Qualitative Health Research
Volume 21, Issue 7, 2011, Pages 976-986

Improving qualitative interviews with newly arrived migrant women (Article)

Merry L.* , Clausen C. , Gagnon A.J. , Carnevale F. , Jeannotte J. , Saucier J.-F. , Oxman-Martinez J.
  • a School of Nursing, McGill University, 3506 University St., Montreal, QC H3A 2A7, Canada
  • b School of Nursing, McGill University, 3506 University St., Montreal, QC H3A 2A7, Canada
  • c School of Nursing, McGill University, 3506 University St., Montreal, QC H3A 2A7, Canada
  • d School of Nursing, McGill University, 3506 University St., Montreal, QC H3A 2A7, Canada
  • e CLSC Vaudreuil-Dorion, Montreal, QC, Canada
  • f CHU Sainte-Justine, Mother and Child University Hospital Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
  • g University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada

Abstract

There is a paucity of literature on how to conduct research with migrants, particularly those who do not speak the host country language, those who are newly arrived, and those who have a precarious immigration status. In qualitative research, interviewing is a common method for obtaining rich data and participants' points of view. Gathering and presenting all perspectives when interviewing vulnerable migrant women on health-seeking behaviors is challenging. In this article, we explore the process of developing and implementing a data collection plan and an interview guide for a study carried out with migrant women to explore the inhibitors/facilitators for following through on professional referrals for postbirth care. Adaptability and careful attention to multiple factors throughout the process are essential to maximizing participation and enhancing the trustworthiness of the data. Appropriate health policy and care delivery can only originate from health research with diverse migrant populations. © The Author(s) 2011.

Author Keywords

Migrants cross-cultural immigrants Research interviews Qualitative analysis postpartum care Health seeking

Index Keywords

information processing psychological aspect methodology human ethnology qualitative research interview Humans Interviews as Topic Canada Emigrants and Immigrants female Article adult migration standard Transients and Migrants Postpartum Period puerperium Data Collection
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-79959409846&doi=10.1177%2f1049732311403497&partnerID=40&md5=e0d7988412186d6d9a21f8dcf4162ae2
DOI: 10.1177/1049732311403497
ISSN: 10497323
Cited by: 15
Original Language: English