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Published on in Vol 14 (2025)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/77937, first published .
Implementation of Virtual Focus Groups as an Effective Strategy in Qualitative Research to Engage With Undersupported Communities: Protocol for Virtual Focus Groups

Implementation of Virtual Focus Groups as an Effective Strategy in Qualitative Research to Engage With Undersupported Communities: Protocol for Virtual Focus Groups

Implementation of Virtual Focus Groups as an Effective Strategy in Qualitative Research to Engage With Undersupported Communities: Protocol for Virtual Focus Groups

Authors of this article:

Axel Ramos-Lucca1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Jorge Luis Motta-Pagán2, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Karla Vélez-Mojica4 Author Orcid Image ;   Jacob Matos-Castro1 Author Orcid Image ;   Dorimar Rodríguez-Torruella2 Author Orcid Image ;   David Andres Vélez-Maldonado2, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Fernando Jose Rosario-Maldonado2, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Jeannie Aguirre-Hernández3 Author Orcid Image ;   Luisa Morales-Torres2, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Eida Castro-Figueroa1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Elizabeth Rivera-Mateo2, 5 Author Orcid Image ;   Melissa Marzán-Rodríguez2, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Julio Jiménez-Chávez1, 2 Author Orcid Image
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Axel Ramos-Lucca   1, 2 , PhD ;   Jorge Luis Motta-Pagán   2, 3 , MPH ;   Karla Vélez-Mojica   4 , MPH, MS ;   Jacob Matos-Castro   1 , PsyD ;   Dorimar Rodríguez-Torruella   2 , BBA ;   David Andres Vélez-Maldonado   2, 3 , DrPH ;   Fernando Jose Rosario-Maldonado   2, 3 , MPH ;   Jeannie Aguirre-Hernández   3 , MPH, MPHE ;   Luisa Morales-Torres   2, 3 , DrPH ;   Eida Castro-Figueroa   1, 2 , PsyD ;   Elizabeth Rivera-Mateo   2, 5 , EdD ;   Melissa Marzán-Rodríguez   2, 3 , DrPH ;   Julio Jiménez-Chávez   1, 2 , MD

1 School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, Puerto Rico

2 Ponce Research Institute - RCMI, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, Puerto Rico

3 Public Health Department, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, Puerto Rico

4 School of Medicine, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, Puerto Rico

5 Department of Academic Affairs, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, Puerto Rico

Corresponding Author:

  • Julio Jiménez-Chávez, MD
  • School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University
  • 388 Zona Industrial Reparada 2
  • Ponce 00716
  • Puerto Rico
  • Phone: 787-840-2575 ext 5591
  • Email: jcjimenez@psm.edu