A multiperspective investigation of the underrepresentation of minoritized ethnic participants in dementia research and proposed strategies to improve inclusive recruitment practices
Minoritized ethnic communities are underrepresented in dementia research. Community members want varied, culturally tailored recruitment strategies and communal research with salient outcomes. Researchers describe lacking skills, time, and funding for sustainable engagement. Targeted recruitment campaigns and inclusive research programs are recommended.
Authors
- Natalie L. Marchant (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0669-6910)
- Irene Fraser
- Anna L. Cox (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2231-2964)
- Elahi Hossain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9631-3233)
- Harpreet Kaur Sihre (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9686-2294)
- Latif Ahmad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6618-2033)
- Naaheed Mukadam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8635-9521)
- Shiping Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9311-483X)
- Geeti Kabra
- Lorraine Cezair‐Phillip
- Aikaterini Fotoupoulou
Institutions
- The Royal Free Hospital (GB)
- London Centre for Nanotechnology (GB)
- St Pancras Hospital (GB)
- University College London (GB)
- Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.70129
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.39