Community Coalition Board Values for Research
Author Information
Author(s): Daniel S Blumenthal
Primary Institution: Morehouse School of Medicine
Hypothesis
How can community participation in research be effectively guided by a set of values?
Conclusion
The Community Coalition Board's values have fostered a strong partnership between researchers and the community, enhancing trust and collaboration.
Supporting Evidence
- The Community Coalition Board has been using the values since 1999.
- Community members hold the majority of positions on the board.
- Protocols have been approved with only minor changes after community review.
Takeaway
This study shows that when communities create their own rules for research, it helps everyone work together better and makes research more helpful for the community.
Methodology
The Community Coalition Board developed research priorities and a set of 10 community values to guide research protocols.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the community's historical distrust of researchers.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case and may not be generalizable to other communities.
Participant Demographics
The community is predominantly African American, with a median household income of about $17,000.
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