A Methodological Presentation of How the Implementation of the Pregnancy Re-entry Policy among Stakeholders at Primary School Level in Chongwe District, Zambia Was Explored for a Phd Study

Abstract

Research methodology is considered to be the backbone in addressing a research question. The research aimed at exploring how stakeholders perceive the implementation of the Re-entry policy. Critical theory was used as the theoretical framework in applied research. The study used qualitative methodology. The paradigm was mainly interpretive making use of multiple site case studies of stakeholders in its research design. Data was collected through desk review and individual in-depth semi-structured interviews. The data was analysed using Qualitative Content Analysis (QCA) and Reflexive Thematic analysis (RTA). Research methodology needs to be coherent in line with the research question, researcher capabilities and the context within which the study is being conducted.