The value of qualitative methods to public health research, policy and practice
Stickley, T.; O'Caithain, A.; Homer, C.
Perspectives in Public Health 142(4): 237-240
2022
ISSN/ISBN: 1757-9147
PMID: 35362352
Accession: 079805620
This article reviews the role and use of qualitative methods in public health research.'Signs of quality' are introduced to help guide potential authors to publish their qualitative research in public health journals. We conclude that high-quality qualitative research offers insights that quantitative research cannot. It is time for all public health journals to recognise the value of qualitative research and increase the amount that they publish.