A community partnered-participatory research approach to reduce cancer disparities in South Los Angeles

Progress in Community Health Partnerships : Research, Education, and Action
Roberto VargasLoretta Jones

Abstract

Community-academic partnerships may offer opportunities to improve population health in communities that suffer from cancer-related health disparities. This project describes a community partnered effort to promote cancer research and reduce local cancer-related disparities. We used a community-partnered participatory research (CPPR) model and modified Delphi method approach to bring together community and academic stakeholders from South Los Angeles around reducing cancer disparities. The 36-member Community-Academic Council consisted of cancer survivors, academics, and representatives of local community-based organizations and churches. Forty-nine unique cancer-related community priorities were collaboratively used to develop shared products. Early CPPR products included convening of a community conference, a collaboratively developed survey instrument, and new partnerships resulting in externally funded projects. Our approach demonstrates the feasibility of the use of a replicable model of community and academic engagement that has resulted in products developed through collaborative efforts.

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Aug 30, 2017·Global Health Action·Elizabeth Ekirapa-KirachoSuzanne Namusoke Kiwanuka
Nov 1, 2018·Health Expectations : an International Journal of Public Participation in Health Care and Health Policy·Kathrine Hoffmann PiiMary Jarden

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