Partnerships in Health Disparities Research and the Roles of Pastors of Black Churches: Potential Conflict, Synergy, and Expectations

Corbie-Smith, Giselle; Goldmon, Moses V.; Isler, Malika Roman; Washington, Chanetta; Ammerman, Alice; Melissa, Melissa Green,; Bunton, Audrina J

doi:10.1016/s0027-9684(15)30680-5

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“…Participant testimonials, rather than University staff initiating contact all the time, seemed particularly effective to promote recruitment of both churches and individuals for both projects. Having a representative who is a part of the African-American community and/or church provides an innate sense of comfort in their understanding of cultural traditions, shared identity and trust that may not naturally exist with university staff [47]. Updating instructions and reinforcement of program details (procedures, data collection instruments, etc) is helpful in promoting retention.…”

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A Comparison of a Centralized Versus De-centralized Recruitment Schema in Two Community-Based Participatory Research Studies for Cancer Prevention

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Use of community-based participatory research (CBPR) approaches is increasing with the goal of making more meaningful and impactful advances in eliminating cancer-related health disparities. While many reports have espoused its advantages, few investigations have focused on comparing CBPR-oriented recruitment and retention. Consequently, the purpose of this analysis was to report and compare two different CBPR approaches in two cancer prevention studies. We utilized frequencies and chi-squared tests to compare and contrast subject recruitment and retention for two studies that incorporated a randomized, controlled intervention design of a dietary and physical activity intervention among African Americans. One study utilized a de-centralized approach to recruitment in which primary responsibility for recruitment was assigned to the general AA community of various church partners whereas the other incorporated a centralized approach to recruitment in which a single lay community individual was hired as research personnel to lead recruitment and intervention delivery. Both studies performed equally well for both recruitment and retention (75 and 88% recruitment rates and 71 and 66% retention rates) far exceeding those rates traditionally cited for cancer clinical trials (~5%). The de-centralized approach to retention appeared to result in statistically greater retention for the control participants compared to the centralized approach (77 vs 51%, P<0.01). Consequently, both CBPR approaches appeared to greatly enhance recruitment and retention rates of AA populations. We further note lessons learned and challenges to consider for future research opportunities.

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A Comparison of a Centralized Versus De-centralized Recruitment Schema in Two Community-Based Participatory Research Studies for Cancer Prevention

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“…Completion of pastor interviews was quite low, with nearly half (47%) completing neither the baseline nor post-test interview. The commitments and responsibilities that go along with being a pastor are considerable 10,16 ; in addition to the numerous responsibilities within the church, many AME pastors hold jobs outside of the church and/or have families. Lack of interview completion may not necessarily indicate lack of pastor support, but instead may be the consequence of the reality of a pastor’s (busy) life.…”

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“…Pastors from African American churches have significant influence and authority within their church 10,11 . They often serve as gatekeepers and/or environmental change agents, and many report that they decide whether or not their church participates in health-related programs 12 .…”

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“…They often serve as gatekeepers and/or environmental change agents, and many report that they decide whether or not their church participates in health-related programs 12 . Many pastors believe that health promotion, in various capacities, is appropriate within their church 10,12–17 , with a number believing that they themselves play a role in such efforts. Further, characteristics and beliefs of pastors have been shown to be associated with health and wellness-related activities and practices at their church 12,18 .…”

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The Role of Pastor Support in a Faith-Based Health Promotion Intervention

Baruth

Wilcox

Saunders

2013

Family &Amp; Community Health

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Pastor support has been viewed as an integral part of successful faith-based health promotion programs; however, few studies have systematically studied these relationships. This study examined associations between pastor support and program-related variables among African American churches taking part in a physical activity and dietary intervention. Results showed that some pastor support-related variables were associated with participant recruitment, retention, and implementation of study requirements, but not to changes in health behavior outcomes. Much work remains in how to conceptualize and measure pastor support. A better understanding of the pastor’s role may assist in developing more effective faith-based programs.

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“…Although the research firm conducting the current study was not affiliated with a university, it is quite possible that community members viewed the research organization similar to other academic research institutions. Focus groups with pastors identified the slow pace of research, the need for immediate action to address health concerns, and disconnect between science and faith as concerns for participating in research (Corbie-Smith et al, 2010). …”

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Recruiting African American Churches to Participate in Research

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Borden

Alexander

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Health Promotion Practice

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Physical activity among African Americans (AA) is low; effective intervention strategies are needed. Community-based settings are useful for delivering health-related interventions in racial/ethnic minority communities. This article describes strategies used to recruit churches for participation in a 22-month intervention designed to increase physical activity levels in AA women. Initial recruitment efforts, led by AA study staff, included direct mailers, phone calls, and in-person meetings with church representatives. After 10 months, only five churches were enrolled. Seven community members with existing partnerships/contacts in the faith community were subsequently hired and an additional 26 churches were enrolled within 6 months. Overall response rate was 45%, and churches required 3.5 ± 3.0 months of multiple contacts prior to enrollment. The main primary contacts within churches were individuals with personal interest in the program and pastors. Prior relationship between the research team and churches did not appear to influence church enrollment as much as community member recruiters. The current study identifies several potential strategies that may be useful for increasing success in efforts to recruit AA churches into studies. Additional research is warranted that tests and compares a variety of recruitment strategies to determine the most successful strategies for recruitment in different populations.

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Partnerships in Health Disparities Research and the Roles of Pastors of Black Churches: Potential Conflict, Synergy, and Expectations

Abstract: Background-The black church is a promising site to engage in health disparities research; however, little is understood about the pastors' perspectives. We used role theory to explore their expectations, potential conflicts, and synergy with research.

Cited by 49 publications

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A Comparison of a Centralized Versus De-centralized Recruitment Schema in Two Community-Based Participatory Research Studies for Cancer Prevention

A Comparison of a Centralized Versus De-centralized Recruitment Schema in Two Community-Based Participatory Research Studies for Cancer Prevention

The Role of Pastor Support in a Faith-Based Health Promotion Intervention

Recruiting African American Churches to Participate in Research

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