Abstract
Cultural sensitivity provides one of the foundations for a successful clinical research within tribal communities. Researchers involved in the efforts that cross paths with cultural practices of human subjects must be aware of the potential impact as well as the challenges these will pose to the clinical research process. These were some of the insights gained from the research experience of the biomedical research team from University of Guam (UOGCRC) and the University of Hawai’i (UHCC) after conducting a study in Guam which aimed to describe the betel nut chewing practices of its indigents and identify specific biomarkers that occur in the saliva of humans after betel nut (BN) mastication.
Highlights
Cultural competence provides one of the foundations for a successful clinical research within tribal communities [1]
This paper looked into the cultural realities in Guam, its impact to the conduct of clinical research and the insights gained by the researchers from the process
Knowing the core elements of the culture in Guam was integral in the conduct of the clinical research that revolves around a very culturallyrelated practice which is the betel nut chewing
Summary
Cultural competence provides one of the foundations for a successful clinical research within tribal communities [1]. This paper looked into the cultural realities in Guam, its impact to the conduct of clinical research and the insights gained by the researchers from the process.
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