Health Disparities and COVID-19 Pandemic: Increasing Clinical Research Participation among African Americans

Authors

Kashica J. Webber-Ritchey, DePaul UniversityFollow
Abbi D. Lane-Cordova, University of South CarolinaFollow

Keywords

African Americans, health disparities, COVID-19, and research participation

Disciplines

Epidemiology | Medicine and Health Sciences | Public Health | Public Health and Community Nursing | Social and Behavioral Sciences

Abstract

Health disparities in African Americans is a persistent issue. Higher rates and severity of the novel coronavirus-19 [COVID-19] among African Americans only widens health disparities. Effective COVID-19 treatment options are imperative, requiring representation of African Americans in clinical research. However, low participation and under-representation of African Americans is complex in nature. This article describes health disparities, the impact of COVID-19, and participation in clinical research among African Americans. We offer strategies for researchers to enhance the inclusion of African Americans. We also offer strategies in conducting clinical research during COVID-19.

Recommended Citation

Webber-Ritchey, Kashica J. and Lane-Cordova, Abbi D. (2021) "Health Disparities and COVID-19 Pandemic: Increasing Clinical Research Participation among African Americans," Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice: Vol. 14: Iss. 2, Article 5.
Available at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jhdrp/vol14/iss2/5