Table 1 Characteristics of community-based participatory research versus community academic partnerships
From: Addressing power dynamics in community-engaged research partnerships
| Â | Community-Based Participatory Research [6] | Community Academic Partnerships [4] |
|---|---|---|
Purpose | Addressing structural, socio-economic, and racial/ethnic health inequities through social change by forming collaborative partnerships with communities so research reflects the priorities, identities and insights of communities. | Establishing an effective infrastructure for translation of scientific discoveries and health care recommendations into the community via adoption by practitioners for their patients |
Power | A social determinant of health that if not addressed imperils the health status of marginalized communities. | A key factor based on rank, social status and issues of superiority between the researcher and the community that may determine the success of the engagement process. |
Key Mechanism for Change | Empowerment or reduction of powerlessness | Engaging community members to recruit minorities into research projects |
Primary Target | Populations conceptualized as members of community-based organizations, concerned citizens, leaders | Populations conceptualized as diverse, underrepresented patients |
Policy Implications | Social issues, non-medical determinants of health | Healthcare policy |