Small Group Discussions: Elements of Community Partnerships (African Americans)

There is a disproportionate burden of cancer morbidity and mortality among African Americans. The community based participatory research (CBPR) approach, including the principles of sharing resources, credit and responsibility, is appropriate for enhancing community participation in impacting cancer health disparities. Many efforts labeling themselves as CBPR however, do not always adhere to its precepts. Without an understanding of the CBPR process, researchers and public health practitioners employing this method will have limited success, fragmented outcomes and unsuccessful community engagement. Upon completion of this small group activity, participants will identify, define and evaluate culturally-driven principles of CBPR developed for the African American community.