While CBPR offers many benefits, it also presents challenges, including:
Time and Resource Intensive: Building and maintaining partnerships and conducting participatory research can require significant time and resources. Power Dynamics: Ensuring equitable power sharing between researchers and community members can be challenging, especially when there are differences in expertise and resources. Conflicting Priorities: Researchers and community members may have different priorities and timelines, which can complicate the research process. Ethical Considerations: Protecting the privacy and autonomy of community members while conducting participatory research requires careful ethical planning and oversight.
