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- Title
The role for community-based participatory research in formulating policy initiatives: promoting safety and health for in-home care workers and their consumers.
- Authors
Gong, Fang; Baron, Sherry; Ayala, Linda; Stock, Laura; McDevitt, Susannah; Heaney, Cathy
- Abstract
Although community-based participatory research (CBPR) can be effective in influencing policy, the process of formulating policy initiatives through CBPR is understudied. We describe a case study to illustrate how alliances among various community partners could be united to formulate policy directions. In collaboration with partners, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health initiated a project aimed at improving health and safety for low-income elderly and disabled persons and their in-home care workers. Community partners and stakeholders participated in focus groups, stakeholder interviews, and meetings; they played multiple roles including identifying organizational policy changes the partners could initiate immediately, as well as broader public policy goals. Results indicated that a strong community partnership, participation, and shared values contributed to successful formulation of policy initiatives.
- Publication
American journal of public health, 2009, Vol 99 Suppl 3, pS531
- ISSN
1541-0048
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.2105/AJPH.2008.152405