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A qualitative study to explore the value of videotaped perceptions of research participants and stakeholders for use in analysing evidence for policy-making in the Gambia.Untitled Item

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posted on 2018-04-21, 08:43 authored by Jamie GuthJamie Guth

This the dissertation of Jamie Guth, submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Public Health, University of Liverpool, August 2017.

Background

The field of evidence-informed policy-making (EIPM) is limited and has often missed valuable types of evidence not included in these theories. Policymakers want to know how the target user or community feels about an innovation, and to see and hear how involved and committed they are. A study in the Gambia offered the opportunity to test videotaped interviews of research participants as a way of sharing local context at a policy panel discussion of the research results.

Aim

To explore the acceptability and value of videotaped interviews of study participants as an additional tool to provide research results to policy-makers and practitioners.

Methods

This qualitative study used semi-structured, in-depth interviews to explore policymakers’ views on the use of videotaped interviews. Purposive sampling led to the recruitment of all 16 individuals who met inclusion criteria from the sample.

Results

The participants found that the video provided credibility and reliability to research; context and community acceptance; and clarification of barriers and access issues. Their experience also led to recommendations on video length and depth of content for future use, and how a deliberative discussion can increase understanding of the issues.

Conclusion

This study provides the first analysis of video for this purpose. The video provided unique information to the panel members that strengthened memory and understanding of the findings, as well as commitment to taking up the research findings.


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