Practical guide to conducting cross-sectional studies (quantitative) in a community setting / Gayatri Khanal, Suman Thapa.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Khanal, Gayatri, author.

Thapa, Suman, author.

Series:

SAGE Research Methods Cases: Medicine and Health.

SAGE Research Methods Cases: Medicine and Health

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Quantitative research--Case studies.

Quantitative research.

Slaughtering and slaughter-houses--Nepal--Case studies.

Slaughtering and slaughter-houses.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2020.

Summary:

This case study describes our cross-sectional study of butchering practices in a community in Nepal, to determine the level of knowledge of butchers regarding hygienic practices as well as the state of hygiene in butcher shops. We chose a snapshot cross-sectional study using interviews and on-site observation, as we were limited in funds and required to complete the study within 6 months. We explain the planning, design, implementation, and lessons learned of our study. While the cross-sectional methodology has limitations, when time and financial constraints come into play, this methodology can be effective as a way to create a baseline. This case study will help other researchers and students learn how to run a cross-sectional study and develop solutions to some of its challenges.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

1-5297-2052-4

9781529720525

OCLC:

1142450854