Assessing Community Health Priorities and Perceptions about Health Research: A Foundation for a Community-Engaged Research Program
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| Title: | Assessing Community Health Priorities and Perceptions about Health Research: A Foundation for a Community-Engaged Research Program |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | McElfish, Pearl A., Long, Christopher R., Stephens, R. Michael, Spencer, Nicola, Rowland, Brett, Spencer, Horace, Stewart, M. Kathryn |
| Source: | Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. 2018 22(1):107-128. |
| Availability: | Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, University of Georgia and the Institute of Higher Education. Treanor House, 1234 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602. Tel: 706-542-6167; Fax: 706-542-6124; e-mail: jheoe@uga.edu; Web site: http://openjournals.libs.uga.edu/index.php/jheoe |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 22 |
| Publication Date: | 2018 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Center for Research Resources (NIH/DHHS) National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) (DHHS/NIH) |
| Contract Number: | UL1TR000039 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Public Health, Access to Health Care, Diseases, Diabetes, Cancer, Hypertension, Heart Disorders, Obesity, Racial Differences, Ethnicity, Research, Participation, Needs Assessment, Minority Groups, Community Involvement, Networks, Surveys, Internship Programs, College Students, Gender Differences, Educational Attainment, Age Differences |
| Geographic Terms: | Arkansas |
| ISSN: | 1534-6102 |
| Abstract: | We performed this study to better understand communities' health priorities and willingness to participate in research in order to reduce health disparities. To include communities whose members often experience health disparities and may lack opportunities to participate in research, student interns from multiple disciplines administered the Sentinel Network's 33-item survey in nontraditional locations. The survey was completed by 3,151 respondents. The five most frequently identified health concerns were diabetes, cancer, hypertension, heart problems, and weight. Concerns varied by race/ethnicity. In general, respondents across all races/ethnicities--especially Pacific Islanders--expressed willingness to participate in research. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of this method for identifying health priorities and willingness to participate in research. The results illustrate minority communities' willingness to participate in research if provided the opportunity. Insights gained from this study are informing current and planned community-engaged research to reduce health disparities among minority communities. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 27 |
| Entry Date: | 2018 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1175802 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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