Fictitious cases as a methodology to discuss sensitive health topics in focus groups
| Autor: | Emma Grundtvig Gram, John Brandt Brodersen, Cæcilie Hansen, Kristen Pickles, Jenna Smith, Alexandra Ryborg Brandt Jønsson |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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| Zdroj: | International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being, Vol 18, Iss 1 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1748-2623 1748-2631 17482631 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/17482631.2023.2233253 |
| Popis: | Purpose It can be challenging to research aspects of people’s health behaviour, attitudes, and emotions due to the sensitive nature of these topics. We aimed to develop a novel methodology for discussing sensitive health topics, and explore the effectiveness in focus groups using prostate cancer and screening as an example. Method We developed a fictitious case and employed it as a projective technique in focus groups on prostate cancer and screening. The participants were men and their partners who lived in Denmark. Results The technique encouraged emotional and cognitive openness in focus group discussions about the risk of prostate cancer, the benefits and harms of screening, and decision-making about screening. It appeared that using the fictitious case allowed the participants to personally distance themselves from the topic, project emotions onto the case, and thereby openly talk about their emotions. Conclusion This article presents a methodological contribution to communication about sensitive topics in focus groups, using prostate cancer screening as an example. Further refinement of the methodology is needed to enable participants to transfer improvements in knowledge to their own decision about screening. |
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