scholarly journals Exploring the Experience of Klang Valley Youths on Fake Braces by Bogus Dentists

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
Nurul Izza Idaham ◽  
Wan Mohamad Nasir Wan Othman ◽  
Hasyimah Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Klang Valley

The use of fake dental braces provided by bogus dentists is potentially dangerous to users' oral health. However, many people, especially youths, still fancy the use of these fake braces. This study aimed to explore the experience of youths from Klang Valley on the use of fake braces. This qualitative study used the phenomenological approach by interviewing ten youths aged between 16 - 27 years old who were from Klang Valley and wore fake braces. The tenth respondent formed the point of saturation of information in data collection. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore their experience in using fake braces. The interviews were conducted on the phone. Each interview lasted for a period of 10-15 minutes, and the conversations were recorded. The recordings were then transcribed verbatim, and thematic analysis of the content was used to develop the conceptual framework. Five major themes were discerned related to the respondents' views on the use of fake braces: a) physical appearance of teeth, b) influencing factors, c) seeking services of bogus dentists, d) procedures performed, and e) outcome of fake braces services. For youths with physical misalignment of teeth, fake braces are enticing due to the accessibility, availability, and affordability of bogus dentists. However, not all outcomes were perceived as favourable. Some perceived no change in the outcome, whilst most felt that fake braces led to worse consequences. This study's findings can provide the content for developing oral health promotion modules to check this unsafe practice.

Health professionals' views on oral health promotion: A qualitative study

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Filipponi ◽  
Wayne Richards ◽  
Anne-Marie Coll
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Oral Health Promotion

scholarly journals Changing University Students’ Mindset: From Job Seekers to Job Creators

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 433-443
Author(s):  
Hartono Hartono
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
College Graduates ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Growth Mindset ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Government

The government continues to encourage the growth of entrepreneurship in Indonesia. Currently, university graduates are generally more interested in becoming workers or employees than in creating jobs. Indonesia still needs around 4.75 million entrepreneurs. Data from the Ministry of Education and Culture shows that in general, college graduates are more interested in becoming job seekers than job creators. Therefore, universities have the responsibility to change the students’ mindset from wanting to become job seekers to job creators. This research is a qualitative study using the phenomenological approach. Data collection was carried out by means of semi structured interviews by selecting 20 students from private universities in Jakarta. The results of this study indicate that students’ mindset from job seekers to job creators cannot change without improvement of entrepreneurship education at universities. The students’ mindset must be changed from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. Curricula and learning methods that are too theoretical must be transformed into learning that emphasizes practical elements and entrepreneurial mental development

scholarly journals Pre-service Mathematics Teacher's Mathematical Connections in the Context of Problem-Solving About the Derivative

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 202-220
Author(s):  
Camilo Andrés Rodríguez-Nieto, Flor Monserrat Rodríguez-Vásquez, Javier García-García
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mathematical Connections ◽  
Future Practice ◽  
Derivative Concept

The mathematical connections made by five Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers (PSMTs) when solving problems on the derivative were analyzed. The conceptual framework used was the typology of intra-mathematical connections. For data collection, semi-structured interviews were conducted, and a questionnaire was designed, which included three tasks about of the derivative, which were analyzed through the thematic analysis method. The results showed that PSMTs made mathematical connections: meaning, different representations, procedural, part-whole, implication and feature. We identified that the PSMT's difficulties in establishing connections are caused by the meaning they have on the derivative concept, acquired in their received teaching and, if they are not attended, they can be reproduced in their future practice as in-service teachers.

Intersectoral oral health promotion interventions for schoolchildren living in remote rural Andean communities: a realist evaluation

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dave A. Bergeron ◽  
Lise R. Talbot ◽  
Isabelle Gaboury
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Realist Evaluation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Contextual Elements ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Health Promotion Interventions

Background: Intersectoral oral health promotion entails the participation of local communities. IOHP interventions were introduced in Peru in primary schools in 2013 but oral health among schoolchildren living in rural Andean communities remains suboptimal. Objectives: To understand the contextual elements and the underlying mechanisms associated with intersectoral oral health promotion interventions’ current effects on schoolchildren living in remote rural Andean communities. Method: A realist evaluation was carried out in three rural Andean communities where intersectoral oral health promotion interventions aimed at schoolchildren have been implemented. Following an evaluation of the effects among schoolchildren, contextual elements and mechanisms were explored with various stakeholders involved in intersectoral oral health promotion through focus groups and semi-structured interviews. Subsequently, an iterative data analysis and a validation process resulted in the identification of context-mechanism configurations. Results: Previous positive experiences of collaboration, a focus on communication, feelings of being respected and considered, and development of leadership and trust among stakeholders involved in intersectoral oral health promotion were elements of configurations that positively influence intersectoral oral health promotion. On the other hand, unfavorable physical, social and political environments, previous negative health experiences, feelings of not being respected or considered, demotivation, development of mistrust and insufficient leadership were shown to negatively influence outcomes. Conclusion: This research highlights the complexity associated with the deployment of intersectoral oral health promotion interventions in rural communities. Local stakeholders should be further involved to build trust, to facilitate coordination processes among remote rural communities and oral health professionals, and to optimize deployment of intersectoral oral health promotion interventions.

