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Community-based participatory research in Little Haiti: challenges and lessons learned.
Prog Community Health Partnersh. 2009 Summer; 3(2):133-7.PC

Abstract

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.

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Kobetz E
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, USA.
Menard J
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Diem J
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Barton B
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Blanco J
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Pierre L
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Auguste PD
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Etienne M
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Brewster C
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MeSH

Community-Based Participatory ResearchCooperative BehaviorCultureDeveloping CountriesHaitiHealth BehaviorHealth PromotionHealth Status DisparitiesHumansSocial Marketing

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

20208260

Citation

Kobetz, Erin, et al. "Community-based Participatory Research in Little Haiti: Challenges and Lessons Learned." Progress in Community Health Partnerships : Research, Education, and Action, vol. 3, no. 2, 2009, pp. 133-7.
Kobetz E, Menard J, Diem J, et al. Community-based participatory research in Little Haiti: challenges and lessons learned. Prog Community Health Partnersh. 2009;3(2):133-7.
Kobetz, E., Menard, J., Diem, J., Barton, B., Blanco, J., Pierre, L., Auguste, P. D., Etienne, M., & Brewster, C. (2009). Community-based participatory research in Little Haiti: challenges and lessons learned. Progress in Community Health Partnerships : Research, Education, and Action, 3(2), 133-7. https://doi.org/10.1353/cpr.0.0072
Kobetz E, et al. Community-based Participatory Research in Little Haiti: Challenges and Lessons Learned. Prog Community Health Partnersh. 2009;3(2):133-7. PubMed PMID: 20208260.
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