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Gulf War Era Veterans' perspectives on research: a qualitative study.

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Grewe, ME; Khalil, L; Felder, K; Goldstein, KM; McNeil, RB; Sims, KJ; Provenzale, D; Voils, CI
Published in: Life Sci
December 15, 2021

AIMS: Many veterans of the 1990-1991 Gulf War Era (GWE) have experienced poorly understood health issues. In response to challenges recruiting this population for research, we conducted focus groups and semi-structured phone interviews with GWE veterans and subject matter experts (SMEs) to explore GWE veterans' perceptions about research. MAIN METHODS: Transcribed discussions were content-analyzed. Participants discussed research-related motivators and barriers identified among other populations, and nuances that may be specific to GWE veterans. KEY FINDINGS: Examples of motivating factors included: seeking answers about causes of and treatment for health issues; helping oneself; and helping other veterans. Examples of barriers included: distrust and dissatisfaction with federal entities; lack of research follow-through; and concerns about privacy and confidentiality. SIGNIFICANCE: Researchers can use this information to better address GWE veterans' concerns and motivate them to participate in research. Inclusion of GWE veterans in research will allow researchers and clinicians to better understand and address health issues affecting this population.

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Life Sci

DOI

EISSN

1879-0631

Publication Date

December 15, 2021

Volume

287

Start / End Page

120113

Location

Netherlands

Related Subject Headings

  • Veterans
  • Qualitative Research
  • Pilot Projects
  • Pharmacology & Pharmacy
  • Patient Participation
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care
  • Motivation
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Interviews as Topic
 

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Grewe, M. E., Khalil, L., Felder, K., Goldstein, K. M., McNeil, R. B., Sims, K. J., … Voils, C. I. (2021). Gulf War Era Veterans' perspectives on research: a qualitative study. Life Sci, 287, 120113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2021.120113
Grewe, Mary E., Lara Khalil, Kristina Felder, Karen M. Goldstein, Rebecca B. McNeil, Kellie J. Sims, Dawn Provenzale, and Corrine I. Voils. “Gulf War Era Veterans' perspectives on research: a qualitative study.Life Sci 287 (December 15, 2021): 120113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2021.120113.
Grewe ME, Khalil L, Felder K, Goldstein KM, McNeil RB, Sims KJ, et al. Gulf War Era Veterans' perspectives on research: a qualitative study. Life Sci. 2021 Dec 15;287:120113.
Grewe, Mary E., et al. “Gulf War Era Veterans' perspectives on research: a qualitative study.Life Sci, vol. 287, Dec. 2021, p. 120113. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2021.120113.
Grewe ME, Khalil L, Felder K, Goldstein KM, McNeil RB, Sims KJ, Provenzale D, Voils CI. Gulf War Era Veterans' perspectives on research: a qualitative study. Life Sci. 2021 Dec 15;287:120113.
Journal cover image

Published In

Life Sci

DOI

EISSN

1879-0631

Publication Date

December 15, 2021

Volume

287

Start / End Page

120113

Location

Netherlands

Related Subject Headings

  • Veterans
  • Qualitative Research
  • Pilot Projects
  • Pharmacology & Pharmacy
  • Patient Participation
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care
  • Motivation
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Interviews as Topic