Facilitating factors of self-care among HIV-positive young women in Iran: a qualitative study

2018 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Oskouie ◽  
Farzaneh Kashefi ◽  
Forough Rafii ◽  
Mohammad Mehdi Gouya ◽  
Marzieh Vahid-Dastjerdi
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Facilitating Factors ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Women With Hiv ◽  
New Policies

AbstractBackgroundProviding care for chronic disease such as HIV is a growing challenge in the world. In order to address the challenges of linkage and care in chronic disease management, we need to identify factors that can influence people to get more involved in self-care. This study was part of an extensive qualitative study conducted in Tehran, Iran in 2016.MethodsThe data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted on 25 women with HIV, and were analyzed using grounded theory. Four main themes were identified as facilitating self-care among participants: health system support, clinicians’ support, family support and improved life expectancy. Sub-themes that emerged were free HIV tests; free medication; free membership in positive clubs; free psychological consultation; positive attitudes and friendly behavior from clinic staff; telephone follow up; support from husbands, mothers and peers; hope for recovery; hope for the future; and love for own children.ResultsOur results showed that, providing appropriate support and services, as well as a positive attitude of society towards HIV positive women, can contribute to adherence to self-care in young women with HIV.ConclusionUnderstanding the facilitating factors based on the patients’ experiences can contribute to the development of new policies and procedures to improve the care of these patients.

scholarly journals Experience of patients with Asthma from the role of social support in self-care: A qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
mohammadAli Haghighi ◽  
leila vali ◽  
reza goudarzi ◽  
mitra samare ◽  
Rahil GhorbaniNia
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Communication Network ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Therapeutic Recommendations ◽  
And Control

Abstract BackgroundAsthma is one of the biggest challenges of health systems. One of the most effective ways to control this chronic disease is self-care. Self-care can be affected by social support. This study aimed to explain the experience of patients with Asthma from the role of social support in their self-care.MethodsThis study was qualitative and phenomenological and conducted in 2019. Data collected through semi-structured interviews with 40 patients using purposive sampling. It is noteworthy that the implemented interviews were analyzed using the seven-step Colaizzi method.ResultsFindings presented two main themes (patient communication network, self-care of asthmatics) and ten sub-themes. Some of the sub-themes included motivating peers as a reason for self-care, lifestyle and self-care advice, add exercise to the life plan, and therapeutic recommendations are a factor in following a treatment regimen.ConclusionsIt seems that self-care with social support and establishing a communication network between people with Asthma to transfer information and experiences and identify their needs in the management and control of this disease at the community level can be very serious.Trial registration: IR.KMU.REC.1399.357 date: 1399/6/17 (7september2020)

Spiritual self-care in adolescents: a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nafiseh Hekmati Pour ◽  
Gholam Reza Mahmoodi-Shan ◽  
Abbas Ebadi ◽  
Nasser Behnampour
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Spiritual Needs ◽  
Religious Activities ◽  
Spiritual Beliefs ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Spiritual Self ◽  
Age Range

AbstractObjectivesOne of the existential questions during adolescence is about the ambiguity in spiritual realms. Adolescents at this age not only have the spiritual, psychological, and unique needs, but also have spiritual needs that help them to relax and solve problems. Therefore, this qualitative study aimed to understand the concept of spiritual self-care in Iranian adolescents in 2019.MethodsThis qualitative study with content analysis approach was conducted on 14 adolescents with the age range of 14–20 years, who had been selected by purposeful sampling method. Data were collected by semi-structured interviews which were carried out between 4 March 2019 and 20 August 2019.ResultsThe interviews were transcribed immediately after the recording, and then were analyzed using direct content analysis. A total of 252 primary codes related to the adolescents’ spiritual self-care were extracted from the analysis, which determined 4 main aspects of spiritual self-care (spiritual belief, spiritual experience, social-religious activities, and spiritual growth).ConclusionsThe findings of this study showed that, spiritual self-care is a form of self-care by which a person uses his or her spiritual beliefs, teachings, and experiences as a source of control over stress and crises, and will be able to cope with problems.

Learnings from implementing telemonitoring – the LITE study

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 346-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josephine S.F. Chow ◽  
Veronica Eugenia Gonzalez-Arce ◽  
Andrew Knight ◽  
Nutan Maurya ◽  
Friedbert Kohler
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Clinician Experiences ◽  
Purposive Sample ◽  
Roll Out

Purpose A recent study on the implementation of telemonitoring has provided an opportunity to explore how telemonitoring could be further developed to enhance better patient, carer and clinician experiences for patients living with chronic disease. The purpose of this paper is to identify the challenges and lessons of the telemonitoring implementation and to identify strategies to inform future implementation. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative study was conducted with a purposive sample using semi-structured interviews to explore their views about the issues identified in the research aims. Interview themes were informed by current literature and the findings from local studies. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analyzed thematically. Findings A total of 16 participants were interviewed. Overall the recruitment of 56 percent were from identified potential participants. Five core themes were identified, linking different aspects of the telemonitoring implementation: impact of telemonitoring; implementation and management lessons; program risks; program main changes from beginning; and future strategies and recommendations. Originality/value This study will inform the wider roll out of telemonitoring across the region with the goal of ensuring future interventions achieve better clinical outcomes, patient, carer experience and deliver better value.

