Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6151194 | Contemporary Clinical Trials | 2014 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
The study protocol meets all standards required of randomized clinical trials. Aligned with principles of community-based participatory research, extended interaction between members of the Navajo community and researchers preceded study initiation, and collaboration between project staff and a wide variety of community members informed the study design and implementation. We believe that the benefits of adding CBPR methods to those of randomized clinical studies outweigh the barriers and constraints, especially in studies of health disparities and in challenging settings. When done well, this innovative mix of methods will increase the likelihood of valid results that communities can use.
Keywords
ECCNavajo NationDMFTOHPNIDCRIHSDCCHSCCBPRAI/ANAmerican Indian/Alaska NativeOral healthNative AmericanCommunity-based researchCommunity-based participatory researchDisparitiesIndigenous populationsIndian Health ServiceHead startFluoride varnishdata coordinating centerNational Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Researchearly childhood cariesClinical trial
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Authors
David O. Quissell, Lucinda L. Bryant, Patricia A. Braun, Diana Cudeii, Nikolas Johs, Vongphone L. Smith, Carmen George, William G. Henderson, Judith Albino,