Dear Eva,
Thanks for sending your questionnaire draft and asking for comments.
I don't feel that I can make much of a contribution without knowing the
aim of your research - what is it that you see as the problem(s), and
what are you trying to find out? That will also assist in determining
your methodology - ie whether you devise a questionnaire or an interview
guide...
Why is it that you are wanting to determine 'women's perceptions' as
opposed to the perceptions of another group(s)? It also seems from the
questions you have included, that you are wanting to determine their
knowledge - these are different, and require different questions.
What is the current state of research in the area of preterm birth in
Nimibia/in the Northern area? And what studies have been done in other
contexts that might provide useful questionnaire/interview guides?
Can you send us further info?
All the best,
Penny
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Penny Haora RM MPH
PhD Candidate (Thai Health Risks Transition Study)
Maternal, Neonatal & Child Health
'Population Health in the Asia-Pacific Region' Research Theme
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From: A forum for discussion on midwifery and reproductive health
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From: Eva Velikoshi <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Date: 6/4/2008 8:06:45 PM
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Subject: Assistance with questionnaire evaluation
Dear Colleagues,
I am a registered nurse working in Namibia, and currently studying for
my Doctoral of Nursing with the University of Namibia. I am planning to
conduct a research study on "Perception of Preterm Labour by Pregnant
Women on in the Northern Region of Namibia". I would like you to look at
this questionaire, study it, critisize it, add what you feel is
essential, and judge its reliability and validity.
I hope you are willing to assist me in making a difference in the
maternal care of my country. Your contribution will be acknowledge in
the research report.
Thank you.
Love,
Eva
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