scholarly journals Access to school-based eye health programs: a qualitative case study, Bogotá, Colombia

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Aryati Yashadhana ◽  
Nina Serova ◽  
Ling Lee ◽  
Luisa Casas Luque ◽  
Leonardo Ramirez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
School Based ◽  
Eye Health

Objectives. To identify barriers and enablers to accessing school-based eye health programs in Bogotá, Colombia. Methods. We undertook a qualitative case study that explored how structural factors, and social and cultural norms influence access to school-based eye health programs. We conducted focus groups discussions and interviews with a purposive sample of 37 participants: government stakeholders (n = 4), representatives from nongovernmental organizations (n = 3), and an eye-care practitioner, as well as teachers (n = 7), a school nurse, parents (n = 7), and children (n = 14) from private and public schools. Data were analyzed using a priori themes from the availability, accessibility, acceptability and quality framework. Results. Routine vision screening in schools is not currently provided nor is there a budget to support it. Lack of collaboration between the health and education ministries and the absence of national planning affected the delivery of eye care in schools. Factors related to acceptability of school-based eye health programs included: poor acceptance of training teachers as vision screeners; stigma related to wearing spectacles; and distrust of health services. The cost of spectacles and poor access to eye health information were identified as barriers to positive child eye health outcomes by socioeconomically disadvantaged parents and children. Conclusion. Our findings suggest the need for a national school eye health plan and improved cooperation between health and education ministries. Interventions to improve trust in health services, tackle the lack of human resources while respecting professional qualifications, and raise awareness of the importance of eye health are recommended.

scholarly journals Darut Taubah Pesantren and Commercial Sex Workers Saritem in Bandung

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 200
Author(s):  
Juju Saepudin
Keyword(s):  
Sex Workers ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Moral Values ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Social

<p><em></em><em>The establishing a pesantren in a prostitution area is a very interesting topic to be<br />studied. This is because the challenge would be different from building a pesantren in<br />other community situations. This article based on the research on the roles of Darut<br />Taubah pesantren in teaching of moral values to commercial sex workers at Saritem<br />prostitution area. This is a qualitative  case study research using a phenomenology <br />approach. Data was gathered using observation, in-depth interview, and documentary <br />research. Data was analyzed utilizing inductive approach. Finding of this study shows<br />that the establishment of Darut Taubah pesantren was motivated by cultural and<br />structural factors. Moreover, teaching of moral values was conducted through reorganizing structural and instrumental elements using many ways namely; persuasive method and prioritizing the roles of pesantren, teaching moral values and developing the social roles. After the existence of Darut Taubah pesantren in Saritem area, the prostitution<br />activities decrease significantly either in terms of quantity or intensity.</em></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>

Perceptions of Eye Health and Eye Health Services among Adults Attending Outreach Eye Care Clinics in Papua New Guinea

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 361-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthea Burnett ◽  
Mitasha Yu ◽  
Prakash Paudel ◽  
Thomas Naduvilath ◽  
Tim R Fricke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Eye Health

scholarly journals Effective Health Services Planning and Delivery: A Qualitative Case Study Exploring Health Services Users’ Perspectives

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marme G
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Healthcare Facility ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Health Services Delivery ◽  
Services Delivery ◽  
Health Services Planning ◽  
Delivery Of Health Services

Introduction: Healthcare service is an essential determinant of population health. This qualitative case study aims to explore health service users’ perspectives of effective health services delivery and the current challenges affecting the management and delivery of health services at a primary healthcare facility in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG).

scholarly journals Effective health service planning and delivery: A qualitative case study exploring health service users perspectives

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gigil Marme
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Health Services Delivery ◽  
Services Delivery ◽  
Delivery Of Health Services

Abstract Introduction: Healthcare service is an essential determinant to population health. This qualitative case study aims to explore health service users’ perspective of effective health services delivery and the current challenges affecting the management and delivery of health services at a primary healthcare facility in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG). Methods: Qualitative data were collected using semi-structured interviews with key informants (KI) representing academics, undergraduate students, administration staff, patients and healthcare workers. The interviews covered three main areas: users’ views of effective health services, current challenges affecting effective planning and management of primary healthcare services, and interventions to improve health services planning and delivery. Results: The services users associated effective health services delivery with increased availability, accessibility, acceptability, and quality healthcare. Many factors exist to influence the effective planning and delivery of health services. The results show that health systems and personal factors have a major influence on the planning and health services delivery. Conclusion: The findings from this study call for an evaluation of the current healthcare system, particularly at the primary healthcare level, as the primary point of contact to the formal healthcare system, and the need for developing a contextual model of healthcare that meet the needs of the service users. We concluded that if health services users’ perspectives are considered in health policy, the local community may experience significant improvement in health status.

Overcoming Barriers to Clinical Partnerships

2018 ◽  
pp. 142-165
Author(s):  
Derek Decker ◽  
Jennifer Roth ◽  
Donna Cooner
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Professional Development School ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Educator Preparation ◽  
School Based ◽  
Key Stakeholders

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) set forth a set of new standards that demand excellence to produce educators who raise P-12 student achievement. This pilot multi-case study describes perspectives and across-case themes of the lived experiences of national key stakeholders in educator preparation programs and their professional development school (PDS) partnership system. CAEP's five guiding principles of Standard 2: Clinical Partnerships and Practice as a priori codes describe experiences and perspectives of three key stakeholders of the university's clinical partnership. The three key stakeholders include (1) university-based teacher educators, (2) school-based teacher educators, and (3) teacher candidates. The researchers discuss results and implications for practice and offer avenues for future research.

