TY - JOUR
T1 - Exploring the health needs of Bangladeshi women
T2 - a case study in using qualitative research methods
AU - Hennings, Jean
AU - Williams, Jan
AU - Haque, Badrun Naher
PY - 1996
Y1 - 1996
N2 - This paper discusses the use of qualitative research methods in a study carried out in 1994/95 by an English midwife, in partnership with a Bangladeshi community worker, to explore Bangladeshi women's ex periences of antenatal care in one health district. Practical and ethical issues of access, sampling and informed consent are discussed and the challenges of conducting in-depth interviews and focus groups with this group of women are detailed. The key role of the Bangladeshi community worker as interpreter, gatekeeper and cultural guide is explored. It is suggested that research of this kind, whilst labour intensive, respects cultural diversity and can provide a depth of understanding not obtainable through traditional survey methods.
AB - This paper discusses the use of qualitative research methods in a study carried out in 1994/95 by an English midwife, in partnership with a Bangladeshi community worker, to explore Bangladeshi women's ex periences of antenatal care in one health district. Practical and ethical issues of access, sampling and informed consent are discussed and the challenges of conducting in-depth interviews and focus groups with this group of women are detailed. The key role of the Bangladeshi community worker as interpreter, gatekeeper and cultural guide is explored. It is suggested that research of this kind, whilst labour intensive, respects cultural diversity and can provide a depth of understanding not obtainable through traditional survey methods.
KW - Language
KW - Communication
KW - Medical interpreters
KW - Bangladeshi women
KW - Health
KW - Antenatal Care
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U2 - 10.1177/001789699605500103
DO - 10.1177/001789699605500103
M3 - Article
VL - 55
SP - 11
EP - 23
JO - Health Education Journal
JF - Health Education Journal
SN - 0017-8969
IS - 1
ER -