scholarly journals Cultural Health Assets of Somali and Oromo Refugees and Immigrants in Minnesota: Findings from a Community-Based Participatory Research Project

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Lightfoot ◽  
Jennifer Blevins ◽  
Terry Lum ◽  
Amano Dube
Keyword(s):  
Participatory Research ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Oral Traditions ◽  
Cultural Value ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Health Assets ◽  
Strong Culture

This community-based participatory research study sought to identify the cultural health assets of the Somali and Oromo communities in one Minnesota neighborhood that could be mobilized to develop culturally appropriate health interventions. Community asset mappers conducted 76 interviews with Somali and Oromo refugees in in Minnesota regarding the cultural assets of their community. A community-university data analysis team coded data for major themes. Key cultural health assets of the Somali and Oromo refugee communities revealed in this study include religion and religious beliefs, religious and cultural practices, a strong culture of sharing, interconnectedness, the prominence of oral traditions, traditional healthy eating and healthy lifestyles, traditional foods and medicine, and a strong cultural value placed on health. These cultural health assets can be used as building blocks for culturally relevant health interventions.

Sexual Health Interventions for Racial/Ethnic Minorities Using Community-Based Participatory Research: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 109019812110083
Author(s):  
Caravella McCuistian ◽  
Bridgette Peteet ◽  
Kathy Burlew ◽  
Farrah Jacquez
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Disparities ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Target Group ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Racial Ethnic

Background Racial/ethnic minorities (REMs) continue to carry the burden of sexual health disparities in the United States, including increased health risks and lower proportions of preventative care. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) has been useful in developing interventions aimed at reducing these disparities. Specifically, partnership with the target group members has resulted in more culturally relevant intervention strategies. Aim The purpose of this systematic review was to analyze the existing research on sexual health interventions targeting U.S. REMs that were developed using CBPR, to highlight the role target group members played in the development of these interventions, and to explore the benefits and outcomes of these partnerships. Method Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guided the search of 46 thesauri terms for CBPR, sexual health, and REMs across six databases. Results The initial search yielded 805 identified studies. After applying limiters, reviewing abstracts, and doing a full-text review, 24 appropriate studies were retained. The key findings indicated significant intervention outcomes such as increased health knowledge, attitude change, and behavioral intention that could reduce sexual risk-taking behaviors. Twelve studies detailed the methods for partnering with target group members to formulate interventions, highlighting the benefits related to recruitment, retention, and cultural relevance. Discussion CBPR is well-positioned to address sexual health disparities among REMs. While community partnership strategies vary, the findings yield evidence that CBPR addressing sexual health disparities is achievable, can influence the effectiveness of interventions, and should be considered as an orientation in future sexual health research.

Community-Based Participatory Research: Ethical Considerations

2019 ◽  
pp. 341-353
Author(s):  
David R. Buchanan
Keyword(s):  
Participatory Research ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Recent Innovation ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
Effective Public Health ◽  
Lost Opportunity

The conduct of community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a recent innovation in research designs aimed at identifying effective public health interventions. CBPR aims to maximize participation of affected populations in all phases of the research to fulfill three purposes: it is (1) a method for developing innovative interventions, (2) an intervention itself intended to change the respective partners positively as a result of their participation, and (3) a means to fulfill an ethical obligation. CBPR is most ethically significant for respecting community autonomy and providing protections from community-level harms, such as stigmatization of identifiable social groups, lost opportunity costs, and overcoming mistrust, which may lead to reluctance to participate in research and, hence, a lack of empirical data on potential adverse effects or benefits for certain social groups. Key unresolved issues include procedures for enlisting legitimate community representatives and the scope of their authority over the conduct of the research.

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