scholarly journals THE COMPASS OF OLDER PEOPLE LEARNING: A MIXED METHODS STUDY OF HEALTH PROMOTION FOR OLDER PEOPLE

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 829-829
Author(s):  
T. Keinwong ◽  
S. Hunter ◽  
J. Lynehame
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Older People ◽  
Mixed Methods Study

scholarly journals Ringing the changes: the role of telephone communication in a helpline and befriending service targeting loneliness in older people

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (7) ◽  
pp. 1528-1551 ◽  
Author(s):  
CLAIRE PRESTON ◽  
STEPHEN MOORE
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Older People ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Voice Communication ◽  
Telephone Communication ◽  
The United Kingdom

ABSTRACTThe drive to deliver services addressing loneliness in older people by telephone and online makes it increasingly relevant to consider how the mode of communication affects the way people interact with services and the capacity of services to meet their needs. This paper is based on the qualitative strand of a larger mixed-methods study of a national phoneline tackling loneliness in older people in the United Kingdom. The research comprised thematic analysis of four focus groups with staff and 42 semi-structured interviews with callers. It explored the associations between telephone-delivery, how individuals used the services and how the services were able to respond. To understand these associations, it was useful to identify some constituent characteristics of telephone communication in this context: namely its availability, reach and non-visual nature. This enabled various insights and comparison with other communication media. For example, the availability of the services attracted people seeking frequent emotional support but this presented challenges to staff. More positively, the ability of the services to connect disparate individuals enabled them to form different kinds of satisfying relationships. The evolution of mixed communication forms, such as internet-based voice communication and smartphone-based visual communication, makes analysis at the level of a technology's characteristics useful. Such a cross-cutting perspective can inform both the design of interventions and assessment of their suitability for different manifestations of loneliness.

scholarly journals Health status, sexual activity and satisfaction among older people in Britain: A mixed methods study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. e0213835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bob Erens ◽  
Kirstin R. Mitchell ◽  
Lorna Gibson ◽  
Jessica Datta ◽  
Ruth Lewis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Older People ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Mixed Methods Study

scholarly journals Evaluating a Technology-Mediated HPV Vaccination Awareness Intervention: A controlled, Quasi-Experimental Mixed Methods Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather M Brandt ◽  
Beth Sundstrom ◽  
Courtney M. Monroe ◽  
Gabrielle Turner-McGrievy ◽  
Chelsea Larsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Catch Up

Abstract Background College-aged women and men are at increased risk of acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV) and are considered an important catch-up population for HPV vaccination. Technology provides an attractive platform for HPV vaccination interventions. Limited research has explored technology-mediated HPV vaccination awareness interventions aimed at college students. The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate a novel, technology-mediated, social media-based intervention to promote HPV vaccination among college students.Methods A controlled, quasi-experimental, mixed methods study examined the feasibility of a technology-based intervention among two undergraduate classes (n = 58) at a public university in the southeastern United States of America. Classes were randomized by coin flip to receive one of two cancer prevention programs (i.e., HPV vaccination [intervention] or healthy weight [control]). Both programs contained eight technology-mediated health promotion sessions, including weekly emails and private Facebook group posts. Participants completed a pre- and post-test web-based survey and submitted weekly qualitative reflections. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics for quantitative data and thematic review for qualitative data.Results Knowledge of HPV and HPV vaccination improved among participants in the HPV vaccination intervention relative to those in the control condition. Participants (97%) interacted on Facebook by “liking” a post or comment or posting a comment. Participants reported that Facebook was easy to use and encouraged interaction, which contributed to the success of the intervention.Conclusion Participants demonstrated robust engagement and high treatment satisfaction. Objective measures and qualitative open-ended assessment of the intervention showed high levels of engagement with the electronic newsletters and Facebook group. This pilot study suggests that social media is an effective platform to reach college students with health promotion interventions and increase HPV vaccination awareness in this important catch-up population.

scholarly journals A Web-Based Psychosocial Intervention for Family Caregivers of Older People: Results from a Mixed-Methods Study in Three European Countries

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. e196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Barbabella ◽  
Arianna Poli ◽  
Frida Andréasson ◽  
Benjamin Salzmann ◽  
Roberta Papa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Older People ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Psychosocial Intervention ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Web Based

Health Promotion and Sexology Student and Teaching Staff Perspectives of Online Learning and Teaching During COVID-19: A Mixed Methods Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 237337992110373
Author(s):  
Krysten Blackford ◽  
Kieran Birney ◽  
Shefali Sharma ◽  
Gemma Crawford ◽  
Matt Tilley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Delivery Mode ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
Internal Mode ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Impact

Universities are undergoing rapid and unprecedented changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the needs of learners during this transition are not necessarily well understood or addressed. This study aimed to examine the impact of the “remote internal” unit delivery in a large Western Australian university, as experienced by students and teaching staff within a department of health promotion and sexology (DHPS). In the remote internal mode, previously “internal” (face-to-face) students received prerecorded lectures and attended workshops and seminars in real time through use of the learning platforms. The mixed methods study was conducted across three phases in 2020. A quantitative online student survey was followed by student and teaching staff focus groups and document analysis. Six themes were uncovered regarding the student experience of the remote internal mode: (1) face-to-face contact provides a sense of community, (2) online learning is better when it is interactive, (3) online learning is convenient, (4) delivery mode affects student willingness to contribute to discussions, (5) students enjoy a mixture of teaching patterns, and (6) technological issues create barriers to effective learning. Five themes were revealed regarding teaching staff experience of the remote internal mode: (1) connections matter, (2) face-to-face delivery enhances engagement, (3) learning outcomes are a priority for teaching staff, (4) online delivery needs effective supports, and (5) students have online privacy concerns. Considerations for course modalities, methods to enhance interactivity, and supportive technology and infrastructure are recommended to ensure that the technological, demographic, and socio-environmental needs of students are adequately met.

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