title: Non-Biological Barriers to Referral and the Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation Among African Americans in the United States: A Systematic Review.
abstract: African Americans face a disproportionate burden related to the incidence of end stage renal disease. A literature search was conducted for research articles published between 2006-2015 to synthesize current literature related to non-biological barriers to early stages of the pre-kidney transplant continuum for African Americans in the United States. Twenty-four articles were included in the final sample. Eleven barriers were identified. Barriers were categorized as socioeconomic-based barriers, culture-based barriers, and knowledge-based barriers. Resources to develop educational interventions for both patients and providers may help reduce existing barriers.
authors: Mark B
authors: MB
authors: Lockwood
authors: Julie T
authors: JT
authors: Bidwell
authors: Debra A
authors: DA
authors: Werner
authors: Christopher S
authors: CS
authors: Lee
mesh_terms: D044383:Black People; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D014481:United States; D001741:Black or African American