The perception of episiotomy among Iranian women: a qualitative study

2022 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-40
Author(s):  
Malihe Ghiasvand ◽  
Fatemeh Nahidi ◽  
Sedigheh Sedigh Mobarakabadi ◽  
Hamid Sharif Nia ◽  
Hamid Alavi Majd
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Health It ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Negative Experiences ◽  
Appropriate Care ◽  
Women’S Perceptions ◽  
Conventional Content Analysis ◽  
Second Category

Background Around 70% of women who give birth vaginally experience perineal injury during childbirth, which may happen spontaneously or as a result of the incision made to facilitate childbirth. There are very few studies on the perceptions of episiotomy recipients about these services. Therefore, investigating these women's perception is crucial for providing appropriate care. Methods This qualitative study examined 20 women from hospitals and health centres who had undergone episiotomy using in-depth semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using conventional content analysis and the accuracy and rigour of the data were assessed using the Lincoln and Guba criteria. Results The ‘change in perception and behaviour’ theme encompassed one category of negative experiences and views about episiotomy and a second category covering positive views. Conclusions Women's perceptions of episiotomy contained both positive and negative views. Since healthcare systems should support mothers' physical and mental health, it is recommended that health policymakers devise plans to boost factors that lead to positive views and eliminate those contributing to negative experiences and views.

FC01-02 - Homelessness and experiences of psychological trauma in the western world: A research review and a qualitative study

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1811-1811
Author(s):  
E.C. Sundin
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Childhood Trauma ◽  
Psychosocial Functioning ◽  
Psychological Trauma ◽  
Traumatic Experiences ◽  
Western World ◽  
Research Review ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Structured Interviews

Over the last forty years, and particularly within the last decade, homelessness is recognised as a multifaceted problem. Homelessness is associated with poverty, because the ability to access employment is limited by the lack of a stable address. Secondly, homeless people often experience severe difficulties with housing related services, health services and education. These problems are often sustained or exacerbated by, e.g., poor physical and mental health and the need to support alcohol or drug dependencies. What role does traumatic events, in particular childhood trauma and abuse, have in the lives of the homeless? The negative effects of psychological trauma on psychosocial functioning and wellbeing in the general population are well documented; a quick review of the research on homelessness and trauma suggested that more work is needed.The objectives of this paper are to review research on homelessness and experiences of psychological trauma and evidence from a sample of single homeless adults.The aim of this paper is two-fold: to provide a systematic review of studies on the relationship between childhood trauma and homelessness and to present findings from a qualitative study of adult people who are homeless in London and Nottingham, UK.The systematic review examines research published in the Western world, 1990 - July 2010. The qualitative study collected data through semi-structured interviews with 103 single people, aged 18–69 years.A summary of the results from the review and qualitative study and guidance for further research on the relationships between traumatic experiences and homelessness will be provided.

scholarly journals The Way of Implementing the New Accreditation Standards at Shahid Motahhari Educational Center in Marvdasht City: A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasan Jafari ◽  
Abbass YazdanPanah ◽  
Abdolreza Akbari
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Effective Factors ◽  
Accreditation Standards ◽  
Conventional Content Analysis ◽  
Lack Of Commitment ◽  
The Way

Background: One of the ways through which the quality of the hospital services can be improved is the accreditation, and most of the countries have launched their own accreditation system as a strategy to improve services. The aim of this research was to investigate the way of implementing the accreditation programs at Shahid Motahhari educational center in Marvdasht city. Methods: The current study was qualitative with conventional content analysis which was conducted by using the semi-structured interviews with eight officials and employees of Marvdasht Shahid Motahhari Medical Education Center in 2017. Purposeful sampling was done in this study and the next stage; the snowball sampling method was used to select the desired samples. Data were gathered to reach the data saturation point, and conventional content analysis was done to analyze the research data. Results: Two main themes and nineteen sub-themes were obtained through the nine categories. Self-confidence in the team, sense of superiority and achievement, all units’ coordination, accurate and scientific coherent supervision and management, and considering the book of standards as a guiding factor are among the strengths of this research.Poor management of programs, lack of proper context while running the program, lack of proper training, lack of financial and human resources, lack of commitment and interest in implementing the program among different groups were main identified barriers of the program. Conclusion: The effective factors on the implementation of the accreditation standards in the healthcarecenters should be identified. Besides, planning effective education, continued monitoring and assessing, creating suitable contexts of financial and human resources,consolidating the strengths and using the available potentials can be effective factors in line with the implemetation of accreditation standards.   Keywords: Accreditation, Hospital, Qualitative study, Evaluation

