Racial Inequities in Pain Care and Research among Black Youth with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Preliminary Qualitative Findings

Pain-related stigma studies of adolescent chronic pain have low rates of Black participants, who are more likely to experience racial pain care inequities. To identify barriers to pain treatment equity and research engagement, we conducted qualitative interviews with Black adolescents with chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) and their caregivers. Adolescents with CMP (12-17 years old) who identify as Black or African American and their caregivers were approached. One set of adolescent and caregiver interviews have been completed and data collection is ongoing.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research