scholarly journals Ways of coping with AIDS: opinion of mothers with HIV children

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 260-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richardson Augusto Rosendo da Silva ◽  
Vera Maria da Rocha ◽  
Rejane Marie Barbosa Davim ◽  
Gilson de Vasconcelos Torres
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Public Hospital ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Ways Of Coping ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
The Public ◽  
Hiv Positive Women

The research aims at identifying strategies of coping with AIDS used by mothers of HIV positive children to live better with their children's disease. The method used was a descriptive qualitative study. Thirty-three structured interviews were conducted with HIV positive women voluntaries and registered as users in the clinic of the public hospital of reference for the treatment of AIDS in Natal/RN. For data analysis, the method used was thematic content analysis. From the analysis, prevalent categories regarding forms of facing AIDS came up, they were: overprotection and fear; donation; hope; religious belief; underestimation of HIV; hiding the diagnosis; and resignation. This study shows that despite AIDS limitations and barriers, relatives develop strategies that make it possible to face every day problems and live better with it.

scholarly journals Sociocultural factors contributing to waterpipe tobacco smoking among young women: a qualitative study in Iran

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeinab Makvandi ◽  
Firoozeh Mostafavi ◽  
Saeed Bashirian ◽  
Fereshteh Zamani-Alavijeh ◽  
Roya Kelishadi
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Collection Data

Abstract Background Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) is currently a serious and growing public health threat in the world, especially in adolescents and young women. The aim of the study was to explore sociocultural factors contributing to WTS among young women in Iran.Methods This qualitative study was conducted from August 2017 to January 2019 in Isfahan and Hamadan cities, Iran; it included 13-30-year-old females with experience of WTS. For data collection, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted at participants’ preferred time and place. Concurrent with data collection, data were analyzed through conventional content analysis.Findings In total, 34 main participants with mean (SD) age of 22.97(4.89) years and eight auxiliary participants with mean (SD) age of 34 (9.95) years participated in the present study. Sociocultural factors contributing to WTS were categorized into four main categories of waterpipe glamorization by its producers and sellers, media advertisement or silence, common sociocultural traditions, and governmental policies and regulations.Conclusion WTS among young women in Iran is affected by a wide range of sociocultural factors. Therefore, interdisciplinary multidimensional strategies are needed for WTS management and prevention among young women. Public education, strict supervision of tobacco import, export, and selling, ample employment opportunities for young people and effective leisure time management are essential to reduce WTS.

Causes attributed to stoma or peristomal skin complications in northeast Brazil

WCET Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
Yterfania Soares Feitosa ◽  
Luis Rafael Leite Sampaio ◽  
Déborah Albuquerque Alves Moreira ◽  
Francisco Antonio da Cruz Mendonça ◽  
Tatyelle Bezerra Carvalho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Surgical Technique ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Northeast Brazil ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Problem Statement ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Peristomal Skin

Problem statement: To identify the causes attributed by people with stomas or by their caregivers to complications arising in the stoma and peristomal skin. Method: A qualitative study performed in the period March–June 2018 on a group of 19 people with intestinal stomas. The data were collected through the process of structured interviews and were analysed by applying a content analysis technique. Results: It was possible to perceive that the causes attributed to complications of the stoma and peristomal skin were alterations associated with or related to: the use of the ostomy appliance; personal conditions; knowledge about self-care; and the condition of the stoma or surgical technique. Conclusions: People who live with a stoma can identify the possible causes for the complications to which they are predisposed. These are described by: the use of the ostomy appliance used; personal conditions; knowledge of the person on self-care of their stoma; condition of the stoma and peristomal skin; and the surgical technique employed.

scholarly journals Self-care to elderly after cerebrovascular accident: caregiver and academics experiences

Rev Rene ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 682
Author(s):  
Márcia Gabriela Gomes Nascimento ◽  
Paula Cristina Figueiredo Martins ◽  
Zélia Marilda Rodrigues Resck ◽  
Eliza Maria Rezende Dázio ◽  
Fábio Souza Terra
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Multidisciplinary Team ◽  
Cerebrovascular Accident ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Academic Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Care At Home ◽  
At Home

