Table 3.
Methodology used in articles (n = 339)
| Number (%)a | |
|---|---|
| Methods used | |
| Any qualitative | 236 (70%) |
| Any quantitative | 186 (55%) |
| Mixed methods/multimethodb | 83 (24%) |
| Qualitative method used | |
| In-depth interviews | 145 (43%) |
| Focus group discussions | 121 (36%) |
| Document review | 46 (14%) |
| Observation | 11 (3%) |
| Workshop or meeting | 7 (2%) |
| Narratives | 7 (2%) |
| Case study | 5 (2%) |
| Other | 20 (6%) |
| Quantitative method used | |
| Survey of participants, students, or another target group | 106 (31%) |
| Household survey | 38 (11%) |
| Systematic reviews | 19 (6%) |
| Health facility survey | 17 (5%) |
| Review of quantitative data/records | 14 (4%) |
| Other | 18 (5%) |
| Inequality metrics used (n = 186)c | |
| Range/ratio (relative odds, relative risk) | 66 (35%) |
| Regression coefficients | 24 (13%) |
| Other | 12 (6%) |
a
Multiple responses are possible; sum of category subtotals may exceed total number of articles. Percentages are calculated out of total number of articles, n = 339.
b
Mixed methods/multimethod include studies with at least one quantitative and one qualitative method.
c
Percentages for inequality metrics are calculated out of total number of quantitative studies, n = 184.