Overcoming challenges to cultural competence in research requires that: (Check ALL that apply)

• Investigators examine and understand of historical contexts for study populations before initiating research study design.

• Early-phase study design should take into account race, ethnicity and cultural factors.

• IRB membership should include representatives of large communities and cultural groups as representatives.

Explanation:

Cultural competence in research refers to the ability of researchers to provide high quality research whereby the culture and the diversity of the population is taken into account during the development of the research ideas and when conducting the research.

The requirements for cultural competence include:

• Investigators examine and understand of historical contexts for study populations before initiating research study design.

• Early-phase study design should take into account race, ethnicity and cultural factors.

• IRB membership should include representatives of large communities and cultural groups as representatives.

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