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Applying Qualitative Methods in Intervention Research
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Study design
•Research question and guiding theoretical framework
•Qualitative research study design and methods
–sampling (non-random, purposive, theoretically-based)
–gaining access
–choosing data collection methods (interviews, documents, observation, etc)
–ethical considerations
–validity
•Analysis
•Reporting
Qualitative methods toolbox
•Individual interviews (structured, semi-structured)
•Group interviews (focus groups and non-focus groups)
•Observation (participant, unstructured, structured)
•Document and archive reviews
On combining qualitative and quantitative
•Explore or refine constructs for surveys
•Pre-test surveys
•Pre-test intervention materials
•Plan for survey administration
•Interpret quantitative results
•Understand processof change that may be measured through surveys
Focus groups: What and why?
•Facilitated small group discussion
•Experiences and perspectives
•Exploring specific area of interest in detail; particularly useful for sensitive topics
•Interaction among members is key
•Not for generalizing findings