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Table 3. Actionable recommendations for researchers and academic institutions to facilitate representation of African American older adults in dementia research based on the Ford framework^32,34(Part 2 of 2: Opportunity and Acceptance).

Factors	Recommendations for researchers and academic institutions	Theme(s) that inspired the recommendation
Opportunity	Organize discussions in African American communities in order to design studies aligned with their priorities and concerns	Expectation associated with trusting academic researchers
		Desire for health-related information and engagement
		Commitment to the community must come first
	Provide educational sessions on topic that are relevant to community members, either alone or in partnership with administrators of trusted CBO	Desire for health-related information and engagement
		Commitment to the community must come first
Acceptance	Be aware of specific expectations associated with trust in African American communities (ie, being honest, dependable, helpful, caring, known for a long time)	Expectations associated with trust
	Self-reflect on past studies (eg, in prior research, did you meet the expectations associated with trust?)	Expectations associated with trust
		Expectations associated with trusting academic researchers
	Have African American researchers leading the study in multiple roles and being key decision-makers	Expectations associated with trusting academic researchers
		Commitment to the community must come first
	Design studies specifically aimed at furthering African American’s health	Expectations associated with trusting academic researchers
		Commitment to the community must come first
	Find ways to leverage findings to support local issues	Commitment to the community must come first
	Identify community-based organizations (CBOs) that are deeply trusted	Referral by trusted CBOs increases trust in academic researchers
	Involve administrators of trusted CBOs as team members or consultants	Referral by trusted CBOs increases trust in academic researchers
	Ensure that involved administrators of trusted CBOs understand the protocols, requirements, and purposes of research studies	Referral by trusted CBOs increases trust in academic researchers

Table 3. Actionable recommendations for researchers and academic institutions to facilitate representation of African American older adults in dementia research based on the Ford framework32,34 (Part 2 of 2: Opportunity and Acceptance).

Table 3. Actionable recommendations for researchers and academic institutions to facilitate representation of African American older adults in dementia research based on the Ford framework^32,34(Part 2 of 2: Opportunity and Acceptance).