Exploring the Perceptions of Nurses on Receiving the SARS CoV-2 Vaccine in Palestine: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 084456212110667
Author(s):  
Souad Belkebir ◽  
Beesan Maraqa ◽  
Zaher Nazzal ◽  
Abdullah Abdullah ◽  
Ferial Yasin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Vaccine Development ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Template Analysis ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Paper Form ◽  
Nurses Perceptions ◽  
Vaccine Information

Background Uncertainty about vaccination among nurses are major barriers to managing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. Purpose To explore nurseś perceptions about receiving the SARS CoV-2 vaccine to inform the upcoming Palestinian Ministry of Health (MOH) vaccination efforts. Methods Four focus groups were conducted with nurses between January 18 and 30, 2021, before MOH launched vaccinations in Palestine. Participants working in government and private facilities were invited to participate and completed an online or paper form to provide demographics, review the study purpose, and give consent. Meetings were facilitated in Arabic either online via the Zoom platform or face-to-face using the same interview guide. Transcripts were translated into English and coded using a template analysis approach. Results Forty-six nurses, with a median age of 29.5y (range, 22–57) from across Palestine participated. Three major themes emerged: uncertainty, trust, and the knowledge needed to move forward. Uncertainty related to the evolving nature of COVID-19, the rapidity of vaccine development, the types and timing of available vaccines. The need for trusted experts to share scientific information about the vaccines to counteract the misinformation in social media. Moreover, reliable vaccine information may help vaccine-hesitant nurses move to vaccine-acceptors and to convince others, including their patients. Conclusion The negative perception of nurses towards vaccines is problematic in Palestine and uncertainty about which vaccine(s) will be available adds to the lack of education and mass-media misinformation. Other countries with vaccination efforts that are not wholly planned or implemented and may be struggling with similar concerns.

scholarly journals Faster than warp speed: early attention to COVD-19 by anti-vaccine groups on Facebook

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seth C Kalichman ◽  
Lisa A Eaton ◽  
Valerie A Earnshaw ◽  
Natalie Brousseau
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Vaccine Development ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Vaccine Safety ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Conspiracy Theories ◽  
The Us ◽  
Us Government ◽  
Vaccine Information

Abstract Background The unprecedented rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines has faced SARS-CoV- (COVID-19) vaccine hesitancy, which is partially fueled by the misinformation and conspiracy theories propagated by anti-vaccine groups on social media. Research is needed to better understand the early COVID-19 anti-vaccine activities on social media. Methods This study chronicles the social media posts concerning COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines by leading anti-vaccine groups (Dr Tenpenny on Vaccines, the National Vaccine Information Center [NVIC] the Vaccination Information Network [VINE]) and Vaccine Machine in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic (February–May 2020). Results Analysis of 2060 Facebook posts showed that anti-vaccine groups were discussing COVID-19 in the first week of February 2020 and were specifically discussing COVID-19 vaccines by mid-February 2020. COVID-19 posts by NVIC were more widely disseminated and showed greater influence than non-COVID-19 posts. Early COVID-19 posts concerned mistrust of vaccine safety and conspiracy theories. Conclusion Major anti-vaccine groups were sowing seeds of doubt on Facebook weeks before the US government launched its vaccine development program ‘Operation Warp Speed’. Early anti-vaccine misinformation campaigns outpaced public health messaging and hampered the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.

Mothers’ Perspectives on Effective Assistance With Breastfeeding Problems

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 142-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamie Mahurin-Smith
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Support Strategies ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
The Face ◽  
Breastfeeding Problems ◽  
Face Support

Purpose: This qualitative study investigated maternal views on effective support strategies in the face of breastfeeding difficulties.Methods: In semistructured interviews, 15 women who had encountered breastfeeding problems reflected on their experiences.Results: Participants reported that managing breastfeeding problems was complex and that the level of provider competence in addressing these difficulties was variable. Social media emerged as a highly prevalent source of support among women facing breastfeeding problems.Discussion: Virtual and face-to-face support strategies are compared; implications for providers are reviewed.

scholarly journals Healthy Education in The Middle of Pandemi Covid-19 Through The Use of Social Media

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fitri Fatonah ◽  
Sugiyanto Sugiyanto
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Healthy Behavior ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Service Activity ◽  
Use Of Social Media

<p>Strategic and rapid efforts are needed to overcome the spread of Covid-19, one of them is by counseling through social media in order that scientific information is provided. The existence of so called Social Abdication Program of UNS in the form of  Field Work Lecture addresses this issue, takes a theme "Education on the Exercise of Clean and Healthy Behavior (PHBS) and the Use of Medicines Provision in the Context of Preventing Covid-19 in RT 01 RW 01 Klegenwonosari Village, Klirong, Kebumen". The program uses social media (online) due to its need to maintaining physical distancing. However it also uses direct face-to-face activities on program socialization. The results of this community service activity show that: 1) there is an public awareness about facts about Covid-19, 2) the application of PHBS and health tips, and understanding DAGUSIBU. Through quiz myths and fact, wider community can test their understanding of Covid-19 issues.</p>

scholarly journals Antimicrobial dispensing practices and determinants of antimicrobial resistance: a qualitative study among community pharmacists in Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. e000138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zikria Saleem ◽  
Mohamed Azmi Hassali ◽  
Furqan Khurshid Hashmi ◽  
Brian Godman ◽  
Fahad Saleem
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Subsequent Development ◽  
Antimicrobial Use ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Dispensing Practices ◽  
Points Of View

