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Developing an urban community-campus partnership: lessons learned in infrastructure development and communication
Dorothy F Parker1, Noella A Dietz, Monica Webb Hooper
1University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Summary
Developing community partnerships is key to addressing health disparities in underserved areas. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) models require understanding local dynamics for effective cancer prevention and screening initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Community-Engaged Research
- Health Disparities
Background:
- A low-income, African American community in Miami faces significant cancer health disparities.
- Residents experience barriers to healthcare access, limiting participation in cancer prevention and screening.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the establishment of a university-community partnership.
- To explore lessons learned from implementing a community-based participatory research (CBPR) model.
Main Methods:
- A collaborative, door-to-door randomized survey was conducted.
- The survey aimed to understand community health behaviors and status.
Main Results:
- The partnership fostered mutual understanding of CBPR benefits.
- Challenges included protocol adherence, quality control, and fiscal responsibility with nascent organizations.
Conclusions:
- Understanding community organizational dynamics is crucial for effective CBPR model development.
- This knowledge informs and strengthens future community-university collaborations.
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