scholarly journals Experiences of Persons Living Schizophrenia in Ghana

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Commey Tetteh ◽  
Jerry PK Ninnoni ◽  
Evelyn Asamoah Ampofo ◽  
Naomi Kyeremaa Yeboa
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Religious Institutions ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Adherence To Medication ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
The Social ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Living with a chronic condition such as schizophrenia comes with significant challenges. Yet, there is little data on the experiences of people living with schizophrenia in Ghana. This study explored the experiences of persons living with schizophrenia in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana. The study adopted a descriptive phenomenological approach using purposive sampling technique to select nine (9) persons living with schizophrenia for the study. Data was collected using face-to-face in-depth interviews. Interviews were taped, transcribed verbatim, and analysed following Colaizzi’s (1978) descriptive phenomenological data analysis approach. The study revealed that people with schizophrenia maintained their Activities of Daily Living such as washing, sweeping, maintenance of personal and environmental hygiene, so long as they were in their lucid interval. Study participants valued supportive relationship with family members, mental health practitioners, religious institutions and the social networks. Participants reported stigma and lack of job opportunities as some of the major challenges they faced. Non adherence to medication and stigmatization were perceived as common cause of relapse by participants.

scholarly journals Caregivers’ Experiences with Caring for a Child Living with HIV/AIDS: A Qualitative Study in Northern Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 2333794X2110036
Author(s):  
Gideon Awenabisa Atanuriba ◽  
Felix Apiribu ◽  
Adwoa Bemah Boamah Mensah ◽  
Veronica Millicent Dzomeku ◽  
Richard Adongo Afaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Dynamics ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

With the advent of Anti-Retroviral Therapy, Human Immune Virus, and Acquire Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome is increasingly becoming a chronic disease as life expectancy among People Living With HIV/AIDS has increased. For Children Living With HIV/AIDS the role of the caregivers becomes essential as caregivers’ decisions affect CLWH health. However, the experiences of these caregivers are often unnoticed while all interventions are directed at PLWH. This study aimed at exploring the experiences of caregivers of CLWH in some selected hospitals in northern Ghana. This study employed a qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach. Purposive sampling technique was used to recruit 9 participants from 3 public hospitals in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana. Data was manually analyzed using the approach of Collaizi and the findings were presented in themes and sub-themes. We conducted individual face to face interviews in English and Dagbani from September to November 2019. These interviews were conducted at the convenience of the participants in hospitals and at their homes. They were introduced to the study while awaiting to take antivirals for their CLWH. Five themes emerged: changed family dynamics, discovery of diagnosis, reaction to diagnosis, disclosure, stigma and discrimination, and burden and challenges of care. Caregivers were severely impacted by caring for CLWH and traumatized by changed family dynamics which exposed them to many difficulties. Stigma was widely perpetrated by immediate family members and majority reacted badly to their children HIV-positive status with fear, shame, guilt and even suicidal ideation.

scholarly journals Knowledge regarding renal stone among the nurses working in a selected specialized hospital in Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 2768
Author(s):  
Khondoker Mahmuda Akter Halim ◽  
Shirin Sultana ◽  
Ratna Khatun ◽  
Sharmin Islam ◽  
Faisal Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
Renal Stone ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Stone Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Postgraduate Qualification ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Study Participants

Background: Renal stone disease is a considerable burden on public health worldwide. This study aimed to assess the nurse’s knowledge regarding renal stone among the nurses working at a selected specialized hospital.Methods: A total of 120 samples were collected through purposive sampling technique. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted under quantitative approach. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire through face to face interview. A written informed consent was obtained from the hospital authority and nurses. Data were analysed using SPSS version 20.Results: In this study ninety percent of the respondents were female and about 43.3% of the respondents were in the age group 31-35 years. About 35.8% of the respondents had postgraduate qualification and the majority (63.3%) of the respondents had 4 years and above years of service experience. More than nine-tenths (95.8%) of the respondents mentioned that renal stone is one kind of urological disease and 75.8% of the respondents mentioned that calcium oxalate is responsible elements for formation of renal stone. About 63.3% of them mentioned pain or burning during urination as the symptoms of renal stone. 66.7% of the respondents mentioned that a patient with renal stone should be counseled on stone-specific dietary interventions.Conclusions: The findings reveal that most of the study participants had good level of knowledge regarding the renal stone. It was recommended that a special training on renal stone for nurses might be geared up to increase their level of knowledge.

