Using Community-Based Participatory Research to Explore Health Care Perceptions of a Select Group of Arab Americans

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 444-450
Author(s):  
Sandra Kundrik Leh ◽  
Sylvia Saoud
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
The United States ◽  
Arab Americans ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Culturally Congruent ◽  
Select Group

Introduction: As the Arab American population grows in the United States, relatively little has been published about the health status of this population. The purpose of the research was to (1) discover health care perceptions of Arab Americans and (2) identify strategies to ensure the provision of culturally congruent health care. Method: Community-based participatory research methodology was used for this descriptive study. Interviews and focus groups were conducted with Arab Americans residing in northeast Pennsylvania. Results: Three themes were identified: (1) perceptions of health resulting in delays in seeking health care, (2) cultural values and practices resulting in need for culturally congruent provision of care, and (3) mistrust of the U.S. health care system resulting in underutilization of services. Discussion: Results indicate the need for nurses to implement culturally congruent community-based strategies and interventions for meeting health care needs of Arab Americans. By understanding the community’s perceptions and attitudes, nurses will be better positioned to ultimately move toward the goal of reducing health disparities in this underserved population.

Institutional Review Board Basics for Pedagogy Research

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-177
Author(s):  
Whitney Boling ◽  
Kathryn Berlin ◽  
Rhonda N. Rahn ◽  
Jody L. Vogelzang ◽  
Gayle Walter
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
The United States ◽  
Institutional Review Board ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
History Of ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
Human Participants

The institutional review board (IRB) process is often protracted and can be a source of frustration, especially when you want your research and publications to move apace. However, because of historical events, the IRB is an important requirement for conducting research with human participants and is regulated by federal oversite. When conducting research as part of a pedagogical study, it is important to identify which level of IRB review (exempt, expedited, or full board) is required. The purpose of this article is to highlight IRB basics within the United States for pedagogy research. Although there are guidelines internationally, this article specifically focuses on U.S. IRBs, including a brief history of the IRB, pedagogical and community-based participatory research, IRB review, tips for IRB submissions, and example case studies.

scholarly journals Assessing the Health Needs of Chinese Older Adults: Findings from a Community-Based Participatory Research Study in Chicago's Chinatown

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
XinQi Dong ◽  
E-Shien Chang ◽  
Esther Wong ◽  
Bernarda Wong ◽  
Kimberly A. Skarupski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Chinese Older Adults ◽  
Care Services

The objective of this study is to examine the cultural views of healthy aging, knowledge and barriers to services, and perception of health sciences research among community-dwelling Chinese older adults in Chicago's Chinatown. This qualitative study is guided by the Precede-Proceed conceptual model with community-based participatory research design. Data analysis is based on eight focus group interviews with Chinese older (age60+) adults (n=78). We used a grounded theory framework to systematically guide the thematic structure of our data. Findings show participants described cultural conception of health in terms of physical function, psychological well-being, social support, and cognitive function. The availability, affordability, and cultural barriers towards health care services were major negative enabling factors that inhibit participants from fulfilling health needs. Perception and knowledge of health sciences research were also discussed. This study has implications for the delivery of culturally appropriate health care services to the Chinese aging population.

scholarly journals Identifying Homeless Population Needs in the Emergency Department Using Community-Based Participatory Research

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Franco, MD ◽  
Jonathan Meldrum, MBBS ◽  
Christine Ngaruiya, MD, MSc
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Discharge Planning ◽  
Underserved Populations ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Homeless Population ◽  
Provider Attitudes ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Medical Needs

