Abstract
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is gaining popularity all over the world. It has been applied in various contexts. The purpose of this study is to describe the application of CBPR in the process evaluation of a large community-based initiative to address health disparities in the state of Nevada, USA. The unique part of this application is the dovetailing of the RQFSM (Reach, quality control, fidelity, satisfaction, and management assessment) model with CBPR. Utilizing a mixed methods approach and participation of over 22 community-based, business, and governmental entities data were collected and systematically analyzed to strengthen efforts to address health disparities. Qualitative methods of report analysis, focus group discussions, semi-structured interviews of personnel and community members, and process observations were undertaken. A quantitative method in the form of an online statewide survey was carried out at the end of one year. The results were organized in the form of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis that were shared with all partners. Identified strengths included good community care and effective outreach while the weaknesses focused on the lack of awareness about some activities of the public health efforts in some communities. An opportunity pertaining to the involvement of state/local officials to encourage local partnerships while a threat was COVID-19 situations pertaining to logistics and travel. The CBPR and RQFSM model described in this research can be replicated in other parts of the US and the world.
Presenters
Manoj SharmaProfessor and Chair, Social and Behavioral Health, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Nevada, United States
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Presentation Type
Theme
Public Health Policies and Practices
KEYWORDS
Community-based Participatory Research, Evaluation, Health Disparities, Public Health, Action Research
