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Communities Partnering With Researchers: An Evaluation of Coalition Function in a Community-Engaged Research Approach
Summary
Community-engaged research partnerships can enhance the function of community coalitions. This study found that researcher collaboration positively impacts coalition effectiveness in addressing health issues.
Area of Science:
- Community-engaged research
- Public health interventions
- Health equity
Background:
- Community coalitions are common partners in community-engaged research.
- Limited research examines the impact of these research partnerships on coalition functioning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effects of researcher-coalition collaboration on coalition function.
- Assessed during the pilot year of a 4-year intervention program targeting childhood obesity in rural, low-income communities.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental study design.
- Quantitative survey (Coalition Self-Assessment Survey [CSAS]) used to evaluate coalition function and efficacy.
- 12 community coalitions across seven states completed surveys at baseline (n=133) and 1-year follow-up (n=113).
- Statistical analyses included Pearson's χ2 and Mann-Whitney U tests (p < .05).
Main Results:
- Significant changes observed in coalitions engaged in research partnerships.
- Institutional engagement with community health coalitions in the first year of partnership correlated with enhanced coalition function.
Conclusions:
- Coalitions demonstrating greater researcher collaboration may exhibit increased success in addressing community health challenges.
- Findings suggest that research partnerships can strengthen community coalitions.
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