Open AccessIntegration of a Participatory Research Strategy into a Rural Health Survey
Author(s) -
Stratford Dale,
Chamblee Sandra,
Ellerbrock Tedd V.,
Johnson Rev. Johnny W.,
Abbott Denny,
Reyn C. Fordham,
Horsburgh C. Robert
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of general internal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.746
H-Index - 180
eISSN - 1525-1497
pISSN - 0884-8734
DOI - 10.1046/j.1525-1497.2003.21038.x
Subject(s) - medicine , inclusion (mineral) , socioeconomic status , ethnic group , community based participatory research , participatory action research , community health , public health , health equity , population , family medicine , environmental health , nursing , economic growth , sociology , gender studies , anthropology , economics
The Glades Health Survey, a population‐based survey of tuberculosis and HIV infection, provides a model for building community–research partnerships with local health departments in ethnically diverse communities. The survey was initiated without broad community participation; a year and a half of organizing established community leadership of the project. Essential factors in the success of the project included a shared objective, direct confrontation of fears about research, inclusion of all socioeconomic and racial/ethnic groups, and community participation in performing the research. These activities led to establishment of a community‐based organization that received funding for HIV counseling and testing and HIV prevention case management.