title: Community-based health and schools of nursing: supporting health promotion and research.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This article examines the role of community-based schools of nursing in the promotion of public health and research in poverty-stricken areas.
  
  
  METHODS
  This was a three-phase study (questionnaire and key-informants' interviews) that surveyed representatives of prelicensure associate and baccalaureate nursing schools (n=17), nursing-school key informants (n=6) and community leaders (n=10).
  
  
  METHODS
  A 13-question web-based survey and semi-structured interview of key informants elicited data on demographics, nursing program design, exposure of faculty and students to various research and health promotion methods, and beliefs about student involvement.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Nursing schools participated minimally in community-based health promotion (CBHP) and community-based participatory research saw reduced need for student involvement in such activities, cited multiple barriers to active community collaboration, and reported restricted community partnerships. CBHP was recognized to be a valuable element of health care and student education, but is obstructed by many barriers.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This study suggests that nursing schools are not taking full advantage of relationships with community leaders. Recommendations for action are given.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, College of Health and Human Services, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN.
authors.forename: Crystal
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Shannon
mesh_terms: D055812:Community-Based Participatory Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D011204:Poverty Areas; D012579:Schools, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: CBHP; CBPR; community-based health; community-based schools of nursing; health promotion; nursing; nursing schools; participatory; public health