Zhen-Yu Cao, Feng Lin, Chun Feng
Interpretation of course conceptual structure and student self-efficacy: an integrated strategy of knowledge graphs with item response modeling
BMC medical education
inclusion participants underrepresented underserved groups lagging dermatology clinical trials dissemination pilot survey community skin health fair knowledge participation perspectives clinical trials evaluated urban medically underserved community washington dc clinical trialrelated questions derived health information national trends survey 5 cycle 4 crosssectional survey analyzed responses 3955 attendees 71 response rate respondents female 2337 622 ages 25 54 1938 500 selfidentified nonwhite 3539 897 majority selfidentifying black 1631 41 respondents selfreported knowing little nothing clinical trials 2635 743 even unaware federal resource clinicaltrialsgov 3037 811 respondents discussed clinical trials treatment option healthcare provider 835 229 yet discussion significantly correlated clinical trial participation p 00302 selfreported level knowledge significantly associated participation clinical trial p 03035 healthcare providers preferred first source clinical trial information followed internet search respondents rarely cited mistrust skepticism barrier participation 234 59 subjective positive healthcare experiences significantly correlated positive expectations clinical trial participation p 00242 findings study suggest essential role healthcare providers including dermatologists play clinical trial education recruitment underrepresented populations patient mistrust may present rarely cited barrier clinical trial participation