"The Agenda of the People": A Multisector Partnership for COVID-19 Mitigation in New York City.

Rhodes-Bratton, Brennan; Goodman, Melody; Williams, Natasha J; Shelley, Donna; Gill, Emily; Anastasiou, Elle; Reiss, Jeremy; Punter, Malcolm A et al. · Am J Public Health · 2026

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Abstract

We evaluated the effectiveness of a community research partnership focused on improving severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing for New York City residents during the pandemic. We employed interviews, a focus group, and a survey to evaluate partnership characteristics, engagement, and future collaboration. Qualitative analysis revealed five core themes: committee identity, collective goals, information sharing, adaptability, and trust. The findings highlight the importance of flexibility, shared goals, diverse representation, open communication, and trust in effective multisector community health partnerships. (<i>Am J Public Health.</i> 2026;116(4):431-436. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2025.308358).

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