P01-349-Female adolescents ‘health-information needs: a qualitative study

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 351-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Shahhosseini ◽  
M. Simbar ◽  
A. Ramezankhani
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mazandaran Province

IntroductionAlthough much has been written about the health status of adolescents, little is known about adolescents’ perception of their own educational health needs. The purpose of this article is to describe the educational health needs of female adolescents to plan support services.MethodsThis qualitative study was conducted in Mazandaran province, a province in the north of Iran. 67 female adolescents between 12–19 years of age participated in 8 focus group discussion. Inaddittion, semi structured interviews were done with 11 key informants including:5 parents,3 teachers and school counselors,2 obstetricians and one midwife. Participants were selected based on purposeful sampling and with maximum variety. All tape-recorded data was fully transcribed and thematic analysis was done.ResultsFindngs of this research around the adolescents’ health-information needs emphasized on 5 overarching themes including necessary for education, need for appropriate content, need for suitable methods, need for suitable sources and appropriate age for education.ConclusionThe results show that promotion of female adolescents’ knowledges about reproductive health and life skills is one of the most important health needs of them. Education of this issues via parents, schools and health care providers could promote the health status of adolescents.

Acceptance of the HPV Vaccine in a Multiethnic Sample of Latinx Mothers

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 472-483
Author(s):  
Ana Cristina Lindsay ◽  
Madelyne J. Valdez ◽  
Denisse Delgado ◽  
Emily Restrepo ◽  
Yessica M. Guzmán ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Foreign Born ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Direct Benefits ◽  
Multiethnic Sample

This descriptive qualitative study explored Latinx mothers’ acceptance of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for their adolescent children. Data were collected through individual, semi-structured interviews and analyzed using a hybrid method of thematic analysis that incorporated deductive and inductive approaches. Twenty-two ( n = 22), mostly foreign-born, Latinx mothers of male and female adolescents participated in the study. Three main themes and nine subthemes emerged from the analyses. Findings identified the need for increased efforts to raise awareness and knowledge among Latinx mothers of the direct benefits of the HPV vaccine for sons, including stressing prevention of HPV-associated cancers in males. Findings also underscore the need for improved health care providers’ communication and recommendation of the HPV vaccine for Latinx adolescent males. Future research should intervene upon the study’s findings to address barriers that remain and affect Latinx mothers’ acceptance and uptake of the HPV vaccine for their children, in particular their sons.

How do Iranian female adolescents express their health education needs? A needs assessment with qualitative thematic analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zohreh Shahhosseini ◽  
Zeinab Hamzehgardeshi
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Northern Iran ◽  
Qualitative Thematic Analysis ◽  
Education Needs

Abstract Background: Adolescent girls have little knowledge about health information, especially about more sensitive issues. We know little about the perspectives of adolescents about their educational health needs. Objective: The aim of this study is to explore the perceptions of Iranian female adolescents about their educational health needs. Subjects: The study participants were 67 female adolescents aged 12–19 years currently in junior high and high schools in the city of Sari, located in northern Iran. Methods: The present study is a qualitative study of thematic analysis. The 67 female adolescents participated in eight focus group discussions (FGDs). The participants were selected from schools in Mazandaran, Iran. The sampling methods were purposeful sampling and a maximum variance sampling method. All tape-recorded data was fully transcribed, and thematic analysis was performed to identify key themes. Results: The findings of this research around adolescent health education needs emphasized four overarching themes, including appropriate content, suitable method, well-informed sources and an appropriate age for education. Conclusion: Our results show that the promotion of reproductive health knowledge and life skills are the most important health education needs. Education about these issues via parents, schools and health care providers could promote the health status of adolescents.

scholarly journals Strategies to reach marginalized women for cervical cancer screening: A qualitative study of stakeholder perspectives

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Wood ◽  
A. Lofters ◽  
M. Vahabi
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Cervical Screening ◽  
Primary Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Primary Screening

