scholarly journals Stakeholder Perceptions of the Challenges to Racehorse Welfare

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 363 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Butler ◽  
Mathilde Valenchon ◽  
Rachel Annan ◽  
Helen R. Whay ◽  
Siobhan Mullan
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Detrimental Effect ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Employee Attitudes ◽  
Employee Relations ◽  
Staff Retention ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Mental Well Being

The purpose of this paper is to highlight some of the key challenges to racehorse welfare as perceived by racing industry stakeholders. The paper draws upon statements and transcripts from 10 focus group discussions with 42 participants who were taking part in a larger study investigating stakeholders’ perceptions of racehorse welfare, which participants recognised as maintaining the physical and mental well-being of a performance animal. Analysis of the 68 statements participants identified as challenges produced nine themes. Among these, 26% (18 statements) of the challenges were health related, whilst 41% (28 statements) focused on the effect staff shortages were having on the racing industry. Staff shortages were perceived as affecting standards of racehorse care and the opportunity to develop a human–horse relationship. Poor employee relations due to a lack of recognition, communication and respect were perceived as having a detrimental effect on employee attitudes, behaviour and staff retention which, in turn, can have a sequential effect on the welfare and health of horses in training. Although the number of challenges produced is small (68), they emphasise the perceptions of stakeholders closely associated with the racing industry.

scholarly journals Stimulating community participation in a group of farm workers using action research.

Curationis ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
P Jagananen
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Farm Workers ◽  
Related Activity ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Health Related

This study assessed whether community participation in health related activity was a reality or just popular development rhetoric.Using action research methodology, focus group discussions and informal contacts were made with farm workers consisting of twelve families in Umkomaas, south of Durban in the province of Kwa-Zulu Natal. The aim was to establish whether this community could be actively involved in all aspects of community participation. The level of participation was described using Rifkin’s model (Rifkin et al, 1988). Results of this study revealed that the community was able to identify their own health problems, prioritize them and plan appropriate strategies to meet the needs identified.

scholarly journals The key success factors in focus group discussions with the elderly for novice researchers: a review

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 359-371
Author(s):  
Kasorn Muijeen ◽  
Puangpaka Kongvattananon ◽  
Chomchuen Somprasert
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Key Success Factors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Group Interviews

PurposeThis study aimed to discuss the key success factors in focus group discussions among the elderly as a means of supporting novice researchers and also to share the experiences of novice researchers with focus group discussions.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a literature review of previous studies that revealed three themes regarding the key success of focus group discussions with the elderly. Focusing on issues published between 2009 and 2019, four health-related databases, namely the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), ScienceDirect, PsycARTICLES and Thaijo were investigated using keyword searches, both individually and in combination, and the inclusion criteria used in selecting relevant articles as primary sources included research written in the English and Thai languages.FindingsThe literature review involved eight published articles related to this topic in the nursing field. Three themes for key successes were identified as follows: good planning and convenient organization, being accepting and flexible concerning their opinions and good management.Originality/valueFocus group discussions with the elderly are complex and challenging for novice researchers. It is necessary that a novice researcher in the nursing field builds up the skills of a moderator in conducting focus group interviews if he or she wishes to obtain rigorous data.

scholarly journals Child Vaccination and its Impacts on Health and Health Related Matters in Noakhali Region of Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-129
Author(s):  
Md Tanvir Haider Tanna ◽  
Jamiuddin Ahmed ◽  
Pankaj Chandra Debnath ◽  
Md Mizanur Rahman Moghal ◽  
Moynul Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Maximum Rate ◽  
Pharmaceutical Journal ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Government ◽  
Child Vaccination

