This helpful presentation is the result of a workshop held in Durban by The Global Health Bioethics Network (course facilitators: Maureen Kelley, Patricia Kingori, Dorcas Kamuya, Mike Parker).
Developing and Implementing a Triangulation Protocol for Qualitative Health Research
by Tracy Farmer, Kerry Robinson, Susan J. Elliott, John EylesIn this article, the authors present an empirical example of triangulation in qualitative health research. The authors collected qualitative data within a parallel–case study design using key informant interviews as well as document analysis, and develop, implement, and reflect on a triangulation protocol..
Global Health Research in an Unequal World: Ethics Case studies from Africa
by Gemma Aellah, Tracey Chantler, P. Wenzel GeisslerConducting good, ethical global health research is now more important than ever. Increased global mobility and connectivity mean that in today’s world there is no such thing as ‘local health’. As a collection, these stories offer a flexible resource for training across a variety of contexts, such as medical research organizations, universities, collaborative sites, and NGOs.
An Introduction to Qualitative Research: a toolkit from NIHR
by Hancock B., Windridge K., and Ockleford E.This helpful NIHR toolkit provides a comprehensive guide to the stages of designing and planning, carrying out, and reporting on a qualitative study, and includes useful exercises. We recommend it to anyone needing a useful, broad guide.
In defence of governance: ethics review and social research
by Mark Sheehan, Michael Dunn, Kate SahanThis Journal of Medical Ethics article discusses governance around social sciences and ethical review
Putting the "Quality" in "Qualitative": Reviewing and Assessing Quality in Qualitative Research
by The Editorial TeamAssessing quality in qualitative research can be very different to other research types. Here we have compiled some resources which may help to assess the quality of research in different ways.
Quality assurance of qualitative research: a review of the discourse
by jo01reynolds, James Kizito, Nkoli Ezumah, Peter Mangesho, Elizabeth Allen - Regional Faculty Lead, ClareChandlerIncreasing demand for qualitative research within global health has emerged alongside increasing demand for demonstration of quality of research, in line with the evidence-based model of medicine......
Critical Realist Evaluation
by Mesh Editorial TeamThis resource about critical realist evaluation resulted from a presentation given by Emma Richardson at the March 2017 Mesh Evaluation workshop. For more information and links to other resources that emerged from the workshop (which will be built upon over time) visit the workshop page.
Guide: Participatory Action Research Toolkit
by Mesh Editorial teamThere are many different approaches to analysing qualitative data. This article aims to bring together resources and articles around some of the more common types of analysis, so that you can easily find what you need.
Guide: Guide to the Ethics of Community Based Participatory Research
by Mesh Editorial teamUseful videos about conducting focus groups for qualitative research
Useful YouTube videos about conducting qualitative research interviews
Participatory Visual Methods : Recommended Reading
by Gill BlackThis bibliography provides a list of recommended resources for those who are using participatory visual methods in their work.
Lymphatic filariasis is endemic in Nepal. This study aimed to investigate health-seeking behaviors and self-care practices of people with filarial Lymphoedema in Nepal.
Four social theories for global health (link to Lancet article)
by Arthur KleinmanThis useful article examines the field of 'global health' through four different social theories, providing useful insights into different ways to approach global health study. Certainly a must read for social scientists working in this area!
There are many different approaches to analysing qualitative data. This article aims to bring together resources and articles around some of the more common types of analysis, so that you can easily find what you need.
This review assessed the effects of women's groups practising participatory learning and action, compared with usual care, on birth outcomes in low-resource settings. With the participation of at least a third of pregnant women and adequate population coverage, women's groups practising participatory learning and action are a cost-effective strategy to improve maternal and neonatal survival in low-resource settings.
Project Report/Blog: Evaluating community engagement workshop: a beginner’s perspective
by Hannah KealA participant of the Mesh evaluating engagement workshop (March 2017) gives there reflection on the workshop and the key learning that came from it.
Sarah Drew shares her research diary about conducting ethnographic fieldwork in Malawi as part of a Clubfoot study.