A Community-Based Participatory Research Guided Model for the Dissemination of Evidence-Based Interventions

Area of Science:

• Community-based participatory research (CBPR)
• Health intervention dissemination
• Public health

Background:

• Published research often overlooks the dissemination of interventions developed through community-based participatory research (CBPR).
• The PILI 'Ohana Project (POP) developed a novel dissemination model for an evidence-based lifestyle intervention targeting Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and describe the Community-to-Community Mentoring (CCM) model for intervention dissemination.
• To extend CBPR principles from intervention development to intervention dissemination.

Main Methods:

• The CCM model integrates CBPR principles with diffusion of innovation theory, social cognitive theory, and community organizing concepts.
• It addresses multilevel factors influencing the uptake of evidence-based interventions (EBIs).

Main Results:

• The CCM model establishes co-equal, mutually beneficial relationships.
• These relationships foster critical consciousness, community capacity, and social capital.

Conclusions:

• The CCM model offers a framework for disseminating CBPR interventions.
• Further research is needed to evaluate its effectiveness in empowering communities and enhancing intervention diffusion.