Neighborhood perceptions and hypertension among low-income black women: a qualitative study
Neighborhood perceptions and hypertension among low-income black women: a qualitative study
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Critique #1 Qualitative Research Article:
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| Problem Statement
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Is the problem properly introduced and fully explained? Why does this research need to be done?
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| Purpose and Research Questions
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Is the purpose of the study (the reason for conducting the research) explained? Describe the purpose of this study.
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| Methods | Were qualitative methods appropriate to answer the research questions? Explain.
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| Literature Review
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Is the literature review relevant to the study, comprehensive, and include recent research (within the last 5 years)? Does the literature review support the need for the study? |
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| Theoretical Framework
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Is the theoretical framework described?
What is the theoretical framework? If there is no framework, should there be? |
| Research Method
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What research methods were used?
Is the research design appropriate for this study?
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| Sampling and Sample
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. How were the participants selected?
What were the inclusion and exclusion criteria? How many people participated in the study? How many did not complete the study?
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| Data Collection
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How was the data collected?
What is the time period for data collection of the study? |
| Protection of Participants
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Protection of Participants
Was informed consent obtained? What are the benefits and risks of participating in this study?
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| Results:
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Results
Summarize the results of this research study. Did the results address the purpose of the study? Are the results clearly explained in the text, tables, and figures?
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| Discussion: | Are the results explained in relationship to the theoretical framework, research questions, and significance to nursing? |
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Limitations/Implications:
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Are the limitations presented and their implications discussed?
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| Conclusion: |
Are there recommendations for nursing practice, future research, and policymakers? Summarize the recommendations. |
