Knowledge and participation in clinical trials is disproportionately low among minorities. The purpose of this study is to test a program designed to increase African American and Hispanic American women's scientific literacy, knowledge of clinical trials, and to facilitate breast cancer clinical trial participation.~A validation study was also conducted to validate several measures for the Hispanic American and African American populations.~The experimental group watched an education program concerning breast cancer clinical trials while the control group watched an education program on neighborhood safety.~To examine willingness to participate in research was assessed by a post-intervention invitation to complete a sleep diary.
The purpose of this study is to test a program designed to increase African American and Hispanic American women's scientific literacy, knowledge of clinical trials, and to facilitate breast cancer clinical trial participation.