Participatory Research Strategies Research Articles

Towards the development of cover crop - reduced tillage systems without herbicides and synthetic fertilizers in onion cultivation: Promising but challenges remain

Cover crops with reduced tillage technology (CC-RT) can foster soil health and functioning, a crucial agroecological principle in any transition strategy to more sustainable agricultural systems. However, CC-RT commonly strongly relies on herbicides and synthetic fertilizers, and vegetable crop yields are variable and often low. We assessed the effects of two tillage systems (RT and conventional tillage) and the application of native effective microorganisms (NEM) on onion crop growth and development, yield, N-status, weed pressure, and soil physico-chemical and biological quality after a summer CC, without using herbicides or synthetic fertilizers. Using a participatory research strategy, we conducted a two-year experiment at an experimental station and a one-year trial on two commercial farms. Onion yields were generally low (between 10 and 16 Mg ha−1) and lower in 2019 than in 2020, and lower in RT than in CT in 2020. The relatively low yields in 2019 and RT were associated with poor crop growth and development and leaf-N concentrations below the critical threshold in the early stages of crop development. Soil bulk density was not limiting crop growth in any treatment. Soil mineral N was lower in 2019 than in 2020 and did not significantly differ between treatments. Soil biological activity was higher in RT than in CT. Although the CC residue soil cover in the early stages of the onion crop in RT was more than 50%, RT had a higher weed pressure than CT, which was reversed later in the growing season. The NEM application did not significantly affect most crop, weed, and soil variables. In conclusion, a reduced tillage system for onions without herbicides and synthetic fertilizers is within reach. However, further research is needed to manage weeds and soil N supply dynamics to make CC-RT feasible for no or low agrochemical input systems.

Participatory Action Research Strategy: The Role of Culture in the Transformation of Religious Development

This paper aims to explain the effective cultural approach strategies in the development of the Catholic religion in St. Herman Yoseph Riangkemie, Larantuka Diocese. The approach begins with studying the cultural values of the local community and integrating them with Catholic religious values to be applied in the community's life, with the goal of changing the local community's perception of the religion. The research method used in this study is qualitative with a participatory action research approach. The results of religious development using this cultural approach have shown success in increasing the community's awareness to engage in religious activities and enhancing their sense of responsibility in religious development. This approach has significantly helped increase the number of Catholic Church members in the area.

Lived Experience as the Basis of Collaborative Knowing. Inclusivity and Resistance to Stigma in Co-Research

Social scientific research has become increasingly aware of power asymmetries and the elitist and exclusive nature of scientific knowledge production. These debates have resulted in more inclusive and participatory research practices. In this article, we focus on co-research, which is a participatory and multi-perspective research strategy that invites the people whom the research concerns to participate as active and influential agents throughout the research process as experts on ‘the studied world.’ Co-research is increasingly being adopted in research involving people who belong to marginalised groups or who face the threat of stigmatisation. Despite its increasing applications, engaging in co-research requires reflection on several methodological and ethical questions that so far have been underexplored in the methodological literature. In this article, we address challenges in practicing inclusion and overcoming power asymmetries in co-research, particularly when it is conducted with people who inhabit societal positions with institutionalised stigma and whose participation in research is usually highly limited. In this article, building on our own experiences from different co-research projects—with care leavers, experts-by-experience with a history of crime and mental health recoverers—we aim to contribute to this literature by specifically focusing on issues of inclusion of co-researchers who face the need to negotiate with institutionally stigmatised positions. We suggest that reflexivity on positionalities and attending to plurality in identity work could provide a fruitful tool for increasing inclusivity in co- (and peer) research. We claim that such reflexivity is crucial from the very beginning of a co-research process (including ways of inviting and recruiting co-researchers) because this stage is crucial, as it forms the basis for the following stages and for the possibility of practising inclusion—even if imperfect—throughout the process.

