A nurse schedules an appointment with a physician who has a practice in the community to learn more about the community's beliefs regarding childhood immunizations. Which of the following is being demonstrated?
a. Informant interview
b. Participant observation
c. Active participation
d. Windshield survey
ANS: A
An informant interview is a method of community data collection that involves directed conver-sation with selected community members. Participant observation refers to the deliberate sharing in the life of a community, such as participating in a local fair or festival, or attending a political or social event. Active partnerships are those in which all participants share leadership and deci-sion making to some degree. Windshield surveys are a method of simple observation, providing a quick overview of a community.
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