Results of a Contraceptive Prevalence Survey in Niamey, Niger

Wawer, Maria J.; Gaffikin, Lynne; Ravao, Voahangi; Maidouka, Halima; Traore, Kadi

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“…Some authors use their transcripts of interviews and focus groups to build up a generalised picture of behaviour, which is then reported on whilst drawing out particular themes or patterns described for subgroups. Here the actual language used by the respondents is rarely reiterated, save for small phrases (Okafor & Rizzuto 1994, Temin et al 1999, van de Wijgert et al 1999, Wawer et al 1990. In these examples qualitative data provide the facts or perceptions that are then grouped into themes by the analyst.…”

Section: Use Of Qualitative Data In African Fertility Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Qualitative data in demography

Randall¹,

Koppenhaver²

2004

DemRes

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Qualitative methods and insights from other disciplines are increasingly integrated into demography's traditionally quantitative toolkit. Whereas this is not problematic for multidisciplinary research projects difficulties may arise when quantitatively trained demographers diversify to use less familiar data collection tools. We review the scale of this recent trend and the choice of qualitative methods typically employed by demographic researchers. Using insights from a comparative qualitative study undertaken in Zimbabwe and Senegal, we discuss some problems inherent in qualitative data collection and analysis and propose ways in which such data should and should not be used. Focussing in particular on semi-structured in-depth interviews, we discuss issues of representativity, investigate respondents' silence on specific topics, and the role of interviewer characteristics in influencing the interview subject matter.

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Section: Use Of Qualitative Data In African Fertility Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Qualitative data in demography

Randall¹,

Koppenhaver²

2004

DemRes

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Family Planning Operations Research in Africa: Reviewing a Decade of Experience

Wawer¹,

McNamara²,

McGinn³

et al. 1991

Studies in Family Planning

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Between 1979 and 1990, Columbia University conducted 26 family planning operations research (OR) projects in 13 sub-Saharan African countries. Most of these projects were implemented in settings where family planning service delivery had not yet been initiated or was new and poorly developed. In keeping with program needs in the early stages of development, the majority of the OR projects were based on demonstration or diagnostic designs. Only four of the 23 projects were comparative or quasi-experimental in design. Projects demonstrated the growing demand for family planning, and the feasibility and acceptability of a range of service delivery models. Sixteen of the projects have been sustained or replicated by national or local governments and institutions following the initial OR phase, replication of two others is planned, and another four resulted in policy formulation or improvements in existing national programs. OR in Africa played an important role in generating political and medical support for contraceptive services, and served to improve project management. OR proved more useful in the implementation and strengthening of individual programs than in generating universal lessons regarding service delivery. In order to maximize OR's utility in Africa, simple research designs and methods should be adopted.

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Results of a Contraceptive Prevalence Survey in Niamey, Niger

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Qualitative data in demography

Qualitative data in demography

Family Planning Operations Research in Africa: Reviewing a Decade of Experience

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