Implementing peer support work in mental health care in Germany: The methodological framework of the collaborative, participatory, mixed‐methods study (ImpPeer‐Psy5)

AbstractBackgroundStarting in the 1990s in the United States, individuals with lived experience of mental health crises and recovery have been employed as peer support workers (PSWs) internationally. However, the implementation of PSW in clinical contexts remains challenging.MethodsThis manuscript presents and discusses the methodological framework of the ImpPeer‐Psy5 study on the PSW implementation in the German mental healthcare sector. This study used a mixed‐methods and collaborative research approach, as well as participatory research strategies. After describing the study design, populations, teamwork and assessments, the epistemic challenges of its methodological framework will be critically discussed and how it has iteratively shaped the object of study.Discussion and Practical ImplicationsThe healthcare, policy and funding context of PSW implementation as well as the study's methodological framework have differently influenced the ways in which the implementation of PSW has been conceived in this study. The choice of a collaborative or participatory methodological framework is advised to better align research questions and procedures to the specific needs and challenges of PSWs and other stakeholders concerned with PSW implementation.Patient and Public ContributionThe research team of the ImpPeer‐Psy5 study was collaboratively staffed by a portion of researchers who also identify as users or survivors of psychiatric services. A nonprofit organization for the training of PSWs served as a practice partner throughout the research process. Different participatory formats involve a significant number of diverse stakeholders relevant to PSW implementation.

Redesigning cultural identity in Euro-Arctic Russia

The starting point for this article is The Living North project conducted by the non-governmental organization Arctic Art Institute in Arkhangelsk, Russia, in 2019–21. The project team digitized archives of the crafts factory, Belomorskie Uzory (‘The White Sea patterns’), for the first time and through art-based participatory research revealed the existing challenges of the industry, communicating marginalized knowledge and creating new social choreographies. The case of reviving tacit knowledge and re-creating narratives in the context of the hypercentralized knowledge production of Euro-Arctic Russia is discussed in the article. The rapid modernization of the first half of the twentieth century led to radical changes of everyday life, including the disappearance of tacit knowledge, erosion of memory and cultural identity of northerners. In 1968, during Khrushchev’s ‘ottepel’, a crafts factory Belomorskie Uzory opened in Arkhangelsk with the goal to document and restore decaying crafts and fashion design from Euro-Arctic Russia. In the article, I discuss the case of the factory in light of decolonial and ecofeminist theory with a particular focus on fashion. The project shows that art-based participatory research strategies stimulate dialogical relations between the factory and young fashion designers and artists, leading to the revitalization of communities in the North.

An Updated Narrative Review on the Role of Alcohol Among Indigenous Communities.

The role of alcohol varies considerably among Indigenous Peoples and is the backdrop of persistent stereotypes despite decades of research. This paper provides an updated narrative review on the alcohol literature among Indigenous communities, highlighting recent studies published since 2017. We examined published literature involving alcohol use rates, including abstinence; risk and protective factors; treatment; and recovery, as well as future directions for alcohol prevention and intervention efforts with Indigenous communities. Evidence-based alcohol use prevention, intervention, and recovery strategies with Indigenous communities are outlined. Recommendations are provided for researchers, health providers, and public policy advocates to address and better understand alcohol use, treatment, prevention, and recovery among Indigenous Peoples. Specific recommendations include using community-based participatory research strategies and harm reduction approaches to prevent and treat alcohol use problems with Indigenous communities. Future research is needed to elucidate mechanisms of resilience and recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder and possible shifts in perceptions of alcohol use for Indigenous Peoples.

Co-design of a Community-based Rehabilitation Program to Decrease Musculoskeletal Disabilities in a Mayan-Yucateco Municipality

Abstract: Background: Chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) diseases are an important cause of disability in the Mayan community of Chankom in Yucatán, Mexico. Objective: To understand a community-based participatory research (CBPR) strategy implemented in Chankom to design a community-based rehabilitation (CBR) program for people living with MSK diseases. Methods: Qualitative descriptive thematic analysis from an ethnographic work conducted in Chankom, during the implementation of a CBPR strategy from 2014 to 2017. Results: Four main themes describe the main processes that formed our CBPR strategy: 1) forming and maintaining an alliance between academic and community members, 2) prioritizing community needs, 3) integrating local and global knowledge and 4) shared-decision-making. This CBPR strategy allowed the design of a CBR program formed by six main interventions: 1) health services coordination, 2) personal support, 3) community venous blood sampling services, 4) community specialized services, 5) health promotion, and 6) health transportation services. Conclusions: Co-designing a CBR program for people living with chronic MSK diseases in Chankom was possible through an extensive community engagement work structured around four main processes, including the essential principles of CBPR. The designed CBR program includes culturally sensitive interventions aimed at improving the quality, availability, accessibility, and acceptability of health care services. Moreover, the program mainly addressed the "health" component of the World Health Organization–CBR matrix, suggesting a need for a new CBPR cycle after it is implemented and evaluated in the future.

