The Development Of Election Smart House As A Tool Of Political Education Based On Local Wisdom

Election Smart house that established by the General Election Commission in every province is the innovative effort in providing the facility for political education in society. The problem is RPP has not been used optimally by users and still needs to be institutionalized as a tool of political education based on local wisdom. This paper aims to elaborate on the forms of political education activities, especially voter education contained in the RPP, even how the model for the development of RPP as a tool of political education based on local wisdom. The research approach uses a more intensive qualitative approach through focus group discussions/ FGDs and in-depth interviews. While to build the model, Research and Development (R & D) are used. The results of the study show that the political education services contained in the lesson plan need to be developed by standardizing services and supporting facilities that can be a model for political education facilities for the community based on local wisdom.

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“Our culture prohibits some things”: Qualitative inquiry into how sociocultural context influences the scale up of community-based injectable contraceptives in Nigeria

10.1101/19010587 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Oluwaseun Akinyemi ◽

Bronwyn Harris ◽

Mary Kawonga

Keyword(s):

Focus Group ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Health Workers ◽

Scale Up ◽

Community Members ◽

Focus Group Discussions ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Community Based ◽

Injectable Contraceptives ◽

Depth Interviews

AbstractObjectivesTo explore how sociocultural factors may support or impede the adoption of community-based distribution of injectable contraceptives in Nigeria.DesignA qualitative study based on a grounded theory approach was conducted through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions.SettingMost participants lived in Gombe State, North East Nigeria. Other participants were from Ibadan (South West) and Abuja (Federal capital territory).ParticipantsThrough seven key informant interviews, 15 in-depth interviews and 10 focus group discussions, 102 participants were involved in the study.MethodsThis study, conducted in 2016 was part of a larger study on scale up of community-based distribution of injectable contraceptives. Qualitative data were collected from traditional and religious leaders, health workers and community members. The data were audio recorded, transcribed and analysed using a thematic framework method.ResultsSociocultural challenges to scale up included patriarchy and men’s fear of losing control over their spouses, traditional and religious beliefs about fertility, and myths about contraceptives and family planning. As a result of deep-rooted beliefs that children are ‘divine blessings’ and that procreation should not be regulated, participants described a subtle resistance to uptake of injectable contraceptives. Since Gombe is largely a patriarchal society, male involvement emerged as important to the success of meaningful innovation uptake. Community leaders largely described their participation in the scale up process as active, although they also identified scope for further involvement and recognition.ConclusionScale up is more than setting up health sector implementing structures, training health workers and getting innovation supplies, but also requires preparedness which includes paying attention to complex contextual issues. This requires the health system and those who work in it, to move beyond a narrow health ‘comfort zone’ by actively engaging with, and learning from, those who are leading, caring for and living in, the community.Strengths and limitations of this studyThe study participants represented a range of stakeholders - users of injectable contraceptives, community members, providers and health system managers.Our results highlighted that scale up is influenced by several socio-cultural factors; thus, showing the importance of paying attention to complex contextual issues during innovation uptake.The findings of our study emphasized how health systems and communities should interact in order to ensure successful scale up of health innovations.As with any qualitative study, the findings of this study are not statistically generalizable.FundingThis research was supported by the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA). CARTA is jointly led by the African Population and Health Research Center and the University of the Witwatersrand and funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York (Grant No--B 8606.R02), Sida (Grant No:54100113), the DELTAS Africa Initiative (Grant No: 107768/Z/15/Z) and Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD). The DELTAS Africa Initiative is an independent funding scheme of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS)’s Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa (AESA) and supported by the New Partnership for Africa’s Development Planning and Coordinating Agency (NEPAD Agency) with funding from the Wellcome Trust (UK) and the UK government. The statements made and views expressed are solely the responsibility of the authors.Declarations of interestNone.

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First-Time Voter Education Through the Democracy Volunteer Movement

Journal of Moral and Civic Education ◽

10.24036/8851412422020499 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 60-68

Author(s):

Suryanef Suryanef ◽

Al Rafni

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Method ◽

Focus Group Discussions ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Target Groups ◽

The Public ◽

Education Model ◽

First Time ◽

Election Commission ◽

Political Actions ◽

Depth Interviews

Ahead of the 2014 election, the General Election Commission established a group of facilitators to educate the public about the election (voter education), called Democracy Volunteer (Relawan Demokrasi), in cities/regencies throughout Indonesia. Democracy Volunteer is a program aimed at increasing political participation and election quality. One of the target groups for the voter education is first-time voters. First-time voters are perceived to have distinctive political behavior; their political actions are qualitatively different from other segments of voters. They are also classified as the technology savvy generation. This paper intends to elaborate the Democracy Volunteers' efforts in implementing voter education for first-time voters, and reveal the most suitable voter education model for this segment of voters. The research used qualitative method through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. The results show that a voter education model for first-time voters is needed in order that Democracy Volunteers carry out the voter education effectively in achieving the expected goals.

