Promoting Authentic Academic—Community Engagement to Advance Health Equity

Darrell Hudson (), Keon Gilbert and Melody Goodman
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Darrell Hudson: Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
Keon Gilbert: Behavioral Science and Health Education, St. Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
Melody Goodman: Department of Biostatistics, New York University School of Global Public Health, New York, NY 10003, USA

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 4, 1-8

Abstract: Meaningful community engagement is critical to achieving the lofty goal of health equity. Nonetheless, implementing the principles of community engagement is not easy. Attempting to implement best practices for collaborating on transdisciplinary teams and working with community partners can be challenging, particularly in locales that have a long history of strained university–community relationships. The purpose of this paper is to provide additional context and consideration for researchers, community partners, and institutions interested in conducting community-engaged research. Here, we provide guidance and highlight exemplary programs that offer effective approaches to enhance the strength of community partnerships. These partnerships not only hold promise but are also essential in the development of the local, multi-factor solutions required to address racial/ethnic inequities in health.

Keywords: health equity; community engagement; health promotion (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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