Elizabeth Ojukwu|Lauren R. Powell|Sharina D. Person|Milagros C. Rosal|Stephenie C. Lemon|Jeroan J. Allison
Spirituality and Willingness to Participate in Health-Related Research Among African Americans
african americans remain underrepresented healthrelated research examined association spirituality using selfrating spirituality scale range 624 selfreported willingness participate healthrelated research studies among african americans covariates included gender education level employment status previous research experience adjusted associations calculated logistic regression models multiple imputation account missing data results logistic regression model show onepoint increase selfrating spirituality scale associated 24 increase odds likely participate research 124 95 ci 107144 less college degree 359 95 ci 151854 unemployed 234 95 ci 103533 previous research experience 292 95 ci 122699 reported increased willingness participate work offers new insight developing recruitment initiatives within african american spiritual communities