Qualitative Research Tools

1. Qualitative Research methods
Case study
Indepth interviews
FGD
Secondary data

2. FGD
Why FGD? (identifying core issues, helping each
other, research purpose , more explorative than
disseminating information etc)
Core issue (e.g.inconsistent use of condom)
Then who facilitates?
Facilitates or lectures?
Control from being diverted
Documentation

3. GD
FGD and GD
Facilitates and lectures- can be both?
Use of IEC materials
Documentation

4. One to one interaction
Why? (more personal issues can be discussed,
convenience)
What type of issues? (private issues, detailed personal
reasons)
What advantages? (more confidentiality, record, in-
depth sights)
Effectiveness: difference with group

5. Barriers
Inadequate capacity of the interviewer
Opportunity cost of the respondent
Gender
Language
Culture
Myths, misconceptions of the recipient
Unavoidable circumstances