scholarly journals Consensually nonmonogamous parent relationships during COVID-19

Sexualities ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 136346072110193
Author(s):  
Melissa H Manley ◽  
Abbie E Goldberg
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Social Distance ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Parent Relationships ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Partner Relationships

During the COVID-19 pandemic, parents in consensually nonmonogamous (CNM) relationships navigated public health directives to social distance and avoid contact between households. Many parents practicing CNM share romantic, sexual, and coparenting relationships across households, and the pandemic introduced challenges and opportunities for innovation in maintaining connection. This qualitative study sought to explore the experiences, challenges, and adaptations of CNM parents, using survey and interview data from 70 US parents collected between May and December 2020. Thematic analysis highlighted that many parents spent less time with non-cohabiting partners and more time with cohabiting partners and children, but also adapted via creative strategies such as incorporating partners into a quarantine pod, inviting partners to move in, or connecting over technology. These data illuminate the diverse ways that CNM parents engaged in and “queered” family and partner relationships during the pandemic.

Healthcare and Terrorism: The Lebanese Experience

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Nooreddine Iskandar ◽  
Tatiana Rahbany ◽  
Ali Shokor
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Terrorist Attacks ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Common ◽  
First Time

Abstract Background: Due to the common instability caused by political and security issues, Lebanese hospitals have experienced acts of terrorism multiple times. The most recent Beirut Explosion even forced several hospitals to cease operations for the first time in decades—but studies show the preparedness levels for such attacks in similar countries are low. Objective: The aim of this study is to explore the experience of Lebanese hospitals with terrorist attacks. Methods: This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews with various stakeholders to assess their experience with terrorist bombings. Data was analyzed using the thematic analysis method. Results: The researchers found that Lebanese hospitals vary greatly in their structures and procedures. Those differences are a function of 3 contextual factors: location, culture, and accreditation status. Hospitals found near ‘dangerous zones’ were more likely to be aware and to have better response to such events. A severe lack of communication, unity of command, and collaboration between stakeholders has made the process fragmented. Conclusion: The researchers recommend a larger role for the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) in this process, and the creation of a platform where Lebanese organizations can share their experiences to improve preparedness and resilience of the Lebanese healthcare system in the face of terrorism.

When the Worst Imaginable Becomes Reality

Janus Head ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 176-213
Author(s):  
Katherine J. Janzen ◽  
Sherri Melrose ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Crack Cocaine ◽  
Hermeneutic Phenomenology ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Interpretive Inquiry

This article describes findings from a qualitative study that investigated the lived experiences of four mothers recovering from crack cocaine addictions who lost custody of their children. The project was guided by feminist interpretive inquiry, van Manen’s approach to hermeneutic phenomenology, and involved thematic analysis of in depth interview data. By telling the stories of these women and using their own words as well as interpretive poetry written by one of the authors to describe their suffering, our research offers important insights to professionals involved in the field of addictions.

scholarly journals A qualitative study on the working experiences of clinical pharmacists in fighting against COVID-19

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaojuan Wang ◽  
Xiali Yao ◽  
Xuedong Jia ◽  
Xiangfen Shi ◽  
Jie Hao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Work Experiences ◽  
Descriptive Phenomenology ◽  
Career Expectations ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Public ◽  
Clinical Pharmacists

Abstract Background The spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has overwhelmed healthcare systems across the world. Along with the medical team, clinical pharmacists played a significant role during the public health emergency of COVID-19. This study aimed to explore the working experience of clinical pharmacists and provide reference for first-line clinical pharmacists to prepare for fighting against COVID-19. Methods A qualitative study based on descriptive phenomenology was employed with face-to-face and audio-recorded interviews to study the working experience of 13 clinical pharmacists (including two clinical nutritional pharmacists). All interviews were transcribed verbatim, and the interview data were analyzed thematically using NVivo software. Results Four themes emerged from interview data, including roles of clinical pharmacists, working experiences of clinical pharmacists, psychological feelings of clinical pharmacists, and career expectations of clinical pharmacists. Conclusions The results contributed to a deeper understanding of the clinical pharmacists’ work experiences in COVID-19 and offered guidance to better prepare clinical pharmacists in participating in a public health crisis.

scholarly journals Receiving, or ‘Adopting’, Donated Embryos to Have Children: Parents Narrate and Draw Kinship Boundaries

Genealogy ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Fiona Tasker ◽  
Alessio Gubello ◽  
Victoria Clarke ◽  
Naomi Moller ◽  
Michal Nahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Embryo Donation ◽  
Community Values ◽  
Open Contact ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Family Membership

