Integrated Research Methods in Public Health, 1e

✍ Scribed by Muriel Jean Harris, Baraka Muvuka

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Year: 2022
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 371
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Companion Website
Chapter 1 Module 1: Setting theStage for Public Health Research
Section 1: Fundamental Concepts in Research
Introduction
What Is Research?
What Is Public Health Research?
Who Conducts Research?
Cross-Cultural Research
Stakeholder Engagement
Philosophical Underpinnings
Positivism and Postpositivism
Constructivism
Participatory Research
Transformative Research
Pragmatism
Mixed Methods
Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks
Theory in Quantitative Research
Theory in Qualitative Research
Human Subjects Protection
Ethics Review Boards
Informed Consent
The Ethics Review and Approval Process
Ethical Review in Emergencies
Misconduct in Research
Section 2: Research Study Design Framework
The Research Study Design Framework
The Literature Review
The Research Question
The Hypothesis
Study Design
Designing the Methodology
Incorporating Theory in Applied Research Design
Data Collection and Analysis
Validity and Reliability
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Reporting Research Findings
Tips for Writing up a Research Study
Funding Research
Section 3: Conducting The Literature Review
Types of Literature Reviews
The Literature Review Process
Stage I: Planning the Literature Review
Phase II: Conducting your Literature Review
Phase III: Write the Literature Review
Length of the Report
References
Chapter 2 Module 2: Quantitative Research
Section 1: Basic Principles of Quantitative Research
Introduction
Philosophical Underpinning
Ethical Responsibilities
Research with Persons with Disability
Cultural Responsiveness
Philosophical Underpinning
Ethical Responsibilities
Research with Persons with Disability
Cultural Responsiveness
Research Designs
Descriptive Studies
Survey Research
Analytical Studies
Secondary Data
Threats to Validity
Step 2A: Designing and Implementing the Research Study
Introduction
Planning for Research
Assemble the Research Team
Conduct the Literature Review
Writing an Integrative Literature Review
Theoretical Frameworks in Research
The Problem Statement
Designing the Study
The Conceptual Framework
The Methodology
Survey Research Design
Variables
The Hypothesis
Sampling
Random Sampling Design
Stratified Sampling
Cluster Sampling
Systematic Sampling
Convenience Sampling
Sample Size Calculations
Step 2B: Designing and Implementing the Research Study
Step 2B: Desig ning and Implementing the Research Study
Designing a Survey Instrument
Survey Instrument Validity
Survey Instrument Reliability
Translating Survey Instruments
The Informed Consent Form and Process
The Consent Form
Step 2C: Designing and Implementing the Research Study
Collecting Survey Data
Social Desirability
Training
Distributing and Delivering Surveys
Traditional Methods of Delivering Surveys
Web-Based Surveys
Step 2D: Designing and Implementing the Research Study
Analyzing and Interpreting the Survey Data
Bivariate Analysis
Multivariate Analysis
Reporting Quantitative Data
Study Strengths and Limitations
Step 3: Pulling It All Together: An Overview of Grant Writing
Introduction
Learn the Basics/Plan the Approach
The Letter of Intent
Write the Application
Budget and Budget Justification
Budget Justification
Application and Review
Preaward and Award Process
References
Module 2: Resources
Introduction
Chapter 3 Module 3: Qualitative Research Methods
Section 1: Introduction to Qualitative Research
Introduction
Philosophical Underpinnings
Attributes of Qualitative Research
When to Use Qualitative Research
Qualitative Research Designs
Case Study Research
Ethnography
Grounded Theory Method
Phenomenology
Narrative Research
Participatory Qualitative Research: Photovoice
The Qualitative Research Process
Summary
Section 2: Conceptualizing A Qualitative Research Study
Introduction
Selecting a Broad Research Area
Defining the Research Topic
Conducting a Literature Review For a Qualitative Research Study
Defining the Research Problem
Defining The Purpose Of The Study
Formulating the Research Questions
Using Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks in Qualitative Research
Section 3: Designing and Implementing a Qualitative Research Study
Introduction