Addressing Cancer Disparities Through Community Engagement: Lessons and Best Practices.

Cancer disparities continue to be a significant public health challenge, disproportionately affecting certain communities in terms of incidence, mortality, and access to quality care. Addressing these disparities requires a multifaceted approach that involves not only healthcare professionals and researchers but also the active participation and collaboration of the affected communities themselves. Community engagement has emerged as a promising strategy to reduce cancer disparities and promote health equity. This review article synthesizes the existing literature and examines the role of community engagement in addressing cancer disparities. It explores various approaches and best practices utilized in community engagement initiatives to empower and involve diverse populations in the fight against cancer. The review discusses key lessons learned from successful programs and identifies challenges faced in implementing such initiatives. The article highlights the importance of cultural competence, trust-building, and meaningful collaboration between stakeholders, including community leaders, healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers. It emphasizes the significance of tailoring interventions to specific community needs, acknowledging cultural differences, and fostering a two-way exchange of knowledge and resources. Moreover, this review investigates the impact of community engagement on cancer prevention, early detection, treatment adherence, and survivorship outcomes. It sheds light on the role of community-based participatory research and other innovative strategies in generating evidence and facilitating the translation of research findings into real-world interventions. In conclusion, this review underlines the potential of community engagement in addressing cancer disparities and promoting health equity. By involving communities as active partners in cancer control efforts, healthcare systems can design more effective and sustainable interventions. This approach not only contributes to reducing cancer disparities but also fosters a sense of ownership and empowerment within the communities affected, paving the way for a more equitable and inclusive healthcare landscape.

Lessons Learned From Remotely Onboarding Undergraduates Into Applied Energy and Entrepreneurship Research

Understanding what motivates students to enroll, persist, and complete an undergraduate research experience is crucial in developing strategies for creating well-rounded and inclusive research programs. This paper showcases an approach for a virtual undergraduate research onboarding program to orient engineering students to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). A participatory action research strategy, photovoice, was used to identify factors influencing student motivation, satisfaction, and success for a virtual research onboarding program. Although photovoice has been used as an assessment tool in various educational settings, to our knowledge, it has not been used to evaluate virtual undergraduate research onboarding programs to promote retention of historically underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The exploratory findings of this study reinforce best practices for formal face-to-face onboarding programs, offer new insights for informal virtual programs, and provide an approach to program assessment with recommendations for developing impactful onboarding experiences for student enrollment, persistence, and completion.

"ABK SMILE' Pocketbook as a Dental Media Educational Media for Accompanying Children with Special Needs at SLB Widya Bhakti Semarang

Abstract: Children with Special Needs (ABK) need to get more attention related to dental and oral health because ABK has a higher prevalence of problems in the oral cavity than normal children. The oral and dental health of children with special needs depends on their parents or companions because they play the role of the closest person who educates, trains, and gives love to the child. ABK assistants must have the skills and knowledge to teach ABK about the importance of maintaining healthy teeth and mouth, one of which is by giving pocketbooks. Method: The method used uses the Participatory Action Research (PAR) strategy by empowering the community. The pocketbook is given free of charge to the ABK companion and a follow-up is carried out for 3 months. Result: Service activities carried out at SLB Widya Bhakti Semarang for 3 months consisting of preparation, implementation and evaluation stages. There was a change in oral hygiene which was initially categorized as good. This pocket book is effective in providing education because it is interesting and easy to learn for children. Conclusion : This pocketbook "ABK Smile" can help improve education for children with special needs.
 

