Engaging Black and Minority Ethnic Groups in Health Research: 'Hard to Reach'? Demystifying the Misconceptions

Natalie Darko's book highlights the failures of health research and services to engage with Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups, offering essential examples of culturally tailored recruitment and engagement. It exposes the organizational, structural, and cultural barriers that prevent access and perpetuate stereotyping.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2021
Publisher: Bristol University Press

In this groundbreaking contribution to ongoing debates, Natalie Darko challenges the pervasive notion that health research and health services are equally effective for all individuals, emphasizing their glaring shortcomings in engaging with Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups. Through a series of compelling case studies, this book offers invaluable examples of culturally tailored recruitment, engagement, and partnerships with BME communities in research and public engagement. By shedding light on the organizational, structural, and cultural barriers that perpetuate exclusion for BME groups, this essential work exposes the practices within health research, clinical practice, commissioning, and health services that perpetuate the stereotyping of BME groups as "hard to reach."

Natalie Darko's book serves as a crucial catalyst for change, offering a roadmap for healthcare professionals and organizations to overcome these barriers and foster inclusive and equitable access to health services for all members of society. By recognizing the unique challenges faced by BME groups and implementing culturally sensitive approaches, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system that recognizes the diversity and richness of our communities.

Weight: 422g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781447359128