Background Self-sampling for human papillomavirus (hpv) has the potential to reach marginalized populations that are underserved for cervical cancer screening. However, before implementing an alternative screening strategy such as self-sampling for under- and never-screened women, the key processes, facilitators, and barriers to reform need to be understood.Methods A descriptive qualitative study was conducted that involved semi-structured interviews with Canadian and international cancer screening health care providers and policy-makers. Respondents were purposively selected from a list of thirty stakeholders generated through an environmental scan. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using directed content analysis.Results Nineteen stakeholders participated in the interviews. Most respondents thought that self-sampling was an appropriate cervical screening alternative for hard-to-reach populations, as it addressed barriers to cervical screening related to various social determinants of health. All respondents emphasized that transitioning to hpv primary screening would catalyze a policy shift towards self-sampling. Clinician respondents were less enthusiastic about self-sampling strategies since that discouraged women’s appointments with primary care providers, because cervical screening offered an opportunity to discuss other preventive health topics. There also was little consensus between respondents on whether the state of evidence was satisfactory to integrate a self-sampling option into policy, or whether more Canadian research was needed.Conclusion Canadian cervical cancer screening stakeholders should collaborate to identify the knowledge gaps that researchers should address and leverage the existing literature to implement tailored, patient-centred alternative cervical screening strategies. The transition to hpv primary screening would be a key first step in the broad implementation of hpv self-sampling in Canada.

scholarly journals Psychological distress among Iranian health-care providers exposed to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azizeh Alizadeh ◽  
Hamid Reza Khankeh ◽  
Mohammad Barati ◽  
Yazdan Ahmadi ◽  
Arash Hadian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Personal Support ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Organizational Demands

Abstract Background Novel corona virus, named COVID-19, has spread rapidly to other countries like Italy, Iran and South Korea and affected all people, especially health-care providers. Therefore, due to the rapid spread of the disease in Iran, the aim of the present study was to explore psychological distress experienced by Iranian health-care providers in the first few weeks of the corona virus outbreak. Methods The present qualitative study was conducted on 18 Iranian health-care providers exposed to COVID − 19 using a content analysis method. Purposeful sampling was used to select the participants and continued until data saturation was reached. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and then the qualitative data were analyzed through direct content analysis. Results By analyzing 236 primary codes, two main categories were extracted from the experiences of health-care providers during corona virus outbreak. The first category included Occupational demands with three sub-categories: nature of illness, Organizational demands and social demands. The second category was Supportive resources included personal support and social support. Conclusions The results of this study found that there were some barriers and challenges to medical personnel exposed to COVID-19 that caused psychological distress. Some of these problems related to the nature of illness, others related to social and organizational demands and some of supportive resources buffer the relationship between occupational demands and psychological distress.

Designing Health Information Delivery Systems for Puerto Rican Women

2001 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 680-695 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth E. Davis ◽  
Daniele D. Flannery
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rican ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Puerto Rican Women ◽  
Health Information Sources

Although health information is important to the prevention of much illness, the health information needs of Puerto Rican women remain unaddressed, according to the results of this phenomenological study. Through audiotaped interviews, 21women evaluated various sources of health information. Analysis of the data revealed which health information sources they considered trustworthy and nontrustworthy. Health care providers were found to be one of the least helpful sources, as personal interactions were often hurried and inattentive to women’s needs. Yet, the women were able to present a vivid portrait of a culturally sensitive community environment conducive to the presentation of health information. Implications include the importance of including cultural values in any health information setting, as well as the importance of building cultural bridges between health educators and Puerto Rican women. More research is needed to examine community efforts to enhance health information sources for this population of women.

scholarly journals Psychological Distress among Iranian Health-Care Providers Exposed to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azizeh Alizadeh ◽  
Hamid Reza Khankeh ◽  
Mohammad Barati ◽  
Yazdan Ahmadi ◽  
Arash Hadian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Data Saturation ◽  
Health Demands

Abstract Background Novel corona virus pneumonia, named COVID-19, has spread rapidly to other countries like Italy, Iran and South Korea and affected all people, especially health-care providers. Therefore, due to the rapid spread of the disease in Iran, the aim of the present study was to explore psychological distress experienced by Iranian health-care providers in the first few weeks of the corona virus outbreak. Methods The present qualitative study was conducted on 18 Iranian health-care providers exposed to COVID − 19 using a content analysis method. Purposeful sampling was used to select the participants and continued until data saturation was reached. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and then the qualitative data were analyzed through direct content analysis. Results By analyzing 236 primary codes, three main categories, including demands, job resources and individual resources were extracted from the experiences of health-care providers during corona virus outbreak. These categories each included several sub-categories, which were classified according to their significant characteristics. Conclusions .Psychological protection of health care workers is an important component in addressing the COVID-19 epidemic. Understanding the health care providers’ experiences and their mental health demands during public health emergency might help medical workers and managers to response better to a disaster.

scholarly journals Challenges of Obtaining Informed Consent in Emergency Ward: A Qualitative Study in One Iranian Hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 263-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nayyereh Davoudi ◽  
Nahid Dehghan Nayeri ◽  
Mohammad Saeed Zokaei ◽  
Nematallah Fazeli
Keyword(s):  
Informed Consent ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Consent Process ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Emergency Ward

