Addressing Health Disparities in the Mental Health of Refugee Children and Adolescents Through Community-Based Participatory Research: A Study in 2 Communities

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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Developing a Community-Based Participatory Research Model to Engage Transition Age Youth Using Mental Health Service in Research

Family & Community Health ◽

10.1097/fch.0000000000000054 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 38 (1) ◽

pp. 87-97 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Alisa K. Lincoln ◽

Ryan Borg ◽

Jonathan Delman

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mental Health Service ◽

Health Service ◽

Participatory Research ◽

Community Based Participatory Research ◽

Research Model ◽

Community Based ◽

Transition Age Youth ◽

Transition Age

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Using Community-Based Participatory Research to Address Health Disparities

Health Promotion Practice ◽

10.1177/1524839906289376 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 312-323 ◽

Cited By ~ 831

Author(s):

Nina B. Wallerstein ◽

Bonnie Duran

Keyword(s):

Health Disparities ◽

Participatory Research ◽

Community Based Participatory Research ◽

Community Based

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Community-Based Participatory Research for Improved Mental Health

Ethics & Behavior ◽

10.1080/10508420903274971 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 19 (6) ◽

pp. 461-478 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Jane Smikowski ◽

Sarah Dewane ◽

Mark E. Johnson ◽

Christiane Brems ◽

Catherine Bruss ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Participatory Research ◽

Community Based Participatory Research ◽

Community Based

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The Creation of “We Are Neighbours”: Participatory Research and Recovery

Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health ◽

10.7870/cjcmh-2009-0023 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 61-72 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Alice de Wolff ◽

Pedro Cabezas ◽

Linda Chamberlain ◽

Aldo Cianfarani ◽

Phillip Dufresne ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Participatory Research ◽

Property Values ◽

Community Based Participatory Research ◽

Participatory Approach ◽

Supportive Housing ◽

Mental Health Recovery ◽

Health Issues ◽

Participatory Action ◽

Community Based

Community-based participatory research is an enabling and empowering practice that is based in principles that overlap with those of mental health recovery. Using a participatory approach, an advocacy group called the Dream Team, whose members have mental health issues and live in supportive housing, planned and conducted a study of the neighbourhood impact of two supportive housing buildings in Toronto. The study found that tenants do not harm neighbourhood property values and crime rates, and that they do make important contributions to the strength of their neighbourhoods. This article demonstrates the strength of a self-directed collective of individuals who are prepared to challenge stigma and discrimination, and documents their use of participatory action research as a proactive strategy to contribute their knowledge to discussions that shape the communities, services, and politics that involve them.

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