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Research Methods for Public Health



November 2019 | 296 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Research Methods for Public Health offers an in-depth introduction to the theories, concepts, approaches and practices, relevant to research methods in a public health setting. Informed by a socio-ecological model of public health, the book uses real world research examples and contemporary social, political and environmental themes of public health that reflect UK and international contexts.

 

The book provides a straightforward approach to developing a research project and applying methods in practical and realistic ways, using an innovative, integrative approach that combines methodologies. The authors have moved away from traditional approaches to research methods, and include chapters on primary quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research, evidence synthesis approaches, critical appraisal, research governance and ethics, and dissemination.

 

Essential reading for postgraduate students, researchers and public health practitioners, or individuals preparing for the UK Faculty of Public Health Part A examination.


 
Part 1: Quantitative Methods for Public Health
 
Chapter 1: Epidemiology
 
Chapter 2: Sampling
 
Chapter 3: Collecting Quantitative Data
 
Chapter 4: Quantitative Data Analysis
 
Chapter 5: Quality and Rigour in Quantitative Research
 
Part 2: Qualitative Methods for Public Health
 
Chapter 6: Methodological Approaches and Basic Principles
 
Chapter 7: Accessing and Selecting Cases in Qualitative Research
 
Chapter 8: Collecting Qualitative Data
 
Chapter 9: Qualitative Data Analysis
 
Chapter 10: Quality and Rigour in Qualitative Research
 
Part 3: Mixing it Up: Combining Methods and Evidence Synthesis in Public Health
 
Chapter 11: Mixed methods research and evaluation design
 
Chapter 12: Evidence synthesis approaches: Systematic reviews
 
Chapter 13: Evidence synthesis approaches: Meta-ethnography and realist synthesis
 
Part 4: Applying Research to Public Health Practice
 
Chapter 14: The Ethics of Public Health Research
 
Chapter 15: Writing up, Dissemination and Publication

This text is easy to read and makes good use of examples, which are clear and directed at an appropriate level for Post Graduate Public Health students. The use of applied examples and case studies from a range of contexts make this book relevant to a wide audience. Chapters cover core aspects needed for the teaching of Public Health Research methods, in particular, the focus on mixed methods, which is becoming a more prominent methodology in Public Health research.

 

Jacques Oosthuizen
Professor of Occupational Hygiene and Environmental Health, Edith Cowan University

Research Methods for Public Health is an excellent resource covering a broad range of research methodologies, as well as being a welcome source of inspiration for integrating these methods. I highly recommend this book as an introductory text for students of Public Health, as well as a companion book for any researcher working in the field.

Fredrik Saboonchi
Professor of Public Health Science, Swedish Red Cross University College

This is an a must read for any students undertaking public health modules. Furthermore it also lays out research methodology plainly, which is also useful within any health education qualification

Mrs Fern Bentley
Nursing (Derby), University of Derby (Chesterfield)
May 8, 2023

Useful broad textbook for student dissertations

Dr Hannah CE Madden
Dept of Social Sciences, Liverpool Hope University
July 6, 2022

A step-by step guide to undertaking qualitative and quantitative research at Masters level; from developing the research question to writing for publication. An easy to follow yet detailed text. Essential reading for Public Health students.

Dr Ruth Hopkins
Health and Human Sciences, Swansea University
November 30, 2020

a great clear outline of qualitative research methods in clear language accessible to students

Mrs jen menzies
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University
November 27, 2019

Clearly presented, takes a multidisciplinary approach that reflects the methods needed to research and address modern public health problems. An excellent introductory textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students working in the field of public health, environmental health and health sciences.

Mr Alastair Tomlinson
Applied Community Sci & Protection, Cardiff Metropolitan University
October 18, 2019

A very useful text for both postgraduate and undergraduate healthcare students.

Dr Krishna Regmi
Faculty of Health & Social Science, Bedfordshire University
October 26, 2019