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African-American community attitudes and perceptions toward schizophrenia and medical research: an exploratory study.
Journal of the National Medical Association - 1 Jan 2006
Hamilton Lynnae A, Aliyu Muktar H, Lyons Paul D, May Roberta, Swanson Charlie L, Savage Robert, Go Rodney C P
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INTRODUCTION: Ensuring adequate representation of all demographic groups in medical research is necessary in order to ensure that the benefits associated with participation are equitably shared. Mental health research is unique in that the stigma associated with mental illness, such as schizophrenia, further hinders participation. Using focus groups, we set out to explore the attitudes and views of African...
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