Explore an integrated approach to public health research methodsIn Integrated Research Methods in Public Health, a team of eminent public health researchers delivers an eye-opening exploration of public health research methods presented with integrative approaches to teaching that facilitate holistic and transformative learning experiences. The methods used in this book enable students to make connections between concepts and content areas more readily than with traditional approaches.In this book, readers will find extensive use of the concept of the co-construction of learning, in which the active participation of students and instructors in an interactive, varied, and student-centered learning environment is achieved. It also includes:* Mini case studies, team learning exercises and worksheets, and group project outlines* Literature reviews that showcase the latest developments in the research on the subject* Integrated considerations of ethical issues, cultural responsiveness, theoretical foundations, and philosophical underpinningsPerfect for senior undergraduate and graduate students in public health, Integrated Research Methods in Public Health will also earn a place in the libraries of public health and social science academics and researchers, as well as public health practitioners and professionals working in non-profit organizations with public-health related services.

Preface xiiiAcknowledgments xvAbout the Companion Website xvii1 MODULE 1: SETTING THE STAGE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH 1Section 1: Fundamental Concepts in Research 2Introduction 2Section 2: Research Study Design Framework 20Section 3: Conducting The Literature Review 34References 522 MODULE 2: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH 55Section 1: Basic Principles of Quantitative Research 56Introduction 56Step 2A: Designing and Implementing the Research Study 66Step 2B: Designing and Implementing the Research Study 89Step 2C: Designing and Implementing the Research Study 102Step 2D: Designing and Implementing the Research Study 108Step 3: Pulling It All Together: An Overview of Grant Writing 121References 133MODULE 2: RESOURCES 137Introduction 1373 MODULE 3: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS 149Section 1: Introduction to Qualitative Research 150Introduction 150PHILOSOPHICAL UNDERPINNINGS 151Section 2: Conceptualizing A Qualitative Research Study 163Section 3: Designing and Implementing a Qualitative Research Study 180References 2184 MODULE 4: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY--MIXED METHODS APPROACHES 223Introduction 223Section 1: Mixed Methods Design 224Section 2: The Two Paradigms--Mixed Methods Research Methods Designing the Research Study 243Section 3: Case Study--Embedded Mixed Methods Design 264References 2925 MODULE 5: WRITING AND DISSEMINATING THE RESEARCH FINDINGS 295Section 1: Writing the Research Report 296Introduction 296Section 2: Disseminating the Report to Academic Audiences 309Section 3: Disseminating The Report To Nonacademic Audiences 326References 339INDEX