scholarly journals Preferences for mobile-supported e-cigarette cessation interventions among young adults: A qualitative descriptive study (Preprint)

10.2196/33640 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zil E Huma ◽  
Laura Struik ◽  
Joan L Bottorff ◽  
Mohammad Khalad Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Cigarette Cessation

scholarly journals Young adults on the perceived benefits and expected use of personal health records: a qualitative descriptive study

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quynh Nguyen ◽  
Gillian Bartlett ◽  
Charo Rodriguez ◽  
Pierre-Paul Tellier
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Community Setting ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Personal Health Records ◽  
Personal Health ◽  
Health Prevention ◽  
Health Records ◽  
Preventative Health ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Different Populations

Background: Personal health records (PHRs) are tools that allow individuals to access, share and manage their health information online. Despite apparent interest, adoption rates remain low. There is a gap in our understanding as to what different populations of users, in particular young adults, might want from such a tool.Objective: To describe and interpret the views and expectations of young healthy adults about using an online PHR.Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was carried out. Four focus groups were conducted with a total of 29 participants (18–34 years old) from a community setting in Montreal, Canada. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed with inductivethematic analysis.Results: With respect to how young adults viewed PHRs, three broad themes were identified: perceived advantages to using a PHR, future PHR users and concerns about PHRs. Three other overarching themes emerged from data analysis in terms of what participants expected from using a PHR: the use of the PHR for preventative health, PHR support to take more control over their health and strategies to make the PHR worthwhile. A conceptual framework of factors influencing expectations of PHR use in this population is proposed.Conclusions: While young adults view the PHR as beneficial, this is not enough for them to be motivated to actually use a PHR. To foster use, the PHRs need to be perceived as a health prevention tool that helps users to increase control over theirhealth status. More research is needed to understand the expectations and anticipated use of different populations in designing a person-centered tool;the proposedframework provides theoretical basis in this regard.

Preferences for mobile-supported e-cigarette cessation interventions among young adults: A qualitative descriptive study (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zil E Huma ◽  
Laura Struik ◽  
Joan L Bottorff ◽  
Mohammad Khalad Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Initial Step ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
End User ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Behavior Tracking ◽  
Qualitative Data Analysis Software ◽  
Cigarette Cessation

BACKGROUND Despite the steady rise in e-cigarette uptake among young adults, increasingly more young people want to quit. Given the popularity of smartphones among young adults, mobile-based e-cigarette cessation interventions hold significant promise. Smartphone apps are particularly promising due to their varied and complex capabilities to engage and end-user. However, evidence around young adults’ preferences and expectations from an e-cigarette cessation smartphone app remains unexplored. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to take an initial step towards understanding young adults' preferences and perceptions on app-based e-cigarette cessation interventions. METHODS Using a qualitative descriptive approach, we interviewed 12 young adults who used e-cigarettes and wanted to quit. We inductively derived themes using the framework analysis approach and NVivo 12 qualitative data analysis software. RESULTS All participants agreed that a smartphone app for supporting cessation was desirable. In addition, we found 4 key themes related to their preferences for an app: (1) flexible personalization (2) e-cigarette behavior tracking, (3) safely managed social support, and (4) positive-framed notifications. CONCLUSIONS The findings provide direction for the development and testing of app-based e-cigarette cessation interventions for young adults.

A Qualitative Descriptive Study: Young Adults’ Experiences With Biofeedback

2020 ◽  
pp. 089801012095089
Author(s):  
Linda P. Bolin ◽  
Carolyn E. Horne ◽  
Holly Wei
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Blood Pressure Monitoring ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Biofeedback Training ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

Purpose: This study explored the experiences of young adults who participated in biofeedback training and reported a family history of cardiovascular disease. Design: A qualitative descriptive study design was used. Method: Private semistructured interviews were conducted on a purposive sample. Young adults ( N = 9) were interviewed about their experiences using paced breathing biofeedback training with continuous blood pressure monitoring. Codes were identified across the sample with common themes recorded. Findings: Data analysis yielded four themes: skeptical inquisition, tangible impression, positive health impact, and motivation. Prior to using biofeedback, participants were extremely skeptical of the training. However, all participants found it useful for health maintenance and stress reduction. Conclusions: Biofeedback therapy may be a promising alternative and holistic approach to managing blood pressure and psychological stress in young adults. This is a complementary approach that nurses can incorporate when caring for the holistic needs of young adults.

