scholarly journals Identifying barriers and facilitators in HIV-indicator reporting for different health facility performances: A qualitative case study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0247525
Author(s):  
Milka B. Gesicho ◽  
Ankica Babic
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
District Health ◽  
Skilled Personnel ◽  
Access Rights ◽  
Areas Of Interest

Identifying barriers and facilitators in HIV-indicator reporting contributes to strengthening HIV monitoring and evaluation efforts by acknowledging contributors to success, as well as identifying weaknesses within the system that require improvement. Nonetheless, there is paucity in identifying and comparing barriers and facilitators in HIV-indicator data reporting among facilities that perform well and those that perform poorly at meeting reporting completeness and timeliness requirements. Therefore, this study aims to use a qualitative approach in identifying and comparing the current state of barriers and facilitators in routine reporting of HIV-indicators by facilities performing well, and those performing poorly in meeting facility reporting completeness and timeliness requirements to District Health Information Software2 (DHIS2). A multiple qualitative case study design was employed. The criteria for case selection was based on performance in HIV-indicator facility reporting completeness and timeliness. Areas of interest revolved around reporting procedures, organizational, behavioral, and technical factors. Purposive sampling was used to identify key informants in the study. Data was collected using semi-structured in-depth interviews with 13 participants, and included archival records on facility reporting performance, looking into documentation, and informal direct observation at 13 facilities in Kenya. Findings revealed that facilitators and barriers in reporting emerged from the following factors: interrelationship between workload, teamwork and skilled personnel, role of an EMRs system in reporting, time constraints, availability and access-rights to DHIS2, complexity of reports, staff rotation, availability of trainings and mentorship, motivation, availability of standard operating procedures and resources. There was less variation in barriers and facilitators faced by facilities performing well and those performing poorly. Continuous evaluations have been advocated within health information systems literature. Therefore, continuous qualitative assessments are also necessary in order to determine improvements and recurring of similar issues. These assessments have also complemented other quantitative analyses related to this study.

Qualitative Comparative Analysis: meer behorend bij de kwalitatieve dan de kwantitatieve benadering

KWALON ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Valérie Pattyn ◽  
Lasse Gerrits ◽  
Stefan Verweij
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Qualitative Comparative Analysis ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Research Tradition ◽  
Case Study Data

Qualitative Comparative Analysis: more associated with the qualitative research tradition than with the quantitative approach Qualitative Comparative Analysis: more associated with the qualitative research tradition than with the quantitative approach Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) is an approach that enables systematically comparing qualitative case study data. The fact that QCA borrows certain elements from quantitative methods (such as the use of Boolean algebra and the quantification of conditions and outcomes) may raise questions about the qualitative character of QCA. Based on a discussion of four criteria relating to causal analysis, we argue that QCA belongs to the qualitative research tradition. Where QCA borrows characteristics from the quantitative approach, this is only for the sake of a qualitative objective: to better understand the conditions underlying a particular outcome or phenomenon.

Managing paradoxes, dilemmas, and change

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 257-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubens Pauluzzo ◽  
Marta Guarda ◽  
Laura De Pretto ◽  
Tony Fang
Keyword(s):  
Multinational Corporation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Value Orientations ◽  
Cultural Learning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Yin Yang ◽  
Case Study Data

Purpose Drawing on Fang’s (2012) Yin Yang theory of culture while taking up the roadmap proposed by Li (2016) for applying the epistemological system of Yin Yang balancing to complex issues in management research, in general, and to paradoxical issues, in particular, the purpose of this paper is to explore how organizations and individuals in the West can balance cultural paradoxes and manage culture dilemmas through the lens of Yin Yang wisdom. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on a qualitative case study. Data are gathered through interviews, documents, and field observations in four subsidiaries of an Italian insurance multinational corporation and were analyzed according to the three parameters, i.e., situation, context, and time (Fang, 2012). Findings The findings show how the integration and learning from seemingly opposite cultures and sets of values lead the organization and individuals to balancing cultural paradox and managing cultural dilemma effectively. With regard to situation, the authors find that both organizations and customers choose the most relevant value(s) to take advantage of specific events or circumstances, and that different value orientations can coexist. As for context, the authors show that organizations can adapt their values either through suppression and/or promotion, which can foster individuals to find new balancing within the paradox. In terms of time, the authors show that the process of learning from other cultures over time can play a role in the shift of people’s and organizations’ choices of attitudes and value orientations. Originality/value The paper suggests the relevance and usefulness of adopting Yin Yang wisdom to uncover the dynamic process of cultural learning in Western scenarios.

