Engaging and sustaining adolescents in community-based participatory research: structuring a youth-friendly community-based participatory research environment

Community-Based Participatory Research partnerships typically do not include adolescents as full community partners. However, partnering with adolescents can enhance the success and sustainability of adolescent health interventions. We partnered with adolescents to address health disparities in a lo...

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Published inFamily & community health Vol. 38; no. 1; p. 22
Main Authors LoIacono Merves, Marni, Rodgers, Caryn R R, Silver, Ellen Johnson, Sclafane, Jamie Heather, Bauman, Laurie J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.2015
Subjects
Adolescent
Adolescent Health Services - organization & administration
African Americans
Community-Based Participatory Research - ethics
Community-Based Participatory Research - methods
Community-Based Participatory Research - organization & administration
Health Status Disparities
Hispanic Americans
Humans
New York City
Patient Participation
Poverty
Program Development
Program Evaluation
New York City
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Summary:Community-Based Participatory Research partnerships typically do not include adolescents as full community partners. However, partnering with adolescents can enhance the success and sustainability of adolescent health interventions. We partnered with adolescents to address health disparities in a low-income urban community. In partnering with youth, it is important to consider their developmental stage and needs to better engage and sustain their involvement. We also learned the value of a Youth Development framework and intentionally structuring a youth-friendly Community-Based Participatory Research environment. Finally, we will raise some ethical responsibilities to consider when working with youth partners.
ISSN:1550-5057
DOI:10.1097/FCH.0000000000000057