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‘Our culture prohibits some things’: qualitative inquiry into how sociocultural context influences the scale-up of community-based injectable contraceptives in Nigeria

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-035311 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (7) ◽

pp. e035311 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Oluwaseun Oladapo Akinyemi ◽

Bronwyn Harris ◽

Mary Kawonga

Keyword(s):

Focus Group ◽

Health Workers ◽

Scale Up ◽

Qualitative Inquiry ◽

Focus Group Discussions ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Community Based ◽

North East ◽

Injectable Contraceptives ◽

Depth Interviews

ObjectivesTo explore how sociocultural factors may support or impede the adoption of community-based distribution of injectable contraceptives in Nigeria.DesignA qualitative study based on inductive thematic analysis was conducted through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions.SettingMost participants lived in Gombe State, North-East Nigeria. Other participants were from Ibadan (South-West) and Abuja (Federal Capital Territory).ParticipantsThrough seven key informant interviews, 15 in-depth interviews and 10 focus group discussions, 102 participants were involved in the study.MethodsThis study conducted in 2016 was part of a larger study on scale-up of community-based distribution of injectable contraceptives. Qualitative data were collected from traditional and religious leaders, health workers and community members. The data were audio recorded, transcribed and analysed using a thematic framework method.ResultsSociocultural challenges to scale-up included patriarchy and men’s fear of losing control over their spouses, traditional and religious beliefs about fertility, and myths about contraceptives and family planning. As a result of deep-rooted beliefs that children are ‘divine blessings’ and that procreation should not be regulated, participants described a subtle resistance to uptake of injectable contraceptives. Since Gombe is largely a patriarchal society, male involvement emerged as important to the success of meaningful innovation uptake. Community leaders largely described their participation in the scale-up process as active, although they also identified the scope for further involvement and recognition.ConclusionScale-up is more than setting up health sector implementing structures, training health workers and getting innovation supplies, but also requires preparedness which includes paying attention to complex contextual issues. Policy implementers should also see scale-up as a learning process and be willing to move at the speed of the community.

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Assessing the operational feasibility and acceptability of an inhalable formulation of oxytocin for improving community-based prevention of postpartum haemorrhage in Myanmar: a qualitative inquiry

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022140 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (10) ◽

pp. e022140

Author(s):

Kyu Kyu Than ◽

Victoria Oliver ◽

Yasmin Mohamed ◽

Thazin La ◽

Pete Lambert ◽

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Keyword(s):

Focus Group ◽

Cold Storage ◽

Postpartum Haemorrhage ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Qualitative Inquiry ◽

Community Members ◽

Focus Group Discussions ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Community Based ◽

Depth Interviews

ObjectiveThis study assessed the potential operational feasibility and acceptability of a heat-stable, inhaled oxytocin (IOT) product for community-based prevention of postpartum haemorrhage in Myanmar.MethodsA qualitative inquiry was conducted between June 2015 and February 2016 through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. Research was conducted in South Dagon township (urban setting) and in Ngape and Thanlyin townships (rural settings) in Myanmar. Eleven focus group discussions and 16 in-depth interviews were conducted with mothers, healthcare providers and other key informants. All audio recordings were transcribed verbatim in Myanmar language and were translated into English. Thematic content analysis was done using NVivo software.ResultsFuture introduction of an IOT product for community-based services was found to be acceptable among mothers and healthcare providers and would be feasible for use by lower cadres of healthcare providers, even in remote settings. Responses from healthcare providers and community members highlighted that midwives and volunteer auxiliary midwives would be key advocates for promoting community acceptance of the product. Healthcare providers perceived the ease of use and lack of dependence on cold storage as the main enablers for IOT compared with the current gold standard oxytocin injection. A single-use disposable device with clear pictorial instructions and a price that would be affordable by the poorest communities was suggested. Appropriate training was also said to be essential for the future induction of the product into community settings.ConclusionIn Myanmar, where home births are common, access to cold storage and skilled personnel who are able to deliver injectable oxytocin is limited. Among community members and healthcare providers, IOT was perceived to be an acceptable and feasible intervention for use by lower cadres of healthcare workers, and thus may be an alternative solution for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage in community-based settings in the future.

