The impact of alcohol misuse on fathering in Northern Uganda: An ethnographic study of fathers

2020 ◽  
pp. 136346152094331
Author(s):  
Christopher J. Mehus ◽  
Elizabeth Wieling ◽  
Okot Thomas Oloya ◽  
Achan Laura ◽  
Verena Ertl
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Alcohol Misuse ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Northern Uganda ◽  
Drinking Alcohol ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Entire Family ◽  
Post War ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

The Acholi people of northern Uganda experienced decades of conflict. Alcohol misuse is high among northern Ugandan men. This is common in displaced or post-war communities. Because parents are often the most significant and proximal influence in a child’s development, it is important to understand the relationships between parental behavioral health and parenting. The purpose of this ethnographic study was to understand the impact of alcohol misuse on fathering, from fathers’ perspectives. We collected qualitative data from several sources, including in-depth interviews with 19 fathers. Informants identified three ways in which a father can “overdrink”: drinking to drunkenness, spending too much money on alcohol, or spending too much time drinking alcohol. Fathers described the specific ways in which overdrinking impacted each of the three primary roles of a father, which were identified as providing, educating, and creating a stable home. Of the negative effects of overdrinking, a compromised ability to provide for basic needs was described as the most salient. The findings suggest that support for families in this region should include support for father’s substance misuse, as a father’s overdrinking is widely understood to be problematic for the entire family.

Conversations About Opioids: Impact of the Opioid Overdose Epidemic on Social Interactions for People Who Live With Chronic Pain

2021 ◽  
pp. 104973232110030
Author(s):  
Lise Dassieu ◽  
Angela Heino ◽  
Élise Develay ◽  
Jean-Luc Kaboré ◽  
M. Gabrielle Pagé ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
Opioid Overdose ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Self Advocacy ◽  
Social Lives ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

The objective of this study was to understand the impact of the opioid overdose epidemic on the social lives of people suffering from chronic pain, focusing on interactions within their personal and professional circles. The study was based on 22 in-depth interviews with people living with chronic pain in Canada. Using thematic analysis, we documented three main impacts of the opioid overdose epidemic: (a) increased worries of people in pain and their families regarding the dangers of opioids; (b) prejudices, stigma, and discrimination faced during conversations about opioids; and (c) stigma management attempts, which include self-advocacy and concealment of opioid use. This study represents important knowledge advancement on how people manage stigma and communicate about chronic disease during everyday life interactions. By showing negative effects of the epidemic’s media coverage on the social experiences of people with chronic pain, we underscore needs for destigmatizing approaches in public communication regarding opioids.

Pregnancy warning labels on alcohol packaging: results of an exploratory study

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Millot ◽  
K Gallopel-Morvan
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Drinking Alcohol ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
French Government ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
In Pregnancy

Abstract Background In 2017, approximately 11% of pregnant women in France consumed alcohol despite its harmful consequences on the fetus (Andler, 2018). Our research aims at exploring the impact of warnings displayed on alcohol packaging: the current pictogram and alternative possible messages that differ regarding content and design will be explored. Methods In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 French women, including women who did not drink alcohol during their pregnancy, women who drank alcohol, women in pregnancy planning and breastfeeding mothers. Questions were asked about the participants perception of drinking alcohol during pregnancy, alcohol warnings: the current pictogram, new contents (negative and positive) for warnings and new designs (different pictograms combined with or without text). A thematic content analysis was carried out. Results The current pictogram lacks visibility and has no impact on the behaviour of the women. New suggested contents were on the whole welcomed. It can be noted that some participants felt that specific messages (e.g. intellectual disabilities, facial malformations etc.) were a more effective way of preventing alcohol consumption during pregnancy than general ones. On the contrary, other participants felt that a general message such as ’Zero alcohol during pregnancy’, or positive messages such as a cessation service message, was more effective. The majority of participants believed that pictograms with a better visibility; more eye-catching; vivid images of fetuses, etc., would have a greater impact on alcohol consumption. Conclusions This study highlights the need for changes to pictogram currently used on alcohol packaging in France. Our results show that recent changes proposed by the French government (a slight increase in the size of the current pictogram) will most likely have little effect on preventing alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Key messages The current pictogram on alcohol bottles in France has little or no effect. The French government should implement new warnings both in terms of content and design.

