scholarly journals THE SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION ABOUT SELF-MAINTAINING BEHAVIOR IN CONDITIONS OF CLIMATE ALTERATION: THE QUALITATIVE STUDY

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-40
Author(s):  
J. L Varakina ◽  
O. A Kharkova ◽  
A. N Trifonova
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Population Group ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Sociological Analysis ◽  
Elderly Age ◽  
Text Data ◽  
Arkhangelsk Oblast ◽  
Adaptation Condition

The article presents description of knowledge and perceptions of the Arkhangelsk Oblast population of able-bodied and elderly age concerning on-going climate alterations. The semi-structured interview was implemented for data collection. The content analysis was applied for text data consideration. In population group of able-bodied were singled out such categories as “adaptation”, “actions”, “dilemma”, “conditions”, “interest”. In population group of elderly age the singled-out categories were “ignorance”, “indifference”, “adaptation”, “condition”, “awareness”.

scholarly journals Fears and concerns related to menstruation: a qualitative study from the perspective of gender

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicia Botello-Hermosa ◽  
Rosa Casado-Mejia
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Oral Transmission ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Education Campaigns ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Harmful Effects

The aim of this article is to analyze the fears about menstruation and health that have been passed down to us by oral transmission from a gender perspective. A qualitative study, whose design was the Grounded Theory, performed in Seville, Spain, with 24 rural and urban women from different generations, young (18-25, 26-35 years), middle aged (36-45, 46-55, 56-65 years) and elderly (> 65 years). The semi-structured interview was used as a data collection technique. The discourses were subjected to content analysis, following the steps of Grounded Theory. The results highlight the abundant fears related to use of water during menstruation, with very harmful effects to health. As a conclusion to highlight the lack of women's knowledge about reproductive health and that despite Health Education campaigns there are still ancient misconceptions present about menstruation.

scholarly journals Practice of breastfeeding in quilombola communities in the light of transcultural theory

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Amaral Martins ◽  
Rafaele Marques de Oliveira ◽  
Climene Laura de Camargo ◽  
Aline Cristiane de Sousa Azevedo Aguiar ◽  
Deisy Vital dos Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Early Weaning ◽  
Interactive Model ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Professional Nurses ◽  
Breastfeeding Practice

ABSTRACT Objectives: to identify factors that interfere with the practice of exclusive breastfeeding in quilombola communities. Methods: qualitative research based on the Transcultural Theory proposed by Madeleine Leininger, performed with quilombola mothers. For data collection, we used the semi-structured interview, conducted from June 2018 to January 2019. Content analysis was guided by the interactive model of Miles and Huberman. Results: it was revealed that intergenerational cultural myths and customs interfere with breastfeeding practice, and identified the influence of professional nurses on best breastfeeding practices. Final Considerations: cultural and intergenerational factors favor early weaning and expose the child to illness.

scholarly journals Meanings of flower therapy for anxiety in people with overweight or obesity

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (suppl 5) ◽  
pp. 2310-2315
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Pancieri ◽  
Suzimar Benato Fusco ◽  
Bianca Ires Abrantes Ramos ◽  
Eliana Mara Braga
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Clinical Research ◽  
Complementary Therapies ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Professional Relationships ◽  
Self Knowledge ◽  
Overweight Or Obesity

ABSTRACT Objective: To understand the experience from the perspective of the participant of a clinical research, which had as intervention the flower therapy for anxiety of individuals with overweight and obesity. Method: qualitative study, developed by semi-structured interview with 42 participants from a clinical research and data submitted to content analysis. Results: after analysis, five thematic categories emerged: seeking natural alternatives to aid in control of anxiety and obesity; perceiving the benefits of flower therapy in itself and in family and professional relationships; recognizing flower therapy as source of tranquility and self-knowledge; perceiving changes in sleep quality; acquiring self-control and guidance on food and relational needs. Final considerations: the participants showed the intention of seeking natural alternatives to aid the control of anxiety and obesity, employing complementary therapies to strengthen their health. Consequently, participants reported self-control in feeding and in family and professional relationships.