Existing research suggests that embryo donation (ED) may be seen as similar to adoption by those who donate or receive embryos, or it may not. Our qualitative study explored whether having a child via embryo donation initiated kinship connections between embryo donor and recipient families as interpreted by recipient parents. Interviews were conducted with five parents from four families whose child(ren) had been born via embryo donation. All four families had an open-contact relationship set up with the couples who donated their embryos through an agency in the USA. Narrative thematic analysis of interview data and visual family map drawings were used to explore kinship conceptualizations. We conclude that the dilemma experienced by parents who have a child via embryo donation is to decide how to reconcile their child’s different genetic heritage, when gestation and upbringing both clearly boundary family membership solely within the recipient family. While some families were still struggling with this dilemma, one solution embarked upon by some parents when drawing their family map was to expand family membership, not only on the basis of genetics, but also via an appreciation of shared family and community values too.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study on the Working Experiences of Clinical Pharmacists in Fighting Against COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaojuan Wang ◽  
Xiali Yao ◽  
Xuedong Jia ◽  
Xiangfen Shi ◽  
Jie Hao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Work Experiences ◽  
Medical Department ◽  
Emergency Plans ◽  
Clinical Pharmacists ◽  
Existing Problems

Abstract Background: Along with the medical team, clinical pharmacists played a significant role during the public health emergency of COVID-19. However, to our knowledge, few studies on their work experience with combating COVID-19 have been published. Interviews with clinical pharmacists was conducted to better understand their roles. Through these interviews, further insight would be gained regarding the existing problems within pharmaceutical departments in medical institutions. This information could be used to amend emergency plans for when these departments encounter catastrophic public health events. Methods: A qualitative study design was employed with face-to-face and audio-recorded interviews being conducted with 13 clinical pharmacists. This group included nutritional pharmacists from two hospitals that were fighting against COVID-19 in Henan. All interviews were transcribed verbatim, and the interview data were analyzed thematically using Colaizzi software (version 11). Results: The results contributed to a deeper understanding of the clinical pharmacists’ work experiences providing consultation for the medical department. Four themes emerged from interview data, including the role played by clinical pharmacists, experiences encountered by clinical pharmacists, psychological feelings of clinical pharmacists, and career expectations of clinical pharmacists. Conclusions: This exploratory study provides preliminary evidence that some of the work experiences of clinical pharmacists were aligned. However, some deficiencies, such as lack of participation, were highlighted by the clinical pharmacists and these deficiencies are areas that need to be improved by the department of pharmacy.

scholarly journals Social Distance and Cultural Solidarity: Muslim Mothers and Nurturing Indonesian-Northern Irish Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 283-294
Author(s):  
Muhammad Nur Ali ◽  
Rifka Fachrunnisa ◽  
Mukhlash Abrar ◽  
Muthia Aryuni ◽  
. Effendy
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Social Distance ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Religious Practices ◽  
Muslim Community ◽  
Focused Ethnography ◽  
Northern Irish ◽  
Psychological Issues ◽  
Islamic Values

Living in a non-Muslim community can be highly challenging for those who follow Islam. The loneliness, daily challenges, psychological issues, and acculturation distress can be stumbling blocks to completing their religious practices while also teaching Islamic values to their children. Employing qualitative study with a focused ethnography approach, this study explores Indonesian Muslim mothers' lived experiences while educating their children about Islam in the midst of a non-Muslim community. We analyzed interview data using thematic analysis. Our results provide information for Muslims on the associated social distance and cultural solidarity of living in a non-Muslim community.

scholarly journals Digital Literacies for Ministry: A Qualitative Study of Theological Educators Preparing Students for New Media Engagement

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-137
Author(s):  
Kyle Matthew Oliver ◽  
Stacy Williams-Duncan ◽  
Elisabeth M. Kimball
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
New Media ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Spiritual Practices ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Digital Literacies ◽  
Online Engagement ◽  
The People ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Study Participants

The proliferation of religious and spiritual practices in new media spaces presents challenges and opportunities for religious leaders—and for the people who train them. This article reports on an interview-based study of theological educators actively engaged in preparing their students with skills and experiences for online engagement. We present and discuss seven digital literacies for ministry that emerged from our thematic analysis of transcript data and were subsequently refined with a subset of study participants. We conclude with a brief discussion of new initiatives this research has prompted.

scholarly journals University students’ beliefs about unit-based guidelines: A qualitative study

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (13) ◽  
pp. 1701-1711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina A F Furtwängler ◽  
Richard O de Visser
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Young People ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
University Students ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Public Health Interventions ◽  
Individual Strategies

UK government guidance for alcohol consumption is expressed in ‘units’ of alcohol. This study employed semi-structured interviews to explore university students’ knowledge of, attitudes towards, and use of unit-based guidelines. Thematic analysis revealed that participants were not motivated to adhere to unit-based guidelines and that they lacked the skills required to apply them to reduce their own drinking. Instead, interviewees used individual strategies to monitor their drinking. The results suggest that public health interventions should include provision of information, efforts to motivate young people to change their behaviour and strategies to develop skills for managing alcohol consumption.

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