The following principles guide the collaborative research conducted by the PRC:
- Respect each other’s contributions;
- Encourage change and promote knowledge in ways that benefit communities;
- Share credit and responsibility for results;
- Promote an emphasis on locally relevant health issues;
- Examine the social, economic and cultural influences on health;
- Collaborate on all major phases of the research process;
- Treat research participants ethically;
- Furnish results to the community in a useful manner;
- Utilize community strengths and expertise; and
- Link research to action to enhance community capacity.
