Ups and downs of drug rehab among women: a qualitative study

Abstract Background: due to the increasing importance of addicted women and the need to pay particular attention to this vulnerable group, and more awareness of women-specific addiction prevention and rehab programs among authorities. Objectives: In this content analysis of qualitative study we explored experiences of the women’s experience of the ups and downs of drug rehab Methods: 30 participants (addicted women) were selected through purposive and theoretical sampling until data saturation. Data collection was conducted through semi structured interviews. Conventional content analysis was utilized to analyze the transcribed interviews. Results: Based on analysis of the obtained results, the experience of women from the ups and downs of leaving the drug abuse yielded two themes and nine sub-themes. The themes were “the need for emancipation” and “Sinking factors”. Conclusions: It is concluded that addiction rehab strategies can only lead the addicted women to a brighter life when, along with open-hearted assistance by the families, women-specific rehab centers are established to help them meet their specific needs. Keywords: Substance Use, Lived Experience, Addiction disorders, Women's Health, qualitative study

Ups and downs of drug rehab among women: a qualitative study

10.21203/rs.2.13817/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

zahra boroumandfar ◽

masoud kianpour ◽

maryam afshari

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Lived Experience ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Vulnerable Group ◽

Addiction Prevention ◽

Theoretical Sampling ◽

Data Saturation ◽

Abstract Background: due to the increasing importance of addicted women and the need to pay particular attention to this vulnerable group, and more awareness of women-specific addiction prevention and rehab programs among authorities. Objectives: In this content analysis of qualitative study we explored experiences of the women’s experience of the ups and downs of drug rehab Methods: 30 participants (addicted women) were selected through purposive and theoretical sampling until data saturation. Data collection was conducted through semi structured interviews. Conventional content analysis was utilized to analyze the transcribed interviews. Results: Based on analysis of the obtained results, the experience of women from the ups and downs of leaving the drug abuse yielded two themes and nine sub-themes. The themes were “the need for emancipation” and “Sinking factors”. Conclusions: It is concluded that addiction rehab strategies can only lead the addicted women to a brighter life when, along with open-hearted assistance by the families, women-specific rehab centers are established to help them meet their specific needs. Keywords: Substance Use, Lived Experience, Addiction disorders, Women's Health, qualitative study

Barriers to self-care in elderly people with hypertension: a qualitative study

Working with Older People ◽

10.1108/wwop-08-2018-0016 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. 243-251

Author(s):

Hanieh Gholamnejad ◽

Ali Darvishpoor Kakhki ◽

Fazlollah Ahmadi ◽

Camelia Rohani

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Elderly People ◽

Self Care ◽

Content Type ◽

Common Chronic Disease ◽

Face To Face ◽

Purposeful Sampling ◽

Data Saturation ◽

Purpose Hypertension is the most common chronic disease throughout the world. Self-care is the key criteria in determining the final course of the disease. However, the majority of elderly people do not observe self-care behaviors. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the experiences of elderly people with hypertension in order to understand the barriers of their self-care behaviors. Design/methodology/approach This is a qualitative study with a conventional content analysis approach conducted in Tehran, Iran in 2017. Data collection was done among 23 participants – 14 elderly people; 6 cardiologists, geriatric physicians and nurses working in the cardiovascular ward; and 3 caregivers – who were selected by purposeful sampling. Using semi-structured, face-to-face interviews, data collection was continued until data saturation. Findings Three main categories, including attitude limitations, inefficient supportive network and desperation, all showed barriers to self-care by the experiences of elderly people with hypertension. Originality/value Lack of knowledge of the disease and its treatment process is one of the main barriers to self-care in elderly people with hypertension. Deficient supportive resources along with economic and family problems exacerbate the failure to do self-care behaviors.

The Way of Implementing the New Accreditation Standards at Shahid Motahhari Educational Center in Marvdasht City: A Qualitative Study

Evidence Based Health Policy Management and Economics ◽

10.18502/jebhpme.v2i4.277 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Hasan Jafari ◽

Abbass YazdanPanah ◽

Abdolreza Akbari

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Human Resources ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Effective Factors ◽

