An introduction to qualitative research methods in health sciences.
Learning outcomes
Having passed the course the student is able - to explain the basis of qualitative health research and the characteristics of qualitative research process - to formulate relevant research questions for qualitative research in public and global health - to describe various data gathering methods and to differentiate why and when to use them for different research objectives. - to recognize the key analytical approaches and to implement the principles of thematic analysis to empirical data - to understand the principles of writing up a qualitative research and to evaluate qualitative studies analytically - to understand the principles of qualitative research ethics and the ethical review process - identify the role of qualitative research in public and global health multidisciplinary contexts
Contents
-The basis of qualitative research - Research process in qualitative research - Ethical questions - Different types of data gathering methods - Analytical perspectives and the principles of thematic analysis in practice - The principles of writing a thorough qualitative report - Reading and evaluating a qualitative research papers - The role of and utilization of qualitative research in public and global health.