The Research Project
My dissertation research, titled Understanding Male Circumcision among Latina Expectant Mothers in the context of Reproductive and Sexual Health Services is in the final stages of its data collection process. This research project tried to examine the relationships between international research on circumcision, and how it fueled national policies. The way to be able to ‘see’ these policies in action, is by looking in local community clinics to understand how these policies are actually (and/or potentially) implemented. With this in mind, I interviewed Latina mothers seeking prenatal care services in three clinics in PG and Montgomery Counties; the staff working in these clinics; and finally, scientists that have done research on circumcision in an international setting. While I have made many observations as I was gathering the data, now is the time to analyze the data. I anticipate that I will be able to compete this during the Spring semester of 2014.
Undergraduate Students
I am looking for motivated undergraduate students who are interested in getting a bit of hands on experience with qualitative research analysis. Some basic knowledge of sociocultural anthropology is preferred, but not required. It would be a volunteer commitment for the Spring Semester of 2014 for a minimum of/approximately 5 hours per week. Spanish proficiency is a plus, but not required.
Expectations
Commitment to work for the Spring 2014 semester
Responsibility
Confidentiality (dealing with interview data)
Read a journal article at least once a month related to methods/data analysis for discussions
Work on interview transcriptions, coding, and initial analysis of qualitative data
Get trained on the basics of research (IRB training online)
If you are interested contact me at dcc@umd.edu and we can set up a meeting and talk more about this.
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