Table 4.
Overview of CBPR pilot studies conducted by the four Community Health Improvement and Research Partnerships (CHIRPs)
| Lincoln County | Linn County | Jefferson County | Crook County | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potential research questions* | 19 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Selected research question | Does participation in the Shopping (Cooking) Matters program by high school students affect understanding of nutrition labels and shopping patterns? | Are Pick‐of‐Month (POM) food flyers more effective when used in conjunction with tasting tables in schools? | Will elementary students continue to drink milk if chocolate milk is no longer an option in the lunchroom? | What are the facilitators and barriers in using recreation services and programs in Crook County? |
| Methods | The CHIRP partnered with a local high school to deliver the curriculum, and used mixed methods (food quality, observational field notes) to evaluate student shopping patterns before and after receiving the training. | Six regional elementary schools with and without tasting tables were matched based on ethnicity, students on free‐and‐reduced lunch. Parents received a survey exploring nutrition habits and exposure to the POM flier. | A partnering K–2 elementary removed flavored milk from the school lunch menu for 3 weeks. We evaluated the impact on student beverage consumption and behaviors using mixed methods (observational field notes, beverage waste). | Key informant interviews with 40 non‐, low‐, medium‐, and high users of local Parks & Recreation services. |
| Results summary | The CHIRP recorded observations and collected nutrition label readings, but end‐of‐year conflicts limited participation levels. | Despite interest, Spanish‐speaking families used the flyers at a much lower rate. | Adults, rather than students, were resistant to changes. White milk drinkers obtained more protein and calcium, and less sugar. | Positive awareness and access to offerings. Limited services for teen, park safety, and bike path inadequacies identified for improvement. |
| Actions or next steps | The coalition is exploring opportunities to repeat the study. | A small‐group is improving POM flier readability and translating it into Spanish. | The group is working with school officials to reduce or remove chocolate milk from school lunches. | Findings used to obtain a grant to build a new bike path and as part of an ongoing environmental scan. |
*Number of PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcomes) statements identified by CHIRP members.