Contemporary discourses in qualitative research: lessons for health research in Nigeria

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Title:	Contemporary discourses in qualitative research: lessons for health research in Nigeria
Editor:	Abdullahi, Ali A.
Year:	2012
Periodical:	African Sociological Review (ISSN 1027-4332)
Volume:	16
Issue:	1
Pages:	17-38
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Nigeria
Subjects:	medical research research methods
External link:	https://www.ajol.info/index.php/asr/article/view/87624
Abstract:	Quantitative research has dominated health research in Nigeria. Although quantitative methods such as KAP (knowledge, attitude and practice) are important, they often are faced with problems regarding the accuracy of measurement. This paper examines contemporary ontological, epistemological, axiological and methodological discourses on qualitative research approaches and argues for the use of qualititative research methods in health research in Nigeria. Qualitative research deepens understanding of health beliefs and other sociocultural issues surrounding medical therapy and health-seeking behaviour. Some case studies of qualitative research from Nigeria and elsewhere are discussed in order to draw lessons for health research in Nigeria. Bibliogr., sum. [ASC Leiden abstract]