Learning Objectives: Identify six key strategies for building research capacity in tobacco control. Describe activities and common elements by community-based building projects that have been funded by the American Legacy Foundation.
Abstract: Localized data to document the need for community-based tobacco interventions are often inadequate. In addition, the need to train and mentor behavioral researchers and program evaluators are acutely needed in order to develop and replicate new approaches, and disseminate findings on best practices. The American Legacy Foundation’s efforts to increase awareness of the health disparities that exist among racial and ethnic groups include a focus on research capacity building. The most significant indication of the Foundation’s efforts includes funding for six research capacity grants through its Priority Populations Initiative. Highlights of effective strategies and methods used in implementing these community-based research projects will be presented. The projects’ preliminary findings and implications for practical application will be presented as well. Legacy’s role in providing support for pilot research support will underscore the need for other national organizations to take part in coordinated effort. These pilot projects are expected to provide valuable insights and lessons for the tobacco control field.
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