Selfie consents, remote rapport, and Zoom debriefings: collecting qualitative data amid a pandemic in four resource-constrained settings

In-person interactions have traditionally been the gold standard for qualitative data collection. The COVID-19 pandemic required researchers to consider if remote data collection can meet research objectives, while retaining the same level of data quality and participant protections. We use four cas...

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Autores principales:	Anjali Sharma, Shannon McMahon, Chanda Mwamba, Ankita Meghani, Nora S West, Shreya Hariyani, William Ddaaki, Laura K Beres
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Publicado:	BMJ Publishing Group 2021
Materias:	Medicine (General) R5-920 Infectious and parasitic diseases RC109-216
Acceso en línea:	https://doaj.org/article/b7b1d5b253f046d09913db077c44e0f7
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:b7b1d5b253f046d09913db077c44e0f72021-11-20T07:00:08ZSelfie consents, remote rapport, and Zoom debriefings: collecting qualitative data amid a pandemic in four resource-constrained settings10.1136/bmjgh-2020-0041932059-7908https://doaj.org/article/b7b1d5b253f046d09913db077c44e0f72021-01-01T00:00:00Zhttps://gh.bmj.com/content/6/1/e004193.fullhttps://doaj.org/toc/2059-7908In-person interactions have traditionally been the gold standard for qualitative data collection. The COVID-19 pandemic required researchers to consider if remote data collection can meet research objectives, while retaining the same level of data quality and participant protections. We use four case studies from the Philippines, Zambia, India and Uganda to assess the challenges and opportunities of remote data collection during COVID-19. We present lessons learned that may inform practice in similar settings, as well as reflections for the field of qualitative inquiry in the post-COVID-19 era. Key challenges and strategies to overcome them included the need for adapted researcher training in the use of technologies and consent procedures, preparation for abbreviated interviews due to connectivity concerns, and the adoption of regular researcher debriefings. Participant outreach to allay suspicions ranged from communicating study information through multiple channels to highlighting associations with local institutions to boost credibility. Interviews were largely successful, and contained a meaningful level of depth, nuance and conviction that allowed teams to meet study objectives. Rapport still benefitted from conventional interviewer skills, including attentiveness and fluency with interview guides. While differently abled populations may encounter different barriers, the included case studies, which varied in geography and aims, all experienced more rapid recruitment and robust enrollment. Reduced in-person travel lowered interview costs and increased participation among groups who may not have otherwise attended. In our view, remote data collection is not a replacement for in-person endeavours, but a highly beneficial complement. It may increase accessibility and equity in participant contributions and lower costs, while maintaining rich data collection in multiple study target populations and settings.Anjali SharmaShannon McMahonChanda MwambaAnkita MeghaniNora S WestShreya HariyaniWilliam DdaakiLaura K BeresBMJ Publishing GrouparticleMedicine (General)R5-920Infectious and parasitic diseasesRC109-216ENBMJ Global Health, Vol 6, Iss 1 (2021)
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spellingShingle	Medicine (General) R5-920 Infectious and parasitic diseases RC109-216 Anjali Sharma Shannon McMahon Chanda Mwamba Ankita Meghani Nora S West Shreya Hariyani William Ddaaki Laura K Beres Selfie consents, remote rapport, and Zoom debriefings: collecting qualitative data amid a pandemic in four resource-constrained settings
description	In-person interactions have traditionally been the gold standard for qualitative data collection. The COVID-19 pandemic required researchers to consider if remote data collection can meet research objectives, while retaining the same level of data quality and participant protections. We use four case studies from the Philippines, Zambia, India and Uganda to assess the challenges and opportunities of remote data collection during COVID-19. We present lessons learned that may inform practice in similar settings, as well as reflections for the field of qualitative inquiry in the post-COVID-19 era. Key challenges and strategies to overcome them included the need for adapted researcher training in the use of technologies and consent procedures, preparation for abbreviated interviews due to connectivity concerns, and the adoption of regular researcher debriefings. Participant outreach to allay suspicions ranged from communicating study information through multiple channels to highlighting associations with local institutions to boost credibility. Interviews were largely successful, and contained a meaningful level of depth, nuance and conviction that allowed teams to meet study objectives. Rapport still benefitted from conventional interviewer skills, including attentiveness and fluency with interview guides. While differently abled populations may encounter different barriers, the included case studies, which varied in geography and aims, all experienced more rapid recruitment and robust enrollment. Reduced in-person travel lowered interview costs and increased participation among groups who may not have otherwise attended. In our view, remote data collection is not a replacement for in-person endeavours, but a highly beneficial complement. It may increase accessibility and equity in participant contributions and lower costs, while maintaining rich data collection in multiple study target populations and settings.
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author	Anjali Sharma Shannon McMahon Chanda Mwamba Ankita Meghani Nora S West Shreya Hariyani William Ddaaki Laura K Beres
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author_sort	Anjali Sharma
title	Selfie consents, remote rapport, and Zoom debriefings: collecting qualitative data amid a pandemic in four resource-constrained settings
title_short	Selfie consents, remote rapport, and Zoom debriefings: collecting qualitative data amid a pandemic in four resource-constrained settings
title_full	Selfie consents, remote rapport, and Zoom debriefings: collecting qualitative data amid a pandemic in four resource-constrained settings
title_fullStr	Selfie consents, remote rapport, and Zoom debriefings: collecting qualitative data amid a pandemic in four resource-constrained settings
title_full_unstemmed	Selfie consents, remote rapport, and Zoom debriefings: collecting qualitative data amid a pandemic in four resource-constrained settings
title_sort	selfie consents, remote rapport, and zoom debriefings: collecting qualitative data amid a pandemic in four resource-constrained settings
publisher	BMJ Publishing Group
publishDate	2021
url	https://doaj.org/article/b7b1d5b253f046d09913db077c44e0f7
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Selfie consents, remote rapport, and Zoom debriefings: collecting qualitative data amid a pandemic in four resource-constrained settings

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