The ecomuseum and solidarity tourism: a case study from northeast Turkey

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 537-552
Author(s):  
Mustafa Doğan
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between the ecomuseum and solidarity tourism and to measure their impact on community development. Design/methodology/approach The study presented here adopts two methods for collecting qualitative data: in-depth interviews and observations. The total number of village households was 42 and the number of households that hosted tourists in their home was 20. Due to the exploratory nature of this study, qualitative methods were employed in the form of lengthy interviews with 13 residents. Findings The findings indicate that tourism for the Bogatepe Village ecomuseum has focused on a solidarity perspective which has provided significant benefits to the community ensuring local sustainable development. The ecomuseum as a concept and a destination has helped to control tourism and strengthened the impact of solidarity tourism on the local community. Research limitations/implications The research presented here must be seen as exploratory. More generally, further research is needed to look at the possibility of developing this type of tourism in other rural areas and similar regions of Turkey (covering both small and large areas) with an important cultural heritage. Originality/value The combination of the ecomuseum and solidarity tourism can provide a sustainable solution for tourism in rural areas and provide a model in the development of tourism to other villages in Turkey. The question is whether it could also be used in larger rural areas. The study underlines that Bogatepe is certainly worthy of future study.

scholarly journals GRANDPARENTING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND ITS IMPACT ON GRANDPARENT HEALTH

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S628-S628
Author(s):  
Ynesse Abdul-Malak ◽  
Madonna Harrington Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Life Course Perspective ◽  
Care Work ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Public Programs ◽  
Feeding Tubes ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Across the US, millions of grandparents are providing vital care for their grandchildren with disabilities when their adult children are in need of assistance and public programs do not provide needed supports. Research suggests the impact on grandparent physical health is mixed. This paper draws on in-depth interviews with 50 grandparents to explore how caring for grandchildren with disabilities shapes their physical wellbeing. We use life course perspective to assess the choices grandparents make from available resources and options at different stages of their lives and the effects on their health. We find in addition to providing routine care, helping with feeding, bathing, and dressing, some grandparents provide constant supervision and medically intense care, such as tending to feeding tubes, catheters, and oxygen lines. Many grandparents said care work has improved, or at least helped sustain, their overall level of fitness, while other grandparents find that care work has adverse impacts. Often there is too much chasing, bending, and lifting for their aging bodies. This paper suggests that stronger social programs for children with disabilities and the grandparents who step in to help them would decrease the negative effects of care work on grandparent health.

Control and freedom of the Internet

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-252
Author(s):  
Muhammad Adnan Bin Pitchan ◽  
Wan Amizah Wan Mahmud ◽  
Shahrul Nazmi Sannusi ◽  
Ali Salman
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Cyber Crime ◽  
Dependency Theory ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Media Dependency ◽  
Popular Medium ◽  
The Government ◽  
Depth Interviews

The Internet has become a popular medium now because it provides many benefits to users, though at the same time it also carries negative effects, especially to developing countries, such as sedition, pornography, defamation and cyber crime. Therefore, this study focuses on the control and freedom of the Internet system and the challenges faced by the government. The main focus of this paper is to see whether the government face challenges in controlling the content of the Internet. This study uses two theories, namely the theory of media development and media dependency theory as a guideline for the study. Qualitative approach such as in-depth interviews were chosen as research methodology to obtain the qualitative data. The study found that there are several challenges faced by the government in controlling the misuse of Internet, such as Internet domain registration, difficulties in identifying suspects, false registration, development of technology and content monitoring aspects.

scholarly journals The impact of lower limb amputation on community reintegration of a population in Johannesburg: A Qualitative perspective

2013 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Godlwana ◽  
A. Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Lower Limb ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Phantom Limb ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Structured Audio ◽  
Psychosocial Challenges ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Ethical Clearance

Aim: To explore the experiences and perceptions of people with lower limb amputations from the Johannesburg metropolitan area on the impact that their amputations had on their lives and their return to their communities. Methods: Semi-structured audio-taped in-depth interviews were used to collect data on 12 purposively selected participants. Ethical clearance was obtained. A General Inductive Approach was used to generate or discover themes within the data using a process of systematic coding. Results: Emerging from the qualitative data were psychological, social and religious themes. Suicidal thoughts, dependence, poor acceptance, public perception about body image, phantom limb related falls and hopes of obtaining prostheses were reported. Some reported poor social involvement due to mobility problems and employment concerns, while families and friends were found to be supportive. Participants had faith in God. Conclusion: Generally, most participants had come to terms with the amputation and were managing well while some expressed that they were struggling with reintegration to their communities of origin three months postoperatively with both functional and psychosocial challenges.

scholarly journals Allergy to Peanuts imPacting Emotions And Life (APPEAL): the impact of peanut allergy on children, adolescents, adults and caregivers in France

