AUTHOR=Silva José Pedro , Ribeiro Ana Isabel 

TITLE=Using Qualitative Methods to Understand the Interconnections Between Cities and Health: A Methodological Review

JOURNAL=Public Health Reviews

VOLUME=Volume 45 - 2024

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.ssph-journal.org/journals/public-health-reviews/articles/10.3389/phrs.2024.1606454

DOI=10.3389/phrs.2024.1606454

ISSN=2107-6952

ABSTRACT=Objective: Using different perspectives and methods to investigate the links between the urban phenomenon and health is critical in a world where most people live in urban environments. This review has the purpose of discussing the value of qualitative methods for urban health. Methods -We conducted a narrative review. We defined the qualitative methods that could be more relevant, given the goals of our review. Then, we conducted searches for methodological articles and other documents about those methods. We also included some influential materials and examples of empirical studies using those methods for researching public health. Results: We included 78 studies and identified several qualitative data gathering, analytical and sampling methods relevant for urban health researchers. We present those methods, focusing their strengths and limitations, and providing examples of their use in the field of urban health. These methods are flexible and allow in-depth analysis of small samples by collecting and analyzing rich and nuanced data. Conclusions: We hope this article will contribute to a better understanding of how, and when, qualitative methods may improve our knowledge on urban health.