scholarly journals Ups and downs of drug rehab among women: a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
zahra boroumandfar ◽  
masoud kianpour ◽  
maryam afshari
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
Addiction Prevention ◽  
Theoretical Sampling ◽  
Data Saturation ◽  
Conventional Content Analysis

Abstract Background: due to the increasing importance of addicted women and the need to pay particular attention to this vulnerable group, and more awareness of women-specific addiction prevention and rehab programs among authorities. Objectives: In this content analysis of qualitative study we explored experiences of the women’s experience of the ups and downs of drug rehab Methods: 30 participants (addicted women) were selected through purposive and theoretical sampling until data saturation. Data collection was conducted through semi structured interviews. Conventional content analysis was utilized to analyze the transcribed interviews. Results: Based on analysis of the obtained results, the experience of women from the ups and downs of leaving the drug abuse yielded two themes and nine sub-themes. The themes were “the need for emancipation” and “Sinking factors”. Conclusions: It is concluded that addiction rehab strategies can only lead the addicted women to a brighter life when, along with open-hearted assistance by the families, women-specific rehab centers are established to help them meet their specific needs. Keywords: Substance Use, Lived Experience, Addiction disorders, Women's Health, qualitative study

scholarly journals Aspects associated with waterpipe smoking in Iranian youths: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Jafaralilou ◽  
Arman Latifi ◽  
Mehdi Khezeli ◽  
Atefeh Afshari ◽  
Farahnaz Zare
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Waterpipe Smoking ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
Second Category

Abstract Background Waterpipe is one of the oldest methods of tobacco smoking, which has become the public health challenge, especially in the Eastern Mediterranean countries such as Iran. This study aimed to investigate the waterpipe smoking (WPS) in the young people of Kermanshah in 2020, using a qualitative method. Methods This was a qualitative study conducted with the approach of content analysis. Participants were young waterpipe user aged 17 to 25 years selected by purposeful sampling method in Kermanshah city, located in the west of Iran. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews in face-to-face and audio-recorded methods based on an interview guideline during June to August 2020. Then researchers transcribed verbatim and analyzed the content of the interviews thematically. Results In this study, 23 young people who were waterpipe users at the time of the study participated. The results showed that social aspects in three sub-categories were involved in WPS including “socio-cultural aspects”, “socio-environmental aspects”, and “social relations”. Individual aspects of waterpipe use as second category also consisted of two sub-categories including “motivational aspects” and “lack of psycho-protective aspects”. Conclusions It seems that the implementation of the policy of reducing access to waterpipe in public environments is effective in reducing waterpipe consumption. It is suggested that educational and interventions, based on targeted models and theories be implemented in order to increase young people’s belief and perception on dangers of WPS, and to improve their self-efficacy to smoking cessation.

scholarly journals Women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care in Iran: a qualitative content analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sholeh Shahinfar ◽  
Parvin Abedi ◽  
Mahin Najafian ◽  
Zahra Abbaspoor ◽  
Eesa Mohammadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Models Of Care ◽  
Model Of Care ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Midwifery Care ◽  
Conventional Content Analysis ◽  
Antenatal Education Classes

