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- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of of Figures, Tables, and Boxes
- List of Case Studies
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Chapter 1 Invitation to Explore
- Our Purpose
- What Is Qualitative Research?
- Quantitative or Qualitative?
- Application of Research to Action
- Advances in Cross-Cultural Understanding of Health and Health-Related Behavior
- Global Health Patterns
- Increased Awareness of Issues in Human Rights
- Getting Started
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- References
- Chapter 2 The Language and Logic of Qualitative Research
- Frameworks for Research: Paradigms, Theories, and Conceptual Models
- Three Theoretical Paradigms for Public Health Research
- Using Qualitative Methods to Develop Theory
- Substantive Theories and Conceptual Models
- Social-Ecological Model
- Health Belief Model
- Social Cognitive Theory
- Diffusion of Innovations
- Resiliency Theory
- Standards for Qualitative Research
- Judging Quality: The Search for Trustworthy Data
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Recommended Readings
- Review Questions
- References
- Chapter 3 Designing the Study
- Background and Rationale
- Stating the Research Problem
- Study Purpose: Formative, Descriptive, Explanatory, or Transformative Research
- Conceptualizing the Problem in a Larger Framework
- Developing Study Objectives
- Using Documentary Sources
- Data From Human Subjects
- Selection: Theoretical or a Priori?
- Sample Selection Techniques
- Sample Size
- Recruiting Participants
- Data Collection Methods
- A Practical Strategy for Mixed-Method Design
- Selecting Data Collection Methods
- Individual Interviews or Focus Groups?
- Collecting Data
- Analyzing the Data
- Disseminating Results
- Research Ethics: Decisions for the Protection of Study Participants
- Obtaining Informed Consent
- Risk to Participants
- The Signed Consent Form-Do You Need It?
- Other Considerations: Budget and Time
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Recommended Readings
- Review Questions
- References
- Chapter 4 Collecting Qualitative Data
- Observation
- Unobtrusive Techniques
- Interactive (Participatory) Techniques
- Interviews and Focus Groups
- Developing Interview and Focus Group Topic/Question Guides
- Asking Qualitative Research Questions
- Framing Qualitative Questions
- In-Depth Interviews
- Stages of the Interview (and Focus Group Discussion)
- Focus Groups
- Structured Data Collection Techniques
- Freelisting and Pile Sorts
- Photo Elicitation
- Photovoice
- Vignettes
- Body Mapping
- Social Network Analysis
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Recommended Readings
- References
- Chapter 5 Logistics in the Field
- Introduction to the Community: Building Rapport
- Stakeholders
- Family Influences
- Involving Policymakers and Change Agents
- Project Advisory Committees
- Developing the Field Team
- Field Assistants
- The Professional Field Team
- Training
- The Training Plan
- Skills Practice
- Sensitive Topics
- Field Materials
- Pilot Testing
- Field Logistics
- Supervision and Monitoring
- Generating Data Files
- Transcription and Translation
- Data Management and Storage
- Timelines and Budgets
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Recommended Readings
- References
- Chapter 6 Qualitative Data Analysis
- Basic Steps in Qualitative Data Analysis
- Step 1. Reading: Developing an Intimate Relationship with the Data
- Reading for Content
- Noting Quality
- Identifying Patterns
- Step 2. Coding: Identifying the Emerging Themes
- What Aspects of the Text Are Coded?
- Developing a Codebook
- Applying Codes
- Team-Based Coding and Intercoder Reliability
- Advantages of Continuous Coding
- Computer Software
- Coding Reports: Building Theme-Related Files
- Step 3. Displaying Data: Distinguishing Nuances of a Topic
- Writing Data Display Memos
- Developing Hypotheses, Questioning, and Verifying
- Attention to Data Credibility
- Step 4. Data Reduction: Getting the Big Picture
- Step 5. Interpretation
- Synthesizing Findings: Gaps and Connections
- Interpretation of Qualitative Data in a Mixed-Method Design
- Establishing Trustworthiness
- Credibility
- Dependability
- Confirmability
- Transferability
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Recommended Readings
- References
- Chapter 7 Disseminating Qualitative Research
- Research Ethics Require Dissemination
- An Inclusive Dissemination Process Promotes Use
- How to Develop a Communication and Dissemination Strategy
- Choosing a Format for Dissemination
- How to Disseminate to Community Stakeholders
- How to Disseminate to Research Participants
- How to Disseminate to Policy Audiences
- How to Disseminate to Other Researchers
- How to Disseminate via Oral Presentations
- How to Disseminate via Final Reports
- Outcome Indicators for Dissemination
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Recommended Readings
- References
- Chapter 8 Putting It Into Words
- The Role of Writing in Responsible Conduct of Research
- Before You Write
- Recognize When to Write
- Chronicle What You Have Learned
- Choose an Audience and Format
- Select a Target Journal for Your Scientific Article
- Authorship Considerations for Scientific Articles
- Writing Your Article or Report
- Statement of Purpose
- Outline
- Introduction Section
- Methods Section
- Results Section
- Discussion Section
- Conclusion Section
- Acknowledgments Section
- After You Write
- Internal Review
- Submitting Your Article to a Journal
- When to Stop Writing
- External Review: Assessing the Product
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Recommended Readings
- References
- Appendix 1 Case Studies
- Appendix 2 Examples of Oral Consent Forms
- Appendix 3 Participant Observation Notes
- Appendix 4 Topic Guides With Pictures
- Appendix 5 Sample Interviewer Training Program Agendas and Training Schedules
- Appendix 6 Sample Budget Categories for Planning Qualitative Data Collection
- Appendix 7 Coding Summary Report
- Appendix 8 Example of Data Analysis Memo
- Appendix 9 Making Study Findings Accessible to Other Researchers
- Appendix 10 Dissemination Materials for Community Stakeholders
- Appendix 11 Sample Briefs to Share Qualitative Study Findings with Policy Audiences
- Appendix 12 Sample Dissemination Strategy for Advocacy
- Appendix 13 Where to Publish
- Appendix 14 Who Is an Author?
- Index
- EULA




