Mixed methods research in tobacco control with youth and young adults: A methodological review of current strategies.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tobacco use among young people is a complex and serious global dilemma that demands innovative and diverse research approaches. The purpose of this methodological review was to examine the current use of mixed methods research in tobacco control with youth and young adult populations and to develop practical recommendations for tobacco control researchers interested in this methodology.

Methods

Using PubMed, we searched five peer-reviewed journals that publish tobacco control empirical literature for the use of mixed methods research to study young populations, age 12-25 years. Our team analyzed the features of each article in terms of tobacco control topic, population, youth engagement strategies, and several essential elements of mixed methods research.

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SUBMITTER: Fryer CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5571971 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature