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Abstract #157119

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Deborah M. LaVeaux, BS and Suzanne Christopher, PhD. Department of Health and Human Development, Montana State University, 314 Herrick Hall, Bozeman, MT 59717, 406-994-3283, deborah.laveaux@myportal.montana.edu

Native Americans in the United States (US) experience vast health disparities compared to the majority population in the US. Higher rates of certain diseases, suicide and accidental death rates, and cancer mortality rates are just a few of the challenges facing Native American communities today. For researchers and public health professionals working with Native populations, one current challenge is how to best partner with communities in reducing and eliminating these disparities. In recent years, community-based participatory research (CBPR) has emerged as an important model to help combat health disparities among various racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups. However, CPBR guidelines up to now have not addressed specific cultural groups and their individual needs and barriers. This talk will review the current principles and guidelines for CPBR and existing best practice guidelines for working with Native American communities. Similarities and differences between the two guidelines will be discussed. In addition, we will address reasons why these differences in the approach to participatory research with Native Americans are necessary. Examples from a current CBPR cervical cancer program will be used to illustrate components of a successful partnership between university and Native American community partners.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe how CBPR guidelines and best practice guidelines for conducting research in partnership with Native American communities are similar and how they differ.
• Identify reasons for the differences in approach when conducting research in partnership with Native Americans.
• List key components of successful research partnerships with Native American communities.

Keywords: Native Americans, Community-Based Partnership

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No
Any institutionally-contracted trials related to this submission?

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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