Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding career
in online therapy apply today!

APPLY NOW

Sign Up For a Demo Today

Does your school need
Online Therapy Services

SIGN UP

Leveraging Community-Based Participatory Research for Enhanced Access to Healthcare

Leveraging Community-Based Participatory Research for Enhanced Access to Healthcare

Introduction

Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) is a collaborative approach to research that equitably involves all partners in the research process and recognizes the unique strengths that each brings. The research article "Applying a Community-Based Participatory Research Approach to Improve Access to Healthcare for Eritrean Asylum-Seekers in Israel: A Pilot Study" provides valuable insights into how CBPR can be used to address healthcare access issues among marginalized populations. This blog post will explore how practitioners can implement the outcomes of this research to improve their skills and advocate for better healthcare access for vulnerable communities.

Understanding the CBPR Approach

The study utilized a CBPR approach to develop a 22-item survey administered by community members in four cities. This method ensured that the research was culturally relevant and that the voices of the Eritrean asylum-seekers were central to the study. The survey results revealed that 95% of respondents were interested in purchasing health insurance, with many willing to invest a significant portion of their income despite economic hardships.

Key Findings and Implications

The study highlighted several critical factors influencing the willingness to pay for health insurance, including the city of residence, understanding of health insurance, and health-seeking motives. The research also underscored the importance of labor policies in shaping access to care and psychosocial well-being.

Practical Applications for Practitioners

Practitioners can leverage these findings to improve their skills and advocate for better healthcare access by:

Encouraging Further Research

This study serves as a pilot for further research into the use of CBPR to address healthcare access issues. Practitioners are encouraged to conduct additional studies to explore the long-term impacts of CBPR initiatives and to identify best practices for engaging marginalized communities in research.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Applying a community-based participatory research approach to improve access to healthcare for Eritrean asylum-seekers in Israel: a pilot study.


Citation: Gottlieb, N., Weinstein, T., Mink, J., Ghebrezghiabher, H. M., Sultan, Z., & Reichlin, R. (2017). Applying a community-based participatory research approach to improve access to healthcare for Eritrean asylum-seekers in Israel: a pilot study. Israel Journal of Health Policy Research, 6, 61. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13584-017-0185-9
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

Connect with Marnee on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest in Speech-Language Pathology and Online Therapy Services.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding career
in online therapy apply today!

APPLY NOW

Sign Up For a Demo Today

Does your school need
Online Therapy Services

SIGN UP

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding career
in online therapy apply today!

APPLY NOW

Sign Up For a Demo Today

Does your school need
Online Therapy Services

SIGN UP