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This book will present a practical approach to CBPR—in other words, how an individual researcher might understand and then actually conduct CBPR research. It is thus a how-to book that uses case examples throughout. Both the benefits and challenges of the approach will be discussed, as well as the basic steps involved in CBPR projects. The book will also explore the unique ethical questions that arise in CBPR projects.
Translating Research into Practice: View from Community
Translating Research into Practice: View from Community
“Sustainability is building capacity and helping the community use their own data to help them continue work after the intervention has finished.” (Community partner-conference participant)1
In this chapter, we will explore key questions from the community partner perspective about engaging in CBPR and the value of this research to the community. This will include an overview of how a community partner should assess its capacity for participation in CBPR. We will also explore the challenges inherent to implementing change based on findings from CBPR. This will also include data-driven decision making and issues relevant to incorporation of evidence into practice. My community partners were instrumental in supporting the writing of this chapter. Ms. Milagro Grullon reviewed the chapter, ...