DISCUSSION RESPONSE IN 12 HOURS or LESS

In your response post, response on why you agree. You must provide
examples to illustrate your points. Please provide a thoughtful reply
to promote discussion, critical thinking, and class interaction for
each of your colleagues. Each of your responses to your classmates
should be at least 150 words in length, and include an APA
formatted scholarly resource.

DISCUSSION 1 (RaLecia)
Discussing and providing data on the effect(s) of HIV/AIDS in low-income communities, it is
necessary to conduct a series of interviews with healthcare officials and organizations.
Additionally, the use of surveys both on social media and in-person would help to better draw
conclusions. Participant inclusion is a must and should be carefully structured when selecting
those who would agree to be a part of the study. There may be some chance of bias in data
collection on the part of the researchers if they are not thoroughly equipped to understand and
code the data involved. There will be a myriad of categories needed to accurately gather data
including age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and gender. However, gender may or may not
ultimately be an exclusion during the course of the study. Information should be properly stored to
decrease the chances of tampering. Also, participants must be willing to provide a signed consent
form.

In this study, I will be looking for particular factors that are attributable to contraction of the
HIV/AIDS virus and/or disease. For this portion, I would utilize a semi-structured interview
process/model. Qualitative rather than quantitative research would be most suitable for this study.
The qualitative research method would help to researchers to understand the stigmas that are also
associated with this condition. Questionnaires could successfully help to accomplish this feat.

In your response post, response on why you agree. You must provide
examples to illustrate your points. Please provide a thoughtful reply
to promote discussion, critical thinking, and class interaction for
each of your colleagues. Each of your responses to your classmates
should be at least 150 words in length, and include an APA
formatted scholarly resource.

DISCUSSION 2 (Crystal)

For a public health research topic focusing on the challenges faced by Black women in Lake
Elsinore, California, in accessing dermatologists specializing in hair and scalp conditions like
traction alopecia, alopecia areata, and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, specific data

collection methods are crucial. Community outreach would involve partnering with local
organizations that cater to the Black community or women’s health. This approach ensures direct
engagement with potential participants who experience the issue firsthand. Advertising through
targeted social media campaigns and community-specific platforms, such as local newsletters or
church bulletins, can further reach a broader audience of affected individuals.

Additionally, leveraging healthcare providers who serve the community—such as primary care
physicians and local clinics—is essential. They can facilitate referrals and provide insights into
patient experiences and barriers to specialist care. Utilizing online platforms for surveys or virtual
focus groups allows for broader geographical reach and convenience for participants who may face
transportation or time constraints.

Personal interviews, while valuable for capturing nuanced experiences and perspectives, may
present challenges and biases. Interviewer bias could arise if the interviewer lacks cultural
competence or inadvertently steers conversations based on personal assumptions. To mitigate
bias, interviewers should undergo training in cultural sensitivity and qualitative research methods.
They should approach interviews with an open mind, using neutral language and probing
techniques that encourage participants to share their experiences authentically without leading
questions. Employing a diverse team of interviewers reflecting the community being studied can
enhance trust and rapport, reducing potential biases.

By combining these methods—community outreach, targeted advertising, healthcare provider
collaboration, online platforms, and thoughtful interview practices—researchers can gather
comprehensive data on the barriers Black women in Lake Elsinore face in accessing dermatological
care for specific hair and scalp conditions, while minimizing bias and ensuring the validity of the
findings.