2024 Summer Program in Population Health Course:

Qualitative Analysis and Interpretation for Community-Engaged Research 

Registration: Register before May 7 to take advantage of the early bird special!

• Early bird cost before May 7: $400
• Cost on or after May 7: $500 
• Special student rate: $100 Students eligible for the discounted rate include full and part-time undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students from any college or university in Ohio. 

Please email Samantha Hicks at hicks.598@osu.edu for more information on how to receive the student rate or to register by bulk or with a purchase order.  

Dates/Times: Thursday, May 30 & Friday, May 31 from 8:30 am – 5pm both days

Instructor: 

Aldenise Ewing, PhD, MPH, CPH

Assistant Professor, Division of Epidemiology 

Ohio State College of Public Health

Course Description:

This course provides participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for conducting qualitative analysis and interpretation within the context of community-engaged research. Through interactive lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities, participants will explore various qualitative analysis methods, interpretive frameworks, and ethical considerations specific to community-based research projects. The course emphasizes practical strategies for engaging communities in the research process and interpreting qualitative data in a culturally sensitive and contextually meaningful manner.

Please note that the facility does not have computers onsite. Participants will need to bring their own laptop with access to MaxQDA software. To get the free, 14-day trial version, go to: https://www.maxqda.com/trial within two weeks of the course start date.  

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and approaches of qualitative analysis within the framework of community-engaged research.
• Identify and critically evaluate different qualitative data collection methods suitable for community-based research projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in qualitative data coding, categorization, and thematic analysis techniques.
• Explore strategies for ensuring rigor, trustworthiness, and validity in qualitative data analysis within community-engaged research contexts.
• Develop skills in interpreting qualitative data in collaboration with community partners, considering cultural nuances and contextual factors.
• Apply qualitative analysis and interpretation techniques to real-world community-engaged research scenarios through case studies and interactive exercises.
• Discuss strategies for effectively communicating qualitative research findings to diverse community stakeholders and audiences.
• Explore avenues for ongoing engagement with communities throughout the research process and beyond, fostering mutual learning and empowerment.

Continuing Education & Contact Information:

Approval for continuing education credits is pending for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES/MCHES), Registered Environmental Health Specialists and those Certified in Public Health. 

Contact Samantha Hicks at hicks.598@osu.edu with questions about registration, continuing education contact hours and accommodation requests.