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Roque Anthony F Velasco1, Kimberly June Skeete2, Anne Blakeley3
1College of Nursing, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO; DAP Health, Palm Springs, CA.
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|October 29, 2025
Summary
Researchers partnered with transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive (TNGE) communities to build trust and shared decision-making. This community-centered approach enhanced research relevance and impact.
Area of Science:
- Community-based participatory research
- Health equity research
- Social sciences
Background:
- Transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive (TNGE) communities advocate for research that centers their experiences.
- Limited guidance exists on effective researcher engagement strategies with TNGE populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe strategies for forming and maintaining community collaborative groups (CCGs) with TNGE communities.
- To share lessons learned and challenges encountered in community-engaged research partnerships.
- To demonstrate the utility of the Community-Based Collaborative Action Research (CBCAR) framework.
Main Methods:
- Case study approach.
- Application of the Community-Based Collaborative Action Research (CBCAR) framework.
- Formation and operation of a community collaborative group (CCG).
Main Results:
- Building trust, shared decision-making, and equalized power dynamics are crucial for inclusive engagement.
- Logistical barriers present significant challenges in collaborative research.
- The CBCAR framework facilitates culturally informed and community-engaged research.
Conclusions:
- Establishing a CCG fosters mutual learning and equitable relationships.
- Community-centered engagement enhances research relevance, trust, and impact.
- The CBCAR framework provides a valuable model for ethical and effective research with TNGE communities.
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