The application of qualitative research methods to the study of sexually transmitted infections

R Power

doi:10.1136/sti.78.2.87

The application of qualitative research methods to the study of sexually transmitted infections

Sex Transm Infect. 2002 Apr;78(2):87-9. doi: 10.1136/sti.78.2.87.

Author

R Power¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of STDs, Royal Free and University College London, UK. rpower@gum.ucl.ac.uk

Abstract

Qualitative methods have gained support in health sciences research and have a role to play in STI studies. This article reviews the main techniques used by qualitative researchers, with illustrations taken from the field of STIs.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Focus Groups
Humans
Interviews as Topic / methods
Research Design*
Sexually Transmitted Diseases / therapy*
Treatment Outcome