Join us as we explore ethical community engagement, health justice, and health equity with Dr. Ebony Johnson. In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, we dive into data diversity, community trust, public health, research ethics, policy impact, and the social determinants of health. This conversation, hosted by Corey Lewis, uncovers the challenges and opportunities in community-based research, partnerships in research, health communication, health policy, health outcomes, and the critical need for diversity in research.

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Key Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Ethical Community Engagement: What it is and why it’s crucial for health justice.
• Shared Power in Research: Moving from a researcher-subject dichotomy to a partnership model.
• Building Community Trust: Strategies for researchers to earn and maintain trust within communities.
• Data Diversity & Representation: The impact of diverse data on research outcomes and health policy.
• Challenges in Public Health Research: Addressing the difficulties of connecting with underrepresented groups.
• Health Equity vs. Health Justice: Understanding the difference and why both are essential.
• Policy Impact on Health Outcomes: How data can be used to influence health policy and create equitable health systems.
• The Intersection of Physical Activity & Health Justice: Dr. Johnson’s personal story of how powerlifting ties into her work in health equity.
• Final Thoughts & Call to Action: Encouraging listeners to engage with The Healthy Project and stay connected with Dr. Ebony Johnson.

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Chapter Markers:

• 0:00 - Introduction
• 1:00 - What is Ethical Community Engagement?
• 3:45 - The Importance of Shared Power in Research
• 7:15 - Building Trust Between Communities and Researchers
• 10:40 - Challenges in Data Diversity and Representation
• 15:00 - Partnering with Organizations for Better Health Outcomes
• 20:15 - Health Equity vs. Health Justice
• 24:30 - The Role of Policy in Health Equity
• 29:00 - Intersection of Powerlifting and Health Justice
• 33:00 - How to Connect with Dr. Ebony Johnson
• 34:00 - Subscribe to The Healthy Project

Episode Resources:

• Social Determinants of Health
• Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)
• Health Equity Tools

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