scholarly journals Illness Seeking Behavior and Self-Medication Practice Among Medical Students: A Cross Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
Nighat Musa ◽  
Yasir Mehmood ◽  
Asghar Khan
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Illness Behavior ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Seeking Behavior

OBJECTIVES: To determine the illness seeking behavior and self-medication among students of private medical college in Peshawar.METHODOLOGY:This study was a cross sectional descriptive study. It was conducted from September till December 2018. Study setting was a private medical college of Peshawar. A total of 250 students were recruited after taking well informed consent. Sampling technique was stratified sampling, from every academic year proportional number of students was selected for the study. Pilot study to check feasibility of questionnaire was done on 10% sample size. Data was collected from students by face-to-face interviews. Data was entered and analyzed in SPSS version 21. RESULTS:The study data regarding illness-seeking behaviors among medical students showed that 162 (64.8%) out of 250 practiced self-medication. The common illness was fever, headache and sore throat. Students used pain-killers and antibiotics without getting consultation. CONCLUSION:Self-medication is common among medical students of all five professional years in medical college of Gandhara University Peshawar. Regarding illness seeking behaviors most of the students preferred self-medication as most of the time medicines are available without prescription in the medical stores. However, still some percentage of students prefers to consult doctors or pharmacist before taking any medicine for their illness.KEYWORDS: Illness, Behavior, Self-Medication, Medical Students, Headache

scholarly journals Critical assessment of occupational health hazard in hospitality industry in Kano state, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 410
Author(s):  
Yusuf M. Abdullahi ◽  
Hamza Garba ◽  
Ibrahim Baba ◽  
Abuhuraira Ado Musa ◽  
Faisal Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Organizational Safety ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Chemical Hazard ◽  
The Social ◽  
Study Participants

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> It is a known fact that different occupations are occupied with different forms of hazard. Regardless to the nature, size and the enterprise scope of operation, the occupations available in the enterprise are no doubt associated with one form of hazard or the other. The purpose of this study was to critically assess the occupational hazard in hospitality industry in Kano state.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A total of 384 people from the selected hotels were recruited to form the sample of the study using simple random sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection in the study was self-administered semi-structured questionnaire. Data collected were analysed using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 20.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> In this study 50.0% of the respondents were ≤25 years and 54.9% of the respondents were male. More than three-fifths (64.0%) were civil servants, and most of the respondents (63.0%) were single. About 53.4% of them had tertiary level of education and above. Slightly below four-fifths (79.9%) of the respondents knew about physical work hazard and 75.0% of them were aware that physical work hazard can cause ailment and subsequently ill-health to employees and customers. Close to seven-tenths (69.8%) of the respondents understood what is meant by biological factors when issue relating to work hazard is being addressed. Little above half (53.4%) of the respondents knew what chemical hazard is all about and 75.8% of the respondents mentioned that if workable measures are implemented, this will reduce the occurrence of work related hazards.</p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> There is lack of proper knowledge regarding the physical, chemical and biological hazards among the study participants. Government must provide suitable and enforcement laws that will enforce laws towards sustainable organizational safety.

Bimbingan dengan Metode Diskusi dalam Meningkatkan Interaksi Sosial Anak Yatim

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-310
Author(s):  
Suhartinah Suhartinah ◽  
Sachri Ramdhan ◽  
Sugandi Miharja
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Public Speaking ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Guidance Services ◽  
The Social ◽  
Percentage Data