Community-Based Participatory Research: Insights, Challenges, and Successes From the Perspectives of Frontline Recruiters and Investigators

Employment of community-based participatory research (CBPR) strategies has helped address limitations of traditional research approaches, but we still do not have a full understanding of how study teams successfully conduct research with populations who experience health disparities. To gain insights into the unique successes and challenges of research teams conducting National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded community-engaged research studies, we conducted an online survey with 120 investigators identified through NIH RePORTER and 106 members of the academic study team (research staff) who assisted with recruitment. We examined descriptive statistics and used Chi-square analysis to compare responses between investigators and staff. Most studies targeted low-income, racial/ethnic minority populations and reported high recruitment and retention rates. The most common collaborators were community-based organizations, and the most common study purpose was to evaluate an intervention. There was generally consensus between investigators and staff about effective recruitment and retention strategies, barriers, and facilitators. However, there were also some critical differences, including perceptions about community partner roles and the value of staff input into study design and methods. After the presentation of our key findings, we share best practices for successful recruitment and retention in health disparities research using CBPR approaches.

Development of Integrated Marketing Communication Model for Health Tourism Entrepreneurs to Accommodate Elderly Tourists in the World Heritage City for Elderly Tourists (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District)

The goals of this article are to 1) examine the integrated marketing communication situation of health tourism entrepreneurs to accommodate elderly tourists in the World Heritage City for elderly tourists (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District); 2) examine the integrated marketing communication of medical tourism entrepreneurs to accommodate elderly tourists in the World Heritage City for elderly tourists (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District); and 3) examine health tourism entrepreneurs to accommodate elder tourists (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District). The research design is mixed-methods research with participatory action research (PAR). In-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and policy meetings are all used in the qualitative research model, and employ the Snowball Sampling method of random sampling by referring people and experts, analyzing the data using content analysis, and composing a descriptive narrative. 400 senior tourists were sampled using the purposive selection method for the quantitative research method. Then, descriptive statistics and the Structural Equation Model (SEM) were used to analyze the data. The study's findings indicate that the "SILVER D Model," which consists of the seven strategies under the models S-Standard, I-Integrated, L-Lifestyle, V-Value Proposition, E-Entrepreneurial, R-Responsibility, and D-Digital Marketing, is the integrated marketing communication model employed by health tourism entrepreneurs to accommodate elderly tourists in the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, a World Heritage Site. 3. The "SILVER D Model," a participatory action research (PAR) framework and strategies falling under the aforementioned 7 strategies The information gained from this study can be used to create an integrated marketing communication strategy for health tourism business owners to assist senior tourists in the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, a World Heritage City for elderly tourists, for the benefit of the stakeholders involved in both economics and policy.

Development of a participatory research strategy involving autistic people with different levels of support needs.

This article describes the development of a participatory methodological study involving autistic people with varying levels of support needs in the design and validation of an instrument devised to assess the effects of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic and the strategies used to cope with the crisis. The development of the instrument involved the following stages: Definition of the domains to be assessed (researchers in consultation with experts and autistic people); Design of the instrument (researchers with the co-participation of autistic people); Validation of the instrument (by experts and autistic people, led by the researchers); and Final approval of the instrument (co-participation between researchers and autistic people). In addition to making the instrument more robust, the participation of autistic people in the design and application of the instrument reinforced the importance of strategies to include autistic people in research as both study participants and co-researchers.

Abstract 1978: Community Genomic Health Promotion Program evaluates precision DNA methylation biomarkers for use in self-testing and collection kits in urine, to increase cervical cancer screening rates among Latina women

