1st Edition

Using Qualitative Methods for Social Determinants of Health Research Exploring Health Inequities

By Jill Hamilton Copyright 2026
134 Pages
by Routledge

134 Pages
by Routledge

134 Pages
by Routledge

This book provides researchers, faculty, and students with a comprehensive resource for applying qualitative methods in Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) research among underrepresented communities. Addressing a significant gap in existing literature, this book extends beyond traditional qualitative texts by offering targeted instruction on utilizing these methods to explore social,... Read more

Acknowledgements

Preface

Chapter 1.  Engaging Community in Research Design, Implementation, Evaluation, and Dissemination

Chapter 2.  Cultivating and Maintaining Relationships in Community

Chapter 3.  Research Questions Appropriate for SDOH and Qualitative Methods

Chapter 4. The Use of Conceptualizations and Theories with Qualitative Methods

Chapter 5.  Sampling Strategies for SDOH Topics in Community Engaged Research

Chapter 6. The Art and Science of Data Collection for SDOH in Community Engaged Research (Part 1)

Chapter 7. The Art and Science of Data Collection for SDOH in Community Engaged Research (Part 2)

Chapter 8.  Rigor in Qualitative Research

Chapter 9. Coding Schemes

Chapter 10. Qualitative Analysis Strategies

Chapter 11. Success in the Academy as a Qualitative Researcher

Biography

Jill B. Hamilton, PhD, MRPL, RN is a tenured Professor at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and Affiliate Professor at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.  Dr. Hamilton earned a BSN, MSN, and PhD in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a BS in Accounting from North Carolina Central University, and completed postdoctoral training in the nursing care of older adults at the Oregon Health & Science University.