The application of qualitative research methods to the study of sexually transmitted infections
Open Access
- 1 April 2002
- journal article
- review article
- Published by BMJ in Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Vol. 78 (2) , 87-89
- https://doi.org/10.1136/sti.78.2.87
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.Keywords
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