Abstract Cervical cancer incidence is 32% higher among Latina women in the United States (US) and 78% higher among women in Puerto Rico compared to non-Latina White (NLW) women, yet it is largely preventable through screening. Latina women with public insurance or uninsured are significantly less likely to have had a Pap test, undergo fewer Pap and high-Risk Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) testing than NLW and Black women, and are less likely than women of other races/ethnicities to return for recommended follow-up after an abnormal Pap test. Utilizing the PRECEDE-PROCEED model, Community Based Participatory Research strategies and the NIH I-Corps hypothesis-driven research method of customer discovery, we implemented the Community Genomic Health Promotion Program in Federally Qualified Health Centers to evaluate cervical cancer screening needs in six rural municipalities in Puerto Rico. We recently validated in clinical liquid cytology samples that the CervicalMethDx test, a precision DNA methylation test, can identify HPV positive women most likely to be diagnosed with Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN) grades 2 and 3. We hypothesized that a molecular pathology test which identifies advanced premalignant cervical lesions in urine, can be distributed by commercial channels targeting populations with low screening rates. The CervicalMethDx quantitative Methylation Specific PCR (qMSP) test was used to quantify ZNF516, FKBP6 and INTS1 promoter DNA methylation in well-characterized, discarded, liquid cytology clinical samples from Puerto Rico. We then tested the CervicalMethDx test concordance on paired cytobrush (n=82) and urine samples (n=82) from Chile. The CervicalMethDx test correctly classified 86% of discarded liquid cytology clinical samples from HPV-positive women, when comparing DNA methylation in CIN2/CIN3 samples (n=47) to samples with a cervical pathology diagnosis of No Intraepithelial Lesions or Malignancy (n=18), with 83% Sensitivity, 94% Specificity, Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 0.88, and 98% positive predictive value (PPV). The concordance of the CervicalMethDx test in paired brush and urine samples was moderate (rho=0.45). The Wilcoxon signed-rank test showed no statistically significant differences for the CervicalMethDx test in paired brush and urine samples (p=0.14) These encouraging preliminary results show the successful identification of advanced premalignant cervical lesions in liquid cytology media and urine samples from Latina women. The data suggests that urine should be explored as a biofluid for cervical cancer screening. Future research may lead to expanded screening options, enabling women with low access to health care (public insurance or uninsured) to collect a specimen at home, and either send it to a testing facility or perform the test at home. Citation Format: Carmen Ili, Priscilla Brebi, Jaime López, Fernando T. Zamunér, Ana Purcell-Wiltz, Amanda García-Negrón, Keilyn Vale-Lassalle, Keerthana Gosala, Mirla Otero-García, Camila Rivero-Maldonado, Teresa Torres-Rivera, Adriana Pérez-Vicente, Ashley Ramos-López, David Sidransky, Mariana Brait, Rafael E. Guerrero-Preston. Community Genomic Health Promotion Program evaluates precision DNA methylation biomarkers for use in self-testing and collection kits in urine, to increase cervical cancer screening rates among Latina women [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2023; Part 1 (Regular and Invited Abstracts); 2023 Apr 14-19; Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2023;83(7_Suppl):Abstract nr 1978.

Iconic gestures support novel word learning in multilingual students with SLCN in classrooms

Learning academic vocabulary is a crucial task for all students, but especially challenging for students with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) and those who are multilingual. Following a participatory research strategy, we analyze whether iconic gestures can be integrated in teaching routines in an inclusive elementary school and whether the presentation of iconic gestures supports novel word learning over the period of four math lessons. One hundred and sixteen students (44% boys), the majority (91%) with SLCN, participated in the study. We conducted a control group design in eight classes with pre- and post-testing of a target academic vocabulary on the topic “Geometric surfaces and solids.” Results show a significant increase in the acquisition of the receptive and expressive target academic vocabulary for all students, but a predominance of expressive learning performance in favor of students who observed iconic gestures during lessons. Iconic gestures can be easily implemented into teaching, improve novel word learning in students with SLCN and serve as a cuing strategy for naming words in students with severe SLCN.

