Experiences, thoughts and challenges of participant observation (original) (raw)

African journal of midwifery and women's health, 2017

Abstract

Background: Reflective diaries have often been used to record personal feelings, emotions, facts, challenges and experiences. In midwifery, these notes can then be used as a data source for reflective assessment. Aims: To reflect on the experiences and challenges recorded by participant researchers during data collection for an observational study of midwives' practices on prevention of peripartum sepsis. Methods: As per the theory of participant observation, three novice research midwives joined a group of midwives being used as a sample for the observational study. These participant researchers kept reflective diaries in order to self-assess conscious responses to the environments in which data was collected. Their responses were subjected to content analysis, and five themes identified. Findings: This study demonstrated that a reflective diary can be used as a tool in research to form a basis for self-development to improve practice. Conclusions: Reflection promoted critical ...

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