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pascale Couratier ◽  
Romain Montagne ◽  
Sarah Acaster ◽  
Katy Gallop ◽  
Ram Patel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peanut Allergy ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Life Study ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Background Peanut allergy (PA) has increased in developed countries and can have a dramatic effect on quality of life but data surrounding this is limited in France. Allergy to Peanuts imPacting Emotions And Life study (APPEAL) investigated the experience and impact of living with PA in France. Methods Respondents affected by PA directly (children aged 8–12 years, teenagers aged 13–17 years, or adults aged ≥ 18 years) or indirectly (caregiver) completed either an online questionnaire (APPEAL-1, N = 198), or provided in-depth interviews (APPEAL-2, N = 32). Quantitative data was evaluated using descriptive statistics. Qualitative data was analysed thematically, using MAXQDA software. Results Of 198 responders in APPEAL-1, 88% stated that PA affects their daily activities, and 74% felt isolated as a result of living with PA. Feelings of worry about exposure to peanuts on social occasions where food is involved was reported by 91%. A total of 44% reported some restrictions in their job options, 85% in socializing. Psychological impact of PA included responders feeling emotions of frustration (89%), uncertainty (87%), and stress (93%) and 93% reporting encountering instances of feeling different due to their PA. Main factors that drove PA impact included social activities and relationships; whereas main coping strategies to avoid peanuts included monitoring, communication and planning. Conclusion The analysis of French respondents from the APPEAL study demonstrates the impact and burden of PA on allergic children, teenagers, adults and their caregivers, and highlights the unmet need to be addressed.

The impact of attachment and depression symptoms on multiple risk behaviors in post-war adolescents in northern Uganda

2015 ◽  
Vol 180 ◽  
pp. 62-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Okello ◽  
E. Nakimuli-Mpungu ◽  
F. Klasen ◽  
C. Voss ◽  
S. Musisi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Northern Uganda ◽  
Multiple Risk ◽  
Post War ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Shocks, uncertainty and regional resilience: The case of Brexit and Scottish SMEs

2020 ◽  
pp. 026909422097926
Author(s):  
Ross Brown ◽  
Ronald V Kalafsky ◽  
Suzanne Mawson ◽  
Lori Davies
Keyword(s):  
Survey Analysis ◽  
Crucial Importance ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Unit Of Analysis ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Regional Resilience ◽  
Business Survey ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Adjustment Mechanisms ◽  
Depth Interviews

Regional resilience is a topic of growing academic and policymaker interest. This article empirically examines this concept by scrutinising the impact of Brexit on Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given their crucial importance for the Scottish economy, SMEs are a good ‘unit of analysis’ and a powerful barometer for measuring regional resilience. The research adopted a novel mixed methods approach examining the Longitudinal Small Business Survey together with in-depth interviews with SMEs. It is clear from the survey analysis that certain types of SMEs (i.e. innovators and exporters) were disproportionately fearful of Brexit. This was firmly corroborated by the interview data which found these same firms to be the most detrimentally impacted, manifesting in reductions in employment, exports and innovation. In contrast, the majority of domestically focused, less innovative SMEs were much less concerned and less negatively affected. While a small minority managed to deploy adjustment mechanisms to mitigate these negative effects, overall many firms had major difficulties operationally and strategically coping with this uncertain and turbulent environment. The findings suggest proactive public policies will be needed to help mitigate the difficulties caused by Brexit for certain types of SMEs.

scholarly journals Insights into the impact of the pandemic on early career researchers: the case of remote teaching

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Nicholas ◽  
Eti Herman ◽  
David Sims ◽  
Anthony Watkinson ◽  
Blanca Rodríguez-Bravo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Teaching ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Early Career Researchers ◽  
Specific Teaching ◽  
Qualitative Methodologies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Gender Specific ◽  
Country Specific

<p>The study presents comparative qualitative findings from a longitudinal exploration of the impact of the pandemic on early career researchers (ECRs) from the sciences and social sciences. Using qualitative methodologies, it focuses on the increasing demands of remote teaching made on ECRs and the potentially negative effects these had on their research. The study also sheds light on ECRs’ country-specific teaching commitments and the extent to which these play a role in their assessment. Data comes from the first of three rounds of in-depth interviews, conducted with 177 ECRs from China, France, Malaysia, Poland, Russia, Spain, UK and US. The main findings, which are set against the published literature, were: a) over half ECRs teach and most of them are assessed on their teaching; b) there are significant differences between countries, with, for instance, French researchers hardly teaching and nearly all Polish researchers doing so; c) around a quarter of ECRs felt research was hindered during the pandemic because online teaching was increasingly demanding of their time; d) a preliminary analysis of ECRs’ gender-specific attitude to teaching in the pandemic-incurred new realities indicates that women experience more difficulties.</p>

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