Abstract Background Understanding the pregnant women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care is necessary for introducing and implementing this model of midwife-led care in the Iranian maternity services. This qualitative study aims to explore women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care in Iran. Methods This research is a qualitative study conducted in Iran to explore women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care during pregnancy, birth and postpartum from October 2019 to August 2020. Fifteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with women individually in private midwifery clinic through a purposive sampling method. Interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim in Persian and analyzed using conventional content analysis. Results From the data analysis, two themes, four main categories, and nine subcategories emerged. The themes were “Maternal empowerment” and “Mother’s satisfaction during the transition from pregnancy to motherhood”. The first theme included two categories of improving self-efficacy during antenatal education classes and the effective midwife-mother interaction. The second theme composed of two categories of satisfaction with the process of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum as well as satisfaction with motherhood. Conclusion Findings of this qualitative study highlight the effectiveness of continuity of team midwifery model of care for promoting empowerment and satisfaction in women during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. The results of this study could pave the way for developing, introducing and implementing the midwife-led continuity models of care in Iran.

Patient and clinician experiences of a computerised cognitive battery for use after concussion: a preliminary qualitative study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
C. Macleod ◽  
L. J. Surgenor ◽  
W. Levack ◽  
J. Hackney ◽  
A. Theadom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cognitive Testing ◽  
Qualitative Description ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Neuropsychological Battery ◽  
Negative Experiences ◽  
Select Group ◽  
Clinician Experiences ◽  
Neurological Research

Abstract Objective: The Cognition Battery of the National Institute of Health (NIH) Toolbox for Assessment of Neurological and Behavioural Function is a computerised neuropsychological battery recommended for clinical practice, neurological research and clinical trials. We investigated the utility of the NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery (NIHTB-CB) for people with concussion. Methods: In this small qualitative study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with five adults with concussion who were participating in a larger study using the NIHTB-CB. Three clinician participants and two cultural advisors familiar with the tool were also interviewed. Interview transcripts were analysed using a general thematic approach and qualitative description. Results: Participants described both positive and negative experiences with the NIHTB-CB and using qualitative description, their experiences were organised into three broad themes: (1) using technology for cognitive testing made sense, (2) there were some cultural relevance questions and (3) cognitive testing after concussion could have challenges. They were positive about the computerised format and range of domains assessed for the concussion context but identified the contextual relevance of some content as having potential to impact on performances. Conclusion: This was a small study examining the experiences of a select group of participants, but nevertheless does suggest a need for future research validating the NIHTB-CB for use in different cultural and clinical contexts.

scholarly journals Professors’ Attitudes Toward Considering Spirituality and Spiritual Counseling and Training During Medical Education Among Medical Students: A Qualitative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Golnaz Mazaheri Nejad Fard ◽  
Ali Asghar Asgharnejad Farid ◽  
Neda Shahvaroughi Farahani ◽  
Zeinab Ghaempanah ◽  
Mohammad Reza Pirmoradi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Conventional Content Analysis ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Spiritual Counseling ◽  
Spiritual Problems ◽  
And Training

Background and aim: Spirituality is considered as one of the dimensions of health, along with physical, psychological and social health which includes an element of excellence and transcendence. However, it is unclear whether contemporary medical professors in Iran still considering this concept in their training program. This study assesses the professors' attitude toward considering spirituality and spiritual counseling and training during medical education among medical students.Materials and methods: This is a qualitative study with conventional content analysis method. 43 participants, who were main stakeholders in medical education were selected by convenience sampling. Data were collected using structured interviews from September to October 2017, which continued until data saturation.Ethical consideration: the principles of ethics and integrity in the research, citation and literature analysis were taken into consideration.Finding: Three main themes and their categories were extracted from analysis of data. The themes are (1) helping to solve the students' spiritual problems and challenges (2), Psycho-spiritual characteristics of medical student (3), training spiritual concepts.Conclusion: A majority of professors acknowledged the use of spirituality concepts in medical education. It seems that implementation of such programs requires attention to facilitating factors and challenges proposed by those involved.

