Effect of Community Level Communication on Community Participation in Public Health Research Patil Rutuja1, Kekan Diana2, Juvekar Sanjay3 1Research Scholar, Vadu Rural Health Program, KEM Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, India 2Surveillance Medical Officer, Vadu Rural Health Program, KEM Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, India 3Senior Scientist, Vadu Rural Health Program, KEM Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, India Online published on 29 December, 2017. Abstract The term research in itself is a word that indicates continuous search for the betterment of humanity. Over a period of time research has evolved and has been providing answers to new questions. From a scientific standpoint, research is benefitting the academic community but translating this research into policy and practice is still a challenge faced in the domain of translational research. This gap is due to disconnect between the investigators, funders and decision makers as each has a different priority and perspective. For population health, it is the nonscientists usually outside the health professions who act as change agents to improving health behaviors, social and environmental conditions in the community. To bring about change in the society who are unaware about science, persuading such an audience is a task in itself. For promotion of population health, four elements play an important role. These elements are user needs based research, in depth knowledge on decision making environment, engagement of stakeholders and lastly strategic communication. Top Keywords Community communication, Public health research, Research participants. Top |