KHALIFAH FI AL-’ARD UNTUK MEWUJUDKAN KESADARAN ENERGI

1970 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhamad Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Research Library ◽  
Energy Awareness ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Comprehensive Knowledge ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

Tulisan ini menjelaskan konsep khalifah fil’ardi sebagai wakil Tuhan dalam melestarikan alam. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menanamkan kesadaran energi yang berasal dari sumber daya alam. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kepustakaan (Library Research) dan penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Berdasarkan analisis dan data yang penulis teliti, penulis menyimpulkan bahwa pengetahuan yang komprehensif tentang kesadaran energi menjadi dasar mengenai khalifah fil’ardi. Mewujudkan kesadaran energi di tengah masyarakat menjadi konsep termutakhir dari “khalifah fil ‘ardi” This paper describes the concept of khalifah fil’ardi as representatives of God in conserving nature. This study aims to instill awareness of energy derived from natural resources. This type of research is the research library (Library Research) and this research is a qualitative descriptive study. Based on the analysis and the data that I researched, the author concludes that a comprehensive knowledge about energy awareness is the basis of the khalifah fil’ardi. Realizing energy awareness in society becomes the latest concept of khalifah fil’ardi.

KUALITAS LAYANAN KETERBUKAAN INFORMASI PUBLIK BERBASIS WEBPORTAL PADA PEJABAT PENGELOLA INFORMASI DAN DOKUMENTASI (PPID) KABUPATEN SLEMAN TAHUN 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-66
Author(s):  
Coni Wanprala ◽  
Isnaini Muallidin ◽  
Dewi Sekar Kencono
Keyword(s):  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
Public Agencies ◽  
The Public ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
The Government ◽  
Data Collection Technique

At present the development of technology and information has reached a very rapid level. Technology and information are used as a service media in the government environment which is also known as e-Government, one of which is the service of public information disclosure. The central government through Law No. 14 of 2008 concerning Openness of Public Information, encourages all Public Agencies including the Sleman Regency Government to make transparency in the administration of the state by utilizing information technology. This research is a qualitative descriptive study which aims to describe the reality that occurs. The object of research in this study is the official website of the Information and Documentation Management Officer (PPID) of Sleman Regency with the domain https://ppid.slemankab.go.id then the Sleman Regency Communication and Informatics Office as the organizer of the public information disclosure program. The data collection technique itself is carried out by means of interviews, documentation studies, and field observations (observations). After collecting and presenting data, then the data will be reduced first then analyzed and concluded. From the results of the study, in general the researchers concluded that the Sleman Regency PPID website had reached the level of qualification to become a quality website, however there were still some improvements and evaluations that had to be done by the relevant agencies in order to be better, namely (i) the website was still being assessed as a one-way service (ii) There are still many OPDs that are not ready to implement PPID (iii) data and information are still not updated (iv) lack of responsiveness of services in requests for information.

Young Adults’ Perspectives of Childhood Food Allergies: Implications for School Nurses

2021 ◽  
pp. 105984052110190
Author(s):  
Abigail Anderson ◽  
Elizabeth M. Combs ◽  
Sheila Hurst ◽  
Cynthia F. Corbett
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
South Carolina ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Food Allergies ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
University Of South Carolina ◽  
Social Lives ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
The University

The primary goal of this study was to examine young adults’ perspectives about the effects of their food allergies (FAs) on their social lives from school-age to young adulthood. Young adults aged 18–21 ( n = 10) at the University of South Carolina were interviewed. A qualitative descriptive method to find themes and commonalities from transcribed interviews was used for data analysis. Identified themes were (1) feeling different and being isolated, (2) strategies for managing feeling different and being isolated, (3) strategies for managing safety, and (4) acceptance of myself and by others. School-age children attributed the school lunch allergy table as contributing to social isolation. Additionally, participants described feeling different and concerns about safety. Strategies to mitigate those experiences were identified by participants. Implications for children with FAs, their parents, school nurses, and other education and health professionals who work with children are presented.

She “didn’t see my weight; she saw me, a mom who needed help breastfeeding”: Perceptions of perinatal weight stigma and its relationship with breastfeeding experiences

2021 ◽  
pp. 135910532098832
Author(s):  
Rachel Dieterich ◽  
Judy Chang ◽  
Cynthia Danford ◽  
Paul W Scott ◽  
Caroline Wend ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Weight Stigma ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Suboptimal Breastfeeding

Weight stigmatization is related to emotional and psychological distress including low self-esteem, body image dissatisfaction, depression, and anxiety; all linked with suboptimal breastfeeding outcomes. This qualitative descriptive study explored postpartum individuals’ recalled experiences of weight stigma during interactions with perinatal healthcare professionals and its perceived influence on their breastfeeding experiences. Semi-structured phone interviews were conducted with (n= 18) participants. Three themes emerged: (1) “Size Doesn’t Matter: They Looked Beyond the Scale,” (2) “My Self-Confidence and Desire to Breastfeed is More Important than Weight,” and (3) “I Was on My Own”— Limited Social Support not Weight Stigma Influenced Breastfeeding.

Perceptions of Using Multiple Mobile Health Devices to Support Self‐Management Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison A. Lewinski ◽  
Jacqueline Vaughn ◽  
Anna Diane ◽  
Angel Barnes ◽  
Matthew J. Crowley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive
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