An Exploration of Medical Mistrust, Trust, Perceived Discrimination and Associated Factors among Urban Arab and African American Emerging Adults

Key Points

• Medical mistrust significantly correlates with perceived discrimination among urban populations.
• A strong relationship exists between cultural factors and trust in healthcare services.
• Observational analysis across urban settings reveals disparities in trust levels between different ethnic groups.
• Findings suggest that targeted interventions may help improve trust in healthcare among these populations.