Community-based participatory research: necessary next steps

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is gaining increasing credence among public health researchers and practitioners. However, there is no standardization in assessing the quality of research methods, the effectiveness of the interventions, and the reporting requirements in the literature....

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Published in:Preventing chronic disease 2007-07, Vol.4 (3), p.A70-A70
Main Authors: Faridi, Zubaida, Grunbaum, Jo Anne, Gray, Barbara Sajor, Franks, Adele, Simoes, Eduardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
community health
Community Health Services - organization & administration
Community Participation - methods
community-based participatory research
Community-Institutional Relations
Health Services Research - organization & administration
Humans
United States - epidemiology
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Summary:Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is gaining increasing credence among public health researchers and practitioners. However, there is no standardization in assessing the quality of research methods, the effectiveness of the interventions, and the reporting requirements in the literature. The absence of standardization precludes meaningful comparisons of CBPR studies. Several authors have proposed a broad set of competencies required for CBPR research for both individuals and organizations, but the discussion remains fragmented. The Prevention Research Centers (PRC) Program recently began a qualitative assessment of its national efforts, including an evaluation of how PRCs implement CBPR studies. Topics of interest include types of community partnerships; community capacity for research, evaluation, and training; and factors that help and hinder partner relationships. The assessment will likely contribute to the development of a standard set of competencies and resources required for effective CBPR.
ISSN:1545-1151
1545-1151