Intramural Sportsmanship Rating Systems: A Case Study on Participant Knowledge and Perceived Effectiveness

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-139
Author(s):  
Benjamin H. Carr ◽  
Lauren A. MacGillivray ◽  
Julie Wallace Carr ◽  
Larry L. Ham
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Rating Systems ◽  
Atlantic Region ◽  
Intramural Sports ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Team Captains

This qualitative case study explored the manner by which team captains and intramural players were educated about the Sportsmanship Rating System (SRS) used by their intramural sports program and their perceptions about the SRS. While some form of an SRS is widely used by NIRSA members (Stier et al., 2008), virtually no research has been conducted as to its effectiveness. The site was a medium sized, public, four year institution in the mid-Atlantic region. A total of 31 participants took part in the study. Data collection took place over a six-week time period and included a) observation, b) document analysis, c) interviews, and d) focus groups. The findings revealed that an SRS is mostly ineffective in positively modifying sportsmanship behavior unless the intramural participants are properly educated about the SRS and understand its scoring criteria.

scholarly journals Pengintegrasian Nilai-nilai Kearifan Lokal Masyarakat Adat Karampuang Dalam Pembelajaran Geografi Berorientasi Pendidikan Karakter Di Sekolah Menengah Atas

LaGeografia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Erman Syarif
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Indigenous People ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Study Data ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Review Procedure ◽  
Basic Competencies ◽  
Case Study Data

The crisis of teenage morality is a serious problem for the Indonesian people, especially in South Sulawesi, one of the efforts made by revitalizing local wisdom in learning at school. The objectives of this study are: 1) to analyze the local wisdom values of the Karampuang indigenous people, and 2) to integrate local wisdom values in geography learning. The approach used in this study is a qualitative case study. Data collection techniques used are observation, interview, and literature review. Procedure for analyzing data by collecting data, reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show: 1) the values of the local wisdom values of the Karampuang indigenous people, which are religious, caring for the environment, loving the country, working hard, being honest, friendly, caring and responsible and friendly. 2) one application for integrating the values of local wisdom of the Karampuang indigenous people into geography learning in class XI basic competencies 3.6 analyzes forms of local wisdom in the use of natural resources in agriculture, mining, industry and tourism. The integration of the values of the local wisdom of the Karampuang indigenous people is expected to create an education system with quality human resources and character.

scholarly journals District Health Information System Assessment: A Case Study in Iran

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Raeisi ◽  
Sakineh Saghaeiannejad ◽  
Saeed Karimi ◽  
Asghar Ehteshami ◽  
Mahtab Kasaei
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Information System ◽  
District Health ◽  
System Assessment

scholarly journals Adequacy of sample size in a qualitative case study and the dilemma of data saturation: A narrative review

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-187
Author(s):  
Felix Chukwuma Aguboshim
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Sample Sizes ◽  
Significant Information ◽  
Probability Sample ◽  
Data Saturation

The consensus of many researchers on data saturation is that data saturation is a key driver for determining the adequacy of sample size in a qualitative case study. Despite these global consensuses, some researchers described data saturation as complex because the decision to stop data collection is solely dictated by the judgment and experience of researchers. Other researchers claimed that guidelines for determining non-probability sample sizes, used as an indication of data saturation are virtually non-existent, problematic, or controversial. Others claimed that data saturation hitched to sample size is practically weak, because data are never truly saturated, as there are always new data to be discovered. This narrative study highlights the dilemma of data saturation and strategies to adequately determine sample size in a qualitative case study. A narrative review of prior research that focused on the vast works of literature that revealed significant information on data saturation and strategies to adequately determine sample size was adopted. Peer-reviewed articles within the last five years from electronic databases, using some keywords such as “qualitative case study”, “sample size in a qualitative case study”, “data saturation”, etc., were also extracted. Results show that data saturation is very helpful especially at the conceptual stage, but its concept and standard is elusive, because it lacks practical guidance for estimating sample size for a robust research prior to data collection. Findings from this study may encourage researcher on better guidelines for determining non-probability sample sizes.

REGIONAL BASED KKN MANAGEMENT: TOWARD FREEDOM OF LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-105
Author(s):  
Ainur Rifqi
Keyword(s):  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Data Retrieval ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Residential Area ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Management Process ◽  
State University ◽  
Case Study Data

This research aims to reveal the management of KKN conducted by the KKN Center of State University of Surabaya during the covid-19 pandemic. This research was conducted using qualitative approach with the type of research used is a case study. Data retrieval is conducted through interviews, observations, and document studies. This research shows that KKN activities conducted are regional-based KKN activities with 1) student kkn and DPL regional placement planning tailored to the student's residential area when KKN is conducted, as well as KKN activities directed to help the community in preventing the spread of Covid-19 and solving problems that occurred during the Covid-19 Pandemic; 2) KKN activities are carried out with attention to health protocols, by implementing 5 forms of programs; and 3) evaluation of KKN activities is conducted through monitoring and evaluation with kkn center to determine the follow-up of KKN in the future. The entire management process of regional-based KKN is carried out by implementing health protocols.

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