ГЕНДЕРНОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ ХАЛЯЛЯ: ЖЕНСКОЕ ТЕЛО И РОДОВСПОМОЖЕНИЕ В ПЛАТНЫХ МЕДИЦИНСКИХ УСЛУГАХ ДЛЯ МУСУЛЬМАН В РЕСПУБЛИКЕ ТАТАРСТАН

Using the example of the Republic of Tatarstan (Russia), this article discusses the emergence of the field of medical services for Muslims. It argues that genderisation of social interactions, in particular, of those between physicians and patients, has been one of the main principles of Muslim bioethics in the Republic. Among other measures, halal certification procedures are currently being developed by numerous religious experts in order to standardise and legitimise such genderisation. The analysis draws on data collected during multiple interviews with experts, medical professionals, Muslim patients, as well as on the qualitative study of regulatory documents. The article shows that the main feature of rules that govern certification procedures in Tatarstan today is the ongoing convergence between religious norms and biomedicine. As a particular example of medical services designed explicitly for Muslims in the Republic, the paper presents and analyses the service of “halal birth-giving”. This service combines commodification of religiosity and paid care for Muslim women, thereby heavily relying on their gender and religious identities, as well as their class status.

Download Full-text

Perceived Changes in Sexuality during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Adults in the United States

Sexes ◽

10.3390/sexes2030026 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 331-344

Author(s):

Jessamyn Bowling ◽

Erika Montanaro ◽

Sarai Guerrero-Ordonez ◽

Stuti Joshi ◽

Diana Gioia

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Sexual Behavior ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Social Interactions ◽

Nationwide Survey ◽

The United States ◽

Self Reflection ◽

Sex Drive ◽

Stress Changes ◽

Sexual Experimentation

In the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has decreased partnered sexual behavior and increased the use of enhancement (e.g., toys). This has been partly attributed to reduced social interactions and stress. However, individuals’ perceptions of changes are missing in research. This study aims to examine how adults perceive changes in their sexuality during the pandemic. We conducted a nationwide survey of US adults from April–June 2020 (N = 326). This qualitative study examines the open-ended responses using thematic analyses. The following themes emerged from the data: (1) changes in the purpose of sex; (2) changes in sexual identity; (3) decreases in sex drive and desire; (4) increases in sex drive and desire; (5) fluctuations in sex drive and desire; (6) increased sexual experimentation and reflection. The stress, changes in home responsibilities and living situations, and time spent with partners (more or less) has affected individuals by increasing or decreasing their sex drive and desire. Participants responded to changes with self-reflection and awareness, and incorporating new practices (e.g., technology, kink). The purpose of sex has shifted in order to gain intimacy or connect, or to pass time. These changes were perceived as both positive and negative, and more research is needed to determine the durability of these changes.

Download Full-text

A qualitative study to identify factors that influence patients’ decisions to call Emergency Medical Services for syncope

CJEM ◽

10.1007/s43678-020-00045-z ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Tamara M. Williamson ◽

◽

Mary Runte ◽

Tigana Runte ◽

Satish R. Raj ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Emergency Medical Services ◽

Medical Services ◽

Emergency Medical

Download Full-text

Cultural Influences on the Regulation of Energy Intake and Obesity: A Qualitative Study Comparing Food Customs and Attitudes to Eating in Adults from France and the United States

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13010063 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 63

Author(s):

Maria Carlota Dao ◽

Sophie Thiron ◽

Ellen Messer ◽

Camille Sergeant ◽

Anne Sévigné ◽

...

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Social Interactions ◽

Weight Management ◽

Food Consumption ◽

Eating Behavior ◽

The United States ◽

Food Culture ◽

External Pressures ◽

The U.S

(1) Background: The influence of food culture on eating behavior and obesity risk is poorly understood. (2) Methods: In this qualitative study, 25 adults in France with or without overweight/obesity participated in semi-structured interviews (n = 10) or focus groups (n = 15) to examine attitudes to food consumption and external pressures that influence eating behavior and weight management. Results were compared to an equivalent study conducted in the United States, thereby contrasting two countries with markedly different rates of obesity. Emerging key themes in the French data were identified through coding using a reflexive approach. (3) Results: The main themes identified were: (1) influence of commensality, social interactions, and pleasure from eating on eating behavior, (2) having a balanced and holistic approach to nutrition, (3) the role of environmental concerns in food consumption, (4) relationship with “natural” products (idealized) and food processing (demonized), (5) perceptions of weight status and management. Stress and difficulties in hunger cue discernment were viewed as important obstacles to weight management in both countries. External pressures were described as a major factor that explicitly influences food consumption in the U.S., while there was an implicit influence of external pressures through eating-related social interactions in France. In France, products considered “natural” where idealized and juxtaposed against processed and “industrial” products, whereas this was not a salient aspect in the U.S. (4) Conclusions: This first comparative qualitative study assessing aspects of food culture and eating behaviors across countries identifies both common and divergent attitudes to food and eating behavior. Further studies are needed to inform the development of effective behavioral interventions to address obesity in different populations.