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui interaksi sosial anak yatim, layanan bimbingan dengan metode diskusi dan peran bimbingan dengan metode diskusi dalam meningkatkan interaksi sosial anak yatim di Pondok Pesantren Yatim dan Dhuafa Al-Kasyaf. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologis. Dalam penelitian ini data yang dikumpulkan berupa fakta, angka-angka yang kemudian dideskriptifkan dengan memberikan predikat pada hasil prosentase. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu observasi, wawancara, studi pustaka dan angket. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa layanan bimbingan di pondok pesantren yatim dan dhuafa Al-Kasyaf dilaksanakan menggunakan metode diskusi dengan teknik public speaking, dan durasi waktunya mingguan. Proses interaksi sosial yang terjadi adalah bentuk assosiatif dan dissosiatif. Peran bimbingan dengan metode diskusi dalam meningkatkan interaksi sosial dengan kategori tinggi pada setiap aspek yaitu (1) kemampuan relationship (2) kemampuan identifikasi masalah (3) kemampuan memfasilitasi perubahan dan (4) evaluasi interaksi sosial dengan rentang persentasi peningkatan 82%-94%.   This study aims to determine the social interaction of orphans, guidance services with discussion methods, and the role of guidance with the method of discussion in improving social interaction of orphans in Pondok Pesantren Yatim and Dhuafa Al-Kasyaf. The method used in this research is qualitative with phenomenological approach. In this study data collected in the form of facts, the numbers are then descriptive by giving predicate on the results of percentage. Data collection techniques used were observation, interview, literature study and questionnaire. The results showed that the guidance services in the Pesantren Al-Kasyaf using the method of discussion with public speaking techniques with the duration of time weekly. The process of social interaction that occurs is the form of associative and dissociative. The role of counseling with the method of discussion in improving social interaction with high category (1) the ability of relationship (2) problem identification ability (3) ability to facilitate change and (4) evaluation of social interaction with 82% -94% improvement percentage range.

Experiences of Buruli Ulcer Patients Following Discharge in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana

2020 ◽  
pp. 153473462093952
Author(s):  
Awube Menlah ◽  
Evans Osei Appiah ◽  
Maame Kodua Boahemaa
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Buruli Ulcer ◽  
Central Africa ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Loss Of Function ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Greater Accra Region

Buruli ulcer (BU) is one of the skin diseases that causes physical deformity, loss of function of the affected part, social stigmatization, and financial burden to individuals affected. Annually, an approximated 6000 cases of BU are reported worldwide especially from West Africa, Central Africa, and Asia. The aim of the study was to assess the experiences of BU patients in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana following discharge from the hospital. The study employed a qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach using snowballing sampling technique to sample 15 participants from the Greater Accra Region of Ghana who have been treated and discharged home. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews that was later transcribed and coded using qualitative content analysis. Findings from this study revealed that individuals with BU goes through several challenges during admission and after discharge including feeling of embarrassment, financially handicapped, and marital conflicts. The study concluded that BU has not been totally eradicated from the country, hence must be given the attention it deserves to help individuals cope better.

scholarly journals Depression, Anxiety, Psychosomatic Symptoms, and Perceived Social Support in Type D and Non-type D Individuals

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-103
Author(s):  
Ume Kalsoom ◽  
◽  
Bibi Hanifa ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Type D Personality ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Psychosomatic Symptoms ◽  
Type D ◽  
Study Participants

Objectives: This study examines depression, anxiety, psychosomatic symptoms, and perceived social support among type D and non-type D individuals. Methods: A total of 300 individuals aged 18 to 40 years were recruited in the investigation. We used the distress personality scale (DS 14), Pakistan anxiety and despondency scale, psychosomatic symptoms, and perceived social support scales to obtain the study data. The study participants were divided into Type D (n=166) and non-Type D individuals (n=134) based on their DS 14 cut-off scores. In this descriptive study, a random cluster sampling technique was utilized to choose the samples. The study was conducted from September to December 2017. Data analysis was performed utilizing independent samples t-test and regression analysis. Results: The recurrence of the Type D personality was 55%. Results indicated a considerable difference between Type D and non-Type D personality on depression, anxiety, and psychosomatic side effects (P < 0.001 for all side effects). The findings also suggest that Type D individuals perceived less social support from family, friends, and significant others. Conclusion: People with type D character qualities show more depression, anxiety, psychosomatic symptoms, and less perceived social support when compared with non-Type D people.

scholarly journals Fatigue Dan Kualitas Hidup Pada Pasien Gagal Ginjal Kronis Dengan Terapi Hemodialisa

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhea Natashia ◽  
Diana Irawati ◽  
Fajar Hidayat
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Study Data ◽  
The Social ◽  
Experienced Fatigue ◽  
Relationship Of

