Factors Affecting the Uptake of HIV Testing among Men: A Mixed-Methods Study in Rural Burkina Faso

Aim. This study identifies existing definitions and approaches among China’s integrative medicine (IM) experts and examines relationships with key characteristics distinguishing individual experts.Methods. Snowball sampling was used to select 73 IM experts for semistructured interviews. In this mixed methods study, we first identified definitions and approaches through analyzing core statements. Four key factors, including age, education, practice type, and working environment, were then chosen to evaluate the associations with the definitions.Results. Four unique definitions were identified, including IM as a “new medicine” (D1), as a combination of western medicine (WM) and Chinese medicine (CM) (D2), as a modernization of CM (D3), and as a westernization of CM (D4). D4 was mostly supported by those working in WM organizations, while D3 was more prominent from individuals working in CM organizations (P=0.00004). More than 64% clinicians had D2 while only 1 (5.9%) nonclinician had D2. Only 1 clinician (1.8%) had D4 while almost 30% nonclinicians had D4 (P=0.0001). Among nonclinicians working in WM organizations, 83.3% of them had D4 (P=0.001).Conclusion. Findings indicate that institutional structure and practice type are factors affecting IM approaches. These results carry implications for the ways in which western countries move forward with the definition and implementation of IM.

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Understanding home delivery in a context of user fee reduction: a cross-sectional mixed methods study in rural Burkina Faso

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth ◽

10.1186/s12884-015-0764-0 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Manuela De Allegri ◽

Justin Tiendrebéogo ◽

Olaf Müller ◽

Maurice Yé ◽

Albrecht Jahn ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mixed Methods ◽

Burkina Faso ◽

Home Delivery ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

User Fee

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Correction: Potential user interest in new long-acting contraceptives: Results from a mixed methods study in Burkina Faso and Uganda

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0223090 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (9) ◽

pp. e0223090

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Keyword(s):

Mixed Methods ◽

Burkina Faso ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Potential User ◽

User Interest ◽

Long Acting ◽

Long Acting Contraceptives ◽

Correction Potential

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Factors affecting hepatitis C treatment intentions among Aboriginal people in Western Australia: a mixed-methods study

Australian Health Review ◽

10.1071/ah19194 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 44 (5) ◽

pp. 755

Author(s):

Amineh Rashidi ◽

Peter Higgs ◽

Susan Carruthers

Keyword(s):

Mixed Methods ◽

Hepatitis C ◽

Aboriginal People ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Hcv Treatment ◽

Aboriginal Australians ◽

Hepatitis C Treatment ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Unstable Housing ◽

Stable Housing

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to identify the hepatitis C treatment intentions of Aboriginal people living with hepatitis C virus (HCV) in Western Australia. MethodsThis study used a mixed-methods design. In the cross-sectional survey, 123 Aboriginal people who inject drugs and self-report as living with hepatitis C completed a purpose-designed questionnaire. In the qualitative phase, 10 participants were interviewed about the factors influencing their future intentions to undertake hepatitis C treatment. ResultsAnalysis of the survey data revealed significant associations between an intention to undertake hepatitis C treatment and support, community attachment, stable housing and stigma. In addition, there was a high overall level of expressed intention to undertake HCV treatment, with 54% of participants responding positively. Analysis of the qualitative data supported quantitative findings, revealing concerns about stigma, lack of social support and unstable housing as factors affecting the intention to undertake hepatitis C treatment. ConclusionThis mixed methods study with Aboriginal people living with self-reported HCV indicates interventions focused on reducing stigma and unstable housing could positively affect hepatitis C treatment intentions. These findings have implications for developing holistic programs to promote and support people on hepatitis C treatment. What is known about the topic?Substantial knowledge gaps need to be resolved if HCV elimination among Aboriginal Australians is to be achieved. Current research has prioritised non-Aboriginal communities. What does this paper add?This study found that stigma and unstable housing require attention if Aboriginal Australians are to obtain the full benefits of direct acting antiviral (DAA) hepatitis C treatment. What are the implications for practitioners?Reducing stigma (in the primary healthcare setting) and providing access to stable housing are vital components of supportive, non-judgemental and culturally appropriate care for Aboriginal people. This study highlights the importance of education for nurses and other primary care providers to increase engagement in the hepatitis cascade of care. To achieve this, scaling-up of HCV treatment engagement, trained Aboriginal community healthcare workers and HCV treatment advocates must mobilise and support Aboriginal people to avoid the negative effects of stigma, build positive and enabling relationships and reinforce positive attitudes towards DAA hepatitis C treatment.

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