Barriers and Facilitators of Adherence to the COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: A Qualitative Study

Background: Despite the recommendations to follow guidelines for the prevention of COVID-19, different communities do not completely adhere to these guidelines. The aim of this study was to explore the barriers and facilitators of the adherence of the people of Sanandaj to the COVID-19 prevention guidelines. Materials & Methods: The present study was a qualitative content analysis study conducted in 2020. A purposive sampling method among the residents of Sanandaj, Iran was applied and continued until data saturation was achieved. Twenty semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants. A verbatim transcription of interviews was analyzed through qualitative conventional content analysis. Results: Participants included 12 men and 8 women. Data analysis yielded 8 categories and 26 sub-categories regarding the barriers and facilitators of the participants’ adherence to the COVID-19 prevention guidelines. The barriers included myths, being under pressure, and letting and facilitators included awareness, fear, commitment, unity against the disease, and warnings. Conclusion: According to the findings, it is necessary to correct people’s beliefs, support them, and continue to make them informed about the disease. Increasing awareness and commitment, strengthening the spirit of unity among people, and increasing the level of warnings can be effective in increasing adherence of people to the COVID-19 prevention guidelines.

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Women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care in Iran: a qualitative content analysis

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth ◽

10.1186/s12884-021-03666-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Sholeh Shahinfar ◽

Parvin Abedi ◽

Mahin Najafian ◽

Zahra Abbaspoor ◽

Eesa Mohammadi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Models Of Care ◽

Model Of Care ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Midwifery Care ◽

Conventional Content Analysis ◽

Antenatal Education Classes

Abstract Background Understanding the pregnant women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care is necessary for introducing and implementing this model of midwife-led care in the Iranian maternity services. This qualitative study aims to explore women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care in Iran. Methods This research is a qualitative study conducted in Iran to explore women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care during pregnancy, birth and postpartum from October 2019 to August 2020. Fifteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with women individually in private midwifery clinic through a purposive sampling method. Interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim in Persian and analyzed using conventional content analysis. Results From the data analysis, two themes, four main categories, and nine subcategories emerged. The themes were “Maternal empowerment” and “Mother’s satisfaction during the transition from pregnancy to motherhood”. The first theme included two categories of improving self-efficacy during antenatal education classes and the effective midwife-mother interaction. The second theme composed of two categories of satisfaction with the process of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum as well as satisfaction with motherhood. Conclusion Findings of this qualitative study highlight the effectiveness of continuity of team midwifery model of care for promoting empowerment and satisfaction in women during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. The results of this study could pave the way for developing, introducing and implementing the midwife-led continuity models of care in Iran.

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Ups and downs of drug rehab among women: a qualitative study

10.21203/rs.2.13817/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

zahra boroumandfar ◽

masoud kianpour ◽

maryam afshari

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Lived Experience ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Vulnerable Group ◽

Addiction Prevention ◽

Theoretical Sampling ◽

Data Saturation ◽

Conventional Content Analysis

Abstract Background: due to the increasing importance of addicted women and the need to pay particular attention to this vulnerable group, and more awareness of women-specific addiction prevention and rehab programs among authorities. Objectives: In this content analysis of qualitative study we explored experiences of the women’s experience of the ups and downs of drug rehab Methods: 30 participants (addicted women) were selected through purposive and theoretical sampling until data saturation. Data collection was conducted through semi structured interviews. Conventional content analysis was utilized to analyze the transcribed interviews. Results: Based on analysis of the obtained results, the experience of women from the ups and downs of leaving the drug abuse yielded two themes and nine sub-themes. The themes were “the need for emancipation” and “Sinking factors”. Conclusions: It is concluded that addiction rehab strategies can only lead the addicted women to a brighter life when, along with open-hearted assistance by the families, women-specific rehab centers are established to help them meet their specific needs. Keywords: Substance Use, Lived Experience, Addiction disorders, Women's Health, qualitative study

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[Application of Ijarah in Sustaining Educational Endowment at People's Religious School (Sar): A Study in Penang, Perlis And Kedah] Aplikasi Ijarah ke Arah Melestarikan Wakaf Pendidikan Sekolah Agama Rakyat (Sar): Kajian di Pulau Pinang, Perlis Dan Keda

