Latino recruitment to cancer prevention/screening trials in the Southwest: setting a research agenda

Linda K. Larkey, Sheryl L. Ogden, Sally Tenorio, Teresa Ewell

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Abstract

Examples of cancer prevention and screening trials in the Southwest are reviewed as a platform for highlighting gaps in research on Latino recruitment. Three trials are described, using "message/source/channel" categories as a framework. Each trial engaged community members to facilitate recruitment and developed tailored strategies to meet challenges emerging after recruitment began. Although we affirm that culturally relevant messages, community member referral networks, and adjustment to community realities seem important to Latino recruitment, current anecdotal and research findings do not allow evidence-based recommendations to be made. We suggest a research agenda to further illuminate critical factors for successful Latino recruitment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)30-39
Number of pages10
JournalApplied Nursing Research
Volume21
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2008
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Nursing

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