Table 3.

The benefits of engagement

To what extent do you agree that each of the following is a benefit associated with community engagement?
	Strongly disagreed % (n)	Somewhat disagree % (n)	Neutral % (n)	Somewhat agree % (n)	Strongly agree % (n)
Increases researcher accountability to the community	6.06% (2)	6.06% (2)	6.06% (2)	36.36% (12)	45.45% (15)
Brings multiple perspectives to the table which enhances the research	6.06% (2)	0.00% (0)	0.00% (0)	24.24% (8)	69.70% (23)
Improves the appropriateness of the research	6.06% (2)	0.00% (0)	18.18% (6)	33.33% (11)	42.42% (14)
Lends credibility to the research	6.06% (2)	3.03% (1)	21.21% (7)	36.36% (12)	33.33% (11)
Increases the capacity of the research team and the community	6.06% (2)	3.03% (1)	24.24% (8)	27.27% (9)	39.39% (13)
Reduces inequitable power dynamics	6.06% (2)	6.06% (2)	24.24% (8)	45.45% (15)	18.18% (6)