Andrew Smart|Eric Harrison
The under-representation of minority ethnic groups in UK medical research
City, University of London|Bath Spa University|City, University of London|Bath Spa University
objectives paper investigates differences engagement medical research white british black asian minority ethnic bame groups uk using data wellcome trust monitor wtmthe study used two waves wtm n 2575 examine associations ethnic group participation medical research willingness participate wp medical research logistic regression models controlled socioeconomic demographic factors relevant outlooks experiences assumed markers engagementrespondents bame group less likely participated medical research compared white british group patchy evidence small ethnic group differences wp influences engagement medical research varied somewhat white british bame groups particular relation occupation education health attitudes medical science beliefthese findings consolidate previously contextspecific evidence bame group underrepresentation uk highlight heterogeneity group efforts address underrepresentation bame groups might benefit targeted strategies recruitment advocacy although improved data sets required fully understand ethnic differences engagement medical research