Background: Annually 1.5 million Americans face housing insecurity, and compared to their domiciled counterparts are three times more likely to utilize the Emergency Department (ED). Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) methods have been employed in underserved populations, but use in the ED has been limited. We employed CBPR with a primary goal of improved linkage to care, reduced ED recidivism, and improved homeless health care. Methods: A needs analysis was performed using semi-structured individual interviews with participants experiencing homelessness as well as with stakeholders. Results were analyzed using principles of grounded theory. At the end of the interviews, respondents were invited to join the CBPR team. At CBPR team meetings, results from interviews were expounded upon and discussions on intervention development were conducted. Results: Twenty-five stakeholders were interviewed including people experiencing housing insecurity, ED staff, inpatient staff, and community shelters and services. Three themes emerged from the interviews. First, the homeless population lack access to basic needs, thus management of medical needs must be managed alongside social ones. Second, specific challenges to address homeless needs in the ED include episodic care, inability to recognize housing insecurity, timely involvement of ancillary staff, and provider attitudes towards homeless patients affecting quality of care. Lastly, improved discharge planning and communication with outside resources is essential to improving homeless health and decreasing ED overutilization. A limitation of results is bias towards social networks influencing included stakeholders. Conclusion: CBPR is a promising approach to address gaps in homeless health care as it provides a comprehensive view incorporating various critical perspectives. Key ED-based interventions addressing recidivism include improved identification of housing insecurity, reinforced relationships between ED and community resources, and better discharge planning.

A Community-Based Participatory Research Model and Web Application for Studying Health Professional Shortage Areas in the United States

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 23-37
Author(s):  
Sonya Zhang ◽  
Bradley Dorn
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Professional ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Web Application ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
The United States ◽  
Limited Data ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Related Data

Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) are still associated with “worse general health status and poor physical health” (Jiexin, 2007) in the United States today. Meanwhile, limitations still exist in HPSA studies for multiple reasons, including limited data resources and availability, lack of efficient way to share and collaborate, and lack of community participation and public awareness. To overcome these limitations, we proposed a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach for HPSA studies that allows researchers to share and collaborate on HPSA related data, and allows the general public to learn about HPSA and participate in survey and discussions that help supplement researchers’ data. Through CBPR, effective and location-appropriate research, planning, and awareness can be achieved (O'Fallon & Dearry, 2002). We then described a Web application, which was designed based on our CBPR model, through the use of Google Fusion Table and Geocoding.

A Contribution to Measure Partnership Trust in Community-Based Participatory Research and Interventions With Latinx Communities in the United States

2021 ◽  
pp. 152483992110046
Author(s):  
Arelis Moore de Peralta ◽  
Victoria Prieto Rosas ◽  
Julie Smithwick ◽  
Shirley M. Timmons ◽  
Myriam E. Torres
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
South Carolina ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
The United States ◽  
Trust Model ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Multidimensional Measure

Given the growing diversity in the United States, responsiveness to the needs of diverse communities is paramount. Latinx communities in the United States often state mistrust in outside institutions because of adverse experiences. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is considered a trust-building process and is one approach to understand disparities. However, the conceptualization and evaluation of trust as a CBPR outcome are understudied. This article summarizes a community-engaged research process conducted for the cultural and linguistic refinement of a partnership trust survey tool to assess partnership trust as an outcome of CBPR (CBPR-PTS), by using Perinatal Awareness for Successful Outcomes (PASOs) as a case study and cross-cultural cognitive interviewing (CCCI) methodology. The participants were 21 diverse stakeholders of PASOs, a community-based health organization that serves the Latinx population in South Carolina. A modified version of the multidimensional measure of trust model informed instrument development. The team analyzed the CCCI data using compiling informal analysis to identify which survey items’ wordings must be changed or adapted based on the participants’ accounts. Sixteen of 28 questions subjected to CCCI required modifications due to translation errors, culturally specific errors, or general cognitive problems. The new survey instrument has 19 scales and 195 items categorized into nine dimensions of the modified multidimensional measure of trust model. CCCI was a useful tool to address the cross-cultural understanding issues of the CBPR-PTS. Measurement instruments should be able to capture the socioeconomic, cultural, and geographic/environmental variability of community stakeholders to help understand the diversity of the comprehension and views of the communities involved in disparities’ reduction efforts.

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