An overview of qualitative research methodology for public health researchers

Isaacs, Anton Neville

doi:10.4103/2230-8598.144055

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“…Interview transcriptions were analyzed by one researcher using a three-stage coding process consistent with a grounded theory approach to qualitative data analysis. 43,44 First, interview transcripts were coded against a coding scheme that closely aligned with principal constructs in the open-ended interview guide. Examples of codes include "use of antibiotics with livestock" and "precautions to mitigate the risk of illness."…”

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Animal Husbandry Practices and Perceptions of Zoonotic Infectious Disease Risks Among Livestock Keepers in a Rural Parish of Quito, Ecuador

Lowenstein

Waters

Roess

et al. 2016

The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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Abstract. Small-scale livestock production plays an essential role as a source of income and nutrition for households in low-and middle-income countries, yet these practices can also increase risk of zoonotic infectious diseases, especially among young children. To mitigate this risk, there is a need to better understand how livestock producers perceive and manage risks of disease transmission. Twenty semistructured, in-depth interviews were conducted with small-scale livestock producers in a semirural parish of Quito, Ecuador. Interviews explored livestock-raising practices, including animal health-care practices and use of antimicrobials, family members' interactions with livestock and other animals, and perceptions of health risk associated with these practices and activities. Interviews were analyzed for common themes. Awareness of zoonotic disease transmission was widespread, yet few study participants considered raising livestock a significant health risk for themselves or their families. Several study households reported handling and consuming meat or poultry from sick or dead animals and using animal waste as a fertilizer on their crops. Households typically diagnosed and treated their sick animals, occasionally seeking treatment advice from employees of local animal feed stores where medications, including antimicrobials, are available over the counter. Despite a basic understanding of zoonotic disease risk, this study identified several factors, such as the handling and consumption of sick and dead animals and purchasing medications for sick animals over the counter, that potentially increase the risk of zoonotic disease transmission as well as the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance.

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Animal Husbandry Practices and Perceptions of Zoonotic Infectious Disease Risks Among Livestock Keepers in a Rural Parish of Quito, Ecuador

Lowenstein

Waters

Roess

et al. 2016

The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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“…Most research carried out so far has used qualitative methodology. Considering the lack of uniformity in scales and definitions of PEP used in previous research, a qualitative approach which can contribute significantly to understating complex social issues will be used (Isaacs, 2014). …”

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“…Most of the research on the perceived external prestige (PEP) so far have used quantitative methodology, although qualitative methodology can provide insight and understanding of the complex social phenomena such as PEP (Isaacs, 2014). As most research so far have used one-dimensional scales, it would be good to engage in qualitative approach to see whether PEP should be perceived as a multidimensional variable.…”

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The key determinants of perceived external prestige (PEP) – Qualitative research approach

Šulentić

Žnidar²,

Pavičić

2017

mjcmi

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“…The research problem, aim and objectives of the study meet the conditions for adopting QA to research in that the study focuses on complex social phenomena (Isaacs 2014). In other words, it is a 'how' question in which QA excels (Creswell 1998).…”

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Challenges to and opportunities for establishing a qualitative approach to Built Environment research in higher education institutions

Umeokafor

Windapo

2018

JEDT

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Purpose -There are serious implications for adopting inappropriate research strategies and methods, and this is evident in the Built Environment (BE) given the under adoption of qualitative strategies in some countries. Therefore, based on empirical evidence from Nigeria, the purpose of this study is to examine the challenges to and opportunities for establishing qualitative approach (QA) to BE research in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and develop an improvement framework for QA.Design/methodology/approach -Academics and research students in the BE research of Nigerian HEIs were interviewed and the data analysed thematically. Based on the findings including recommendations from the respondents, a framework for improving the use of QA in BE research was developed and academics evaluated it for workability. Findings -The study reveals that the challenges to QA in BE research include information constraints, socio-cultural issues and the negative attitudes of senior academics to QA. The opportunities include the realisation for a paradigm shift, the characteristics of the socio-cultural context and features of BE and the general potentials of QA. The proposed framework encompasses encouraging and providing a platform for international collaboration between academics in developing and developed countries, and preferential treatment for QA. It also enables regulatory and incentive mechanisms which will act as drivers.Practical implications -This study provides stakeholders in academia with knowledge and a detailed guideline for establishing QA to research in the BE.Originality/value -The study provides a country context-based detailed guide for establishing QA in HEIs BE research towards ensuring that research strategies adopted in research in BE research are fit for purpose, in turn aligned to addressing problems in the society. There is little or no study of this nature in BE.

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An overview of qualitative research methodology for public health researchers

Cited by 99 publications

References 22 publications

Animal Husbandry Practices and Perceptions of Zoonotic Infectious Disease Risks Among Livestock Keepers in a Rural Parish of Quito, Ecuador

Animal Husbandry Practices and Perceptions of Zoonotic Infectious Disease Risks Among Livestock Keepers in a Rural Parish of Quito, Ecuador

The key determinants of perceived external prestige (PEP) – Qualitative research approach

Challenges to and opportunities for establishing a qualitative approach to Built Environment research in higher education institutions

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