Sustaining CBPR partnerships to address health disparities in times of economic instability

J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2012 Nov;23(4):1527-35. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2012.0170.

Abstract

In unstable economic environments, CBPR partnerships in underserved communities may face unanticipated obstacles that threaten success and sustainability. This report describes challenges experienced by HealthLink, a CBPR partnership to address cancer disparities in Queens, N.Y., and how HealthLink adapted. Recommendations for designing CBPR partnerships to overcome unexpected challenges are provided.

MeSH terms

  • Community-Based Participatory Research / economics
  • Community-Based Participatory Research / organization & administration*
  • Economic Recession
  • Financing, Government / economics
  • Health Status Disparities*
  • Humans
  • National Cancer Institute (U.S.) / economics
  • National Cancer Institute (U.S.) / organization & administration
  • New York City
  • Organizational Objectives / economics
  • United States