The role for community-based participatory research in formulating policy initiatives: promoting safety and health for in-home care workers and their consumers.
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.
Gong
Fang
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Baron
Sherry
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Ayala
Linda
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Stock
Laura
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McDevitt
Susannah
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Heaney
Cathy
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D055812:Community-Based Participatory Research; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D017144:Focus Groups; D018576:Home Health Aides; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D016272:Occupational Health; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D011050:Policy Making