Community-Engaged Research in HIV Implementation Science: Characterizing Academic and Community Partnerships in the "Ending the HIV Epidemic" Supplement Awards.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Meaningful community engagement in research is critical yet challenging in traditional academic models. To inform engagement efforts, we characterized community-academic partnerships funded through the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Initiative.

Methods

From July to December 2023, community and academic partner recipients of 2021 or 2022 EHE implementation science awards were invited to independently complete an online survey assessing partnership experience, anticipated and experienced levels of community engagement, and community engagement throughout the research process. Level of community engagement measures was guided by the Continuum of Community Engagement model. Data were descriptively analyzed.

Findings

Of 102 invited projects, we received 82 respon

SUBMITTER: Datar R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12290979 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature