We were also particularly careful to consider when the use of focus group discussions was appropriate and how to be sensitive about the composition of these groups.
Group discussions were appropriate for the Malawian context because a culture of individual silence is an obstacle to discussing violence and mental ill-health experiences, but the oral culture is still strong (28) and lends itself to the discussion of sensitive topics in groups (29, 30).
Make sure the depth of these discussions is appropriate for the level of your relationship.
The study results are straightforward and the discussion is appropriate.
Rodrigue et al. [ 10] found that for relatives who thought that the timing of the donation discussion was appropriate, 68% donated, whereas only 18% consented to donation if they considered the timing poor.
Opportunities for AOD discussion may also be difficult to take up where a third party such as a carer/relative/partner/friend/support person also attends the consultation, since the GP may have to judge if an AOD discussion is appropriate in the presence of that third party.
"Any political talks or discussions are not appropriate for the Olympic Games," he said.
Even if the calculations are appropriate, see discussion below, the results of the measurements cannot be considered representative for the eight countries.
They're not in situations where diet and physical activity are appropriate topics for discussion.
"I think most of us expect a conference committee discussion would be appropriate," he said.
