These principles closely parallel those of community-based participatory research (CBPR), an approach to health research aimed at creating a mutually beneficial partnership between communities and researchers. While a number of definitions of CBPR exist, they share the concept of a collaborative, equitable partnership throughout the research process.3-8 Some authors have gone on to suggest criteria by which research can be judged as fulfilling the CBPR model.3, 8, 9 In general, these criteria serve as benchmarks for the community participation and/or benefit at different stages of the research process.
