Summary
Contents
Subject index
Public Health Research Methods provides a comprehensive foundation for planning, executing, and monitoring public health research of all types. The book goes beyond traditional epidemiologic research designs to cover state-of-the-art, technology-based approaches emerging in the new public health landscape. Written by experts in the field, each chapter includes a description of the research method covered, examples of its application in public health, clear instructions on how to execute the method, and a discussion of emerging issues and future directions. In addition, each chapter addresses the topic in the context of global health and health disparities. Such breadth provides readers with practical tools they can use in the field, as well as a current understanding of conceptual discussions. Illustrated with engaging case studies that enhance understanding of the concepts presented, Public Health Research Methods is a comprehensive, must-have reference ideal for researchers in all sectors—government, academia, and non-profit.
Qualitative Research Methods
Qualitative Research Methods
Public health researchers aim to address complex and multifaceted problems that often require empirical data on key behavioral, cultural, and environmental questions. The other methods covered in this section approach those questions by collecting and analyzing quantitative or number-based data. Qualitative research, by contrast, relies heavily on other forms of data—primarily text, narrative, direct observation, and images—to address issues in public health. Sometimes, we are interested in describing what people are doing, why they are doing it, and the context of their actions (when and where the activities take place) as a first step toward addressing a particular public health issue. For instance, what are the behaviors, motivations, ...
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