scholarly journals Assessing the outcome and influencing factors of a behavioral tobacco cessation intervention within a workplace setting: A mixed methods study

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (June) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Gauri Mandal ◽  
Srinath Satyanarayana ◽  
Amol Dongre ◽  
Thulasingam Mahalakshmy ◽  
Himanshu Gupte
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Cessation Intervention ◽  
Workplace Setting

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Implementation of a Workplace Tobacco Cessation Intervention in India: A Qualitative Exploration

2020 ◽  
pp. 216507992095276
Author(s):  
Himanshu A. Gupte ◽  
Marina D’Costa ◽  
Shoba Ramanadhan ◽  
Kasisomayajula Viswanath
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Program Coordinators ◽  
Cessation Intervention ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Core Components ◽  
Workplace Setting ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

Background: Tobacco use is projected to cause more than 8 million deaths annually worldwide by 2030 and is currently linked to 1 million annual deaths in India. Very few workplaces provide tobacco cessation as a part of occupational health in India. In this study, we examined promoters and barriers to implementing an evidence-based tobacco cessation program in a workplace setting in India. Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with all facilitators (two program coordinators and four counselors) of a workplace tobacco cessation intervention covering implementation efforts in five organizations, including three manufacturing units and two corporate settings. Findings: The identified promoters for implementation of the program were as follows: (a) workplaces that provided access to many individuals, (b) high prevalence of tobacco use that made the intervention relevant, (c) core components (awareness sessions, face-to-face counseling and 6-months follow-up) that were adaptable, (d) engagement of the management in planning and execution of the intervention, (e) employees’ support to each other to quit tobacco, (f) training the medical unit within the workplace to provide limited advice, and (g) efforts to advocate tobacco-free policies within the setting. Barriers centered around (a) lack of ownership from the workplace management, (b) schedules of counselors not matching with employees, (c) nonavailability of employees because of workload, and (d) lack of privacy for counseling. Conclusion/Implications for Practice: This study provided practical insights into the aspects of planning, engaging, executing and the process of implementation of a tobacco cessation intervention in a workplace setting. It provided guidance for an intervention within occupational health units in similar settings.

scholarly journals Are they there yet? Linkage of patients with tuberculosis to services for tobacco cessation and alcohol abuse – a mixed methods study from Karnataka, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nagendra Navya ◽  
Kathiresan Jeyashree ◽  
Akshaya Kibballi Madhukeshwar ◽  
Tanu Anand ◽  
Abhay Subashrao Nirgude ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Mixed Methods Study

scholarly journals Understanding implementation and feasibility of tobacco cessation in routine primary care in Nepal: a mixed methods study

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Elsey ◽  
Sudeepa Khanal ◽  
Shraddha Manandhar ◽  
Dilip Sah ◽  
Sushil Chandra Baral ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Mixed Methods Study

scholarly journals Integration of tobacco cessation and tuberculosis management by NGOs in urban India: a mixed-methods study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. A. Gupte ◽  
R. Zachariah ◽  
K. D. Sagili ◽  
V. Thawal ◽  
L. Chaudhuri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Urban India

Determining Emotional Tone and Verbal Behavior in Patients With Tinnitus and Hyperacusis: An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 660-672
Author(s):  
Suzanne H. Kimball ◽  
Toby Hamilton ◽  
Erin Benear ◽  
Jonathan Baldwin
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Verbal Behavior ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Emotional Tone ◽  
Explanatory Mixed Methods ◽  
Quantitative Results

Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the emotional tone and verbal behavior of social media users who self-identified as having tinnitus and/or hyperacusis that caused self-described negative consequences on daily life or health. Research Design and Method An explanatory mixed-methods design was utilized. Two hundred “initial” and 200 “reply” Facebook posts were collected from members of a tinnitus group and a hyperacusis group. Data were analyzed via the LIWC 2015 software program and compared to typical bloggers. As this was an explanatory mixed-methods study, we used qualitative thematic analyses to explain, interpret, and illustrate the quantitative results. Results Overall, quantitative results indicated lower overall emotional tone for all categories (tinnitus and hyperacusis, initial and reply), which was mostly influenced by higher negative emotion. Higher levels of authenticity or truth were found in the hyperacusis sample but not in the tinnitus sample. Lower levels of clout (social standing) were indicated in all groups, and a lower level of analytical thinking style (concepts and complex categories rather than narratives) was found in the hyperacusis sample. Additional analysis of the language indicated higher levels of sadness and anxiety in all groups and lower levels of anger, particularly for initial replies. These data support prior findings indicating higher levels of anxiety and depression in this patient population based on the actual words in blog posts and not from self-report questionnaires. Qualitative results identified 3 major themes from both the tinnitus and hyperacusis texts: suffering, negative emotional tone, and coping strategies. Conclusions Results from this study suggest support for the predominant clinical view that patients with tinnitus and hyperacusis have higher levels of anxiety and depression than the general population. The extent of the suffering described and patterns of coping strategies suggest clinical practice patterns and the need for research in implementing improved practice plans.

EXPERIENCES, FRUSTRATIONS, AND BARRIERS, OF IPAD USAGE IN THE SPECIAL EDUCATION: LIFE SKILLS CLASSROOM FROM EDUCATORS PERSPECTIVE

2018 ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
D. J. Sullivan ◽  
S. Labby ◽  
A. Koptelov ◽  
S. L. Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Special Educator ◽  
Communications Systems ◽  
Communication Device ◽  
Communication Devices

The purpose of this mixed methods study was to determine the barriers that special educator teachers encounter when using iPads within the Life Skills classroom. The research investigates the experiences, frustrations, and barriers through educators’ perceptions of iPad implementation. The influence of these issues suggests why iPad usage is not a device that special education classrooms are using in a widespread daily manner. Exploration of iPads as an educational tool and as a communication device is also discussed, along with considerations of other communications systems such as Picture Exchange Communication Systems and Alternative and Augmented Communication Devices is considered. Recommendations for further possible research are also discussed.

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