scholarly journals Words That Hurt: A Qualitative Study of s Parental Verbal Abuse in the Philippines

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 2244-2263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Loh ◽  
Flora Calleja ◽  
Simon Lloyd D. Restubog
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Verbal Abuse

scholarly journals Connecting communities to primary care: a qualitative study on the roles, motivations and lived experiences of community health workers in the Philippines

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eunice Mallari ◽  
Gideon Lasco ◽  
Don Jervis Sayman ◽  
Arianna Maever L. Amit ◽  
Dina Balabanova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Community health workers (CHWs) are an important cadre of the primary health care (PHC) workforce in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The Philippines was an early adopter of the CHW model for the delivery of PHC, launching the Barangay (village) Health Worker (BHW) programme in the early 1980s, yet little is known about the factors that motivate and sustain BHWs’ largely voluntary involvement. This study aims to address this gap by examining the lived experiences and roles of BHWs in urban and rural sites in the Philippines. Methods This cross-sectional qualitative study draws on 23 semi-structured interviews held with BHWs from barangays in Valenzuela City (urban) and Quezon province (rural). A mixed inductive/ deductive approach was taken to generate themes, which were interpreted according to a theoretical framework of community mobilisation to understand how characteristics of the social context in which the BHW programme operates act as facilitators or barriers for community members to volunteer as BHWs. Results Interviewees identified a range of motivating factors to seek and sustain their BHW roles, including a variety of financial and non-financial incentives, gaining technical knowledge and skill, improving the health and wellbeing of community members, and increasing one’s social position. Furthermore, ensuring BHWs have adequate support and resources (e.g. allowances, medicine stocks) to execute their duties, and can contribute to decisions on their role in delivering community health services could increase both community participation and the overall impact of the BHW programme. Conclusions These findings underscore the importance of the symbolic, material and relational factors that influence community members to participate in CHW programmes. The lessons drawn could help to improve the impact and sustainability of similar programmes in other parts of the Philippines and that are currently being developed or strengthened in other LMICs.

scholarly journals A qualitative study on the stigma experienced by people with mental health problems and epilepsy in the Philippines

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chika Tanaka ◽  
Maria Teresa Reyes Tuliao ◽  
Eizaburo Tanaka ◽  
Tadashi Yamashita ◽  
Hiroya Matsuo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
The Philippines

scholarly journals To Say or not to Say? Construing Contextual Taboo Words Used by Acehnese Speakers in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-98
Author(s):  
Zulfadli Abdul Aziz ◽  
Yunisrina Qismullah Yusuf ◽  
Burhansyah Burhansyah ◽  
Meutia Muzammil
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Verbal Abuse ◽  
Taboo Words

AbstractThis study describes the types of taboo words used by the Acehnese people in Aceh, Indonesia. Ten language informants in the district were interviewed for this qualitative study. The interviews were recorded and then transcribed prior to analysis. The data were then analysed by the procedures of condensation, display, and conclusion drawing. The findings of the research reveal that the most common taboo types used by Acehnese speakers are taboos of vulgarity or obscenity, epithet, and the taboo of disease. This implies that calling people bad names, talking about sex, mentioning incurable or ‘repulsive’ diseases are among the most taboo discussions in Acehnese society. Taboo words related to religion are found the least in the data, which could imply that these words are small in number because the Acehnese people embrace their religion strongly and thus minimise verbal abuse related to it.

scholarly journals The Impact of Typhoon Haiyan on Health Staff: A Qualitative Study in Two Hospitals in Eastern Visayas, The Philippines

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julita Gil Cuesta ◽  
Joris A. F. van Loenhout ◽  
Maria L. de Lara-Banquesio ◽  
Juan M. Isiderio ◽  
Isabelle Aujoulat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Ayta’s Indigenous Healthcare Practices: A Descriptive-Qualitative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 408
Author(s):  
Yves Clark Fabrigas ◽  
Jestoni D. Maniago
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Cultural Immersion ◽  
Outreach Programs ◽  
Indigenous Groups ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

This descriptive qualitative study aimed to describe the healthcare practices of Aytas at Lakas Pamayanan, Philippines. The researchers who were culturally immersed to the community involved 100 Aytas of LAKAS Pamayanan who comprised of tribal leaders, tribal healers and tribal members. Ethical approval was secured from appropriate agencies and the participants provided their consent to conduct this research. Research techniques employed were interviews, non-participant observation and video documentation. For almost three years of cultural immersion and data gathering, the following insights were revealed: (1) Aytas still believed that sickness was caused by weather, ‘kamana’ and supernatural forces of nature. (2) The diversity of herbal medicines and its preparation have cultural importance to Aytas’ different stages of life and different healing practices. (3) Aytas still used natural supplements such as bamboo blades for cutting umbilical cords and ‘bigkis’ for Ayta women who have just given birth. (4) There were not much of healthcare practices during puberty, adolescence and adulthood except for menstrual beliefs and circumcision because these part of their lives was concerned to their cultural views. (5) Aytas perceived that technology, media and modernization as well as the medical missions and outreach programs disconnect them from their cultural identity. (6) Aytas have shown some reception to public health programs such as hygiene. Aytas were able to preserve their cultural healthcare practices up to this time. It was recommended to develop a culturally-congruent nursing care model that will streamline evidence-based practice for indigenous groups in the Philippines.

scholarly journals Violence against teachers of public elementary II schools

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cléa Adas Saliba Garbin ◽  
Tânia Adas Saliba Rovida ◽  
Adriana Alves Costa ◽  
Artênio José Isper Garbin
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Exposure To Violence ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Verbal Abuse ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Paulo State ◽  
São Paulo State

The aim of was to determine the prevalence of cases of violence against teachers, in public schools in a city in São Paulo State. This is a cross-sectional, analytical, quantitative and qualitative study. Being a total of 148 teachers and consenting answered a questionnaire. Of these, 109 agreed to participate, 43% reported having experienced some form of violence at school and of the affirmative cases, 85% said that verbal abuse is more common. It is concluded that violence is present in the school setting, due to various factors that leads to an inversion of values, which generates disrespect against teachers.Descriptors: Exposure to Violence; Education, Primary and Secondary; Adolescent.

scholarly journals Unmet Needs and Coping Mechanisms Among Community-Dwelling Senior Citizens in the Philippines: A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (19) ◽  
pp. 3745 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carandang ◽  
Asis ◽  
Shibanuma ◽  
Kiriya ◽  
Murayama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Senior Citizens ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
The Government

The Philippine government is facing a burden of improving health and social services for both the growing elderly and young population. The extent of discussion on aging issues and concerns, however, is minimal at best. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the perceptions of unmet needs and to explore the coping mechanisms of senior citizens across local stakeholders in an urban area in the Philippines. In this qualitative study, we collected data using focus group discussions among senior citizens (n = 4) and health providers (n = 4) as well as in-depth interviews among local administrators (n = 7). We analyzed the data through thematic analysis using the social determinants of health as the theoretical framework. We used qualitative research software NVivo10® to track the coding and manage the data. Four major themes related to unmet needs emerged in the analyses: (1) financial security, (2) health care services, (3) age-friendly environment, and (4) family support. Senior citizens responded either positively or negatively to cope with the challenges associated with aging. The government must then revisit existing national policies to address their unmet needs. Actions should be taken to strengthen positive coping and modifying the negative coping mechanisms, with a particular focus on community and family interventions.

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