Maximizing participation by black Americans in population-based diabetes research...

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Title: Maximizing participation by black Americans in population-based diabetes research...
Authors: Burrus, Barri B., Liburd, Leandris C., Burroughs, Angela
Source: Journal of Community Health. Feb98, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p15. 13p. 3 Charts.
Subject Terms: Demographic surveys, Diabetes
Abstract: Describes the processes adopted to eliminate barriers and enhance trust between the community and researchers who have launched a population survey of diabetes in Wake County, North Carolina. Prevalence of diabetes and its risk factors; Details on the survey Project DIRECT (Diabetes Intervention Reaching and Educating Communities Together); Approaches used during the pilot stage of Project DIRECT.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:Describes the processes adopted to eliminate barriers and enhance trust between the community and researchers who have launched a population survey of diabetes in Wake County, North Carolina. Prevalence of diabetes and its risk factors; Details on the survey Project DIRECT (Diabetes Intervention Reaching and Educating Communities Together); Approaches used during the pilot stage of Project DIRECT.
ISSN:00945145
DOI:10.1023/A:1018718803890