Download Full-text

Muslim women’s experiences of domestic violence in the Nelson Mandela metropole: a qualitative study

Health SA Gesondheid ◽

10.4102/hsag.v8i4.144 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 38-55 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Razia Nordien ◽

Nicky Alpaslan ◽

Blanche Pretorius

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Full Text ◽

Muslim Women ◽

Women’S Experiences ◽

Nelson Mandela ◽

Women's Experiences

This article provides a reflection on the experiences of Muslim women with regard to domestic violence. Opsomming Hierdie artikel werp ‘n blik op Moslemvroue se ervarings van huweliksgeweld. *Please note: This is a reduced version of the abstract. Please refer to PDF for full text.

Download Full-text

THREE DIVORCES: A SOCIOLOGICAL SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS

International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH ◽

10.29121/granthaalayah.v8.i10.2020.2029 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (10) ◽

pp. 182-186

Author(s):

Prabha Sharma ◽

Dinesh Sharma

Keyword(s):

Democratic Republic ◽

Muslim Women ◽

Indian Society ◽

Legal Form ◽

Indian Constitution ◽

Parliamentary System ◽

Complete Knowledge ◽

Scientific Analysis ◽

The Republic ◽

The Right

English: The article presented describes the marriage (nikah) divorce, multi-marriage Shariah and Indian constitution due to the religious trends of the Muslim class in Indian society. India is a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic with a parliamentary system of government. In the republic of the same parliamentary system, in the present time, the right of Muslim women to be violated, in the form of divorce, in the form of divorce, and there is no more dowry, the main reason for such exploitation is lack of proper and complete knowledge of religion. , Wrong use of the rule of Sharia law is to be superstitious and orthodox and to not give legal form to marriage with very important religious marriage. The articles presented are based on Purnataya Second type of information like - Islamic book, Indian constitution, newspaper, website of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (Government of India) etc. Hindi: प्रस्तुत लेख में भारतीय समाज में मुस्लिम वर्ग के धार्मिक प्रवृत्तियों से हो रहे विवाह (निकाह) तलाक, बहु विवाह शरीअत एवं भारतीय संविधान का वर्णन किया गया है। भारत में संसदीय प्रणाली की सरकार वाला एक प्रभुसत्ता सम्पन्न, समाजवादी, धर्म निरपेक्ष, लोकतंत्रात्मक गणराज्य है। उसी संसदीय प्रणाली की सरकार वाले गणराज्य में वर्तमान समय मुस्लिम महिलाओं के अधिकारों का हनन कही निकाह के रूप में, कही तलाक के रूप में तो कही दहेज अधिक न मिलने के कारण इस प्रकार के शोषण का मुख्य कारण धर्म का सही और पूरा ज्ञान न होना, शरीअत कानून के नियम का गलत प्रयोग अन्धविश्वास एवं रुढ़िवादी होना एवं अत्यन्त महत्वपूर्ण धार्मिक विवाह के साथ ही साथ विवाह को कानूनी रूप प्रदान न किया जाना है। प्रस्तुत लेख पूर्णताया द्वितीय प्रकार की सूचनाओं पर आधारित हैं जैसे - इस्लामिक पुस्तक, भारतीय संविधान, समाचारपत्र, सूचना एवं प्रसारण मंत्रालय (भारत सरकार) की बेवसाइड इत्यादि।

Download Full-text

Consent to Treatment and Anamnesis as Problem of Communication with Minor Patients in Healthcare Decision-Making

European Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies ◽

10.26417/ejis.v2i3-57-62 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 57

Author(s):

Karina Palkova ◽

Svetlana Semaka

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Medical Professional ◽

Medical Services ◽

Medical Professionals ◽

Healthcare Decision ◽

Communication Problems ◽

Legal Relationship ◽

Healthcare Decision Making ◽

Consent To Treatment ◽

Insight Into

Lately lawyers and medical professionals pay more attention too the process of minor patient healthcare. The research shall address the issues of legal relationship between minor patients and medical professionals, consent to treatment of minor patients and communication problems including the scope of information which the doctor can provide to the minor patient’s relatives to protect themselves and patients. Legislation prescribes that the information provided by the medical professional to the minor patient must be not only easy-to-understand, but also be consistent with the patient’s age maturity. However, in Latvia, for example, there are no guidelines that specify how medical professionals can determine the patient’s maturity. In the course of provision of medical services to the minor persons legal disputes involving communiucation failures between the minor patients, their relatives, legal representatives and the doctors arise increasingly frequently. The research will look into issue of communication problems in healthcare. The aim of the research is to provide insight into challenges of legal relations betweem minor patients and medical professionals and communication problems in healthcare.

