Challenges of Introducing Participant Observation to Community Health Research
Language:
English
Series/Journal Title:
ISRN Nursing
Volume:
2014
Copyright:
2014
Pages:
7
Description:
In this paper, we describe how we use participant observation in a community health research study with Chinese-born immigrant women. We document discrepancies between these women’s beliefs and types of behavior regarding health and health promotion. We further discuss the ethnical, time, and setting challenges in community health research using participant observation. Possible solutions are also discussed. [from abstract]
Subject
Geographic Focus
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