Researchers at the North Carolina Central University Department of Nursing in Durham, NC, are carrying out a study to learn about how healthcare providers can help Black women who may have experienced violence or abuse and discrimination in healthcare. We also want to learn how women manage health appointments that become upsetting and how stress and discrimination affect their health. If you are a Black woman who would like to talk about healthcare, you may be able to help.
To be eligible to participate, you:
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Identify as Black or African American
- Speak fluent English
If you are eligible, you will be asked to attend a one-on-one meeting with the researchers to complete a survey about your health, experiences of violence and experiences of discrimination. You will also be asked to provide a blood sample and maybe to attend a focus group discussion with 3 to 7 other women. Your participation is voluntary. You do not need to use your real name in meetings, and the women in the study will be asked to keep what is said in the group private.
You will be compensated for your participation and parking costs.
For more information, email or call Elizabeth Tomlinson ([email protected], 919-530-7428).
This study has been approved by the NCCU Institutional Review Board (protocol #1201460).
