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Introduction to qualitative research

Khalifa Elmusharaf

Training course in research methodology and research protocol development 2019

December 16, 2019 - Geneva

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Elmusharaf K. Introduction to qualitative research. Paper presented at: Training course in research methodology and research protocol development; 2019 Dec 16; Geneva.

Tasks

• Go over the presentation: Introduction to qualitative research - Khalifa Elmusharaf (University of Limerick, Ireland).
• Go over the presentation: Qualitative sampling techniques - Khalifa Elmusharaf.
• Go over the presentation: Qualitative data collection techniques - Khalifa Elmusharaf.
• Go over the presentation: Qualitative research approaches - Khalifa Elmusharaf.
• Study section 4.9 ‘Planning qualitative research’ on pages 55 to 57 of the document: Fathalla MF, Fathalla MM. A practical guide for health researchers (WHO Regional Publications, Eastern Mediterranean. Series 30). WHO; 2004.

Relevant online resources

• Mack N, Woodsong C, MacQueen KM, Guest G, Namey E. Qualitative research methods: a data collector's field guide. Family Health International. 2005.
• Online QDA
• TQR Qualitative Research Resources

Reference document

• Fathalla MF, Fathalla MM. A practical guide for health researchers (WHO Regional Publications, Eastern Mediterranean. Series 30). WHO; 2004.

Assignment

Assignment

1. Examine the qualitative studies below.

Currie S, Gray C, Shepherd A, McInnes RJ. Antenatal physical activity: a qualitative study exploring women’s experiences and the acceptability of antenatal walking groups. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2016 Jul 22;16(1):182.

Weir Z, Bush J, Robson SC, McParlin C, Rankin J, Bell R. Physical activity in pregnancy: a qualitative study of the beliefs of overweight and obese pregnant women. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2010 Apr 28;10(1):18.

What are the similarities and differences between the two studies with respect to;

1.1. the research approaches?

1.2. the sampling techniques?

1.3. the data collection methods?

2. Supposing you were to conduct a qualitative research for your chosen topic,

2.1. Would you modify your topic/ research question? If yes, how?

2.2. What would be your sampling technique?

2.3. Which data collection method (s) would you use?