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A Comprehensive Guide for Qualitative Studies in Health Sciences has been officially published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing, a distinguished international academic press. This scholarly work is authored by Dr. Hamidreza Khankeh, a faculty member of the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation and Director of the Health in Emergency and Disaster Research Center at the same institution. This work represents the culmination of three years of dedicated academic endeavor and draws upon nearly two decades of the author's extensive expertise in qualitative research methodology. It aims to provide a clear, systematic, and pragmatic framework for the conduct of qualitative inquiry within the health sciences. The volume was developed through the collaborative efforts of several professors from the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation and other medical universities across Iran. It delineates the qualitative research process in a sequential, stepwise manner, spanning from philosophical foundations to diverse methodological approaches, all substantiated by authentic real world examples. The book introduces and thoroughly explicates the principal qualitative research methods, including content analysis, grounded theory, phenomenology, ethnography, historical research, action research, and mixed methods design. Additionally, ethical considerations and practical challenges inherent in health research are critically addressed. Comprising 430 pages organized into 12 chapters, the book is priced at approximately £79 in the international market. Dr. Khankeh has articulated his aspiration that this work will make a meaningful contribution to enhancing the quality of qualitative.