Accreditation Standards ◽

Lack Of Commitment ◽

The Way

Background: One of the ways through which the quality of the hospital services can be improved is the accreditation, and most of the countries have launched their own accreditation system as a strategy to improve services. The aim of this research was to investigate the way of implementing the accreditation programs at Shahid Motahhari educational center in Marvdasht city. Methods: The current study was qualitative with conventional content analysis which was conducted by using the semi-structured interviews with eight officials and employees of Marvdasht Shahid Motahhari Medical Education Center in 2017. Purposeful sampling was done in this study and the next stage; the snowball sampling method was used to select the desired samples. Data were gathered to reach the data saturation point, and conventional content analysis was done to analyze the research data. Results: Two main themes and nineteen sub-themes were obtained through the nine categories. Self-confidence in the team, sense of superiority and achievement, all units’ coordination, accurate and scientific coherent supervision and management, and considering the book of standards as a guiding factor are among the strengths of this research.Poor management of programs, lack of proper context while running the program, lack of proper training, lack of financial and human resources, lack of commitment and interest in implementing the program among different groups were main identified barriers of the program. Conclusion: The effective factors on the implementation of the accreditation standards in the healthcarecenters should be identified. Besides, planning effective education, continued monitoring and assessing, creating suitable contexts of financial and human resources,consolidating the strengths and using the available potentials can be effective factors in line with the implemetation of accreditation standards. Keywords: Accreditation, Hospital, Qualitative study, Evaluation

Psychological Distress among Iranian Health-Care Providers Exposed to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Qualitative Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-29738/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Azizeh Alizadeh ◽

Hamid Reza Khankeh ◽

Mohammad Barati ◽

Yazdan Ahmadi ◽

Arash Hadian ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Content Analysis ◽

Psychological Distress ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Care Providers ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Corona Virus ◽

Data Saturation ◽

Health Demands

Abstract Background Novel corona virus pneumonia, named COVID-19, has spread rapidly to other countries like Italy, Iran and South Korea and affected all people, especially health-care providers. Therefore, due to the rapid spread of the disease in Iran, the aim of the present study was to explore psychological distress experienced by Iranian health-care providers in the first few weeks of the corona virus outbreak. Methods The present qualitative study was conducted on 18 Iranian health-care providers exposed to COVID − 19 using a content analysis method. Purposeful sampling was used to select the participants and continued until data saturation was reached. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and then the qualitative data were analyzed through direct content analysis. Results By analyzing 236 primary codes, three main categories, including demands, job resources and individual resources were extracted from the experiences of health-care providers during corona virus outbreak. These categories each included several sub-categories, which were classified according to their significant characteristics. Conclusions .Psychological protection of health care workers is an important component in addressing the COVID-19 epidemic. Understanding the health care providers’ experiences and their mental health demands during public health emergency might help medical workers and managers to response better to a disaster.

Exploring the Barriers of Moral Courage from Iranian Nurses' Point of View: A Qualitative Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-200452/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

mahnaz rakhshan ◽

noushin mousazadeh ◽

hamideh hakimi ◽

Fahimeh alsadat Hosseini

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Moral Courage ◽

Point Of View ◽

Hospital Nurses ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Quantitative Studies ◽

Purposeful Sampling ◽

Data Saturation ◽

Abstract Background: Nursing is a caring profession. Due to the nature of their, nurses need moral courage to deliver safe nursing care. Research results have reported a low level of moral courage in the majority of nurses. So the current study aimed to explore the barriers to the formation of moral courage nurses who work in hospitals.Methods: In this qualitative study, conventional content analysis was used to explain the barriers to moral courage in hospital nurses. Data was gathered using in-person, semi-structured in-depth interviews. Interviews were conducted from March to September 2020. Purposeful sampling was used and sampling was continued until data saturation was reached. Data were analyzed using conventional content analysis. Participants were 19 nurses working in hospitals in Iran. Results: Three main themes extracted including organizational failure, deterrent individual identity, and defeated professional culture as well as six categories and eighteen sub-categories.Conclusions: The results of this study revealed the barriers to moral courage which were usually overlooked in previous quantitative studies. It appears that the elimination of these barriers is an effective step in the improvement of nurses’ competencies and delivered care. The results of this study can be helpful in the development of management programs to identify the factors affecting nurses' moral courage and how to improve it.

Barriers and Facilitators of Adherence to the COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: A Qualitative Study

Caspian Journal of Health Research ◽

10.32598/cjhr.6.1.343.1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 9-20

Author(s):

Shoaib Dehghani ◽

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Arash Pooladi ◽

Bijan Nouri ◽

Sina Valiee ◽

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Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Barriers And Facilitators ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Analysis Study ◽

The People ◽

Data Saturation ◽

Prevention Guidelines

Background: Despite the recommendations to follow guidelines for the prevention of COVID-19, different communities do not completely adhere to these guidelines. The aim of this study was to explore the barriers and facilitators of the adherence of the people of Sanandaj to the COVID-19 prevention guidelines. Materials & Methods: The present study was a qualitative content analysis study conducted in 2020. A purposive sampling method among the residents of Sanandaj, Iran was applied and continued until data saturation was achieved. Twenty semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants. A verbatim transcription of interviews was analyzed through qualitative conventional content analysis. Results: Participants included 12 men and 8 women. Data analysis yielded 8 categories and 26 sub-categories regarding the barriers and facilitators of the participants’ adherence to the COVID-19 prevention guidelines. The barriers included myths, being under pressure, and letting and facilitators included awareness, fear, commitment, unity against the disease, and warnings. Conclusion: According to the findings, it is necessary to correct people’s beliefs, support them, and continue to make them informed about the disease. Increasing awareness and commitment, strengthening the spirit of unity among people, and increasing the level of warnings can be effective in increasing adherence of people to the COVID-19 prevention guidelines.

