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<p>List of Figures, Tables, and Boxes xiii</p> <p>List of Case Studies xvii</p> <p>Foreword xix</p> <p>Acknowledgments xxi</p> <p>About the Authors xxiii</p> <p><b>Chapter 1: Invitation to Explore 1</b></p> <p>Our Purpose 2</p> <p>What Is Qualitative Research? 4</p> <p>Getting Started 11</p> <p>Key Terms 13</p> <p>Review Questions 14</p> <p>References 14</p> <p><b>Chapter 2: The Language and Logic of Qualitative Research 17</b></p> <p>Frameworks for Research: Paradigms, Theories, and Conceptual Models 18</p> <p>Using Qualitative Methods to Develop Theory 27</p> <p>Substantive Theories and Conceptual Models 28</p> <p>Standards for Qualitative Research 35</p> <p>Summary 38</p> <p>Key Terms 39</p> <p>Recommended Readings 40</p> <p>Review Questions 40</p> <p>References 40</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: Designing the Study 45</b></p> <p>Background and Rationale 47</p> <p>Developing Study Objectives 53</p> <p>Using Documentary Sources 54</p> <p>Data From Human Subjects 55</p> <p>Data Collection Methods 61</p> <p>Collecting Data 71</p> <p>Analyzing the Data 72</p> <p>Disseminating Results 74</p> <p>Research Ethics: Decisions for the Protection of Study Participants 74</p> <p>Other Considerations: Budget and Time 78</p> <p>Summary 79</p> <p>Key Terms 79</p> <p>Recommended Readings 81</p> <p>Review Questions 81</p> <p>References 81</p> <p><b>Chapter 4: Collecting Qualitative Data 85</b></p> <p>Observation 86</p> <p>Interviews and Focus Groups 98</p> <p>Structured Data Collection Techniques 127</p> <p>Summary 134</p> <p>Key Terms 135</p> <p>Review Questions 137</p> <p>Recommended Readings 137</p> <p>References 138</p> <p><b>Chapter 5: Logistics in the Field 143</b></p> <p>Introduction to the Community: Building Rapport 145</p> <p>Involving Policymakers and Change Agents 148</p> <p>Developing the Field Team 150</p> <p>Training 152</p> <p>Field Materials 157</p> <p>Pilot Testing 158</p> <p>Field Logistics 159</p> <p>Supervision and Monitoring 161</p> <p>Generating Data Files 162</p> <p>Transcription and Translation 163</p> <p>Data Management and Storage 165</p> <p>Timelines and Budgets 166</p> <p>Summary 168</p> <p>Key Terms 169</p> <p>Review Questions 170</p> <p>Recommended Readings 170</p> <p>References 171</p> <p><b>Chapter 6: Qualitative Data Analysis 173</b></p> <p>Basic Steps in Qualitative Data Analysis 175</p> <p>Step 1. Reading: Developing an Intimate Relationship with the Data 176</p> <p>Step 2. Coding: Identifying the Emerging Themes 179</p> <p>Computer Software 189</p> <p>Step 3. Displaying Data: Distinguishing Nuances of a Topic 199</p> <p>Developing Hypotheses, Questioning, and Verifying 201</p> <p>Step 4. Data Reduction: Getting the Big Picture 204</p> <p>Step 5. Interpretation 207</p> <p>Establishing Trustworthiness 212</p> <p>Summary 215</p> <p>Key Terms 216</p> <p>Review Questions 217</p> <p>Recommended Readings 217</p> <p>References 217</p> <p><b>Chapter 7: Disseminating Qualitative Research 219</b></p> <p>Research Ethics Require Dissemination 222</p> <p>An Inclusive Dissemination Process Promotes Use 223</p> <p>How to Develop a Communication and Dissemination Strategy 224</p> <p>Choosing a Format for Dissemination 240</p> <p>Summary 249</p> <p>Key Terms 250</p> <p>Review Questions 250</p> <p>Recommended Readings 250</p> <p>References 251</p> <p><b>Chapter 8: Putting It Into Words 255</b></p> <p>The Role of Writing in Responsible Conduct of Research 256</p> <p>Before You Write 258</p> <p>Writing Your Article or Report 267</p> <p>After You Write 284</p> <p>Summary 291</p> <p>Key Terms 292</p> <p>Review Questions 292</p> <p>Recommended Readings 292</p> <p>References 293</p> <p>Appendix 1: Case Studies 295</p> <p>Appendix 2: Examples of Oral Consent Forms 347</p> <p>Appendix 3: Participant Observation Notes 351</p> <p>Appendix 4: Topic Guides With Pictures 359</p> <p>Appendix 5: Sample Interviewer Training Program Agendas and Training Schedules 369</p> <p>Appendix 6: Sample Budget Categories for Planning Qualitative Data Collection 373</p> <p>Appendix 7: Coding Summary Report 377</p> <p>Appendix 8: Example of Data Analysis Memo 383</p> <p>Appendix 9: Making Study Findings Accessible to Other Researchers 387</p> <p>Appendix 10: Dissemination Materials for Community Stakeholders 395</p> <p>Appendix 11: Sample Briefs to Share Qualitative Study Findings with Policy Audiences 405</p> <p>Appendix 12: Sample Dissemination Strategy for Advocacy 413</p> <p>Appendix 13: Where to Publish 417</p> <p>Appendix 14: Who Is an Author? 431</p> <p>Index 433</p>

<p><b>ELIZABETH E. TOLLEY</b> is a senior scientist and Director of the Social and Behavioral Health Sciences division of FHI 360. <p><b>PRISCILLA R. ULIN</b> is retired from Family Health International (now FHI 360), where she was senior research scientist in the Social and Behavioral Sciences division. <p><b>NATASHA MACK</b> is a researcher in the Social and Behavioral Health Sciences division at FHI 360. <p><b>ELIZABETH T. ROBINSON</b> is the senior advisor for communications at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's MEASURE Evaluation project. <p><b>STACEY M. SUCCOP</b> is a research associate in the Scientific Affairs department at FHI 360.

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