The purpose of this sequential explanatory mixed-method approach using quantitative methods followed by qualitative inquiry was to assess a Southern California community’s perception its health and barriers improving health. aspects CBPR project church-university-community partnership further describe member perceptions their community contributors/barriers Four focus group interviews were cond...

The term 'translational research' was coined 20 years ago and has become a guiding influence in biomedical research. It refers to a process by which the findings of basic research are extended to the clinical research setting (bench to bedside) and then to clinical practice and eventually health policy (bedside to community). It is a dynamic, multidisciplinary research approach. The concept of ...

BACKGROUND Community engagement (CE) is becoming relevant in health research activities; however, models for CE in health research are limited in developing countries. The Kintampo Health Research Centre (KHRC) conducts research to influence health policy locally and also internationally. Since its establishment in 1994 with the mandate of conducting relevant public health studies in the middle...

Community-Engaged Research (CER) often involves partnerships between academic or professional researchers and community organizers. Critical CER organizing each aim to mobilize people resources produce actionable knowledge in order build grassroots leadership power that promote equity justice for marginalized communities. This article argues critical collaborations can benefit by carefully matc...