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Analysis of Potential Community-based Camping Attraction in Gambung Village, Mekarsari

Journal of Tourism Sustainability ◽

10.35313/jtos.v1i2.18 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 95-101

Author(s):

Sherly Raka Siwi Putri Utomo

Keyword(s):

Swot Analysis ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

Focus Group Discussions ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Community Based ◽

Tourist Attractions ◽

Direct Observations ◽

Tourist Village ◽

Tourism Potential ◽

Depth Interviews

The tourist village of Gambung Mekarsari is one of ten tourist villages established by the Bandung Regency government in 2016. This village has a lot of tourism potential, one of them is the Sahyang Bodas camping ground area managed by the community. Community-based tourism have been the driving force of tourism development in the region for years. However, it has not yet been optimally developed. This study aims to analyze the potential of tourist attractions in the area and find solutions to problems that can later be used as references to determine strategies for developing potential and tourist attractions at the Sahyang Bodas camping ground, Gambung Village, Mekarsari. The components that will be analyzed are related to the 4A tourism components, including Attraction, Accommodation, Accessibility, and Ancillary. This study uses a qualitative approach and SWOT analysis with data collection carried out through Focus Group Discussions, direct observations in the field, and in-depth interviews. Based on the review and analysis carried out regarding the potential and problems in the field, the results obtained that the potential attraction in the camping ground area of Gambung Mekarsari Village has enormous potential to be developed.

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Nomadic Migration and Rural Violence in Nigeria

Explorations in Ethnic Studies ◽

10.1525/esr.2020.43.1.64 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 43 (1) ◽

pp. 64-95

Author(s):

Nsemba Edward Lenshie ◽

Patience Kondu Jacob

Keyword(s):

State Government ◽

Migration Pattern ◽

Land Resources ◽

Focus Group Discussions ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Security Governance ◽

North East ◽

Descriptive Approach ◽

The Relationship ◽

Depth Interviews

The relationship between Fulani herdsmen and farmers has in recent years become hot-tempered motivated by competitive control of land resources, particularly in central and north-east Nigeria. In Taraba State, the ongoing nomadic migration pattern from the Sahel in quest of pastures has led to violent confrontation between Fulani herdsmen and farming indigenous natives. Using a descriptive approach consisting of documented evidence, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions, the analysis revealed that conflicts between Fulani herdsmen and indigenous native farmers have culminated in population displacement and destruction of life and property in numerous rural enclaves in Taraba State. Despite the consequences of the conflicts, the Taraba State government was unable to act proactively because of the centralization of command over Nigerian security agencies. Accordingly, the study suggests decentralization of security agencies in Nigeria, especially the police, as the way forward for effective security governance in Nigeria.

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Nairobi Early Childcare in Slums (NECS) Study Protocol: a mixed-methods exploration of paid early childcare in Mukuru slum, Nairobi

BMJ Paediatrics Open ◽

10.1136/bmjpo-2020-000822 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. e000822

Author(s):

Robert C Hughes ◽

Patricia Kitsao-Wekulo ◽

Sunil Bhopal ◽

Elizabeth W Kimani-Murage ◽

Zelee Hill ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mixed Methods ◽

Focus Group ◽

Early Years ◽

Epidemiological Methods ◽

Focus Group Discussions ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Early Childcare ◽

Depth Interviews ◽

Childcare Providers

IntroductionThe early years are critical. Early nurturing care can lay the foundation for human capital accumulation with lifelong benefits. Conversely, early adversity undermines brain development, learning and future earning.Slums are among the most challenging places to spend those early years and are difficult places to care for a child. Shifting family and work structures mean that paid, largely informal, childcare seems to be becoming the ‘new normal’ for many preschool children growing up in rapidly urbanising Africa. However, little is known about the quality of this childcare.AimsTo build a rigorous understanding what childcare strategies are used and why in a typical Nairobi slum, with a particular focus on provision and quality of paid childcare. Through this, to inform evaluation of quality and design and implementation of interventions with the potential to reach some of the most vulnerable children at the most critical time in the life course.Methods and analysisMixed methods will be employed. Qualitative research (in-depth interviews and focus group discussions) with parents/carers will explore need for and decision-making about childcare. A household survey (of 480 households) will estimate the use of different childcare strategies by parents/carers and associated parent/carer characteristics. Subsequently, childcare providers will be mapped and surveyed to document and assess quality of current paid childcare. Semistructured observations will augment self-reported quality with observable characteristics/practices. Finally, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with childcare providers will explore their behaviours and motivations. Qualitative data will be analysed through thematic analysis and triangulation across methods. Quantitative and spatial data will be analysed through epidemiological methods (random effects regression modelling and spatial statistics).Ethics and disseminationEthical approval has been granted in the UK and Kenya. Findings will be disseminated through journal publications, community and government stakeholder workshops, policy briefs and social media content.