scholarly journals Compassion-based care for COVID-19 Patients: a qualitative analysis of nurses’ perceptions

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Ghanbari-Afra ◽  
Akram Salamat ◽  
Hadi Hamidi ◽  
Marjan Mardani-Hamooleh ◽  
Zahra Abbasi
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Beliefs And Values ◽  
Conventional Content Analysis ◽  
Nurses Perceptions ◽  
Second Category ◽  
Critical Situations

Compassion is a basic approach to medical practice and is the core component of health care. The purpose of the present study was to explore nurses' perceptions of compassion-based care (CBC) for COVID-19 patients. In this qualitative study, the participants were selected using purposeful sampling. Individual and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 nurses, and conventional content analysis was used to categorize the data. In the care of COVID-19 patients, CBC consisted of three categories including pro-social behaviors, paying attention to the beliefs and values ​​of patients, and concern for family members. The first category had three subcategories including empathy, altruism, and helping in critical situations. The second category included the subcategories of the spiritual approach to care and respect for cultural aspects. The third category, concern for family members, had one subcategory: the need to consider the patient's family. Our findings may help to develop a comprehensive model in COVID-19 care according to which, in addition to routine patient care, nurses will consider concepts such as empathy, altruism, helping in critical situations, spirituality, cultural values, ​​and the family’s needs at the end of the patient's life.  

scholarly journals Explaining the Challenges of Coping with Coronavirus Crisis in the Workplaces: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdolhamid Tajvar ◽  
Zahra Hosseini ◽  
Mohammadreza Farahbakhsh ◽  
Anahita Fakherpour ◽  
atefeh homayuni
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
The Family ◽  
Conventional Content Analysis ◽  
Lack Of Commitment ◽  
Valid Information

Abstract Background: Workplaces play a highly important role in controlling or spreading the prevalence of COVID-19. Therefore, the lack of proper implementation of hygienic protocols in theses environments might increase the risk of getting infected with the COVID-19 among the employees, following the increase of the COVID-19 in the family and community levels. This qualitative study was aimed to explain the challenges of coping with coronavirus crisis in the workplaces.Methods: The present qualitative study was conducted with a conventional content analysis approach. We used the purposeful sampling with maximum diversity in terms of working processes. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Interviews were performed to the point of information saturation. MAXQDA software version 10 was used for data management.Results: Through the content analysis of the interviews with the participants, we identified 2 main classes and 9 sub-classes. The main classes included problems and limitations related to the intra-organizational factors (job nature, budget allocation problems, individual factors, disorganization, manpower and equipment, and Lack of commitment and insufficient support of managers) and extra-organizational factors (lack of accessibility to valid information, black market, and inter-sectorial coordination problems). Conclusion: The study findings indicated that organizations and industries face numerous internal and external challenges in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Paying attention to the mentioned limitations and attempting to eliminate them; especially, by the governmental organizations, employers, and managers could help in effective confronting the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Puerperal women's perceptions on vertical and horizontal deliveries

2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Edianez Gayeski ◽  
Odaléa Maria Brüggemann
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Vertical Position ◽  
Horizontal Position ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Freedom Of Movement ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
Women’S Perceptions ◽  
Obstetric Intervention

This qualitative study aims to better understand the perceptions of puerperal women regarding their experiences in vertical and horizontal deliveries and identify positive and negative aspects of each position. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with ten puerperal women hospitalized in the rooming-in unit of a teaching hospital. After thematic analysis - Collective Subject Discourse - positive aspects of the vertical position emerged, namely: greater comfort, freedom of movement, reduction of the expulsive effort, favors women's participation. Negative aspects were listed as discomfort and lack of obstetric intervention. Positive aspects of the horizontal position were reported as quickness, feelings of security and of being helped. Negative aspects were related to discomfort and difficulty in exerting strength. Positive aspects of the vertical position and negative aspects of the horizontal position stood out more intensely and frequently, and are in accordance with scientific evidence.

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