Oral health promotion in Gauteng: a qualitative study

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mpho Primrose Molete ◽  
Blanaid Daly ◽  
Tintswalo Mercy Hlungwani
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Oral Health Promotion

Analysis of Feedback to an Oral Health Promotion Website - ‘eDantSeva’ at a Tertiary Dental Institute in New Delhi

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Dev ◽  
Upendra Singh Bhadouria ◽  
Charu Khurana ◽  
Priyanka Ravi ◽  
Anupama Ivaturi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
Oral Health Promotion

scholarly journals Acceptability of a Mobile Application in Children’s Oral Health Promotion—A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3256
Author(s):  
Kirsi Rasmus ◽  
Antti Toratti ◽  
Saujanya Karki ◽  
Paula Pesonen ◽  
Marja-Liisa Laitala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Children’S Oral Health

The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the acceptability of an oral health-related mobile application developed for young children based on the feedback given by the children and their parents. Another aim was to evaluate the self-reported change in children’s oral health behaviors during a short test period. The application—a virtual pet integrated into a child’s daily routines—aimed to promote oral hygiene and dietary behaviors in children. A total of 36 4–12-year-old voluntary children were given a mobile phone with the installed application. After the 5-week testing period, the feasibility of the application and possible changes in the children’s oral health behaviors were asked using an electronic questionnaire. Most of the children considered the application clear (n = 34), amusing (n = 31), and useful (n = 29). The children’s tooth brushing manners improved both qualitatively and quantitatively: the time used for tooth brushing increased and the children learned how to brush different tooth surfaces. Mobile applications can be fun and useful in oral health promotion; while playing, children can learn good oral health-related behaviors. Mobile applications integrate oral health promotion into children’s daily environment and routines.

Complicated grief knowledge and practice: a qualitative study of general practitioners in Ireland

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Abiola Muhammed ◽  
Anne Dodd ◽  
Suzanne Guerin ◽  
Susan Delaney ◽  
Philip Dodd
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Complicated Grief ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Loved One ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Purposive Sample

Objective: Complicated grief is a debilitating condition that individuals may experience after losing a loved one. General practitioners (GPs) are well positioned to provide patients with support for grief-related issues. Traditionally, Irish GPs play an important role in providing patients with emotional support regarding bereavement. However, GPs have commonly reported not being aptly trained to respond to bereavement-related issues. This study explores GPs’ current knowledge of and practice regarding complicated grief. Methods: A qualitative study adopting a phenomenological approach to explore the experiences of GPs on this issue. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with a purposive sample of nine GPs (five men and four women) in Ireland. Potential participants were contacted via email and phone. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and analysed using Braun & Clarke’s (2006) model of thematic analysis. Results: GPs had limited awareness of the concept of complicated grief and were unfamiliar with relevant research. They also reported that their training was either non-existent or outdated. GPs formed their own knowledge of grief-related issues based on their intuition and experiences. For these reasons, there was not one agreed method of how to respond to grief-related issues reported by patients, though participants recognised the need for intervention, onward referral and review. Conclusions: The research highlighted that GPs felt they required training in complicated grief so that they would be better able to identify and respond to complicated grief.

scholarly journals Experiences of New Zealand Haemodialysis Patients in Relation to Food and Nutrition Management: A Qualitative Study

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 2299
Author(s):  
Rachael M. McLean ◽  
Zhengxiu Xie ◽  
Vicky Nelson ◽  
Vili Nosa ◽  
Hla Thein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Extended Family ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Nutrition Management ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
Major Disruption

People receiving haemodialysis have considerable and complex dietary and healthcare needs, including co-morbidities. A recent New Zealand study has shown that few patients on haemodialysis are able to meet nutritional requirements for haemodialysis. This study aims to describe the perspectives and experiences of dietary management among patients on haemodialysis in New Zealand. This exploratory qualitative study used in-depth semi-structured interviews. Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants from different ethnic groups. Forty interviews were conducted, audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. An inductive approach was taken using thematic analysis. Forty participants were interviewed. Participants spoke of major disruption to their lives as a result of their chronic kidney disease and being on haemodialysis, including loss of employment, financial challenges, loss of independence, social isolation and increased reliance on extended family. Most had received adequate dietary information, although some felt that more culturally appropriate support would have enabled a healthier diet. These findings show that further support to make the recommended dietary changes while on haemodialysis should focus on socio-cultural factors, in addition to the information already provided.

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