The Invest in Youth Long Beach Coalition

Problem, strategy, and findings Broader power imbalances across race, class, and age hamper anti-racism in planning. Here, we show how the youth of color–led Invest in Youth Coalition in Long Beach (CA; IIY-LB) pushed the city to implement co-production and youth co-governance in budget planning, strategic planning, and city program development. We drew from participant observation, semistructured interviews, and secondary sources to highlight youth organizing (YO) strategies, including leadership development, political education, electoral organizing, and storytelling. Youth leaders redefined budgetary agendas through participatory research and other strategies that highlighted disinvestment in, and criminalization of, youth and communities of color. They successfully won city attention and resources for positive youth development. Building on partnerships cultivated with the city, IIY-LB also secured more equitable representation and decision-making power of low-income queer youth and youth of color in strategic planning processes. The coalition amassed and flexed electoral power of systemically disenfranchized communities, winning a local ballot measure to secure and fund an Office of Youth Development. Finally, IIY-LB has collaborated with the city to enact youth co-governance in the office’s implementation. This case study advances co-production and youth engagement literatures by illuminating specific YO strategies to achieve elusive models of authentic community collaboration and co-governance. Takeaway for practice IIY-LB shows how planners can concretely share power with youth and communities of color, especially YO groups, at all stages of planning. Funders and planners can divert resources directly to youth and community organizing groups, whether via multiyear, unrestricted grants or directly resourcing YO groups to lead capacity building. Planners should build longer, more flexible timelines and collaborative spaces to support substantive youth decision making. Planning educators can support promote service learning and internships with YO groups to develop planners’ understanding of organizing.

Abstract B033: Increasing sexual transmitted diseases and promoting condom use among youth: Evaluation of year 2 data from the Proud Teens of Philly (PTOP) program

Abstract Background: Rates of sexually transmitted disease (STD) and teen pregnancy are much higher in Philadelphia than the national average. Proud Teens of Philly (PTOP) is a sexual health program aimed at reducing the high teen birth rate and STD cases in Philadelphia. The program provides sexual health education to high-risk youth ages 12-19 in the Greater Philadelphia area. The materials used to implement the PTOP program, “Making Proud Choices”, is an evidence-based curriculum that was reviewed and tailored for its cultural and age appropriateness, and medical accuracy. Methods: During the second year of the program, PTOP was implemented virtually and in-person to 411 youth in Philadelphia schools and community-based organizations. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) strategies and systems thinking approach were used in site and participant recruitment, program implementation, and evaluation. The educational content consisted of 8 modules of the “Making Proud Choices” curriculum. Pre and post surveys were administered to participants at the first and last implementation sessions, respectively. During Year 2, 391 pre-surveys and 208 post-surveys were collected. Results: There were significant increases in knowledge about fluids that transmit HIV (pre=23.47 post=25.07 t=4.65 p=<.0001), behaviors that transmit HIV (pre=10.86 post= 19.05 t=9.37 p=<.0001), condoms preventing pregnancy (pre=59.57 post=76.41 t=2.8 p=0.0057) and condoms preventing HIV (pre=46.29 post=68.92 t=2.98 p=0.0035). There was also significant increase in knowledge about affirmative consent before sexual behaviors (pre=20.05 post= 0.42 t=3.71 p=0.0003) and preparedness to use condoms (pre=39.34 post=59.19 t=2.43 p=0.0169) Conclusion: PTOP, a sexual health program was effective in increasing knowledge of STD and condom use among high-risk teens in Philadelphia. We will discuss the use of CBPR strategies and systems thinking in the design and implementation of this program. Citation Format: Jade A. Truehart, Ra'Ann Merceir, Aisha Bhimla, Yin Tan, Sabrina Liao, Min Qi Wang, Jane Sileo, Maya Allen, Grace X. Ma. Increasing sexual transmitted diseases and promoting condom use among youth: Evaluation of year 2 data from the Proud Teens of Philly (PTOP) program [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 15th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2022 Sep 16-19; Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2022;31(1 Suppl):Abstract nr B033.

Abstract B040: Promoting liver cancer awareness and prevention initiative in underserved racial/ethnic minority populations via community-based participatory research strategies

