Qualitative methods to ensure acceptability of behavioral and social interventions to the target population
Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This paper introduces qualitative methods for assessing the acceptability of an intervention. METHODS: Acceptability refers to determining how well an intervention will be received by the target population and the extent to which the new intervention or its might meet the needs of the target population an d organizational setting. In this paper, we focus on two common qualitative methods for conducting acceptability research and their advantages and disadvantages: focus groups and interviews. RESULTS: We provide examples from our own research and other studies to demonstrate the use of these methods for conducting acceptability research and how one might adapt this approach for oral health research. DISCUSSION: We present emerging methods for conducting acceptability research, including the use of community-based participatory research, as well as the utility of conducting acceptability research for assessing the appropriateness of measures in intervention research.
Authors: Guadalupe X. Ayala, John P. Elder
Institution: San Diego State University
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
Funders: American Cancer Society, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
OpenAlex ID: W1499458641