Conducting Successful Focus Groups and Analysis: Experience from a Pilot Study Qn Family Planning and Sexual Behaviour in the Era of HIV/AIDS and STDs
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(1) Makerere Institute of Social Research, Makerere University, P0. Box 16022, Kampala
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Abstract
The pilot was a qualitative study using four focus group discussions (FGD’s). It was undertaken in Kampala district among sexually active men and female contraceptive users and non-users. The pilot focus group discussions were conducted to test FGD guidelines developed to collect contextual and attitudinal data on family planning and issues related to sexual health in the community. A further aim of the pilot study was to develop a coding schedule for the analysis of focus groups discussions and to formulate tips for conducting and analyzing successful FGDs and their analysis to assist other researchers. (Afr I Rep rod Health l998;2(2):175—182)
KEY WORDS: Focus group, qualitative methods,family planning, sexual behaviour, HIV/AIDS
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