Qualitative Methods In Public Health: A Field Guide For Applied Research - Couverture souple

Ulin, Priscilla; Robinson, Elizabeth T.; Tolley, Elizabeth E.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0787976342 ISBN 13 : 9780787976347

Editeur : Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S., 2004

Synopsis

Qualitative Methods in Public Health is a comprehensive resource that presents practical strategies and methods for using qualitative research and includes the basic logic and rationale for making qualitative research decisions. This important book outlines the complexities, advantages, and limitations of qualitative methods and offers information and step--by--step procedures for every phase of research from theory to study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, writing, and dissemination. Written for faculty, students, and practitioners in public health research, promotion, and education Qualitative Methods in Public Health will help those with prior research experience expand their repertoire to include qualitative methods. The book also contains up--to--date illustrations from a wealth of topics such as reproductive choice, sexual risk and protection, gender relations, and other areas critical to understanding population, health, and disease. Qualitative Methods in Public Health includes * Examples of mixed qualitative--quantitative research design * Guidelines for discussions, sample budgets, and caveats for planning and implementing focus groups * Sample agenda for training interviewers * A summary of needed critical appraisal skills * Tips on where to publish the results * Sample brochure to share qualitative study findings with participating communities * A comprehensive index

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Priscilla R. Ulin is a senior research scientist in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Division of Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Elizabeth T. Robinson is director of the Information Programs Division of Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Elizabeth E. Tolley is a senior research associate in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Division of Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0787976342
• ISBN 13: 9780787976347
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 344
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible