Table 3.
Summary of focus group themes
| Theme | Illustrative quote | Total references across all focus groups1 |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge and understanding of cancer research terminology | “I think the research comes first and then the treatment because the research is gonna help you with the treatment.” | 70 |
| Importance of faith in decision-making process | “You have to have a holistic approach doctor…not only do they deal with the cancer; they deal with the spirituality. They believe in God, they believe in you being healed.” | 35 |
| Distrust in medical system | “I'm not from the South. You read so much on how they just played around with the black women, just gave them anything. Some of them sterile, some of them can't have children, so that trust issue is a big issue.” | 25 |
| Importance of physician trust | “I would [participate in a clinical trial] if my doctor recommended and I trust him, I would participate because I trust his medical advice.” | 21 |
1
Total references were calculated based on the number of times participants made statements that were coded as the barriers.