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of fatigue to the quality of life among patients who undergo hemodialysisMethods: A descriptive correlative study with purposive sampling technique was applied in this study. Data obtained from direct observation using the FACIT-F questionnaire and WHOQOL BREF. A total of 80 respondents was recruited.Results:   The results of the study showed the average age of the subject were 47 years, 56% of them were male, and the majority had a high school educational background. Most of the patients had a length of hemodialysis for more than two years. Hemodialysis patients were experienced fatigue with a mean value of 26,50 (SD = 7.07). Among domains of quality of life, the social domain had the lowest score (9.38). Multivariate analysis showed there was a consistent correlation between fatigue and four domains of quality of life.Conclusion:   Fatigue is a major problem experienced by the patient’s hemodialysis and influences their quality of life. The researchers suggest the health services can improve promotive and preventive efforts through education, training, related to fatigue to promote quality of life for clients who undergo hemodialysis, especially female, older age, and lower educational status. Further research is expected to examine the other variables such as social support and environment

scholarly journals Analisa Perspektif Kepentingan Akta Profesion Kerja Sosial di Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 196-212
Author(s):  
Samir Muhazzab Amin ◽  
Mohd Suhaimi Mohamad ◽  
Muhammad Dhamir Audi Azizul
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Professional Groups ◽  
The Social ◽  
Work Education

Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat (KPWKM) akan memperkenalkan Akta Profesion Kerja Sosial untuk mengawal selia pekerja sosial di Malaysia. Penubuhan akta kerja sosial ini menyumbang kepada perkembangan kemajuan profesion kerja sosial di Malaysia. Oleh itu, artikel ini membincangkan tentang perspektif kepentingan kewujudan akta profesion kerja sosial di Malaysia. Lima orang informan kajian daripada Kumpulan Pengurusan dan Profesional (Gred 41 - 48) yang berkhidmat di Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat dan Institut Sosial Malaysia telah terlibat dalam kajian ini. Kajian ini menggunakan reka bentuk penyelidikan kualitatif melalui pendekatan fenomenologi. Antara perspektif yang diutarakan oleh informan kajian adalah akta profesion kerja sosial sebagai medium mengukuhkan keadilan sosial, akta memberi pengetahuan dalam melakukan praktis dan perlindungan pekerja sosial, akta membantu kerajaan dalam menguruskan isu atau permasalahan sosial, akta sebagai medium pengukuhan program pendidikan kerja sosial yang bersepadu, dan akta mengawal selia kelayakan jawatan pekerja sosial. Oleh itu, sokongan sosial dan inisiatif pelbagai pihak dalam mengukuhkan keberkesanan akta profesion kerja sosial ini seharusnya konsisten untuk memastikan akta ini terus berfungsi sebagai agen utama kemajuan profesion kerja sosial di Malaysia. The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development will introduce the Social Work Professionals Act in Malaysia. This article discusses the perspective of significance of the social work profession act in Malaysia. This study is a qualitative study using face-to-face interviews among Management and Professional Groups (Grades 41 - 48) in the Department of Social Welfare and the Malaysian Social Institute. Sample selection was carried out through purposive sampling technique and data were analyzed using thematic analysis through an inductive approach that focused on coding to obtain key themes. Their perspectives include the act of strengthening social justice, helping with practical practice, helping to manage social issues, strengthening social work education programs, and regulating social work eligibility. This article found that a multi-party initiative to strengthen the effectiveness of the social work profession is necessary to ensure that it acts as a main agent of the development of the social work profession in Malaysia.

scholarly journals Occupational Health and Safety Practices in Cape Coast Metropolis

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 112-121
Author(s):  
Daniel Ebo Hagan ◽  
Zakari Mustapha ◽  
Benjamin Boahene Akomah ◽  
Peter Kobina Aidoo
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
The Social ◽  
Site Supervisors ◽  
Construction Accidents

Abstract The rate of construction accidents in the Ghanaian construction industry is not encouraging. The study sought to identify the factors affecting the effective health and safety practices in the construction industry within the Cape Coast Metropolis. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the construction firms and ‘Yamane formula’ to arrive at the number of respondents (44) for the study. Structured questionnaires were distributed among site engineers, site supervisors, safety officers, quantity surveyors, foremen, chief masons and chief carpenters. Statistical Packages for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used for the data analysis and results were presented in a form of descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings show that the level of health and safety practices within the Metropolis was high and the factors that affected the implementation of health and safety programmes were severe among the firms. Few of the company’s health and safety programmes were effective and this calls for the strengthenig of the construction sector policy by the ministries responsible for implementation.

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