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Is community-based participatory research possible?

Daniel S Blumenthal¹

¹Departmentof Community Health and Preventive Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, 720 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA. dblumenthal@msm.edu

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Researchers may find ample guidance for community-based participatory research (CBPR). Projects are evaluated on scientific quality and adherence to CBPR principles.

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Area of Science:

Community-based participatory research (CBPR)
Public health research

Background:

Guidance for community-based participatory research (CBPR) can be abundant.
Researchers must navigate available resources to effectively implement CBPR.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide clarity on conducting community-based participatory research (CBPR).
To emphasize the dual evaluation criteria for CBPR projects: scientific rigor and ethical adherence.

Main Methods:

This study synthesizes existing literature and best practices in CBPR.
It analyzes the common challenges and successful strategies in community-engaged research.

Main Results:

The volume of guidance for CBPR can be overwhelming for novice researchers.
Successful CBPR requires a balance between scientific objectives and community engagement.

Conclusions:

Researchers must critically select and apply CBPR guidance relevant to their specific context.
Project success hinges on both robust scientific methodology and genuine adherence to CBPR principles.