Enhancing Capacity Building in Prevention Research Centers
Author Information
Author(s): Spadaro Antonia J. EdD, RN, Grunbaum Jo Anne EdD, Wright Demia S. MPH, Green Diane C. PhD, MPH, Simoes Eduardo J. MD, MPH, Dawkins Nicola U. PhD, MPH, Rubel Stephanie K. MPH
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hypothesis
How do training and technical assistance activities enhance capacity building within Prevention Research Centers and their community partners?
Conclusion
Training and technical assistance activities can foster capacity building and support both researchers' and the community's research interests.
Supporting Evidence
- 4,777 people were trained in 99 training programs in fiscal year 2007.
- Training programs included evidence-based public health, physical activity, survey design, and social marketing.
- Training activities provided opportunities to enhance community partners' capacity in conducting needs assessments and writing grants.
- Significant associations existed between the type of participant trained and PRC funding level, actual indirect cost rate, type of academic institution, and type of school.
Takeaway
This study shows that training helps people in communities learn important skills, which can make them better at preventing health problems.
Methodology
Quantitative data were collected from 33 centers, and qualitative data were gathered through telephone interviews with 9 centers.
Potential Biases
Limited generalizability due to the small number of PRCs involved in qualitative interviews.
Limitations
Data reflect only FY 2007 and may not represent all years; only 28 PRCs provided data on training programs.
Participant Demographics
Approximately 30% of those trained were community members or agency representatives.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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