scholarly journals Meanings attributed by family members to the act of caring for elderly people with stroke sequels

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Rogério Donizeti Reis ◽  
Elaine Cristina Pereira ◽  
José Vitor Da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Elderly Person ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Role Change ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Main Ideas

The objective of this study was to identify meanings that family members attribute to the act of caring for elderly individuals with stroke sequels. The participants were family members that were taking care of a senior with stroke sequels, both male and female. The sample was composed of 15 family members. The instruments used for data collection were: a questionnaire referring to the participants’ personal and family profile, in addition to a semi-structured interview script. For extraction of main ideas, Bardin’s content analysis was used. The categories that emerged from the ‘Meaning of caring’ theme were: ‘A lot of love and support’, ‘Hard because of the person’s dependence’, ‘Caring is not hard’, ‘Responsibility’ and ‘Role change’. The conclusion is that caring for an elderly person with stroke sequels involves a variety of aspects and situations. 

Preparation for sexual and reproductive self-care in Iranian adolescent girls: a qualitative study

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zainab Alimoradi ◽  
Nourossadat Kariman ◽  
Fazlollah Ahmadi ◽  
Masoumeh Simbar
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Main Theme

AbstractBackgroundAdolescence is one of the most important stages in every individual’s life. Pubertal changes and acquiring reproduction capability require adolescents to perform special health care processes. Also the possibility of involvement in high-risk sexual behaviors endangers adolescent girls’ sexual and reproductive health.ObjectiveIncrease and deepen the understanding and knowledge of the factors affecting Iranian adolescent girls’ readiness to take care of their sexual and reproductive health.Materials and methodsThe present qualitative study was conducted using conventional content analysis method. The participants included 18 adolescents who were aged 13–19 years old, single, studying at high school, art school, or university and had no history of chronic medical or psychological diseases; further, most of them had the experience of menstruation. Purposive sampling was initiated and continued until data saturation. Data collection were performed using in-depth and unstructured interviews. Qualitative content analysis of the interviews was conducted simultaneously with data collection using the Graneheim and Lundman approach .MAXQDA 2010 software was used for storage, retrieval, and management of the data.FindingsPreparation for care was the main theme that emerged in this study along with 19 subcategories and four main categories, including desirable interaction between families and adolescents, readiness for puberty and menstruation, life skills and spiritual self-monitoring.ConclusionThe education and health care systems’ authorities of the country can exploit the results of this study for making policies and interventions expedient to the society’s cultural conditions in order to improve the reproductive and sexual self-care status of adolescents’ girls.

scholarly journals Street clinic: the care practices with users of alcohol and other drugs in Macapá

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Nolli Bittencourt ◽  
Paulo Victor das Neves Pantoja ◽  
Paulo Cesar Beckman da Silva Júnior ◽  
José Luis da Cunha Pena ◽  
Camila Rodrigues Barbosa Nemer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Harm Reduction ◽  
Psychosocial Care ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
Alcohol And Other Drugs

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the care practices of professionals from the Street Clinic team (SCt) about the care provided to users of alcohol and other drugs in Macapá, capital city of the state of Amapá. Method: Descriptive, qualitative study, carried out between April and June 2017. Ten SCt professionals participated. Five guiding questions were used for data collection, later analyzed through Bardin’s Thematic Content Analysis. Results: Facilitating care strategies involved harm reduction, teamwork, creating the link with users, team commitment and partnership with other members of the Psychosocial Care Network (PSCN). Of the factors that make care difficult, are the deficit of self-care, structural and human resources, and prejudice. Conclusion: Professionals are aware of the purpose and importance of SCt in strengthening PSCN. Conclusion: When conducting a practice based on public policies, care for the street population is facilitated.

