of from six to ten people are interviewed together during a one-time, 2-hour tape-recorded session to explore how they arrived at their decision to enroll in a research study. The group discussion is led by a moderator and a facilitator. Before the session begins, participants complete questionnaires that include information about their age, race, ethnicity, education and social support. Hispanic participants also complete a questionnaire about language preference. At the end of the focus group, participants are offered to be interviewed individually, as described below.

Part 2 - In-depth interview

An investigator conducts a one-on-one in-depth interview with the participant while a second person observes and tape records the interview. The interview may take from 1 1/2 to 2 hours to complete. Participants who were not in a focus group are asked to complete questionnaires as described in Part 1 above.

Sponsoring Institute:

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)

Recruitment Detail

Type: Completed Study; data analyses ongoing

Gender: Male & Female

Referral Letter Required: No

Population Exclusion(s): Children

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Asian

White (Not of Hispanic Origin)

Pacific Islander

Eligibility Criteria: This study is not currently recruiting new subjects. If you have questions about participating in a study, please contact the Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office, CC.

Special Instructions:

Currently Not Provided

Keyword(s):

Decision Making

Health Disparities

Hispanic

African-American

Clinical Trials

Recruitment Keyword(s):

HIV Positive

Condition(s):

HIV Infections

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Investigational Drug(s):

None

Investigational Device(s):

None

Interventions:

None

Supporting Site:

NIH Clinical Center

Contact(s):

This study is not currently recruiting new subjects. If you have questions about participating in a study, please contact the Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office, CC.

Citation(s):

Acevedo MC. The role of acculturation in explaining ethnic differences in the prenatal health-risk behaviors, mental health, and parenting beliefs of Mexican American and European American at-risk women. Child Abuse Negl. 2000Jan;24(1):111-27.

Alderete E, Vega WA, Kolody B, Aguilar-Gaxiola S. Lifetime prevalence of and risk factors for psychiatric disorders among Mexican migrant farmworkers in California. Am J Public Health. 2000 Apr;90(4):608-14.

Allen M, Israel H, Rybczyk K, Pugliese MA, Loughran K, Wagner L, Erb S. Trial-related discrimination in HIV vaccine clinical trials. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2001 May 20;17(8):667-74.

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