scholarly journals Students’ Health Development: Identifying the Barriers of Trans-sectional Cooperation in Student Sports

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 311-318
Author(s):  
Javad Ghasemi Rooshnavand ◽  
◽  
Hasan Bahrololom ◽  
Reza Andam ◽  
Hadi Bagheri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Student Health ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Social Barriers ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Academic Year

Background: This study aimed to identify the barriers of trans-sectional cooperation in student sport.  Methods: The research method was qualitative content analysis. The statistical population included all student sports authorities, experienced physical education teachers, lawmakers, natural and legal people who were related to Iranian education in the 2018–2019 academic year plus documentation related to student sport. A total of 14 semi-structured interviews were conducted with study samples recruited by a purposeful sampling method. Analyzes were conducted in three stages using MAXQDA software, resulting in 76 concepts, 14 subcategories, and 4 main categories. Results: The results showed that participation in student sport, given its role in student health, faces four categories of legal, strategic, organizational, and social barriers.  Conclusion: Trans-sectional participation in student sport requires practical plans to reduce or remove barriers.

scholarly journals Students’ Individual and Social Behaviors with Physical Education Teachers’ Personality

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azizollah Arbabisarjou ◽  
Mehdi Sadeghian Sourki ◽  
Seyedeh Elaham Hashemi Bonjar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Social Behaviors ◽  
Sample Volume ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

<p class="apa">The main objective for this survey is to assess the relationship between physical education teachers’ personality and students’ individual with social behaviors. The statistical population of the study was all the teachers of physical education working at high schools in the academic year 2012-2013. The sample consisted of sixty teachers that were selected by stratified sampling method proportionate to the sample volume. The research method was descriptive-correlative type. The collection data instruments were the five-factor questionnaire of McCrae and Costa (2013) and a questionnaire about beliefs, individual and social behaviors tailored by the researcher. The reliability of two questionnaires in a pilot study was 0.89 and 0.83 respectively. Both questionnaires had conceptual and construct validity. The findings of the study indicated that there was a relationship between personality aspects of physical education teachers and students’ beliefs, individual and social behaviors. Since paying attention to the personality of physical education teachers could help improve the students’ beliefs and individual behaviors.</p>

scholarly journals Global Nursing - A Qualitative Case Study of Tanzanian Nursing Students' Experiences of Student Exchange in Sweden

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara Alden-Joyce ◽  
Elina Scheers-Andersson ◽  
Jane Rogathi ◽  
Paulo Kidayi ◽  
Jenny Cadstedt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Inductive Reasoning ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Global Perspectives ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Student Exchange

Abstract Background: Due to globalization and a shift in population demographics, needs within healthcare are changing and nurses require new skills and knowledge. Nursing education needs to facilitate these new demands and student exchange programmes provide an opportunity to develop necessary skills.Aim: The aim of this study was to explore Tanzanian nursing students' experiences of student exchange in Sweden. Method: A qualitative design was used for this empirical study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six Tanzanian nursing students who had participated in student exchange in Sweden. The participants were recruited by purposeful sampling. Inductive reasoning and qualitative content analysis were applied.Results: The findings revealed that the students experienced new approaches in Sweden, allowing them to develop skills and competences. Furthermore, they increased their global perspectives on nursing and interest in working with global health issues. However, they also experienced challenges in the new environment.Conclusion: The present study showed that the Tanzanian nursing students benefitted from their student exchange, both personally, as well as for their future careers as nurses. More research is needed examining nursing students from low-income countries participating in student exchange in high-income countries.

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

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-20
Author(s):  
Shoaib Dehghani ◽  
◽  
Arash Pooladi ◽  
Bijan Nouri ◽  
Sina Valiee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Analysis Study ◽  
The People ◽  
Data Saturation ◽  
Conventional Content Analysis ◽  
Prevention Guidelines

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.

scholarly journals Hospital preparedness challenges in biological disasters: A qualitative study

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.

Issues in the financing and provision of Orthotics and Prosthetics services in Iran: Protocol for a Qualitative Research Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Shahabi ◽  
Ahmad Ahmadi ◽  
Hosein Shabaninejad
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Policy Solutions

BACKGROUND The demand for rehabilitation services, including Orthotics and prosthetics services, is increasing. Traffic injuries, Eight-years imposed war, natural disasters, aging, and chronic diseases are the main causes of disability in Iran that lead to the great need for receiving these services. This study will attempt to identify the challenges in the financing and provision of Orthotics and Prosthetics services in Iran and declare the policy solutions to improve the financing and delivery of these services in line with the universal health coverage. OBJECTIVE This study aims to explore the challenges in the financing and provision of the Orthotics and Prosthetics services in Iran and propose policy solutions to strengthen this sector. METHODS This study will use the qualitative content analysis method for understanding the challenges. The study population of this study will be all clinicians, academics, and policy-makers who involved in the financing and provision of the Orthotics and Prosthetics services. The purposeful sampling, as well as the snowball sampling, will be used to select the informants. The individual face-to-face semi-structured interviews will be conducted in Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz. Furthermore, telephone and Skype interviews will be applied to participants who lived in other regions. This project will be performed from 2019 to 2020. RESULTS We believe the results will lead to identifying challenges and also policy solutions to strengthen the Orthotics and Prosthetics services in the healthcare system and improve the utilization in Iran. CONCLUSIONS The findings will inform the policy-makers to better planning in Iran and internationally.

