Article ViewAbstractInternational Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2014,4,4,318-323.DOI:10.4103/2230-8598.144055Published:Oct 2014Type:Review ArticleAn overview of qualitative research methodology for public health researchersAnton N. Isaacs Anton N. Isaacs School of Rural Health (MUDRIH), Monash University, Australia Abstract:Qualitative research methodology enables researchers to explore social and behavioural issues related to public health that are not achievable with quantitative methods. Several complex public health issues can be better understood by exploration using qualitative methodologies. However, these methodologies are underutilized in public health research particularly in developing countries. This paper aims to introduce qualitative research to students and researchers in public health in developing countries and to encourage its use in research by presenting an overview of how to undertake a qualitative research study. Key aspects of this methodology include choosing and working within a theoretical framework, recruitment of participants, following the right process of data analysis, and presentation of findings for publication. Keywords:Developing countries, Public health, Qualitative research methodologyView:PDF (442.42 KB) PDFClick here to download the PDF file. ‹ Cataract research in India: A scientometric study of publications output, 2002-2011 up Role of biomedical and behavioral interventions and their evidence in prevention of HIV infection: A literature review ›