@article{8024956a05244fb3b613821b6b7c3f61,
title = "Public libraries as key partners for advancing health equity",
author = "Simon, {Melissa A.} and O{\textquoteright}Brian, {Catherine A.} and Magdalena Nava and Rabih Dahdouh and Wafford, {Q. Eileen} and Shenita Mack and Holmes, {Kristi L.}",
note = "Funding Information: This work was supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Library of Medicine (grants G08LM012688; G08LM013188). Funding Information: The Health for All study was originated and launched shortly after those initial meetings, with grant funding from the National Library of Medicine. A design-thinking approach was employed to ensure fit and responsiveness to the needs of CPL patrons and libraries. Researchers and librarians from the study{\textquoteright}s Library Partnership Advisory Committee conducted needs assessments, focus groups, and usability testing, leading to a Health for All Web-based resource for library patrons to learn about clinical trials. Resources specifically addressed barriers identified by library patrons and librarians—such as distrust of clinical trials, researchers, and universities. The Health for All tool has been deployed across 10 CPL branches and is now being promoted across CPL as a digital resource; evaluation is ongoing. Qualitative research findings accrued thus far speak to the perceived value of the tool in engendering confidence in clinical research participation among diverse library patrons.",
year = "2021",
month = jan,
doi = "10.2105/AJPH.2020.306004",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "111",
pages = "40--42",
journal = "American Journal of Public Health",
issn = "0090-0036",
publisher = "American Public Health Association Inc.",
number = "1",
}