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

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.

scholarly journals Meanings and Experiences of Being Transgender: A Qualitative Study among Transgender Youth

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Afrasiabi ◽  
Marjan Junbakhsh
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Transgender People ◽  
Transgender Youth ◽  
Purposeful Sampling

Our aim in this qualitative study was to explore the meaning and experiences of transgender youth in their everyday interactions. Participants included 24 transgender youth from Yazd and Isfahan Cities (Iran). We selected participants through purposeful sampling method. Research data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The interview transcripts were analyzed using theoretical coding techniques. The results showed that transgender people like to present their favorite identity in behaviors, wearing and social appearances, their social and domestic acceptance is deferred as the society defines transgender as a taboo and ostracizes persons. They felt themselves in a converse body and under pressure for coexistence by peers and neighbors. They attempt to save their desired identity through daydreaming and performing identity role in solitude.

scholarly journals Social representations of physical education teachers concerning the game: a qualitative study in Chile

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 373-381
Author(s):  
Alejandro Almonacid-Fierro ◽  
Jessica Mondaca Urrutia ◽  
Sergio Sepúlveda-Vallejos ◽  
Karla Valdebenito
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Gender Equity ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Physical Education Teacher ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Social ◽  
Convenience Sampling

Background and Study Aim. The objective of this research was to determine the social representations of the game in physical education teachers belonging to the Chilean educational system, searching for the sense and meaning given by the educators to the game aspect. Material and Methods. The study sample consisted of 14 physical education teachers, who were chosen by the convenience sampling method. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from the participants, maintaining gender equity. The analysis of the data obtained was by means of content analysis and the NVivo 11 program was used to process the data. Results. Our research indicates that of the categories analyzed, the highest was the role of the game (22.29%), demonstrating the relevance given by teachers to the game in the development of meaningful learning. On the contrary, the category characteristics of the game (17.42%), describe how teachers visualize the contributions of play at the educational level, in this sense, the role of the game goes beyond motor contributions, but also provides tools for social and cognitive development. Conclusions. For the teachers, the game promotes autonomous and proactive actions of the students, which will be beneficial to understand that playfulness in education implies not to put in contradiction the rational and emotional faculties. This comprehensive view is called full attitude, and it is a relevant step toward the understanding of the game from a complex perspective. In this area, it is evident that, in the social representations of the participating teachers, the game constitutes a natural environment in which children develop, where the physical education teacher should create an environment that facilitates the game, facilitating the expression of autonomy, freedom, creativity, and playfulness.

scholarly journals Challenges and barriers of Humanitarian Aid Management in 2017 Kermanshah Earthquake: A Qualitative Content Analysis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Safarpour ◽  
Saeideh Fooladlou ◽  
Meysam Safi Keykaleh ◽  
Somayyeh Mousavipour ◽  
Davoud Pirani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Humanitarian Aid ◽  
Aid Workers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Study Results

Abstract Background Examining various problems after disasters is important for affected people. One of the most important problems after disasters is the management of humanitarian aid and donations among the affected people. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore Challenges and barriers of humanitarian aid management in 2017 Kermanshah Earthquake. Methods This study was conducted using conventional qualitative content analysis method. This study was carried out from November 2017 to January 2018. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews and purposeful sampling and continued until the saturation of the data. Data collection and analysis phases of research proceed simultaneously and with constant comparison. 21 people, including 6 humanitarian aid manager, 6 volunteers, 4 aid workers, and 5 affected people participated in the study. Results The findings of this study identified two categories and 12 sub-categories concerning challenges and barriers of humanitarian aid and donors’ management during the 2017 Kermanshah Earthquake. During the analysis process two main categories included management and policy barriers, and structural and operational barriers were extracted. Conclusions Effective management and proper policies in relation to humanitarian aid and the modifying of structural and operational barriers can resulted in improve performance and effective humanitarian aid management.

scholarly journals Middle Grade Students’ Concept Images of Algebraic Concepts

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reyhan Tekin-Sitrava
Keyword(s):  
Middle School Students ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Constant Term ◽  
Phenomenological Method ◽  
Middle Grade ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Students ◽  
Concept Images ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Algebraic Concepts

This study investigates middle school students’ concept images of algebraic concepts which are term, constant term, variable, and coefficient. Also, the study aimed to explore their performances in defining these concepts correctly. A phenomenological method was used to support methodological perspective and to reveal the findings of the study. Twenty seven 7th grade students completed a questionnaire, which aims to assess students’ concept images of the algebraic concepts. Twelve of them were selected for semi-structured interviews on the basis of purposeful sampling method to clarify and expand on their responses to the questionnaire. The data was analyzed via the content analysis approach. The analysis of the data indicated that students have various concept images of basic algebraic concepts. More interestingly, this study showed that although students’ performances on defining the algebraic concepts were above 50% for each concept, 7th grade students’ concept images of the algebraic concepts is not so strong for learning algebra conceptually.

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