The use of focus group methodology — with selected examples from sexual health research

Robinson, Nicola

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2648.1999.00966.x

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“…Focus group methodology uses in-depth, openended group discussions, 1-2 h long, centered around a specific set of pre-defined issues of limited focus (Robinson, 1999). This strategy has been successfully used to examine public attitudes related to health behaviors.…”

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Perceptions of a Community Sample about Participation in Future HIV Vaccine Trials in South India

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Focus group discussions were conducted to assess factors that might impact participation of subgroups in Chennai for future HIV vaccine trials. The participants were 112 men and women representing the following: (1) transport workers; (2) clients who attended a sexually transmitted disease clinic; (3) injection drug users; (4) men having sex with men; (5) women in sex work; and (6) monogamous married women. Participants expressed an intense interest in future HIV vaccine trials. Willingness to participate in future trials included altruism and the desire to have a protective vaccine for the future. Assurances regarding stigma and confidentiality, and compensation for families in the event of a poor outcome with a future HIV vaccine trial were reported. Concerns also centered on the impact of seroconverting, and a possible increase in risk behaviors. The need for education and counseling about the dangers of engaging in risky behavior during and after participating in a future HIV vaccine trial is discussed.

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Perceptions of a Community Sample about Participation in Future HIV Vaccine Trials in South India

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“…27 Six focus groups were conducted with adolescent males (N = 34; group sizes ranged from 4 to 8) to explore perceptions of sexual risk and sexual behavior and relationship norms within this population. English-speaking adolescent males participating in one of six school-and community-based intervention programs for dating violence perpetration located in a major urban area in the Northeast U.S. were eligible for focus group participation and recruited with the assistance of program directors.…”

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Social Norms and Beliefs Regarding Sexual Risk and Pregnancy Involvement among Adolescent Males Treated for Dating Violence Perpetration

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The present study explored perceived sexual norms and behaviors related to sexual risk and pregnancy involvement among adolescent males (ages 13 to 20) participating in programs for perpetrators of dating violence. The purpose of this study was to generate hypotheses regarding the contexts and mechanisms underlying the intersection of adolescent dating violence, sexual risk and pregnancy. Six focus groups were conducted (N = 34 participants). A number of major themes emerged: 1) male norm of multiple partnering, 2) perceived gain of male social status from claims of sexual activity, 3) perception that rape is uncommon combined with belief that girls claiming to be raped are liars, 4) perception that men rationalize rapes to avoid responsibility, 5) condom non-use in the context of rape and sex involving substance use, 6) beliefs that girls lie and manipulate boys in order to become pregnant and trap them into relationships, and 7) male avoidance of responsibility and negative responses to pregnancy. The combination of peer-supported norms of male multiple partnering and adversarial sexual beliefs appear to support increased male sexual risk, lack of accountability for sexual risk, and rationalization of rape and negative responses to pregnancy. Further research focused on the context of male sexual risk and abusive relationship behaviors is needed to inform intervention with young men to promote sexual health and prevent rape, dating violence, and adolescent pregnancy.

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“…In exploring the use of focus groups in health research, Robinson (1999) noted that reports of sexual activity imparted by young people in some studies were untruthful.…”

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The focus group method: Insights from focus group interviews on sexual health with adolescents

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The use of focus group methodology — with selected examples from sexual health research

Cited by 259 publications

References 24 publications

Perceptions of a Community Sample about Participation in Future HIV Vaccine Trials in South India

Perceptions of a Community Sample about Participation in Future HIV Vaccine Trials in South India

Social Norms and Beliefs Regarding Sexual Risk and Pregnancy Involvement among Adolescent Males Treated for Dating Violence Perpetration

The focus group method: Insights from focus group interviews on sexual health with adolescents

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