Trusted Partnerships in the Faith Community Facilitate Awareness and Recruitment of African Americans for Alzheimer’s Disease Studies

Historical mistrust in medical systems has resulted in low Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research participation among African Americans (AA). However, the faith community remains a trusted institution among many AAs and can be a major facilitator for increasing AA AD awareness and research. To better understand the health needs of AAs and build relationships with faith organizations in the Triad area of North Carolina, we conducted a community needs assessment (CNA) among local faith leaders.