Women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care in Iran: a qualitative content analysis

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth ◽

10.1186/s12884-021-03666-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Sholeh Shahinfar ◽

Parvin Abedi ◽

Mahin Najafian ◽

Zahra Abbaspoor ◽

Eesa Mohammadi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Models Of Care ◽

Model Of Care ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Midwifery Care ◽

Antenatal Education Classes

Abstract Background Understanding the pregnant women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care is necessary for introducing and implementing this model of midwife-led care in the Iranian maternity services. This qualitative study aims to explore women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care in Iran. Methods This research is a qualitative study conducted in Iran to explore women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care during pregnancy, birth and postpartum from October 2019 to August 2020. Fifteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with women individually in private midwifery clinic through a purposive sampling method. Interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim in Persian and analyzed using conventional content analysis. Results From the data analysis, two themes, four main categories, and nine subcategories emerged. The themes were “Maternal empowerment” and “Mother’s satisfaction during the transition from pregnancy to motherhood”. The first theme included two categories of improving self-efficacy during antenatal education classes and the effective midwife-mother interaction. The second theme composed of two categories of satisfaction with the process of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum as well as satisfaction with motherhood. Conclusion Findings of this qualitative study highlight the effectiveness of continuity of team midwifery model of care for promoting empowerment and satisfaction in women during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. The results of this study could pave the way for developing, introducing and implementing the midwife-led continuity models of care in Iran.

Explaining the Challenges of Coping with Coronavirus Crisis in the Workplaces: A Qualitative Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-1187068/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Abdolhamid Tajvar ◽

Zahra Hosseini ◽

Mohammadreza Farahbakhsh ◽

Anahita Fakherpour ◽

atefeh homayuni

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Organizational Factors ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Governmental Organizations ◽

Purposeful Sampling ◽

The Family ◽

Lack Of Commitment ◽

Valid Information

Abstract Background: Workplaces play a highly important role in controlling or spreading the prevalence of COVID-19. Therefore, the lack of proper implementation of hygienic protocols in theses environments might increase the risk of getting infected with the COVID-19 among the employees, following the increase of the COVID-19 in the family and community levels. This qualitative study was aimed to explain the challenges of coping with coronavirus crisis in the workplaces.Methods: The present qualitative study was conducted with a conventional content analysis approach. We used the purposeful sampling with maximum diversity in terms of working processes. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Interviews were performed to the point of information saturation. MAXQDA software version 10 was used for data management.Results: Through the content analysis of the interviews with the participants, we identified 2 main classes and 9 sub-classes. The main classes included problems and limitations related to the intra-organizational factors (job nature, budget allocation problems, individual factors, disorganization, manpower and equipment, and Lack of commitment and insufficient support of managers) and extra-organizational factors (lack of accessibility to valid information, black market, and inter-sectorial coordination problems). Conclusion: The study findings indicated that organizations and industries face numerous internal and external challenges in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Paying attention to the mentioned limitations and attempting to eliminate them; especially, by the governmental organizations, employers, and managers could help in effective confronting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Perceived occupational stressors among emergency medical service providers: a qualitative study

BMC Emergency Medicine ◽

10.1186/s12873-021-00430-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ali Afshari ◽

Seyed Reza Borzou ◽

Farshid Shamsaei ◽

Eesa Mohammadi ◽

Leili Tapak

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Service Providers ◽

Care Quality ◽

Critical Conditions ◽

Continuous Exposure ◽

Occupational Stressors ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Emergency Medical ◽

Abstract Introduction Emergency medical services (EMS) providers are at continuous exposure to occupational stressors which negatively affect their health and professional practice. This study explored perceived occupational stressors among EMS providers. Methods This qualitative study was conducted from December 2019 to April 2020 using conventional content analysis. Sixteen EMS providers were purposively selected from EMS stations in Hamadan, Iran. Semi-structured interviews (with length of 45–60 min) were held for data collection. Data were analyzed through Graneheim and Lundman’s conventional content analysis approach. Findings Data analysis resulted in the development of two themes, namely critical conditions of EMS provision, and personal and professional conflicts. The six categories of these two themes were complexity of patients’ clinical conditions, interruption of EMS provision, health hazards, interpersonal problems, interprofessional interactions, and legal conflicts. Conclusion Besides the stress associated with emergency patient care, EMS providers face many different occupational stressors. EMS managers can use the findings of the present study to develop strategies for reducing occupational stress among EMS providers and thereby, improve their health and care quality.