Jurnal Islam dan Masyarakat Kontemporari ◽

10.37231/jimk.2020.21.2.484 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 69-88

Author(s):

Mohd Nasir Ayub ◽

Surita Hartini Mat Hassan ◽

Nazni Noordin ◽

Mohd Zool Hilmie Mohamed Sawal

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Educational Development ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Educational Institution ◽

Education Sector ◽

Educational Facilities ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Religious School ◽

The People

The People's Religious School (SAR) is part of the educational institution at Malaysia which contributes to the educational development of Muslims. The institution, established by the people for the benefit of the people, needs to be fortified so that its presence in the education sector is truly felt. The function of SAR as a place for the dissemination of Islamic knowledge needs to be preserved. Because of that, SAR administrators need to be aware and pro-active in their efforts to maintain their existence of this Islamic educational institution. One of the efforts to maintain SAR is to apply the endowment mechanism to the asset that is owned, be it movable, or immovable properties. These endowment assets can be developed to deliver sustainable profits. For example, through the implementation concept of Ijarah on the owned waqf assets. Thus, this study was conducted to identify the implementation of ijarah on educational properties available in selected SARs in the states of Penang, Perlis and Kedah, and to analyze its effectiveness. This study involves in-depth, semi-structured interviews on selected SAR administrators. The obtained data were analyzed by qualitative content analysis. Through this, it was found that the implementation of the concept of ijarah in the development of educational facilities in SAR has successfully maintained the sustainability of benefits of the educational property. At the same time, it is also financially beneficial to the SAR itself. Sekolah Agama Rakyat (SAR) merupakan sebahagian daripada institusi pendidikan di Malaysia yang turut menyumbang kepada pembangunan pendidikan umat Islam. Institusi yang ditubuhkan oleh rakyat untuk kepentingan rakyat terutamanya umat Islam ini perlu diperkasakan supaya keberadaan institusi ini dalam sektor pendidikan tidak dipandang sepi. Fungsi SAR sebagai tempat penyebaran ilmu-ilmu Islam perlu dipelihara. Oleh sebab itu, pihak pentadbir SAR perlu peka dan bersifat pro-aktif dalam usaha mengekalkan kewujudan institusi pendidikan Islam ini. Salah satu usaha mengekalkan SAR ialah dengan megaplikasikan mekanisme wakaf terhadap aset yang dimiliki sama ada harta alih mahupun harta tak alih. Aset wakaf ini dibangunkan agar dapat menghasilkan manfaat yang bukan hanya sekali, malah manfaatnya dapat digandakan. Sebagai contoh melalui pelaksanaan konsep ijarah terhadap aset wakaf yang dimiliki. Ekoran daripada fenomena inilah kajian ini dijalankan bagi mengenal pasti pelaksanaan konsep ijarah terhadap harta wakaf pendidikan yang terdapat di SAR terpilih di negeri Pulau Pinang, Perlis dan Kedah dan menganalisis keberkesanannya. Kajian ini melibatkan temu bual secara mendalam menggunakan soalan separa berstruktur terhadap pentadbir SAR yang terpilih. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara analisis kandungan kualitatif. Kajian ini mendapati pelaksanaan konsep ijarah dalam pembangunan wakaf pendidikan di SAR telah berjaya mengekalkan kelestarian manfaat dan harta wakaf pendidikan. Malah dalam masa yang sama turut menyumbang dana kewangan kepada SAR itu sendiri.

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Hospital preparedness challenges in biological disasters: A qualitative study

Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness ◽

10.1017/dmp.2020.434 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

Mohsen Aminizadeh ◽

Mehrdad Farrokhi ◽

Abbas Ebadi ◽

Gholam Reza Masoumi ◽

Pirhossein Kolivand ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Health System ◽

Qualitative Method ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Purposeful Sampling ◽

