Table 4 Race/ethnicity analysis: planned purposive sampling and hypothetical joint display reporting mixed methods integration
ACP behavior | Race | Hypothetical common themes | Hypothetical arm-specific themes | Hypothetical conclusions from integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes | Black (n=40) | • Values ACP conversations • Family important | • Experience with end-of-life decisions • Family as support system | Black participants who described strong family support were 5 times more likely than white participants to complete an ACP behavior (p<0.01) Regardless of racial/ethnic background, those who described negative experiences within healthcare were 5 times less likely to complete an ACP behavior (p<0.01) |
White (n=40) | • Positive experiences with healthcare | |||
Hispanic (n=20) | • Community roles in decision-making | |||
No | Black (n=40) | • Distrust of healthcare system • Funeral planning important • Skeptical about the value of ACP | • Prior negative experiences within healthcare system | |
White (n=40) | • Strong social networks besides family • Prior negative experiences within healthcare system | |||
Hispanic (n=20) | • Distrust of legal documents |