scholarly journals Perceptions of community-based field workers on the effect of a longitudinal biomedical research project on their sustainable livelihoods

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christabelle S. Moyo ◽  
Joseph Francis ◽  
Pascal O. Bessong
Keyword(s):  
Biomedical Research ◽  
Sustainable Livelihoods ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Field Workers

scholarly journals Impact of a biomedical research project on the human capital development of emerging researchers

2018 ◽  
Vol 114 (3/4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christabelle S. Moyo ◽  
Joseph Francis ◽  
Pascal O. Bessong
Keyword(s):  
Biomedical Research ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Junior Faculty ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Practical Reality ◽  
Capital Development

Various evaluative studies have been carried out to obtain the views of multiple stakeholders involved in community-based biomedical research projects. However, rarely have the viewpoints of postgraduate students and junior faculty involved in such initiatives been explored. Thus, the aim of this study was to examine the views of postgraduate students and junior faculty at a rural-based university on the effect of a longitudinal biomedical research project on their acquisition of relevant skills. In-depth interviews and a focus group discussion were conducted. The thematic content analysis technique was used to analyse the qualitative data. Both postgraduate student and junior faculty groups indicated that they had acquired considerable research skills and knowledge; gained experience; were exposed to practical reality; and strengthened their interpersonal skills and general personal development. However, some respondents highlighted that they still believed that training in data analysis and exposure to new laboratory techniques would have strengthened their individual capabilities to conduct cutting-edge research. The results of this study highlight the need for community-based biomedical researchers to equip members of their teams with the skills and knowledge that will help them achieve their academic and career goals.

Choices and constraints

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjorie Mayo
Keyword(s):  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Sustainable Livelihoods ◽  
Popular Education ◽  
Maximum Effect ◽  
Structural Constraints ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Women In India ◽  
At Home

This chapter focuses upon the extent to which people – and communities - have agency. How far can people make choices freely and/ or how far are people affected by wider structural constraints, when it comes to deciding to move, whether to flee from unbearable situations at home and/ or in search of better, more sustainable livelihoods elsewhere. And how can people and communities respond to being ‘kept in their place’, by the fear of violence outside, for instance. Strategies to tackle violence against women in India provide illustrations, for example. The chapter concludes by focussing upon some of the ways in which people and communities can be supported to enable them to exercise their agency to maximum effect, including via community-based popular education.

scholarly journals Supporting institution-to-community transitions for people with psychiatric disabilities: Findings and implications from a participatory action research project

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Gossett Zakrajsek ◽  
Mansha Mirza ◽  
Nathan Kai-Cheong Chan ◽  
Tom Wilson ◽  
Mark Karner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Psychiatric Disabilities ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Research Project

<p><span>Despite preference for community-based living, large numbers of people with psychiatric disabilities live in nursing homes throughout the US. Community-based services for this population are limited by public policy and service system barriers. This paper summarizes these barriers and presents the second phase of a participatory action research project jointly developed by university-based researchers and two Centers for Independent Living. A qualitative case study methodology was used to understand the experiences of three individuals with psychiatric disabilities reintegrating into the community from nursing homes. Findings revealed themes of social isolation, participation in virtual communities, variability of impairment experiences and unmet needs for community supports. In addition to thematic findings, action products were generated for the benefit of community partners. These products included national best practice resources and a needs assessment survey tool. Study findings and products point to specific systems change and policy recommendations to better support community reintegration for this population. These recommendations are discussed in light of U.S. healthcare reform and broader disability advocacy efforts.</span></p>

scholarly journals Supporting Native Hawaiian Health With Community‐Based Social and Biomedical Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Braden Kunihiro ◽  
Riley Wells ◽  
Trevor McCracken ◽  
Dong Yoon Kim ◽  
Rafael Peres‐David ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biomedical Research ◽  
Native Hawaiian ◽  
Community Based

scholarly journals Selling the product: Strategies to increase recruitment and retention of Spanish-speaking Latinos in biomedical research

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott D. Rhodes ◽  
Jorge Alonzo ◽  
Lilli Mann-Jackson ◽  
Amanda E. Tanner ◽  
Aaron T. Vissman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Biomedical Research ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Research Partnership ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Retention Strategies ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
Spanish Speaking

IntroductionThe Latino population in the United States is rapidly growing and faces profound health disparities; however, engagement of Latinos in biomedical research remains low. Our community-based participatory research partnership has recruited 2083 Spanish-speaking Latinos into 21 studies over 15 years. We sought to identify and describe the strategies we have used to successfully recruit and retain Spanish-speaking Latinos in research.MethodsWe abstracted and analyzed data from archived study notes, progress reports, team meeting minutes, and in-depth interviews conducted annually from community-based participatory research partnership members. We used a nominal group process to refine and prioritize strategies.ResultsOverall, 13 recruitment strategies and 12 retention strategies emerged. These strategies relied on the creativity and perseverance of the study team and partners.ConclusionsIt is essential that we develop and disseminate effective recruitment and retention strategies that engage Latinos in biomedical research to reduce health disparities and promote health equity.

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