"Focus Groups" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A method of data collection and a QUALITATIVE RESEARCH tool in which a small group of individuals are brought together and allowed to interact in a discussion of their opinions about topics, issues, or questions.
| Descriptor ID |
D017144
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E05.318.308.112 N05.715.360.300.269 N06.850.520.308.112
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| Concept/Terms |
Focus Groups- Focus Groups
- Focus Group
- Group, Focus
- Groups, Focus
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2008 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| 2013 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2014 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| 2015 | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| 2016 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| 2017 | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| 2018 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| 2019 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| 2020 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| 2021 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2022 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| 2023 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 2024 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Focus Groups" by people in Profiles.
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Exploring brain health awareness and dementia risk in young adults: A focus group study. Public Health. 2025 Feb; 239:179-184.
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Creating effective teams and valuing patient-centered care to change culture and improve equity on labor and delivery: a qualitative study. BMC Health Serv Res. 2024 Dec 23; 24(1):1645.
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Mapping Implementation Strategies to Address Barriers to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Use Among Women Through POWER Up (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Optimization Among Women to Enhance Retention and Uptake): Content Analysis. JMIR Form Res. 2024 Nov 15; 8:e59800.
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perspectives of Women Who Have Migrated from Sub-Saharan Africa to France Toward HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in a Family Planning Center. AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2024 Nov; 38(11):507-516.
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A Voice-Activated Device Exercise and Social Engagement Program for Older Adult-Care Partner Dyads: Pilot Clinical Trial and Focus Group Study Evaluating the Feasibility, Use, and Estimated Functional Impact of EngAGE. JMIR Aging. 2024 Sep 12; 7:e56502.
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Community health worker training on older adults: A qualitative needs assessment. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2024 Sep; 72(9):2825-2833.
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Implementation of a clinically integrated breastfeeding peer counselor program. J Perinatol. 2024 Nov; 44(11):1584-1590.
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Exploring Medical Student Experiences With Direct Observation During the Pediatric Clerkship. Acad Med. 2024 Sep 01; 99(9):997-1006.
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Factors Influencing Shared Decision-Making Between Healthcare Providers and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer People of Color About Intimate Partner Violence. J Interpers Violence. 2025 Jan; 40(1-2):489-509.
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Home Health Nursing Agencies' Services for Children With Medical Complexity: Parent and Nurse Perspectives. Acad Pediatr. 2024 04; 24(3):477-485.