Community-Based Participatory Research in Little Haiti

Challenges and Lessons Learned

Datos Bibliográficos

ID12808623
AutoresErin Kobetz (University of Miami, autor de correspondencia), Janelle Menard (0000-0001-7323-7568), Joshua Diem, Betsy Barton, Jenny Blanco, Larry Pierre, Pascale Auguste, Marie O Etienne, Cheryl Brewster
Año2009
Volumen3
Número2
Páginas133-137
Fecha de publicación2009-06-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaProgress in community health partnerships (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1557-055X • E-ISSN: 1557-0541
EditorialProject MUSE (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1353/cpr.0.0072
PMID20208260
OpenAlexW1972032844
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas14
Referencias citadas10

Background: Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is an effective methodology for developing relevant interventions with socially marginalized communities. However, implementing CBPR methods is challenging for several reasons. This paper presents challenges encountered in the context of an ongoing CBPR initiative in Little Haiti in Miami, Florida, and describes the solutions used to address them. Objectives: We sought to describe the challenges faced and lessons learned while conducting CBPR in Little Haiti. Methods: Community–academic partnerships were created to guide the creation of culturally relevant cancer interventions and research. Lessons Learned: Historical distrust of research, cultural constructions of health and illness, and literacy issues are key considerations when developing partnerships with Haitian and other marginalized, immigrant communities. Conclusions: Partnerships are fostered over time through demonstrated mutual commitment to improving health and building community capacity. Communities must play an active role throughout the research process to ensure that studies are culturally relevant, and ensuing intervention, sustainable

Community-based participatory research · Context (archaeology · Distrust · Geography · Health equity · Miami · Participatory action research · Political science · Psychological intervention · Public health · Public relations · Sociology · Cultural Competency in Health Care · Health Policy Implementation Science · Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare · Medicine · Nursing