Research Methods Overview in Family and Community Medicine
Explore the essential components of material and methods in a study conducted by the Department of Family and Community Medicine, covering study design, setting, sampling techniques, data collection tools, ethical considerations, and analysis methods. Get insights into how the study will be designed, carried out, and data analyzed, along with the necessary information to understand the research process.
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
You are allowed to download the files provided on this website for personal or commercial use, subject to the condition that they are used lawfully. All files are the property of their respective owners.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
Material & Methods: An Overview Department of Family and Community Medicine
Headlines Sections of an M&M section Design, setting, sampling Data collection tools Pilot study Ethical considerations Citing references 21 March 2025 Material & Methods
Questions to be answered How will the study be designed ? How will the study be carried out ? How are collected data going to be analyzed ? 21 March 2025 Material & Methods
Needed Information How the study will be designed (briefly include: type of study design, suitability of choice for objectives of the study, study sequence) How the study will be carried out (briefly include information on: sample selection, inclusion / exclusion criteria, instruments to be utilized, variables considered, referenced techniques, personnel / research team, pilot / actual data collection experience, ethical considerations) How are collected data going to be analyzed (software, biostatistical techniques and methods) 21 March 2025 Material & Methods
Design & Setting Study design Study design : : Quantitative [observational, experimental] Qualitative Mixed Study setting Study setting: : where will the study be carried out: For primary data For secondary dat 21 March 2025 Material & Methods
Sampling Sample Sample size standard equation Sampling Sampling technique s should be random, unless otherwise justified inclusion / exclusion criteria of selection size estimation: estimation: using technique 21 March 2025 Material & Methods
Data Collection Tools Data collection Data collection Tools Questionnaire : brief description of sections / variables mentioned, with copy attached Biochemical measurements: with references of techniques / kits Physical measurements: with description of method / reference, as applicable Tools: : 21 March 2025 Material & Methods
Pilot Study Pilot study Pilot study : : needed for all studies, to test: Logistics of data collection Transportation (if applicable) Questionnaire: Suitability / clarity Questions may need rephrasing, removing, adding Estimation of timing for data collection Re-planning, accordingly 21 March 2025 Material & Methods
Data Analysis Data analysis Data analysis plan Referenced software Brief description of techniques Univariate analysis (sample demography) Bivariate analysis (cross tabulations) Multivariate analysis (for identifying key determinants for outcomes) plan : : 21 March 2025 Material & Methods
Ethical Considerations IRB bilingual C IRB bilingual Consent Form to be attached and include the following: Purposes of the study, benefits, potential harms Right of the participant to withdraw at any time without any obligation Confidentiality of collection information Participant s anonymity assured (by assigning each participant with a code number for the purpose of analysis only) Information on PI: name / affiliation / number No incentives or rewards should be given to participants. Transportation / snacks may be provided to establish a bond with participants, with no obligation to participate 21 March 2025 Material & Methods
REFERENCES 21 March 2025 Material & Methods
References (I) Knowledge of previous work is critical to the success and soundness of the study, credibility of the scientific paper References should be restricted to those with direct bearing on the work described Instructions to authors of the respective journal should be reviewed for style to be used in citing references, e.g. Vancouver style, Harvard style, etc 21 March 2025 Material & Methods
References (II) Sources for references include: Printed indices: Index Medicus (author, subject), Excerpta Medica, Science Citation Index, Biological Extracts, etc (now obsolete) Electronic databases: International: PubMed, Ovid, Medline (Index Medicus), EMBASE (Excerpta Medica), Biosis (biology), IPA (drug development), Toxline (toxicology), etc Regional: IMEMR (of WHO/EMRO), Center for Arab Genomic Studies (CAGS) in Dubai National: SAUDIMEDLIT, etc 21 March 2025 Material & Methods
Examples of Citing References (Vancouver Style) I 1. UNAIDS/WHO. HIV/AIDS epidemic update: December, 2008. Geneva: UNAIDS/WHO, 2008. [official document] 2. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (for Personal Computers) [SPSS-PC]. Version 11. SPSS Co. (444 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.), 2007. [statistical software] 3. Al-Zahrani A. A national study of obesity in Saudi Arabia. MD thesis. Riyadh: King Saud University, 2005 [doctoral thesis] 4. Mandil AMA, Aboul-Azm S, Bahnassy AA, Bashawri L. KAP study concerning HIV/AIDS among nursing students, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Bull HIPH 2000; 30(2): 391 - 404. [published article in a scientific journal] 21 March 2025 Material & Methods
Examples of Citing References (Vancouver Style) II Last JM. A A dictionary York, Oxford, Toronto: Oxford University Press, 2008. [book] Krauss JFK. Occupational health. In: Beaglehole R, Bonita R, Kjellstrom T. 2nd edition. Basic Geneva: WHO, 2006. [book chapter] Non-communicable diseases report. http://www.who.int/ncd (accessed on 26 July, 2008) [Internet source] Tobacco control policies. http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco (accessed on 1 September, 2007) [Internet source] dictionary of of epidemiology epidemiology. 5th edition. New 1. 2. Basic epidemiology epidemiology. 3. 4. 21 March 2025 Material & Methods
Headlines Sections of an M&M section Design, setting, sampling Data collection tools Pilot study Ethical considerations Citing references 21 March 2025 Material & Methods
Further Reading Hall GM. How to write a paper. 2nd edition. Delhi: Byword publishers, 2000. Day RA. How to write and publish a scientific paper. 3rd edition. Phoenix, New York: Oryx Press, 1988. Smith GD. Writing and publishing in the epidemiological field: the IEA s journal as an example. University of Bristol, Sept 2013 International journals: International Journal of Epidemiology, American Journal of Public Health, The Lancet, Social Sciences & Medicine Regional: Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal National: Saudi Medical Journal, Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, Annals of Saudi Medicine 21 March 2025 Material & Methods