BackgroundThere are concerns with the extent of dispensing of antibiotics among community pharmacists in Pakistan often without a prescription adding to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) rates.ObjectiveTo explore the determinants of AMR and the pattern of antimicrobial dispensing among community pharmacists.DesignIn this qualitative study design, a semistructured interview guide was developed based on an in-depth review of published papers. Audio-recorded interviews with transcripts were analysed by thematic content analysis.SettingInterviews were conducted among community pharmacists in Lahore, Pakistan.ParticipantsIn order to obtain individual points of view, in-depth face-to-face interviews with purposively selected pharmacists were conducted.ResultsA total of 12 pharmacists were interviewed for the study. After analysis, four major themes emerged: (1) knowledge and perception of community pharmacists about antimicrobials, (2) antimicrobial dispensing practices of community pharmacists, (3) determinants of AMR, (4) potential interventions to control AMR. Most of the pharmacists have limited knowledge about AMR, antimicrobial stewardship programmes and related guidelines. However, all the pharmacists strongly agreed that different appropriate actions should be taken in order to rationalise future antimicrobial use.ConclusionThe results indicated that irrational antimicrobial dispensing and use is common among community pharmacists in Pakistan owing to lack of knowledge. The community pharmacists perceived that behaviour of patients and the societal environment contributed to irrational antimicrobial use and subsequent development of AMR. They suggested a need for a multidisciplinary framework in order to improve future antimicrobial use and reduce AMR in Pakistan.

scholarly journals Household medication safety practices during the COVID-19 pandemic: a descriptive qualitative study protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. e044441
Author(s):  
Tamasine C Grimes ◽  
Sara Garfield ◽  
Dervla Kelly ◽  
Joan Cahill ◽  
Sam Cromie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Medication Safety ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Public Involvement ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Patient And Public Involvement ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Trinity College Dublin ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

IntroductionThose who are staying at home and reducing contact with other people during the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to be at greater risk of medication-related problems than the general population. This study aims to explore household medication practices by and for this population, identify practices that benefit or jeopardise medication safety and develop best practice guidance about household medication safety practices during a pandemic, grounded in individual experiences.Methods and analysisThis is a descriptive qualitative study using semistructured interviews, by telephone or video call. People who have been advised to ‘cocoon’/‘shield’ and/or are aged 70 years or over and using at least one long-term medication, or their caregivers, will be eligible for inclusion. We will recruit 100 patient/carer participants: 50 from the UK and 50 from Ireland. Recruitment will be supported by our patient and public involvement (PPI) partners, personal networks and social media. Individual participant consent will be sought, and interviews audio/video recorded and/or detailed notes made. A constructivist interpretivist approach to data analysis will involve use of the constant comparative method to organise the data, along with inductive analysis. From this, we will iteratively develop best practice guidance about household medication safety practices during a pandemic from the patient’s/carer’s perspective.Ethics and disseminationThis study has Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick and University College London ethics approvals. We plan to disseminate our findings via presentations at relevant patient/public, professional, academic and scientific meetings, and for publication in peer-reviewed journals. We will create a list of helpful strategies that participants have reported and share this with participants, PPI partners and on social media.

The Patient in Patient Safety: Contemporary Issues, From COVID-19 to Citizen Science

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 301-303
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Lerner Papautsky ◽  
Richard J. Holden ◽  
Rupa S. Valdez ◽  
Jordan Hill ◽  
Janetta Brown
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Patient Safety ◽  
Citizen Science ◽  
Human Subjects ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Human Subjects Research ◽  
Research Strategies ◽  
Face To Face

In the 4th panel on the topic of The Patient in Patient Safety, we highlighted topics of current relevance and facilitated a reflection session. The objective was to highlight the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted patient ergonomics research and work, with particular focus on safety. After a topic overview, panelists presented their work on overcoming challenges to human subjects research created by the suspension of face-to-face activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. A facilitated reflection and brainstorming session using Miro followed. We used questions to elicit examples of patient and caregiver roles in safety during the pandemic and research strategies and challenges. These questions were also distributed on social media prior to the event. The panel served as an opportunity to share lessons learned.

scholarly journals Patients’ views about screening for atrial fibrillation (AF): a qualitative study in primary care

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. e033061
Author(s):  
Mark Lown ◽  
Christopher R Wilcox ◽  
Stephanie Hughes ◽  
Miriam Santer ◽  
George Lewith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Decision Aids ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

ObjectivesThere has been increased interest in screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) with commissioned pilot schemes, ongoing large clinical trials and the emergence of inexpensive consumer single-lead ECG devices that can be used to detect AF. This qualitative study aimed to explore patients’ views and understanding of AF and AF screening to determine acceptability and inform future recommendations.SettingA single primary care practice in Hampshire, UK.Participants15 participants (11 female) were interviewed from primary care who had taken part in an AF screening trial. A semistructured interview guide was used flexibly to enable the interviewer to explore any relevant topics raised by the participants. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using inductive thematic analysis.ResultsParticipants generally had an incomplete understanding of AF and conflated it with other heart problems or with raised blood pressure. With regards to potential drawbacks from screening, some participants considered anxiety and the cost of implementation, but none acknowledged potential harms associated with screening such as side effects of anticoagulation treatment or the risk of further investigations. The screening was generally well accepted, and participants were generally in favour of engaging with prolonged screening.ConclusionsOur study highlights that there may be poor understanding (of both the nature of AF and potential negatives of screening) among patients who have been screened for AF. Further work is required to determine if resources including decision aids can address this important knowledge gap and improve clinical informed consent for AF screening.Trial registration numberISRCTN 17495003.

Paediatric emergency nurses’ perceptions of parents’ understanding of discharge information: A qualitative study

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-63
Author(s):  
Kodchanipa Phonpruk ◽  
Karen Flowers ◽  
Paul Fulbrook ◽  
Geraldine Naughton
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Emergency Nurses ◽  
Paediatric Emergency ◽  
Nurses Perceptions
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