Public Health Research Methods is a comprehensive collection of research methods used in the field of public health. This text is about providing researchers, and future researchers, with an up-to-date and comprehensive set of tools to investigate public health issues and problems, to ultimately better inform public health policy and practice. The contents of this book go beyond traditional epidemiologic approaches and cover the various research methods and technologies that are emerging in the new public health landscape. Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Detailed Contents Preface Acknowledgements About the Editors About the Contributors 1 Introduction to Public Health Research Methods Part I Planning and Preparing for Research 2 Designing Research 3 Research Ethics and Working with Institutional Review Boards 4 Community Engagement in Public Health Research Part II Traditional Epidemiologic Methods and Designs 5 Public Health Surveillance and Research: From Data to Action 6 Outbreak Investigation 7 Cohort and Case-Control Studies1 8 Designing Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) Part III Structural and Operational Research 9 Using Secondary Data 10 Economics of Population Health 11 Health Services Research Part IV Behavioral and Social Science Research 12 Survey Design and Implementation 13 Scale Development and Validation 14 Social Network Analysis1: Methods and Applications in Public Health 15 Qualitative Research Methods 16 Randomized Controlled Trials for Psychosocial Interventions Part V Cross-Cutting Methods and Approaches 17 Sampling: The Foundation of Good Research 18 Statistical Methods in Public Health Research 19 Mixed Methods Research 20 Geographic Information Systems in Public Health 21 Public Health 2.0: Fresh Approaches to Old Problems Part VI Applying Research Findings 22 Enhancing Research Utilization 23 Implementation Science: Identifying the Path from Innovation to Impact Appendix References References Author Index Index Public Health Research Methods, Edited By Greg Guest And Emily Namey, Provides A Comprehensive Foundation For Planning, Executing, And Monitoring Public Health Research Of All Types. The Book Goes Beyond Traditional Epidemiologic Research Designs To Cover State-of-the-art, Technology-based Approaches Emerging In The New Public Health Landscape. Written By Experts In The Field, Each Chapter Includes A Description Of The Research Method Covered, Examples Of Its Application In Public Health, Clear Instructions On How To Execute The Method, And A Discussion Of Emerging Issues And Future Directions. In Addition, Each Chapter Addresses The Topic In The Context Of Global Health And Health Disparities. Such Breadth Provides Readers With Practical Tools They Can Use In The Field, As Well As A Current Understanding Of Conceptual Discussions. Illustrated With Engaging Case Studies That Enhance Understanding Of The Concepts Presented, Public Health Research Methods Is A Comprehensive, Must-have Reference Ideal For Researchers In All Sectors—government, Academia, And Non-profit. A comprehensive collection of research methods used in the field of public health this text provides researchers, and future researchers, with an up-to-date and comprehensive set of tools to investigate public health issues and problems, to ultimately better inform public health policy and practice. The contents of this book go beyond traditional epidemiologic approaches and cover the various research methods and technologies that are emerging in the new public health landscape Providing a comprehensive foundation for planning, executing, and monitoring public health research of all types, this book goes beyond traditional epidemiologic research designs to cover technology-based approaches emerging in the new public health landscape.
