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Heather Burgess1, Kate Jongbloed2, Anna Vorobyova1
1BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Qualitative Health Research
|April 7, 2021
Summary
This study introduces a novel sticky note system for collaborative data analysis in community-based participatory research (CBPR), enhancing team insights and capacity building in HIV research.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Social Sciences
- Qualitative Research Methods
Background:
- Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is established in HIV research.
- Facilitating team-based data analysis within CBPR remains underexplored.
- Existing methods may not fully leverage collaborative potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt Thorne's interpretive description (ID) for CBPR data analysis.
- To develop and evaluate a "sticky notes" system for team-based data fragmentation and synthesis.
- To enhance collaborative data analysis and capacity building in CBPR.
Main Methods:
- Adapted Thorne's interpretive description (ID) for CBPR analysis.
- Utilized a color-coded "sticky notes" system for data fragmentation and synthesis.
- Conducted 11 in-person participatory sessions involving iterative, consensus-driven steps and mind mapping.
Main Results:
- The "sticky notes" system effectively recorded, visualized, and communicated insights.
- An iterative four-step fragmentation process and collaborative mind mapping facilitated synthesis.
- Flexibility, trust, and discussion were crucial for process evolution and theme development.
Conclusions:
- The "sticky notes" system provides a practical framework for team-based data analysis in CBPR.
- An interactive, team-based approach fosters data co-creation and capacity building.
- This adapted ID method enhances collaborative analysis in HIV research settings.
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