Writing a Qualitative Research Proposal
Ethical Considerations
The Informed Consent Form and Process
Selecting the Study Sites and Participants
Sampling Methods and Sample Size
Negotiating Entry into the Study Sites
Recruitment and Selection Process
Incentives and Compensation
Collecting Qualitative Data
Interviews
Structure of the Interview
Types of Interview Questions
Developing an Interview Guide
Conducting an Interview
Focus Groups
Observations
Document Review
Field Notes
Ensuring the Trustworthiness of the Findings
Credibility
Dependability
Transferability
Confirmability
Managing Qualitative Data
Digitization
Transcription, Verification, Deidentification
Translation
Analyzing and Interpreting Qualitative Data
Qualitative Data Analysis Software
Reporting and Disseminating the Research Findings
Writing a Qualitative Research Report
References
Chapter 4 Module 4: Research Methodology—Mixed Methods Approaches
Introduction
Section 1: Mixed Methods Design
Introduction
Philosophical Underpinning
Theoretical Frameworks in Mixed Methods Research
Convergent/Concurrent Designs
Sequential Designs
Exploratory Sequential Design
Explanatory Sequential Design
Complex Designs
Validity in Mixed Methods Research Designs
Data Analysis
Ethical Responsibilities
Informed Consent
Cultural Responsiveness
Section 2: The Two Paradigms—Mixed Methods Research Designing the Research Study
Planning for Research
Assemble the Research Team
Conduct the Literature Review
The Problem Statement
The Research Question in Mixed Methods Research
The Conceptual Framework
Sampling Schemes and Sample Size
Data Collection
Quantitative Data
GIS Mapping
Qualitative Research
Individual Interviews
Focus Groups
Observations
Document Review
Analyze the Data
Analyzing Qualitative and Quantitative Data
Report the Findings
Data Transformation
Converting Qualitative data to Numerical Data
Converting Numerical Data to Qualitative Data
Ethical Considerations
Section 3: Case Study—Embedded Mixed Methods Design
Introduction
Literature Review And Problem Statement
The Socioecological Model (SEM)
Individual Factors
Interpersonal Factors
Community Factors
Organizational Factors
Policy Factors
Best Practices in Prenatal Care
Evaluation Design
The Study Setting
Methodology
Patients, Providers, and Staff Surveys (Quant)
Patient Survey
Staff and Provider Surveys
Observations (Qual)
Document Review (Qual)
GIS Mapping (Qual)
Data Analysis
Results
Demographic Profile of the Sample
Staff and Provider Demographics
Experiences with Prenatal Care Services
Barriers to Early Prenatal Care Entry
Information Needs of Prenatal Care Patients
Providers’ Perceptions of Patient Information Needs
A Review of Family Health Centers’ Prenatal Care Materials and Website
Provider and Staff Recommendations to Increase Early Entry Into Pnc
Discussion
Limitations of This Study
Recommendations
The Literature Review and Problem Statement
The Evaluation Design
Participant Eligibility
Study Findings and Conclusions
Conclusions
Study Limitations
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 5 Module 5: Writing and Disseminating the Research Findings
Section 1: Writing the Research Report
Introduction
The Structure and Content of the Report
Front Matter of the Report
Body of the Report
End Matter of the Report
Reporting Guidelines and Tools
Ethical, Legal, and Cultural Considerations in Writing a Research Report
Intellectual Property and Ownership
Representation of Research Findings
Plagiarism
Section 2: Disseminating the Report to Academic Audiences
Introduction
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Step 1: Plan the Manuscript
Step 2: Develop the Outline
Step 3: Draft the Manuscript
Step 4: Internal Review, Feedback, and Revisions
Step 5: Submit the Manuscript
Step 6: Act on Editors’ and Reviewers’ Decisions
The Peer-Review Process of a Journal Article
Scientific Conference Presentations
Ethical Considerations In Publishing the Findings
Section 3: Disseminating The Report To Nonacademic Audiences
Introduction
Disseminating The Findings To Practitioners
Disseminating the Findings to Communities or The General Public
In Person
In Print
Online
Social Media
Health Literacy Considerations
Disseminating The Findings To Policymakers
Meeting with Policymakers
Developing Policy Briefs
Disseminating the Findings to the Media
Press or News Releases
Op-Eds
Media Interviews
References
Index
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