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  • Nutrition Education Research
  • Qualitative Methodologies

Background:

  • Growing importance of qualitative methods in nutrition education.
  • Need for rigorous protocols to ensure trustworthiness of qualitative data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a 5-phase protocol for training qualitative research assistants.
  • To enhance consistency in data collection and coding for nutrition education studies.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a structured 5-phase training protocol.
  • Training covers core qualitative research principles.
  • Emphasis on practical application and critical reflection for research assistants.

Main Results:

  • The protocol aims to increase consistency of data produced by research assistants.
  • Training standardizes the application of qualitative research principles.
  • Improved trustworthiness of findings in nutrition education research.

Conclusions:

  • A standardized training protocol is essential for reliable qualitative research in nutrition education.
  • This 5-phase approach can enhance data quality and research assistant consistency.
  • Implementing rigorous protocols strengthens the validity of qualitative nutrition education evaluations.