Research Methods for Public Health
Author(s): Stuart McClean, Isabelle Bray, Nick de Viggiani, Emma Bird, Paul Pilkington
Format: Paperback
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, United Kingdom
Imprint: SAGE Publications Ltd
ISBN-13: 9781526430014, 978-1526430014
Synopsis
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 [url] 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.
