ArticleFamily practice2019
Attitudes towards health research participation: a qualitative study of US Arabs and Chaldeans.
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- Feasibility and acceptability of a culturally tailored physical activity intervention for Arab-Australian women.BMC women's health · 2021Trial
- New Checkbox, Now What? A Scoping Review to Guide Health Research among Middle Eastern and North African Communities.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Article
- Engaging Arab/MENA Communities in Learning Health Systems: Insights and Guidance for Future Research on AI and Health Equity.Learning health systems · 2026Article
- "Our Voices Will Get Louder": A Qualitative Exploration of Factors Influencing Arab/Middle Eastern North African (MENA) American Patient Participation in US-Based Health Care and Health Research.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Article
- Factors Influencing Health Promoting Behaviours Among Arab-Australians: Perspectives of Health and Community Workers.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2025Article
- Facilitators and Barriers to Health Research Knowledge and Participation Among Arab/Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Patients in the US.Journal of community health · 2025Article
- Religiosity Influences Legalization of Marijuana among Chaldean Americans.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2024Article
- Perceptions Towards Medical Research Participation: A Study from Jordan.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe Arab Muslim and Chaldean Christian American community is unified by language but culturally diverse. Researchers are challenged to engage the Arab/Chaldean community to meet immigrant health needs. Arabs/Chaldeans are identified as white in clinical data sets making it difficult to identify health behaviours and patterns unique to the community.
objectivesTo explore the views of members of the Arab/Chaldean community, including researchers and the lay public, regarding health research participation and the role of clinicians, researchers and community leaders in the research process.
methodsA qualitative study of Arab and Chaldean adults and researchers conducted in a US community with a large Arab/Chaldean population. Five semi-structured focus group discussions were triangulated with five in-depth semi-structured interviews with Arab or Chaldean primary care researchers. Responses were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Transcripts were coded and thematically analysed, and findings confirmed with community representatives.
resultsThree themes were identified: (i) research expectations: risks and benefits; (ii) health care environment: clinicians as recruiters and (iii) research participations: risks and benefits. Themes captured concerns with social relationships, reputation or trust and the cost and benefit of research participation. In the Arab/Chaldean community, institutional and political fears and distrust are amplified. Respect for physicians, teachers and faith leaders connected with or recruiting for studies enhances likelihood of research participation.
conclusionClinical researchers should address the cultural and immigration histories of Arab/Chaldean research participants. Studies that maximize trust will minimize participation bias and lay the groundwork for improved health. Institutional, sociocultural and personal factors require a pre-study phase to engage and educate participants.
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