Dr. Corbie-Smith's goal is to acquire the research tools necessary to become a leader in minority health research. Building on excellent clinical training in internal medicine, Dr. Corbie-Smith proposes a career development plan that 1) integrates mentoring by a multi- disciplinary sponsor team with didactic course work to expand her conceptual and methodological skills to examine the influences of culture, race and social class on health outcomes and access to healthcare, and 2) includes a series of focused research projects to amplify and reinforce existing and acquired skills in the complementary use of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Dr. Corbie-Smith's research and career goals are to develop strategies designed to improve access to care among African American populations. The proposed plan examines a focused area, barriers to access to clinical trials.
The specific aims of the research proposal are: 1. Apply the theory of reasoned action to explain differences in willingness to participate in research; 2. Assess investigator's knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs toward recruitment and retention of African Americans in clinical research. It is anticipated that these studies will provide preliminary data to investigate and address barriers to African American participation in prevention and treatment trials of cardiovascular disease. Emory University has a long history of mentoring and developing young investigators. Dr. Corbie-Smith will draw on the resources within Emory University School of Medicine and the Rollins School of Public Health. Her primary mentor, Dr. Stephen Thomas, is an established investigator in minority health and will guide her through the research and career development plan and provide advanced training in the behavioral sciences. In addition, she has identified other members of an advisory council with complementary areas of expertise who will provide further training in critical areas of Dr. Corbie-Smith's development and research plan. Dr. David Ballard, secondary mentor, will provide instruction in population based research methods. Drs. Paul Pedersen and William Dudley will be members of the advisory council and provide instruction in cultural influences in medicine and statistical analysis applying behavioral theories respectively. Dr. Claire Sterk will guide the candidate in advanced quantitative methods. Dr. Sherman James will co-chair the advisory council and provide overall guidance on progress of the research and career development plan.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Scientist Development Award - Research & Training (K01)
Project #
7K01HL004039-02
Application #
6346783
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZHL1-CSR-Y (F1))
Project Start
1999-09-13
Project End
2004-07-31
Budget Start
2000-08-01
Budget End
2001-07-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
$138,231
Indirect Cost
Name
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Department
Internal Medicine/Medicine
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
078861598
City
Chapel Hill
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27599
Corbie-Smith, Giselle; Odeneye, Ebun; Banks, Bahby et al. (2013) Development of a multilevel intervention to increase HIV clinical trial participation among rural minorities. Health Educ Behav 40:274-85
Cherrington, Andrea; Ayala, Guadalupe X; Scarinci, Isabel et al. (2011) Developing a family-based diabetes program for Latino immigrants: do men and women face the same barriers? Fam Community Health 34:280-90
Corbie-Smith, Giselle; Goldmon, Moses; Isler, Malika Roman et al. (2010) Partnerships in health disparities research and the roles of pastors of black churches: potential conflict, synergy, and expectations. J Natl Med Assoc 102:823-31
Genao, Inginia; Bussey-Jones, Jada; St George, Diane Marie et al. (2009) Empowering students with cultural competence knowledge: randomized controlled trial of a cultural competence curriculum for third-year medical students. J Natl Med Assoc 101:1241-6
Cherrington, Andrea; Ayala, Guadalupe X; Amick, Halle et al. (2008) Implementing the community health worker model within diabetes management: challenges and lessons learned from programs across the United States. Diabetes Educ 34:824-33
Durant, Raegan W; Davis, Roger B; St George, Diane Marie M et al. (2007) Participation in research studies: factors associated with failing to meet minority recruitment goals. Ann Epidemiol 17:634-42
Cherrington, Andrea; Corbie-Smith, Giselle; Pathman, Donald E (2007) Do adults who believe in periodic health examinations receive more clinical preventive services? Prev Med 45:282-9
Corbie-Smith, Giselle; Williams, Ishan Canty; Blumenthal, Connie et al. (2007) Relationships and communication in minority participation in research: multidimensional and multidirectional. J Natl Med Assoc 99:489-98
Williams, Ishan Canty; Corbie-Smith, Giselle (2006) Investigator beliefs and reported success in recruiting minority participants. Contemp Clin Trials 27:580-6
Cherrington, Andrea; Ayala, Guadalupe X; Sleath, Betsy et al. (2006) Examining knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about depression among Latino adults with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Educ 32:603-13

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