Abstract Background Hispanic, Asian, and African Americans experience greater burden of liver cancer, and research has shown that these three populations experience multiple level barriers to liver cancer awareness and prevention. Chronic infections with hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are the most common risk factors of liver cancer. As a critical component of The Synergistic Partnership for Enhancing Equity in Cancer Health (SPEECH), Community Outreach Core (COC) aims to (1) strengthen community engagement in cancer outreach research through evidence-based community cancer education initiatives and outreach activities, and (2) provide a robust and sustainable community-based participatory research (CBPR) infrastructure for the SPEECH Partnership. Objectives This presentation aims to describe the use of CBPR principles and how these methods impacted the planning and implementation of multilevel community initiatives on liver cancer prevention through community engagement to address liver cancer disparities in low-income, underserved minority communities. Methods Guided by CBPR principles and built on well-established collaboration with community-based organizations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York City, the COC team actively engaged community advisory board (CAB), healthcare workers, and community members in multiple phases of (1) liver cancer prevention educational initiative, (2) city-wide bus campaign with on-bus posters advertising HBV/HCV screening and liver cancer prevention, and (3) community health fairs, in which information and education about HBV, HCV, and liver cancer was provided to the community member attendees. Results The educational workshops in the community initiative significantly improved community members’ knowledge about HBV/HCV, behaviors on HBV/HCV screening, as well as dietary patterns. Specifically, 21% of the patients who did not have an HBV test at baseline had a test at 6 months, while 11% of the patients who did not have an HCV test at baseline had a test at 6 months. In the bus campaign, the COC team collected evaluation forms from bus riders. Among the 173 respondents, 22.7% reported seeing the ad. Riders who saw the ad were significantly more likely to get screened for HBV/HCV than those who did not (86.5% vs 58.3%). Regarding the community health fair, among 44 participants who received our on-site education, 77.3% of them reported that they would talk to their doctors about getting HBV/HCV screenings. The comprehensive engagement of CAB, healthcare workers, and community members significantly benefited community capacity building on cancer research and health promotion. Conclusions Our findings indicate that CBPR-guided community initiative, campaign, and health fairs have remarkable positive impacts on promoting liver cancer awareness and prevention among underserved racial/ethnic minorities. Moreover, community participation was built on trust and previous relationships, which would finally empower the community with increased health promotion capacity. Citation Format: Wenyue Lu, Lin Zhu, Di Zhu, Evelyn Gonzalez, Marilyn A. Fraser, Ming-chin Yeh, Steven Zhu, Grace X. Ma, Olorunseun O. Ogunwobi, Yin Tan. Promoting liver cancer awareness and prevention initiative in underserved racial/ethnic minority populations via community-based participatory research strategies [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 15th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2022 Sep 16-19; Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2022;31(1 Suppl):Abstract nr B040.

Advancing and Mobilizing Knowledge about Youth-Initiated Mentoring through Community-Based Participatory Research: A Scoping Review

The core purpose of Youth-Initiated Mentoring (YIM) is to adopt a more collaborative approach to mentoring by inviting youth to nominate and select their own mentors. This article performs a scoping review of research on YIM to identify common methodologies and emerging evidence from available studies. Six online research databases were used to identify peer-reviewed academic articles published in English. No date restrictions were applied. In total, nine peer-reviewed articles were identified and reviewed. The main findings from these studies indicate that collaborating with youth during the mentor nomination process offers several benefits to youth in mentoring relationships. Based on the knowledge gained from this scoping review, a secondary purpose of this article is to encourage researchers to adopt a more participatory approach to their future investigations of YIM. Despite YIM’s recent exploration into more collaborative approaches to practice, the model has yet to fully embrace more collaborative approaches to research. To address this limitation, this article begins a productive dialogue between YIM and Community-Based Participatory Research. Specifically, this article reviews four of the principles within Community-Based Participatory Research and surfaces helpful strategies that researchers can use to begin celebrating the local knowledge and expertise of youth and their communities.

태권도 국가대표 선수들의 경기력 요인에 대한 탐색적 접근

The purpose of this study was to explore the performance factors of national taekwondo players and to present improvement and support measures for the factors. Research participants were seven female national team athletes participating in the 2022 World Taekwondo Championships, we used photovocie, participatory action research strategy. The process of photo-voice was categorized in the order of factors of the national Taekwondo players were categorized into internal and external factors. Sub-topics of the inner factors were ‘mirror that shines on me’, ‘fight against weight’, ‘time alone’, and ‘routine that protects me’, and the outer factors were categorized into ‘my own endorphins’, ‘fatal encounters’, and ‘growth in pain’. Based on the results of this study, we discussed on inherent performance factors and offered some suggestions for future improvement and support.