Forging collaborative partnerships to enhance family health: an assessment of strengths and challenges in conducting community-based research

J Public Health Manag Pract. 2001 Mar;7(2):1-9. doi: 10.1097/00124784-200107020-00003.

Abstract

Community-based research has emerged as a vital strategy for developing effective, culturally relevant health interventions. This article describes the strengths and challenges of building a collaborative research partnership based on equality between academic researchers, public health practitioners, and representatives from community-based organizations. The model of collaboration adopted for the Fathers and Sons Project is described and examples of model applications are discussed. Lessons learned in the form of strengths/benefits and potential pitfalls in developing a community-based intervention designed to enhance the health behaviors of African American nonresidential fathers and their sons are provided.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Black or African American
  • Community Health Planning / organization & administration*
  • Community-Institutional Relations*
  • Cooperative Behavior
  • Decision Making
  • Father-Child Relations
  • Focus Groups
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Public Health*
  • Research