BACKGROUND Inclusion of community-based participatory research (CBPR) principles within an epidemiological study design is anticipated to promote the effective integration of knowledge derived from research data collection into the strategic planning and collaborative effort of a group focused on improving community-based health outcomes. This article describes how CBPR principles were used throughout

BACKGROUND Depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States. African Americans are disproportionately affected owing to systemic and sociocultural factors. Stigma, denial, and inadequate knowledge on depression are significant barriers to mental help seeking. Addressing mental health literacy can improve mental health knowledge, management, and outcomes. West Louisville, a predominantly

BACKGROUND It is critical to build capacity to use evidence-based health promotion programs in community-based organizations (CBOs), particularly those working with underserved populations. Packages of ongoing capacity-building supports seem to be critical, but it is not clear how best to design and deploy them. OBJECTIVES PLANET MassCONECT was a participatory research project to increase capacity

BACKGROUND Numerous conceptual frameworks have been developed to understand how community-based participatory research (CBPR) partnerships function, and multiple measurement approaches have been designed to evaluate them. However, most measures are not validated, and have focused on new partnerships. To define and assess the meaning of success in long-standing CBPR partnerships, we are conducting a

BACKGROUND African American women bear disproportionate human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) burden in the United States, yet are often underrepresented in clinical research. Community engagement may decrease research mistrust and increase participation. We describe strategies used to engage community partners and female participants in a multisite HIV incidence study, HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN)

BACKGROUND Stakeholder-engaged research is an umbrella term for the types of research that have community, patient, and/or stakeholder engagement, feedback, and bidirectional communication as approaches used in the research process. The level of stakeholder engagement across studies can vary greatly, from minimal engagement to fully collaborative partnerships. OBJECTIVES To present the process of reaching

BACKGROUND The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (GPCFB) developed the Green Grocer mobile food market to address limited access to fresh, affordable food options in local communities. GPCFB and researchers from the University of Pittsburgh established a partnership for Green Grocer implementation and evaluation, including application of geospatial techniques to help identify locations of stops

BACKGROUND Although a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach is desired by American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes, many researchers and tribes experience challenges in research partnerships. The aim of this project was to develop and disseminate an evidence-based training toolkit to help strengthen tribal-academic research partnerships. Our prior research found that governance

BACKGROUND Individuals experiencing chronic homelessness with a chronic health condition may qualify for permanent supportive housing (PSH). Given limited PSH resources, it is important to identify priority programming with demonstrated effectiveness. OBJECTIVES A community-academic partnership was formed to address the priority health needs of individuals living in PSH. METHODS Community stakeholders

BACKGROUND It is a public health priority to increase community research participation to improve health outcomes and eliminate health disparities. There is a need for effective research training programs that build community stakeholders' capacity to engage as equitable partners. OBJECTIVES To describe the collaborative process of implementing and evaluating a dual-track community research training

BACKGROUND In response to a local workforce need for community-engaged scholars, a community-based participatory research (CBPR) curriculum was incorporated into an established primary care research fellowship. The program prepares researchers to partner with at-risk communities to address root causes and cultural, linguistic, and systems barriers that contribute to health disparities. OBJECTIVES To

BACKGROUND Haitian and Hispanic immigrant women experience substantial disparities in cervical cancer screening. Recently, our team completed two randomized trials of human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling as a cervical cancer screening strategy among Haitian and Hispanic women, using a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach. OBJECTIVE To reflect on lessons learned in the process

BACKGROUND Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based program for patients with opioid use disorders. Yet, within the state of Utah, MAT had not been widely available, promoted, or adopted within the public sector. Recognizing the potential benefit, a collective impact approach was used to promote social change and increase the use of MAT in the community for treatment of opioid use disorders

BACKGROUND People living with Parkinson disease (PD) have multiple health care needs that intensify over time, because the disease is both chronic and degenerative. Past research indicates that issues with mobility, financial constraints, and lack of support networks impede access to health care for people with PD. These challenges are elevated for individuals who live in rural communities due to the

BACKGROUND This article presents the experience of one community-based participatory research (CBPR) board and moves board feedback beyond its dialogue with affiliated researchers, expanding the conversations to the broad research community. METHODS The board member authors of this article were part of the Sexual Health Initiative to Foster Transformation (SHIFT), which had some of the highest subject

BACKGROUND Community coalitions are frequently used as partners for community-engaged research. However, limited research shows how these partnerships affect the coalitions. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of researcher-coalition collaboration on coalition function in the pilot year of a 4-year intervention program targeting childhood obesity in rural, low-income communities. METHODS A quasi-experimental

BACKGROUND African Americans suffer disproportionately from cancer health disparities, and population-level prevention is needed. OBJECTIVES A community-academic partnership to address cancer health disparities in two predominately African American jurisdictions in Maryland was evaluated. METHODS The Partnership Self-Assessment Tool (PSAT) was used in a process evaluation to assess the partnership

BACKGROUND Children with chronic conditions have unmet health needs. Coordinated Healthcare for Complex Kids (CHECK) is a demonstration project with aims to improve health outcomes using an innovative approach to community-based health care. OBJECTIVE We describe the development and implementation of a community-based medical neighborhood (CBMN). METHODS The CHECK CBMN used several novel approaches

BACKGROUND The Triple P Parenting system (Triple P) is an evidence-based parenting intervention designed to increase parental competence and decrease child behavioral problems. OBJECTIVES To describe the county-wide implementation and coordination of Triple P at the community level and the evaluation conducted by the local evaluation team to (1) assess community awareness, (2) determine program reach

BACKGROUND Weight management is a national health priority for health disparity-facing populations. There is a paucity of literature examining perceptions of diet and physical activity behaviors for weight management among public housing residents. Photovoice is a qualitative technique in which participants take photographs to document and discuss personal, social, and environmental factors around

BACKGROUND Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) disproportionately affect young people in the United States. Although social determinants have been identified as important in shaping STI prevalence and STI disparities, the voice of young people and key stakeholders representing young people is lacking to prioritize interventions aiming to improve these. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to

BACKGROUND CareWays Community, a not-for-profit organization that provides community care services within the Illawarra region of Australia, and researchers from the University of Wollongong (Australia) collaborated to conduct research into the requirements and requests of the local community regarding the creation of a multisensory environment (MSE). OBJECTIVES Guided by the principles of community-based

BACKGROUND A key intervention to address Black-White health disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) is to improve diet quality, especially vegetable consumption, among African Americans. However, effective and sustainable interventions are lacking for this population. OBJECTIVE Conduct a proof-of-concept study to measure the feasibility of implementing and rigorously assessing a novel, culturally

BACKGROUND Obesity is a national epidemic in the United States. Racial/ethnic minorities are disproportionately affected by this obesity epidemic. Hispanic adults have a higher prevalence of obesity compared to non-Hispanic White adults. Levels of engagement in healthy eating and physical activity have been found to be associated with obesity. Research suggests that culturally informed, person-centered

INTRODUCTION Health disparities within the Native Hawaiian community have been well-documented for many years. METHODS Innovative, culturally relevant, and community-generated approaches are required to truly change the trajectory and impact of chronic illnesses for Native Hawaiians. This article describes the experiences of residents from Wai'anae and Waimānalo who were trained in a process called

BACKGROUND There is considerable theoretical appeal and investment in intersectoral partnerships for chronic disease prevention, yet there is limited understanding of pathways for creating collaborative value. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this paper was to discuss the Collaborative Value Creation Framework in terms of its potential to understand how value is created in prevention partnerships. RESULTS