Assuring quality of school-based assessment: the perspectives of heads of department in moderating tourism tasks

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zanele Dube-Xaba ◽  
Malehlohonolo Precious Makae
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Limited Sample ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
School Based ◽  
Secondary School Curriculum

Purpose The aim of quality assessment is to support the development of learners’ competencies as required in 21st century economies. This paper aims to analyse the role and understanding of heads of department (HoDs) regarding quality assessment and the moderation of school-based assessment (SBA) tasks in tourism, which is a subject in the secondary school curriculum. Design/methodology/approach To elicit valid findings in this interpretative study, focus group discussions were conducted with 16 participants. The HoDs who participated in this study were purposively sampled based on their role as managers of tourism in their respective schools. Findings Informed by the context, input, process and output theoretical model, this study identified various elements that impacted the enactment of HoDs’ role in the moderation of SBA tasks, with particular reference to tourism. Despite these HoDs’ understanding of the importance of moderation as a key aspect in assuring quality assessment practices, it was found that the moderation of tourism SBA tasks was generally not conducted meticulously and appropriately. Research limitations/implications The qualitative case study on which this paper is based used a limited sample within a restricted timeframe and the results may thus not be generalised. However, the methodology produced trustworthy results and may thus be replicated and extended to other subjects with a practical component for enhanced insights into SBA practices. Practical implications This paper highlights the necessity for schools to rely on knowledgeable and principled curriculum leaders, particularly HoDs, for the effective management of assessment and moderation strategies to ensure quality outcomes. The qualitative case study on which this paper is based used a limited sample within a restricted timeframe, and the results may thus not be generalised. However, the methodology produced trustworthy results and may thus be replicated and extended to other subjects with a practical component for enhanced insights into SBA practices. Originality/value This paper contributes to the discourse on quality assurance and SBA, with particular focus on how quality assessment can be enhanced in the moderation process of tourism. The insights that this paper share may contribute to improved policy decisions regarding the SBA process in tourism.

scholarly journals Challenges Affecting Access to Health and Social Care Resources and Time Management among Parents of Children with Rett Syndrome: A Qualitative Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Güeita-Rodriguez ◽  
Pilar Famoso-Pérez ◽  
Jaime Salom-Moreno ◽  
Pilar Carrasco-Garrido ◽  
Jorge Pérez-Corrales ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Rett Syndrome ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Entire Family ◽  
Health And Social Care

Rare diseases face serious sustainability challenges regarding the distribution of resources geared at health and social needs. Our aim was to describe the barriers experienced by parents of children with Rett Syndrome for accessing care resources. A qualitative case study was conducted among 31 parents of children with Rett syndrome. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus groups, researchers’ field notes and parents’ personal documents. A thematic analysis was performed and the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR) guidelines were followed. Three main themes emerged from the data: (a) essential health resources; (b) bureaucracy and social care; and (c) time management constraints. Parents have difficulties accessing appropriate health services for their children. Administrative obstacles exist for accessing public health services, forcing parents to bear the financial cost of specialized care. Time is an essential factor, which conditions the organization of activities for the entire family. Qualitative research offers insight into how parents of children with Rett syndrome experience access to resources and may help improve understanding of how Rett syndrome impacts the lives of both the children and their parents.

scholarly journals Scaling‐up school mental health services in low resource public schools of rural Pakistan: the Theory of Change (ToC) approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed Usman Hamdani ◽  
Zill-e- Huma ◽  
Nadia Suleman ◽  
Azza Warraitch ◽  
Naila Muzzafar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
School Mental Health ◽  
Scaling Up ◽  
Theory Of Change ◽  
Rural Pakistan ◽  
School Based

Abstract Background Ninety percent of children with mental health problems live in low or middle-income countries (LMICs). School-based programs offer opportunities for early identification and intervention, however implementation requires cross-sector collaboration to assure sustainable delivery of quality training, ongoing supervision, and outcomes monitoring at scale. In Pakistan, 35% of school-aged children are reported to have emotional and behavioral problems. As in many other LMICs, the government agencies who must work together to mount school-based programs have limited resources and a limited history of collaboration. The “Theory of Change” (ToC) process offers a way for new partners to efficiently develop mutual goals and long-term prospects for sustainable collaboration. Objective Develop a model for scale-up of school based mental health services in public schools of Pakistan. Methods We used ToC workshops to develop an empirically supported, ‘hypothesized pathway’ for the implementation of WHO’s School Mental Health Program in the public schools of rural Pakistan. Three workshops included 90 stakeholders such as policy makers from education and health departments, mental health specialists, researchers, head teachers, teachers and other community stakeholders including non-governmental organizations. Results The ToC process linked implementers, organizations, providers and consumers of school mental health services to develop common goals and relate them (improved child socioemotional wellbeing, grades and participation in activities) to interventions (training, monitoring and supervision of teachers; collaboration with parents, teachers and primary health care facilities and schools). Key testable assumptions developed in the process included buy-in from health care providers, education officials and professionals, community-based organizations and families. For example, teachers needed skills for managing children’s problems, but their motivation might come from seeking improved school performance and working conditions. Poverty, stigma and lack of child mental health literacy among teachers, administration, and parents were identified as key hypothesized barriers. Children and their families were identified as key stakeholders to make such a program successful. Discussion ToC workshops assisted in team building and served as a stakeholders’ engagement tool. They helped to develop and support testable hypotheses about the structures, collaborations, and knowledge most important to scaling-up school based mental health services in Pakistan.

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