Background and Objective:Regarding the fact that emergency ward has unique characteristics, whose uniqueness affects informed consent processes by creating specific challenges. Hence, it seems necessary to identify the process and challenges of informed consent in the emergency ward through a qualitative study to understand actual patients’ and health care providers’ experiences, beliefs, values, and feelings about the informed consent in the emergency ward. Through such studies, new insight can be gained on the process of informed consent and its challenges with the hope that the resulting knowledge will enable the promotion of ethical, legal as well as effective health services to the patients in the emergency ward.Method:In this qualitative study, research field was one of the emergency wards of educational and public hospitals in Iran. Field work and participant observation were carried out for 515 hours from June 2014 to March 2016. Also, conversations and semi-structured interviews based on the observations were conducted. The participants of the study were nurses and physicians working in the emergency ward, as well as patients and their attendants who were involved in the process of obtaining informed consent.Results:Three main categories were extracted from the data: a sense of frustration; reverse protection; and culture of paternalism in consent process.Conclusion:Findings of this study can be utilized in correcting the structures and processes of obtaining informed consent together with promotion of patients' ethical and legal care in emergency ward. In this way, the approaches in consent process will be changed from paternalistic approach to patient-centered care which concomitantly protects patient’s autonomy.

scholarly journals Health care workers’ perceptions of episiotomy in the era of respectful maternity care: a qualitative study of an obstetric training program in Mexico

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Garcia-Cerde ◽  
Pilar Torres-Pereda ◽  
Marisela Olvera-Garcia ◽  
Jennifer Hulme
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Respectful Maternity Care ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
General Physician

Abstract Background Episiotomy in Mexico is highly prevalent and often routine - performed in up to 95% of births to primiparous women. The WHO suggests that episiotomy be used in selective cases, with an expected prevalence of 15%. Training programs to date have been unsuccessful in changing this practice. This research aims to understand how and why this practice persists despite shifts in knowledge and attitudes facilitated by the implementation of an obstetric training program. Methods This is a descriptive and interpretative qualitative study. We conducted 53 pre and post-intervention (PRONTO© Program) semi-structured interviews with general physician, gynecologists and nurses (N = 32, 56% women). Thematic analysis was carried out using Atlas-ti© software to iteratively organize codes. Through interpretive triangulation, the team found theoretical saturation and explanatory depth on key analytical categories. Results Themes fell into five major themes surrounding their perceptions of episiotomy: as a preventive measure, as a procedure that resolves problems in the moment, as a practice that gives the clinician control, as a risky practice, and the role of social norms in practicing it. Results show contradictory discourses among professionals. Despite the growing support for the selective use of episiotomy, it remains positively perceived as an effective prophylaxis for the complications of childbirth while maintaining control in the hands of health care providers. Conclusions Perceptions of episiotomy shed light on how and why routine episiotomy persists, and provides insight into the multi-faceted approaches that will be required to affect this harmful obstetrical practice.

scholarly journals The Women’S Perceptions About Unwanted Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study in Iran

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzieh Akbarzadeh ◽  
Zahra Yazdanpanahi ◽  
Ladan Zarshenas ◽  
Farkhondeh Sharif
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Illegal Abortion ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Women’S Perceptions ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancies

<p><strong>BACKGROUND:</strong> Unwanted pregnancy has affected different aspects of our life. Researchers point out if a child’s birth is unwanted, an increase in maternal issues can be observed. The aim of this study was to describe the women’s viewpoints regarding unwanted pregnancy.  <strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>METHOD: </strong>This qualitative study using content analysis was employed in Shiraz University in 2013-2014. 20 women with unwanted pregnancy were chosen using purposeful sampling. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and trustworthiness of them was evaluated.</p> <p><strong>RESULTS:</strong> Findings of this study, according to the participants’ experience, revealed maternal emotions like embarrassment for getting pregnant, mother’s own negative affection, concerns about missing family and other children, and terminating the pregnancy through illegal abortion, the husband’s disagreement about the termination, blaming themselves for thinking about abortion or illegal abortion, and concern about their guilt feeling. Another finding was family problems like husband’s behavior and his negative outlook towards his child and fetus. The next category belonged to anxiety about the future of their child, including economic, social and relational problems, and suppression of the children’s logical expectations. The last finding was the lack of maternal emotional support.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSIONS: </strong>Unwanted pregnancy’s effects on the mothers and infants’ health are considerable. A closer observation by family and health care providers for unwanted pregnancies and its results is recommended; therefore, they should be taken care of as high risk pregnancies, requiring family support.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

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