U.S., Sept. 19 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07826962) titled 'Developing and Testing a Method for Engagement in Research Using WhatsApp' on Sept. 10.
Brief Summary: African immigrants are underrepresented in health research in the United States. Barriers to research participation may include limited access to culturally and linguistically appropriate information, concerns about privacy, distrust of research institutions, stigma, and difficulty participating in traditional in-person activities. WhatsApp is commonly used within African immigrant communities, but there is limited evidence about how it can support meaningful engagement throughout the research process.
This study will develop and...