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The Use of Illustrated Story Mapping to Enhance Focus Group Discussion

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	Abstract

Key informant interviews and focus groups assist in eliciting qualitative data from the community in order to develop educational programs. This article describes how an additional methodology, illustrated story maps, are used to obtain context-specific information on what African American and Hispanic men need to know to make an informed decision about prostate cancer screening. These maps are created as a result of key informant interviews and implemented during focus groups. Twenty focus groups are conducted using the story maps, which depicts scenarios of how men make medical decisions, possible influences on medical decisions, and potential consequences of these decisions. The illustrated story maps prove to encourage directed discussion during the focus groups, while still allowing for open sharing of personal experiences. The authors recommend the use of maps when adapting and planning communication and educational programs, particularly where participant dialogue is central to success of the endeavor.

First published on July 16, 2009
Health Promotion Practice 2009, doi:10.1177/1524839909341027


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