Lefèvre P., Suremain Charles-Edouard de, Rubin de Celis E., Sejas E. (2004). Combining causal model and focus group discussions : experiences learned from a socio-anthropological research on the differing perceptions of caretakers and health professionals on children's health (Bolivia/Peru). Qualitative Report, 9 (1), p. 1-17. ISSN 1052-0147.
Titre du document
Combining causal model and focus group discussions : experiences learned from a socio-anthropological research on the differing perceptions of caretakers and health professionals on children's health (Bolivia/Peru)
Année de publication
2004
Type de document
Article
Auteurs
Lefèvre P., Suremain Charles-Edouard de, Rubin de Celis E., Sejas E.
Source
Qualitative Report, 2004,
9 (1), p. 1-17 ISSN 1052-0147
The paper discusses the utility of constructing causal models in focus groups. This was experienced as a complement to an in-depth ethnographic research on the differing perceptions of caretakers and health professionals on child's growth and development in Peru and Bolivia. The rational, advantages, difficulties and necessary adaptations of combining the two techniques are discussed on the basis of concrete examples. Authors conclude that the building of a causal model in a focus group session can be useful in comparing lay etiologies of diseases as perceived by different categories of caretakers and health professionals and in identifying specific health risks faced by children. Causal model building in a focus group can help renew discussions and participants'interest but its use is only justified when the study concerns the perception of the causality of a given phenomenon.
Plan de classement
Sociologie et anthropologie de la santé [056SOCSAN]
Descripteurs
ANTHROPOLOGIE DE LA SANTE ; ENFANT ; SANTE ; SYSTEME DE REPRESENTATIONS ; ITINERAIRE THERAPEUTIQUE ; COMMUNAUTE AMERINDIENNE ; PERSONNEL DE SANTE ; ENQUETE ; METHODOLOGIE