Safety And Health ◽

Data Saturation ◽

Hospital Preparedness ◽

Study Participants

Abstract Objective: Identification of hospital preparedness challenges against biological events such as COVID-19 is essential to improve dynamics, quality and business continuity confidence in the health system. Accordingly, the purpose of the present study is to evaluate the challenges of hospital preparedness in biological events. Methods: This study employed a qualitative method using content analysis in which 20 healthcare managers and experts who are experienced in biological events were selected through purposeful sampling. The data collection was done through semi-structured interviews, which continued until data saturation. The data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis as well as the Landman and Graneheim Approach. Results: Six main concepts (training and practice, resource management, safety and health, patient management, risk communication, and laboratory and surveillance) and 14 sub-concepts were extracted on hospital preparedness challenges in biological events through analyzing interviews. Conclusions: The present study indicated that the health system of the country faces many challenges in response to biological events and threats. Moreover, study participants indicated that Iranian hospitals were not prepared for biological events. It is recommended to design preparedness plans of hospitals based on preparedness standards for biological events. In addition, comprehensive measures are required to enhance their capacity to respond to biological emergencies.

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The Perceptions of Families of Comatose Patients in the Intensive Care Unit: A Qualitative Study

Journal of Client-centered Nursing Care ◽

10.32598/jccnc.7.1.348.1 ◽

2121 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 9-16

Author(s):

Mansoureh Karimollahi ◽

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Zahra Tazakori ◽

Roghiyeh Falahtabar ◽

Mehdi Ajri-Khameslou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Intensive Care ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Analysis Method ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Patient Status ◽

Content Analysis Method ◽

The Family ◽

Data Saturation

Background: There are specific challenges regarding the perceptions of families of comatose patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Identifying these perceptions may attract the cooperation of families with nurses and provide better care for patients. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of families of comatose patients in ICUs. Methods: This was a qualitative content-analysis study. Seventeen families with comatose patients were recruited by the purposive sampling technique. The necessary data were generated by semi-structured interviews, continued until data saturation, and concurrently analyzed by an inductive content analysis method. Results: Four main categories were manifested, including shock and disbelief, the effort for adaptation, exhaustion, and burnout, as well as hope and support. Conclusion: The obtained results signified the importance of nurses’ awareness concerning the family members’ perceptions of their comatose patient status in ICUs. The relevant findings reflected the need for nurses to pay attention to the feelings and emotions of the families of these patients.

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Humanitarian care: Facilitator of communication between the patients with cancer and nurses

Nursing Practice Today ◽

10.18502/npt.v8i1.4493 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Foroozan Atashzadeh-Shoorideh ◽

Jamileh Mohtashami ◽

Mohammadali Farhadzadeh ◽

Neda Sanaie ◽

Ensieh Fathollah Zadeh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Response To Treatment ◽

Main Theme ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Analysis Study ◽

Patients With Cancer ◽

Purposeful Sampling ◽

Conventional Content Analysis ◽

Improve Health

Background & Aim: Effective communication with the patients and engaging patients in decision-making and care planning are necessary to improve health outcomes and satisfaction with the treatment. Communicating effectively can help prevent and manage complications following the treatment of cancer. Therefore, this study aimed to describe and explain cancer patients’ communication facilitators' experiences between patients and nurses. Methods & Materials: This is a qualitative conventional content analysis study. The study was conducted on 22 cancer patients who were selected based on a purposeful sampling approach. Semi-structured interviews were performed to collect the data. The data were then analyzed using conventional content analysis. Also, the Lincoln and Guba criteria were used to measure the trustworthiness of the data. Results: The researchers have identified the main theme as “humanitarian care”. Besides, five categories of “good-naturedness”, “empathy”, “patience”, “confidentiality”, and “honesty” were also extracted from 18 subcategories. Conclusion: Effective nurse-patient communication facilitates patients’ healing, enhances clinical outcomes and improves patients’ response to treatment. Hence, these ethical features need to be reinforced among nurses.

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Women’s Perception of Continuity of Team Midwifery Care in Iran: A Qualitative Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-141069/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

sholeh shahinfar ◽

parvin abedi ◽

mahin najafian ◽

zahra abbaspoor ◽

Eesa Mohammadi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Models Of Care ◽

Model Of Care ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Midwifery Care ◽

