A study in sexual health applying the principles of community-based participatory research

The principles of community-based participatory research were applied to an exploratory sexual health study that examined 'cruising for sex' among men on a college campus. In the context of a study seeking a broad interpretation of the health implications of cruising, and when faced with methodological challenges, the researchers found these principles to provide invaluable guidance. A review of the research process is offered and the manner in which the principles of community-based participatory research were operationalized for this study is described. KEY WORDS: sexual health; community-based participatory research; public sex; cruising.