Title

Appraising Quantitative Research in Health Education: Guidelines for Public Health Educators.

Authors

Leonard Jack Jr., Xavier University of Louisiana
S. C. Hayes, Central Mississippi Area Health Education Center, Jackson, MS.
J. G. Scharalda, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
B.. Stetson, University of Louisville, Kentucky
N. H. Jones-Jack, Epidemiologist and Evaluation Consultant, New Orleans, LA
M. Valliere, Bureau of Primary Care and Rural Health, Office of the Secretary, Baton Rouge, LA.
William R. Kirchain, Xavier University of LouisianaFollow
C. Leblanc, Xavier University of Louisiana

Department

College of Pharmacy

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2010

Abstract

Many practicing health educators do not feel they possess the skills necessary to critically appraise quantitative research. This publication is designed to help provide practicing health educators with basic tools helpful to facilitate a better understanding of quantitative research. This article describes the major components— title, introduction, methods, analyses, results, and discussion sections—of quantitative research. Readers will be introduced to information on the various types of study designs and seven key questions health educators can use to facilitate the appraisal process. On reading, health educators will be in a better position to determine whether research studies are well designed and executed.

Comments

DOI: 10.1177/1524839909353023

PubMed ID: 20400654

Recommended Citation

Jack, Leonard Jr.; Hayes, S. C.; Scharalda, J. G.; Stetson, B..; Jones-Jack, N. H.; Valliere, M.; Kirchain, William R.; and Leblanc, C., "Appraising Quantitative Research in Health Education: Guidelines for Public Health Educators." (2010). Faculty and Staff Publications. 240.
https://digitalcommons.xula.edu/fac_pub/240