Conventional Content Analysis ◽

Antenatal Education Classes

Abstract Background: Understanding the pregnant women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care is necessary for introducing and implementing this model of midwife-led care in the Iranian maternity services. This qualitative study aims to explore women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care in Iran. Methods: This research is a qualitative study conducted in Iran to explore women's perception of continuity of team midwifery care during pregnancy, birth and postpartum from October 2019 to August 2020. 15 semi-structured interviews were conducted with women individually through a purposive sampling method. Interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim and analyzed using conventional content analysis. Results: From the data analysis, two themes, four main categories, and nine subcategories emerged. The themes were “Maternal empowerment” and “Mother’s satisfaction during the transition from pregnancy to motherhood”. The first theme included two categories of improving self-efficacy during antenatal education classes and the effective midwife-mother interaction. The second theme composed of two categories of satisfaction with the process of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum as well as satisfaction with motherhood.Conclusion: Findings of this qualitative study highlight the effectiveness of continuity of team midwifery model of care for promoting empowerment and satisfaction in women during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. The results of this study could pave the way for developing, introducing and implementing the midwife-led continuity models of care in Iran.

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Ups and downs of drug rehab among women: a qualitative study

10.21203/rs.2.13817/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

zahra boroumandfar ◽

masoud kianpour ◽

maryam afshari

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Lived Experience ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Vulnerable Group ◽

Addiction Prevention ◽

Theoretical Sampling ◽

Data Saturation ◽

Conventional Content Analysis

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How Iranian Mothers Raise Their Adolescent Children: A Qualitative Content Analysis

10.21203/rs.3.rs-58667/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Fatemeh Fallahi ◽

Monireh Anoosheh ◽

Mahshid Foroughan ◽

Zohreh Vanaki ◽

Anoshirvan Kazemnejad

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Social Adjustment ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Effective Interaction ◽

Risky Behaviors ◽

Main Role ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Data Collection And Analysis ◽

Data Saturation ◽

Parental Practice

Abstract Background Most parents consider adolescence to be the most difficult stage of parenting. The parental practice is a determining factor in adolescents’ academic achievement, self-esteem, independence attainment, social adjustment, and risky behaviors reduction. The main role of parenting in many societies is played by mothers. The present study aimed at explaining the Iranian mothers’ practice in parenting an adolescent child. Methods This qualitative conventional content analysis was conducted in 2019 in Kashan, in the central part of Iran. Totally, 20 in-depth semi-structured interviews with mothers of adolescent children were performed using a purposive sampling method. Interviews continued until data saturation was reached. Data collection and analysis were performed simultaneously using MAXQDA10 software. Results Regarding the study purpose, six main categories and two themes were identified. The theme of ‘laying the groundwork for upbringing’ was detected by two main categories: ‘meeting the needs’ and ‘effective interaction with the adolescent’ and the theme of ‘individual-social capacity building’ was explained by four main categories: ‘helping to gain independence’, ‘modeling individual-social behavior’, ‘socializing the adolescent’, and ‘preparing to accept future roles’. Conclusions A deeper understanding of maternal practice can help health professionals, especially family nurses, develop parenting programs to promote maternal literacy and adolescent health.

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Perceived Stressors of Hospitalized Patients’ Family in Cardiac Care Unites: A Qualitative Content Analysis

The Qualitative Report ◽

10.46743/2160-3715/2018.3020 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Parand Pourghane ◽

Maryam Rajab pour Nikfam ◽

Abbas Ebadi

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Family Members ◽

Hospitalized Patients ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Study Results ◽

Study Population ◽

Conventional Content Analysis ◽

Scientific Accuracy

The present study attempts to justify the factors inducing stress in the families of patients hospitalized in cardiac intensive care units in the east of Guilan province in Iran. The study aims at gaining an accurate understanding on these stressors for appropriate planning directed at removing or decreasing these tension-inducing components. The present study is a qualitative study based upon a conventional content analysis approach. The study population was selected through purposive sampling (28 family members of cardiac patients), and the data were gathered through semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was performed as per the stages recommended by Graneheim and Lundman (2004). The strength and scientific accuracy of the study was also established. The study yielded three main themes and seven sub-themes: Heavy shadow of illness (fear of loneliness on the caring path, fear of disease, poor personal knowledge); Hesitation in the treatment (doubting the efficiency of technology, ungenial healthcare providers); and Economic storm (high cost of treatment, potential economic problems). The study results indicated that patients’ families underwent stress in various areas, pointing to the need for providing adequate training and information on the disease to family members and caregivers, as well as the sympathy of healthcare providers on the treatment path for reducing the disease-associated tensions suffered by hospitalized patients’ families.

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