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Political Vigilante Groups in Ghana: Violence or Democracy?

Africa Spectrum ◽

10.1177/0002039720970957 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 55 (3) ◽

pp. 321-338

Author(s):

Justice Richard Kwabena Owusu Kyei ◽

Lidewyde H. Berckmoes

Keyword(s):

Democratic Governance ◽

Focus Group Discussions ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Political Field ◽

Political Actors ◽

Electoral Campaigns ◽

The Social ◽

Group Members ◽

Organisational Structures ◽

Depth Interviews

Literature on political vigilante groups has centred on the violence and conflict that emanate from their activities. This article approaches political vigilante groups as political actors who engage in political mobilisation and participation and therewith also contribute to nation state building. It explores how such groups participate in Ghana’s democratic governance and asks whether violence is an inevitable characteristic. The article builds on individual in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with political vigilante group members in Kumasi and Tamale in 2019. Findings show that political vigilante “youth” appeared to refer primarily to the social position attributed to non-elite groups in the political field. Political vigilante groups are multi-faceted in their organisational structures, membership, and activities both during electoral campaigns and during governing periods. While some groups revert to violence occasionally, the study concludes that political vigilante groups, in enabling different voices to be heard, are also contributing to democratic governance.

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Sexual and Reproductive Health Information and Experiences Among Syrian Refugee Adolescent Girls in Lebanon

Qualitative Health Research ◽

10.1177/1049732321989685 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 31 (5) ◽

pp. 983-998

Author(s):

L’Emira Lama El Ayoubi ◽

Sawsan Abdulrahim ◽

Maia Sieverding

Keyword(s):

Reproductive Health ◽

Adolescent Girls ◽

Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽

Well Being ◽

Focus Group Discussions ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Syrian Refugee ◽

Entry Points ◽

Depth Interviews ◽

Source Of Information

Providing adolescent girls with sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information protects them from risks and improves their well-being. This qualitative study, conducted in Lebanon, examined Syrian refugee adolescent girls’ access to SRH information about and experiences with puberty and menarche, sex, marriage, contraception, and pregnancy. We gathered data through three focus group discussions (FGDs) with unmarried adolescent girls, 11 in-depth interviews with early-married adolescents, and two FGDs with mothers. Our findings highlighted that adolescent participants received inadequate SRH information shortly before or at the time of menarche and sexual initiation, resulting in experiences characterized by anxiety and fear. They also revealed discordance between girls’ views of mothers as a preferred source of information and mothers’ reluctance to communicate with their daughters about SRH. We advance that mothers are important entry points for future interventions in this refugee population and offer recommendations aimed to improve adolescent girls’ SRH and rights.

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Kinship construction variability among Nigerian international migrants: The context of contemporary Diaspora

Human Affairs ◽

10.2478/s13374-011-0044-2 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 21 (4) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Olayinka Akanle ◽

Olanrewau Olutayo

Keyword(s):

Focus Group ◽

Life Histories ◽

First Century ◽

Primary Data ◽

Focus Group Discussions ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Kinship Networks ◽

Methodological Triangulation ◽

International Migrants ◽

Depth Interviews

AbstractUnderstanding the selves, situations and actions of Africans can never be comprehended outside kinship. Local and foreign worldviews are first pigeonholed into culture and defined within kinship realities in Nigeria and Africa. There have been studies on kinship in Africa. However, the findings from such studies portrayed the immutability of African kinship. Thus, as an important contribution to the on-going engagement of kinship in the twenty-first century as an interface between the contemporary Diaspora, this article engaged kinship within international migration. This is a major behavioural and socio-economic force in Nigeria. Methodological triangulation was adopted as part of the research design and primary data were collected through in-depth interviews (IDIs), and life histories of international migrants were documented and focus group discussions (FGDs) were held with kin of returnees. The article found and concluded that while returnees continued to appreciate local kinship infrastructures, the infrastructures were liable to reconstruction primarily determined by dominant support situations in the traditional African kinship networks.

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