scholarly journals Examining Students’ Opinions about STEAM Activities

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Gulbin Ozkan ◽  
Unsal Umdu Topsakal
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Energy Unit ◽  
Evaluation Form ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Data Collection Instrument

The purpose of this study is to determine the opinions of students about STEAM activities. This qualitative study was conducted on the with 7th grade students (n=37) who are studying at a public school in Istanbul. A purposeful sampling was used in this study. Nine STEAM activities were used while teaching Force and Energy unit. An evaluation form which is composed of open-ended questions was used as a data collection instrument at the end of the teaching process. The responses provided by students for the evaluation form were analysed qualitatively to determine the opinions of students about the activities. The study was structured as qualitative research and content analysis technique was used to evaluate the obtained data. The findings revealed that a relatively positive attitude about STEAM activities and the contribution that the approach had on students. It was therefore concluded that students have few negative opinions about STEAM activities.

scholarly journals Perspektif Islam dan Isu Amalan Memberikan Maklum Balas Membina Menurut Pegawai Penilai dan Pegawai yang Dinilai Skim Perkhidmatan Pendidikan

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-132
Author(s):  
Majelan Sulong ◽  
Rusli Ahmad ◽  
Nur Fatihah Abdullah Bandar
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Secondary School Education ◽  
Interview Technique ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Education Service ◽  
Study Participants

This qualitative study aims to identify Islamic perspectives on the issue of providing favourable feedback involving six evaluators and six evaluated officers of secondary school education service schemes in Sarawak. Study participants were selected by purposive sampling while data collection by semi-structured interview technique and analysed using content analysis technique. The findings of the study indicate that the issue of favourable feedback is associated with the issue of confidence in the effectiveness of favourable feedback and commitment to provide favourable feedback. Improvements need to be made to increase the effectiveness of performance appraisal and further studies are needed to address the problems that occur.

scholarly journals RECEPTION: STRATEGIC POINT FOR USER ACCESS TO THE UNIFIED HEALTH SYSTEM

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thaise Honorato de Souza ◽  
Maria Terezinha Zeferino ◽  
Vivian Costa Fermo
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health System ◽  
Acute Illness ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Work Process ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Unified Health System ◽  
User Access

ABSTRACT This study investigated to understand how user embracement of users with acute illness or chronic worsened works, which has no scheduled service (spontaneous demand) from the perspective of workers of the reception service of health centers in a municipality in the southern region of Brazil. Descriptive exploratory qualitative study conducted in ten health centers in a municipality of Santa Catarina, Brazil. In data collection 17 workers from the reception of these health services were interviewed between January and March 2014. Thematic content analysis was performed. The results showed that user access does not occur as recommended by the Ministry of Health, due to weaknesses in the work process. Therefore, it is necessary to reorganize the work process, considering the reception as a strategic point in order to qualify the access of users to the Unified Health System.

scholarly journals Assessment of the procedures record by professionals of Psychosocial Care Centers

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (suppl 5) ◽  
pp. 2191-2198
Author(s):  
Nathália dos Santos Silva ◽  
Nayana Cristina Souza Camargo ◽  
Ana Lúcia Queiroz Bezerra
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Psychosocial Care ◽  
The State ◽  
Work Process ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Intervening Factors

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the use of procedures record tools as data source for monitoring and assessment of Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS- Centros de Atenção Psicossocial). Method: A descriptive, exploratory qualitative study was carried out in seven CAPS in the state of Goiás. A total of 58 professionals participated, and the data collection was from April to May 2016 through focus groups. The data were submitted to the thematic analysis of content with the aid of the ATLAS.ti 6.2 software. Results: Three thematic categories emerged from the content analysis: Understanding about the record of Psychosocial Care Centers procedures; Management of the record tools of Psychosocial Care Centers procedures; and Intervening factors for recording Psychosocial Care Centers procedures. Final considerations: Investment in the Permanent Education of professionals will be necessary; focusing on the management of the records resulted from the actions developed in the CAPS to qualify the information and the work process of the professionals.

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