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A network assessment of community-based participatory research: Linking communities and universities to reduce cancer disparities

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  • Valente, T.W.
  • Fujimoto, K.
  • Palmer, P.
  • Tanjasiri, S.P.

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Objectives. We sought to determine whether a community-based initiative designed to reduce cancer disparities among Pacific Islanders in Southern California increased communications between community-based organizations and university researchers. Methods. We conducted network analysis among 11 community-based organizations (CBOs) and 5 universities by Interviewing 91 and 56 members of these organizations, respectively, at 2 points in time. We estimated random effects probit regression and stochastic actor-oriented network dynamic models. Results. We found that, during the 2-year study period, CBOs increased their connectedness with one another (b=0.44; P

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  • Valente, T.W. & Fujimoto, K. & Palmer, P. & Tanjasiri, S.P., 2010. "A network assessment of community-based participatory research: Linking communities and universities to reduce cancer disparities," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 100(7), pages 1319-1325.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2009.171116_4
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2009.171116
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