Motivations and demographic differences in pregnant individuals in the decision to participate in research
Main finding · Demographic associations with participationResult — go to the resultOdds ratio 1.97 95% CI 1.07–3.64Authors' conclusion
Demographic associations may influence participation and reasons for participation.
Study context
- Population
- Parturients approached within 36 hr after vaginal delivery about participation in a trial of epidural preservative-free morphineresponse rate 47%
- Exposure
- Participants vs non-participants in a trial of epidural preservative-free morphine after vaginal delivery
- Outcome
- Reasons for and demographic associations with participation in the trial
Main finding
Demographic associations with participation
Odds ratio
1.97
95% CI 1.07–3.64
P = 0.03
Participants vs non-participants in a trial of epidural preservative-free morphine after vaginal delivery
OR 1.97 (95% CI 1.07–3.64); P = 0.03
As reported in the abstract
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Aversion as reason for declining, by race (Black vs non-Black)
| Values | OR (95% CI) | P value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackAmong those who declined | Black 73% · Non-Black 31% | 2.6 (1.00–6.75) | P = 0.05 | |
| 0.10.31310Odds ratio (log scale) |
| Outcome | Values |
|---|---|
| Aversion as reason for declining, by ethnicity (Hispanic vs non-Hispanic)Among those who declined | Hispanic 71% · Non-Hispanic 32% |
Original publication
Motivations and demographic differences in pregnant individuals in the decision to participate in research. Can J Anaesth. Published 2 November 2023. doi:10.
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