“The agenda of the people”: A multisector partnership for COVID-19 mitigation in New York City
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
Full citation:
Rhodes-Bratton B, Goodman M, Williams NJ, Shelley D, Gill E, Anastasiou E, Reiss J, Punter MA, Wallach A, Thorpe LE (2026). “The agenda of the people”: A multisector partnership for COVID-19 mitigation in New York City
American Journal of Public Health, 116 (4), 431-436. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2025.308358. PMCID: PMC12981173.