Table 3.

Summary of Results by Theme and Subtheme

Determinants of perceptions of trustworthiness in medical research
Theme	Subtheme*
Who is trustworthy to conduct medical research?	• Scientific expertise of the researcher • Researcher passion and enthusiasm for the population of interest and for the research • Participants agreeing to participate in research is an indication of trust • White researchers conducting research in African American or Latino communities
What influences perceptions of trustworthiness in medical research?	• Experiences with medical care can influence medical research participation • Informed consent processes • History of unethical research on African Americans in particular
What institutions or settings are trustworthy to conduct medical research?	• Institutions with a stronger reputation and relationship with the community • Prestige or credibility of the institution where the research is being conducted • Institutions being visible and active in the community

*Representative quotes for each subtheme appear in the “RESULTS” section