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Gulf War Era Veterans' perspectives on research: a qualitative study
Mary E Grewe1, Lara Khalil1, Kristina Felder1
1Durham Cooperative Studies Program Epidemiology Center, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America.
Gulf War Era (GWE) veterans
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Veterans Health
- Gulf War Illness
Background:
- Many Gulf War Era (GWE) veterans experience unexplained health issues.
- Recruiting GWE veterans for health research presents unique challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore GWE veterans' perceptions of research participation.
- To identify motivators and barriers to research engagement for this population.
Main Methods:
- Focus groups and semi-structured phone interviews were conducted with GWE veterans and subject matter experts (SMEs).
- Discussions were transcribed and content-analyzed to identify key themes.
Main Results:
- Motivators for research participation include seeking answers about health issues and a desire to help oneself and other veterans.
- Barriers include distrust of federal entities, concerns about research follow-through, and privacy issues.
Conclusions:
- Understanding these perceptions is crucial for improving GWE veteran recruitment in research.
- Addressing veteran concerns can enhance participation, leading to better understanding and treatment of GWE-related health conditions.
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