Assessing Representation and Perceived Inclusion among Members in the Society for Epidemiologic Research.

Assessing Representation and Perceived Inclusion among Members in the Society for Epidemiologic Research.
Am J Epidemiol. 2020 Jan 07;:
Authors: DeVilbiss EA, Weuve J, Fink DS, Morris MD, Arah OA, Radoc JG, Datta GD, Abuelezam NN, Lopez DS, Johnson DA, Branas CC, Schisterman EF
Abstract
Using web-based survey data collected June - August 2018 from the Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) members, we characterized numerous dimensions of social identity and lived experience, and assessed relationships between these characteristics and perceptions of inclusion and society participation. We quantified associations between characteristics, feeling very welcomed, high (top 25th percentile) self-initiated participation, and any (top 10th percentile) society-initiated participation. Racial/ethnic and religious minority categories were blinded to preserve anonymity and we accounted for missing data. Most 2018 SER members (n = 1631) were white (62%) or female (66%). Females with racial/ethnic non-response were least likely, while white males were most likely to report feeling very welcomed. Members who did not report race, identified with a specific racial/ethnic minority, or were politically conservative/right-leaning were less likely than white or liberal/left-leaning members to have high self-initiated participation. Women and individuals of a specific racial/ethnic minority or minority religious affiliations were less likely to partici...

Source: Am J Epidemiol - January 6, 2020 Category: Epidemiology Authors: DeVilbiss EA, Weuve J, Fink DS, Morris MD, Arah OA, Radoc JG, Datta GD, Abuelezam NN, Lopez DS, Johnson DA, Branas CC, Schisterman EF Tags: Am J Epidemiol Source Type: research