Download Full-text

ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR MEDICAL CARE IN BULGARIA

International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH ◽

10.29121/granthaalayah.v6.i1.2018.1660 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 516-522

Author(s):

Kalina Peycheva ◽

Mariela Deliverska

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Medical Care ◽

Education Level ◽

Medical Services ◽

Medical Professionals ◽

Chi Square ◽

New Methods ◽

Gender And Education ◽

Anonymous Questionnaire ◽

Methods Of Treatment

Regardless of what both patients and medical professionals might think, nowadays there is no free medicine. The need of changing the pattern is emphasized and people should become more responsible for their own health. The aim is to find a connection between the trust in GPs, prophylactic check-ups, new methods of treatment and the willingness of patients to pay for the received medical services. Material and Method: A questionnaire was prepared for the purposes of the study. The methods utilized were a direct individual anonymous questionnaire, statistical – descriptive, analytical (Chi-square). The answers were examined and statistically processed according to age, gender and education level of the participants. Results: 1. The results regarding the trust in GP is very unconvincing – only 14,5 % believe in their GP. 2. The percentage of believers in prophylactic check-ups is high - 57,9%. 3.The percentage of those who believe in the new methods and means for treatment is high, over 80%, while no difference is found with respect to the patients’ education level. 4. The patients often (86%) pay for the treatment of a specialist. 5. People with higher education more readily pay for medical care. Conclusions: 1. The lack of trust in GP combined with the strong belief in prophylactic check - ups and the new methods for diagnostic and treatment of diseases lead to higher expectations of patients towards the medical services and their readiness to pay for these services. 2. The patients indicate readiness to pay for medical services which is a part of the patients’ readiness to take care for their own health.

Download Full-text

Individuals With the Rare Disease Pemphigus: A Quest for Diagnostic

Qualitative Health Research ◽

10.1177/1049732318803590 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 29 (6) ◽

pp. 889-899 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Yannick Le Hénaff ◽

Stéphane Héas ◽

Pascal Joly

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Autoimmune Diseases ◽

Rare Disease ◽

Medical Professionals ◽

Medical Work ◽

Medical Tests

This qualitative study conducted in France of “individuals living with a pemphigus” (ILPs; N = 54) highlights the taxing diagnostic trajectory of those suffering from these rare autoimmune diseases. Beyond enduring a diagnostic period that may prove long, during their numerous medical appointments, these individuals internalize the expectations of the medical professionals who are treating them. In some cases, numerous inconclusive medical tests and, at times, a doctor’s condescension may push the patient toward a process of renunciation. This article relates the ILPs’ critiques of the medical work conducted during the trying diagnostic period.

Download Full-text

THE MEDICAL SERVICES MARKET OF THE REPUBLIC OF CRIMEA: TRENDS AND PROSPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT

EKONOMIKA I UPRAVLENIE: PROBLEMY, RESHENIYA ◽

10.36871/ek.up.p.r.2021.05.04.006 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (5) ◽

pp. 49-57

Author(s):

O. V. RASTRIGINA ◽

Keyword(s):

Medical Tourism ◽

Medical Personnel ◽

Basic Program ◽

Market Development ◽

Medical Services ◽

Technical Equipment ◽

Laboratory Services ◽

Insurance Funds ◽

The Republic ◽

Domestic Medical

The article examines the trends in the development of the medical services market in the Republic of Crimea for the period 2015–2020. The analysis of the number of medical organizations by form of ownership, size and types of activity, capacity and technical equipment, provision of medical personnel, the volume of medical services in the context of public and commercial segments was carried out. In the period under study, there was an increase in the medical services market, due to an increase in the number of private medical organizations, the volume of mandatory medical insurance funds under the basic program. The expansion of the base and capacity of the sanatorium-resort complex, the growth of domestic medical tourism, laboratory services and telemedicine were identified as promising areas of market development.

Download Full-text