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Document 2083
DOCN M94A2083
TI Men who have sex with men in Rio de Janeiro: an analysis of research
methodology for a hard-to-reach population.
DT 9412
AU Mota MP; Parker R; ABIA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):385 (abstract no. PD0149). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370492
AB OBJECTIVE: Observation of the process of data collection for the
research project entitled sexual practices and consciousness-raising
about AIDS: an investigation of homosexual and bisexual behavior, in an
effort to improve strategies for recruitment of subjects into
investigations of hard-to-reach populations. METHODOLOGY: We performed:
(a) participant observation during the interviews; (b) analysis of the
content of the written observations for each questionnaire, which
describe the experiences of the researchers during the interview.
RESULTS: Such analyses reveal aspects of the relationship developed
between the interviewer and the interviewer, such as the degree of
confidence and intimacy, not perceptible when looking solely at the
quantitative data. Such information led us to pay more attention to
methodological aspects of the field work, particularly with reference to
subjective data. CONCLUSIONS: The closeness of the relationship
necessary between the interviewer and the interviewee requires constant
care during the collection of data, because it involves psychological,
political and cultural aspects which complement the more quantitative
and objective data, and contribute towards a more complete analysis of
the results, particularly when sexual identity and clandestine sexual
practices are involved.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/PREVENTION & CONTROL/
PSYCHOLOGY/*TRANSMISSION *Bisexuality/PSYCHOLOGY Brazil *Developing
Countries Gender Identity *Homosexuality/PSYCHOLOGY Human Knowledge,
Attitudes, Practice Male Professional-Patient Relations Risk Factors
*Sex Behavior MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).