1. Sustaining CBPR partnerships to address health disparities in times of economic instability.
- Author
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Weiss ES, Stevenson AJ, Erb-Downward J, Combs S, Sabino EE, Michel TA, Kemeny MM, Ackley-Kazdal T, O'Connor M, and Rapkin B
- Subjects
- Community-Based Participatory Research economics, Economic Recession, Financing, Government economics, Humans, National Cancer Institute (U.S.) economics, National Cancer Institute (U.S.) organization & administration, New York City, Organizational Objectives economics, United States, Community-Based Participatory Research organization & administration, Health Status Disparities
- Abstract
In unstable economic environments, CBPR partnerships in underserved communities may face unanticipated obstacles that threaten success and sustainability. This report describes challenges experienced by HealthLink, a CBPR partnership to address cancer disparities in Queens, N.Y., and how HealthLink adapted. Recommendations for designing CBPR partnerships to overcome unexpected challenges are provided.
- Published
- 2012
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