Objective: understand the experiences of the caregiver and multidisciplinary health academics toward the development of self-care at home for elderly after cerebrovascular accident. Methods: qualitative study with the use of semi-structured interviews with six caregivers and eight academics whose data were analyzed in the light of the Phenomenology. Results: three categories emerged: living with the challenges and limitations imposed on the caregiver and on the person being cared; the professional being and the technic conservatism; the multidisciplinary team at home: experiences with the caregiver andthe person being cared. Conclusion: caregivers of elderly who went through cerebrovascular accident need more supportand guidance for conducting home care, they need a plan of care to facilitate and encourage self-care, minimizing the burdenincurred to the caregiver. Multidisciplinary academics displayed a technical view. This demonstrates the need for change in academic education with more focus on a holistic and humanistic view of care. 

scholarly journals How EFL Learners Maintain Motivational Factors and Positive Attitudes during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 277
Author(s):  
Reza Anggriyashati Adara ◽  
Novita Puspahaty
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
English Language ◽  
Personal Communication ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Positive Attitudes

The present study aims to analyze how a group of EFL learners in Indonesia maintained their motivation and positive attitudes toward English learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. The present study applied a qualitative study by conducting semi-structured interviews with ten respondents. The results suggest that the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the respondents significantly. At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, most respondents were demotivated but they were able to motivate themselves again by reminding themselves of the reasons they learned English in the first place. Those reasons are mostly dominated by extrinsic factors such as their need to get jobs, studying overseas and the benefits of mastering English for their future also motivated the respondents. However, some are still motivated to learn English because they are intrinsically motivated. The results suggest that both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are needed to maintain learners' motivation and positive attitudes toward language learning. In addition, maintaining personal communication with students during tough times such as the Covid-19 pandemic seems important to be conducted by teachers. By keeping personal communication, teachers can help maintain students' motivation. Besides that, the findings of the present study indicate that the respondents used various methods to maintain their motivation such as using social media to learn English and constantly reminding themselves of their language learning goals. In regards to this, teachers should help students by integrating social media into the lessons and providing affirmations that remind students of the benefits of English language mastery.

scholarly journals To Get Back on Track: A Qualitative Study on Childless Women’s Expectations on Future Fertility Before Undergoing Bariatric Surgery

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 117955811987477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Nilsson-Condori ◽  
Stina Järvholm ◽  
Ann Thurin-Kjellberg ◽  
Ilona Sidlovskaja ◽  
Jan L Hedenbro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Childless Women ◽  
Future Fertility

Background: In Sweden, 4700 women seek bariatric surgery annually, many of those being nulliparous. Anovulation is common among obese women, but bariatric surgery is not considered a treatment for infertility. The aim of this study was to explore the motives of women in fertile age for seeking bariatric surgery and their expectations on future fertility. Materials and methods: A qualitative study with semi-structured interviews with childless women ( n = 12) aged 20 to 35 years. Interviews were conducted 1 to 3 weeks prior to surgery, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed with thematic analysis. Results: “To get back on track” was identified as a master theme with 3 underlying subthemes, with the following headings: “A better me,” “A fertile me,” and “A pregnant me.” The participants were hoping that weight-loss would make them feel more content with themselves, break isolation, and make it easier to find a partner. The participants considered fertility to improve after bariatric surgery, mainly based on stories from other patients of bariatric surgery. Having a child was expressed to be of great importance to them. Conclusions: Even though obese young women do not seek bariatric surgery for fertility reasons alone, there is a general perception of enhanced fertility after surgery, which is regarded as positive and important.

scholarly journals Experiences with and attitudes towards geriatric screening among older emergency department patients: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura C. Blomaard ◽  
Mareline Olthof ◽  
Yvette Meuleman ◽  
Bas de Groot ◽  
Jacobijn Gussekloo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Normal Part ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Geriatric Screening

Abstract Background The patient perspective on the use of screening for high risks of adverse health outcomes in Emergency Department (ED) care is underexposed, although it is an important perspective influencing implementation in routine care. This study explores the experiences with, and attitudes towards geriatric screening in routine ED care among older people who visited the ED. Methods This was a qualitative study using individual face-to-face semi-structured interviews. Interviews were conducted in older patients (≥70 years) who completed the ‘Acutely Presenting Older Patient’ screener while visiting the ED of a Dutch academic hospital. Purposive convenience sampling was used to select a heterogeneous sample of participants regarding age, disease severity and the result from screening. Transcripts were analyzed inductively using thematic analysis. Results After 13 interviews (7 women, median age 82 years), data saturation was reached. The participants had noticed little of the screening administration during triage and screening was considered as a normal part of ED care. Most participants believed that geriatric screening contributes to assessing older patients holistically, recognizing geriatric problems early and comforting patients with communication and attention. None of the participants had a negative attitude towards screening or thought that screening is discrimination on age. Care providers should communicate respectfully with frail older patients and involve them in decision-making. Conclusions Older patients experienced geriatric screening as a normal part of ED care and had predominantly positive attitudes towards its use in the ED. This qualitative study advocates for continuing the implementation of geriatric screening in routine ED practice.

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