Iterative categorization (IC): a systematic technique for analysing qualitative data

Neale, Joanne

doi:10.1111/add.13314

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“…All participants provided a pseudonym that was assigned to quotes for reporting purposes. Transcripts were analysed by two researchers (AB and LM) using constant comparative techniques . Data were coded by hand, initially using a deductive approach with codes based on issues and prompts from the interview schedule.…”

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Engaging people who inject drugs in hepatitis C virus testing and prevention through community‐based outreach, in Sydney, Australia

Coupland

White

Bates

et al. 2019

Drug and Alcohol Review

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Introduction and Aims Increasing treatment uptake among people who inject drugs (PWID) with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is integral to eliminating viral hepatitis. This study explored the role of community‐based outreach in engaging and retaining Australian PWID in the testing component of the HCV care cascade. Design and Methods Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 28 PWID, including new initiates to injecting and those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, who acquired HCV infection while enrolled in a community‐based prospective observational study of hepatitis C vaccine preparedness in Sydney. Participants were interviewed at diagnosis and 12 months later. Transcripts were thematically analysed using constant comparative techniques. Results Community‐based outreach was effective in engaging newly infected participants in HCV monitoring and decision‐making about seeking interferon‐based treatment. Key factors in the acceptability of outreach were privacy and discretion, and opportunities to build trust with non‐judgmental staff. Retaining participants in the HCV cascade of care required more than a one‐off session of post‐test counselling. Ongoing discussions with staff enabled paced and tailored delivery of information about HCV prevention, testing and treatment. Increased understanding of the role of HCV ribonucleic acid viremia in determining the need for treatment, and access to this testing, was pivotal in making HCV monitoring salient for participants. Discussion and Conclusions Outreach is an effective strategy for engaging new initiates to injecting and CALD PWID in HCV testing and decision‐making about treatment. Findings highlight the need to increase availability and access to HCV ribonucleic acid testing for PWID.

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confidence: 99%

Engaging people who inject drugs in hepatitis C virus testing and prevention through community‐based outreach, in Sydney, Australia

Coupland

White

Bates

et al. 2019

Drug and Alcohol Review

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“…The transcripts were de‐identified and managed using N‐VIVO 11 to code for themes and concepts. An iterative categorisation method was used, 23 in which text was summarised and pertinent quotations highlighted, allowing similar and divergent themes and concepts to be coded. These similarities and differences were then interpreted to form the final report.…”

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confidence: 99%

“No‐one’s driving this bus” – qualitative analysis of PrEP health promotion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander gay and bisexual men

Hope

Haire

2019

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

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Objective: HIV prevention tools such as pre‐exposure prophylaxis require equitable access and uptake to protect all at‐risk populations. This project assessed the perceived barriers to accessible HIV prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander gay and bisexual men (GBM) and evaluated the presence of health promotion for pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for this population from the perspective of service providers. Methods: Eighteen semi‐structured interviews with healthcare providers, researchers and AIDS Council employees were qualitatively analysed for themes and concepts related to PrEP‐specific health promotion. Results: Respondents noted AIDS Councils and affiliated sexual health clinics had been instrumental in promoting PrEP to at‐risk GBM. However, many Aboriginal gay and bisexual men who are not well connected with these communities and services may not have been exposed to this health promotion and therefore have not accessed PrEP effectively. Conclusions: Aboriginal community and gay community controlled health organisations need to collaborate to ensure they deliver effective and tailored health promotion to Aboriginal communities. Implications for public health: The rising HIV notification rates in Aboriginal Australians is an example of the health gap experienced by First Nation people. Effective HIV prevention is required to ensure this gap does not widen further, and that Australia meets its goal of preventing all new HIV infections. However, these efforts will be hampered by ineffective health promotion of HIV prevention tools, such as PrEP, for Aboriginal Australians.

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“…Data indexed to these codes were systematically analyzed using Iterative Categorization (Neale, 2016) according to the principles of the Framework (Ritchie & Spencer, 1994). Themes were identified and differences and similarities between participants were explored.…”

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How Do People Who Frequently Attend Emergency Departments for Alcohol-Related Reasons Use, View, and Experience Specialist Addiction Services?

Parkman¹,

Neale

Day³

et al. 2017

Substance Use & Misuse

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Background: People who frequently attend emergency departments (EDs) for alcohol-related reasons, cost health systems greatly. Although specialist addiction services may be more appropriate for their needs, drinkers often experience barriers accessing specialist alcohol-related support. Objectives: This study explores how people who frequently attend EDs for alcohol-related reasons use, view, and experience specialist addiction services. Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with 30 individuals recruited from six EDs across London, United Kingdom. Data relating to participants' sociodemographic characteristics and service use were systematically coded using qualitative software, and analyzed following the Framework. Results: ED usage over the last 12 months was high, whereas current use of specialist addiction services was low. We found little evidence that structural barriers were preventing participants from attending specialist services; rather, participants seemed not to require help with their alcohol use. When asked what support they desired for their drinking, only 11/30 participants identified alcohol-specific treatment. More commonly, they wanted help relating to mental health problems; social contact; paid or voluntary work; housing-related issues; or gym access. Women were more likely to be receiving, and to have support from a specialist addiction service. Conclusions/Importance: People who frequently attended EDs for alcohol-related reasons expressed low levels of interest in, and motivation for, alcohol-specific treatment but desired broader psychosocial support. Case management and assertive outreach appear to be valuable models of service delivery for this population (particularly for men). However, further qualitative and quantitative research is now needed to verify these findings in different countries, regions, and health care systems.

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Iterative categorization (IC): a systematic technique for analysing qualitative data

Cited by 375 publications

References 19 publications

Engaging people who inject drugs in hepatitis C virus testing and prevention through community‐based outreach, in Sydney, Australia

Engaging people who inject drugs in hepatitis C virus testing and prevention through community‐based outreach, in Sydney, Australia

“No‐one’s driving this bus” – qualitative analysis of PrEP health promotion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander gay and bisexual men

How Do People Who Frequently Attend Emergency Departments for Alcohol-Related Reasons Use, View, and Experience Specialist Addiction Services?

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