CIRA's Qualitative Research Discussion Group (QRDG) Series: Jairo Palomares, CIDEIM

Jairo Palomares, Centro Internacional de Entrenamiento e Investigaciones Medicas (CIDEIM)
I am a researcher at CIDEIM. I hold a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Clinical Sciences - Epidemiology from Colorado State University. My previous work has focused on investigating the factors that impact occupational exposure to infectious agents among farm workers. My current work and interest lie in the intersection of the social epidemiology and implementation sciences to study the behavioral and social factors that affect prevention, transmission, and control of infectious diseases in vulnerable populations in low- and middle-income countries. Specifically, I am involved in projects that aim at improving TB contact investigation, and access to diagnosis, treatment, and support systems for STIs in sexual minorities.

QRDG Overview:
The goal of the Qualitative Research Discussion Group (QRDG) is to provide opportunities for individuals involved in qualitative or mixed-methods research to meet regularly to discuss the qualitative research process and potentially problem-solve issues that may arise when engaged in qualitative research. Discussion topics include, but are not limited to: logistics, data management, analysis, dissemination, role of the researcher, and ethics. It is intended as a venue for discussing research in progress and new or relevant literature on qualitative methods and practice as well as to create networking opportunities and foster research collaborations. CIRA's Dissemination Implementation Science and Methods (DISM) Core member, Lauretta Grau, PhD, is coordinating the meetings. She can be reached at [email protected].