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Data Collection by Survey

The systematic method of obtaining and analyzing accurate information of a population is called data collection. A survey is a standard method of data collection that involves collecting information from a target human population about their experience, opinion, or knowledge of a product, service, or process. The responses are recorded and interpreted. The most common survey examples are written questionnaires, face-to-face or telephonic conversations, focus groups, and electronic (e-mail or...
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Often, psychologists develop surveys as a means of gathering data. Surveys are lists of questions to be answered by research participants, and can be delivered as paper-and-pencil questionnaires, administered electronically, or conducted verbally. Generally, the survey itself can be completed in a short time, and the ease of administering a survey makes it easy to collect data from a large number of people.
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Cross-Sectional Research

In cross-sectional research, a researcher compares multiple segments of the population at the same time. If they were interested in people's dietary habits, the researcher might directly compare different groups of people by age. Instead of following a group of people for 20 years to see how their dietary habits changed from decade to decade, the researcher would study a group of 20-year-old individuals and compare them to a group of 30-year-old individuals and a group of 40-year-old...
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The physical assessment examines the patient for objective data that defines the patient's condition, and aids in formulating the nursing care plan. The purpose of physical assessment is a health status appraisal, which includes identifying health problems, and establishing a database for nursing intervention.
The principles to begin the physical assessment include conducting a comprehensive or problem-related history in a quiet, well-lit room, emphasizing privacy and comfort for the patient.
Data Collection II01:29

Data Collection II

The nursing history captures and records the patient's health status, so that a care plan evolves to meet the patient's individual needs. The nursing health history is a part of the initial assessment. A comprehensive history covers all health dimensions and plays a significant role in the assessment process. A comprehensive history includes the patient's biographical information, reasons for seeking health care, expectations, present and past health history, medications, and family,...
Data Collection I01:30

Data Collection I

Data collection gathers information needed to make accurate judgments about a patient's present condition. During a health history interview, subjective data is collected from the patient, their caregivers, or family members, and objective data is collected through observations and physical assessment. Patients are the primary source of subjective data. Thus information gathered from patients through interviews, observations, and physical examination is primary data. Secondary sources of data...

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The Malawi Religion Project: Data collection and selected analyses.

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  • 1Arizona State University.

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|January 15, 2010
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Summary

This study introduces the Malawi Religion Project (MRP), offering data on religion's role in the HIV/AIDS epidemic response in Malawi. Findings explore the complex interplay between faith, community, and health behaviors.

Area of Science:

  • Social Science
  • Public Health
  • Religious Studies

Background:

  • Growing scholarly interest in religion's influence on HIV/AIDS epidemic responses in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Need for empirical data to understand the complex relationship between religious beliefs and HIV/AIDS outcomes.
  • Limited research specifically examining the role of religious institutions and individuals in HIV/AIDS interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Malawi Religion Project (MRP) dataset.
  • To examine the relationship between religion and HIV/AIDS in rural Malawi.
  • To provide a model for similar data collection in other regions.

Main Methods:

  • Surveys and in-depth interviews with religious leaders and members in three Malawian districts.

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  • Development of the Malawi Religion Project (MRP) dataset.
  • Linking MRP data with the Malawi Diffusion and Ideational Change Project for multi-level analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Initial evidence supporting research hypotheses on religion and HIV/AIDS.
    • Demonstration of the utility of linked multi-level data (individual, congregational, community).
    • Highlighting unique possibilities for analyzing religion's impact on HIV/AIDS risk, behaviors, attitudes, and norms.

    Conclusions:

    • The MRP provides a valuable resource for understanding religion's role in the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
    • Linked multi-level data offer novel opportunities for empirical research on religion and health.
    • The project serves as a model for future research on religion and public health challenges globally.