Quantitative Research Analysis: Uses in Healthcare and Review Report

This report provides a comprehensive overview of quantitative research in healthcare, emphasizing its crucial role in improving patient care and medical advancements. It outlines the key components of the research process, from problem identification to data analysis, and discusses the ethical challenges involved, such as informed consent and participant confidentiality. The report differentiates between qualitative and quantitative research methods and includes an in-depth analysis of a cross-sectional study published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health, which investigates the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and childhood obesity. The analysis covers the study's purpose, design, methodology, results, and implications, highlighting the protective effect of exclusive breastfeeding on preventing childhood obesity. The report also acknowledges the limitations of the study and suggests areas for further research. The report concludes by emphasizing the significance of evidence-based practices in healthcare and the importance of research in informing healthcare decisions.

Quantitative research study review
Uses of research in health care
Health care is a sector that deals with human lives. Performing an activity without evidence-
based research can be fatal. Research in the health care system aids in development in the
field of medicine. Progress in medical care can indirectly support the country’s development.
The provision of advanced medical care can be achieved by implementing research in the
field. Problem identification is sooner with the help of research. Health care professionals
can develop the decision making capability only with the support of research. Evidence-based
practice is a fundamental part of health care (Peters et al. 2013). It reduces errors and ensures
quality medical care and recovery for the patients. Prevention of dreadful infection and
diseases can be implemented with the help of health research. It also improves the quality of
the life of people suffering from various illnesses and increases the life span.
Key components of the research process
Research involves various processes and steps. Health research is done for different causes.
One of the major causes is finding an answer to a research problem. Primarily the research
formulates a research problem that needs to be solving with the result of research. The
researcher has to do an initial search to collect information regarding the research problem.
The researcher needs to find the right sources to do research and do a critical analysis of
reliable information (Crosby, Salazar, & DiClemente, 2015). The sources are evaluated
based on the information, advantages, and limitations of the sources. The researcher explores
and studies the sources to find the solution to the research problem. Components commonly
involved in the research are materials, sources, study method, technique, participants, and the
activity of the researcher.
Issues and ethical challenges in research

Issues and ethical challenges are common factors of research. The primary aspect of the
research is a risk. Implementing a solution that is not proved scientifically for research
purposes can cause temporary or permanent damage to the participants. Research can cause
emotional trauma to the partaker. Cultural and emotionally sensitive issues are involved in
the research. Informed consent is an essential part of the research (Speers, & Bairy, 2013).
The risk involved in the research needs to be explained to the participants in their language
before the commencement of research. The researcher has to take the liability of
compensating any injury or loss. Confidentiality of the participant information is the ethical
challenge commonly found in research. The provision of the right to withdraw from the
research is the legal and ethical support provided to the participants (Weijer et al. 2011).
Qualitative and quantitative research
Qualitative and quantitative researches are the two major components of research. Qualitative
researches are implemented to rule out the fundamental cause for an issue and view. It
performs a critical analysis of a problem. A structured formula is used to collect information.
Personal interviews, observation, group discussion are some of the common methods of
conducting qualitative research (Allwood, 2012). Quantitative research is commonly used to
measure the intensity of the problem. Quantification of collected data believes of group,
attitude, and views of people are formulated as statistics. The structured format is used for all
participants to collect data. Quantitative research is conducted as surveys which include
online, mobile and telephone surveys. Personal interviews, systematic observation, and polls
are also some of the methods of quantitative research.
Article Analysis of Quantitative research
Content

Citation of the Article Twells, L., & Newhook, L. A. (2010). Can exclusive
breastfeeding reduce the likelihood of childhood
obesity in some regions of Canada?. Canadian
Journal of Public Health, 101(1), 36-39
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF03405559
Purpose and study rationale According to the recent prevalence, the childhood
obesity is a major health issue among Canadian
families. The researcher states that the prevalence of
obesity is high among the preschool population
(Twells, & Newhook, 2010). The study was
conducted among the preschooler living in
Newfoundland and Labrador. The study aims to
analyze whether exclusive breastfeeding can reduce
the incidence of childhood obesity.
The fit and specific rationale The specific rationale for the research is to find the
relation between exclusive breastfeeding and
preschool obesity (Twells, & Newhook, 2010).
Design The design used for research is cross-sectional
analysis. About 1,026 children participated in the
studies who were born in the year 2001.
Participants/Sample Participants in the study are pre-schooler. 1,206 pre-
schoolers have participated in the study. Children
born in the year 2001 participated in pre-kindergarten
health fairs in the year 2005 were taken part in the

study. A physical examination was done for the
preschooler. Height, weight, and body mass index
were assessed (Twells, & Newhook, 2010). Infant
feeding and information on breastfeeding were
collected from the mothers of the participants. The
logistic regression model was implemented to control
the age, gender, mother's education, smoking status,
and whether the child is full-term or preterm.
Ethics The study was executed without any risk as children
are involved in the study. The cross-sectional study
was done with informed consent from the parents.
Children with normal physical and mental status were
involved. Cultural and emotional safety was ensured
for the participants.
Context Childhood obesity is a major health issue among
Canadian families. The prevalence of obesity is high
among the preschool population (Twells, &
Newhook, 2010). The study is to analyze whether
exclusive breastfeeding can reduce the incidence of
childhood obesity. Height, weight, and body mass
index were assessed. The result of the study confirms
that exclusive breastfeeding for three months to
infants can prevent childhood obesity. The data of
proof states that 43% of participants who had
exclusive breastfeeding for three months were

protective of child obesity.
Data The cross-sectional study provides the data of proof
states that 43% of participants who had exclusive
breastfeeding for three months were protective of
child obesity (Twells, & Newhook, 2010).
Analysis A cross-sectional study was done to analyze whether
exclusive breastfeeding can prevent preschool
obesity. A physical examination was done for the
preschooler. Height, weight, and body mass index
were assessed (Twells, & Newhook, 2010). Infant
feeding and information on breastfeeding were
collected from the mothers of the participants. The
analysis proves that 65% of preschool children were
normal, 19% of children were overweight and 16%
were obese.
Results The result of the study confirms that exclusive
breastfeeding for three months to infants can prevent
childhood obesity.
Conclusion The conclusion of the study states that childhood
obesity is a significant health issue among Canadian
children. Exclusive breastfeeding is a protective agent
for obesity among preschooler’s children (Twells, &
Newhook, 2010). The study suggests that exclusive
breastfeeding aids in preventing obesity and supports
the growth and development of preschool children.

Implication and Application The study has few limitations which may affect the
reliability of the study. Factors that may cause obesity
among children are family history, present eating
habits, overeating, and physical inactivity. The
researcher could have added the above factors into
consideration while conducting the cross-sectional
study (Twells, & Newhook, 2010).

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