This study was conducted to evaluate the rate of vaccination and its impacts on the children in four upazilas which were Noakhali sadar, Begumgonj, Companygonj and Chatkhil of Noakhali district. The study was carried out during the period of November 15, 2011 to December 15, 2011. Data were collected through questionnaire interviews, focus group discussions and cross check interviews. It was found that all interviewed parents of all ages and educational levels are aware about vaccination of their child. The study conducted on the rate of giving vaccines, (Tuberculosis, Polio, DPT, Measles and Hepatitis B) showed serious reactions in a few children after taking vaccine and occurrences of disease after taking the corresponding vaccine. The rate of vaccination in the four upazilas - Noakhali sadar, Begumgonj, Companygonj and Chatkhil were found to be 84, 86.6, 75.4 and 82%, respectively. No serious reactions were found among 120 children in four upazilas. Among thirty, two children suffered from Measles and one from Hepatitis B after taking the vaccine in sadar upazila. Three children suffered from Measles after Begumgonj and one suffered from Measles in Chatkhil. There were no children found to have a disease after taking the corresponding vaccination in Companygonj. Though the rate of vaccination in these areas is not so little the government should take necessary steps to ensure maximum rate of vaccination. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bpj.v16i2.22292 Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal 16(2): 125-129, 2013

scholarly journals Through the Lens of Chronic Kidney Disease: A Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Young Women Living With CKD

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 205435812094547
Author(s):  
Heather Beanlands ◽  
Elizabeth McCay ◽  
Sheryll Pahati ◽  
Michelle A. Hladunewich
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions

Background: Young women may be particularly vulnerable to the negative psychosocial consequences of living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). To date, little is known about how women themselves experience and manage their illness. Objectives: This study explored the experiences of young women living with CKD. Design: Qualitative descriptive study. Setting: Nephrology program in an urban setting in Ontario, Canada. Participants: Women with category G1-3 glomerular-based CKD between 18 and 40 years of age. Methods: Focus group discussions guided by semi-structured interview questions. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze interview transcripts. Results: Eleven women participated in 3 separate focus group discussions. Participants described living life through the lens of CKD, which was the central theme unifying their experiences of encountering CKD, re-encountering CKD, and getting on with life. Life decisions significant to women like pursuing a career or motherhood were often colored by CKD, particularly by illness-related challenges, such as unsatisfactory health care support and the physical implications of chronic illness. The women used a variety of strategies including seeking information and relying on supportive people to mitigate these challenges. Although these strategies sometimes enabled them to balance the demands of illness with other life priorities, the lack of resources directed toward their unique needs as young women with CKD often caused them difficulties in managing their illness. Limitations: Participants were from one nephrology program in an urban setting and were well educated overall. Their experiences may not be reflective of young women in other settings or from diverse backgrounds. Conclusions: The women’s emotional well-being and life choices were considerably influenced by CKD. Although the women were often able to manage challenges associated with CKD, they acknowledged the need to seek additional professional resources to complement their own self-identified strategies. As the women sought out these supports, they identified gaps in resources specific to women with CKD. This article summarizes recommendations from their perspective. Trial Registration: Not applicable as this was a qualitative study.

Online focus groups in qualitative health research amid COVID 19: A technical and quality assessment guide (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiba Bawadi ◽  
Ahmed Awaisu ◽  
Banan Mukhalalati ◽  
Ghadir Fakhri Al-Jayyousi ◽  
Sarah Elshami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Health Related Research ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Technical Specifications

UNSTRUCTURED The current pandemic has intensified the challenges experienced when conducting face-to-face focus group discussions as consequences of quarantines and physical distancing. These challenges include suspending real time focus groups (FGs) in qualitative research, and a transition from the conventional approach to an online setting. The purpose of this article is to conduct a literature review about various online platform that can be used to conduct FGs in order to help qualitative researchers to select the platform through which they can conduct good quality, time-efficient, and cost-effective online focus group discussions in qualitative health-related research. An overview of the pros and cons of synchronous and asynchronous online FGs and examples from qualitative health-related research is provided in the article. This is followed by an investigation of available quality assessment criteria for qualitative research and proposing a set of quality criteria that can be applied when conducting online FGs. Finally, a technical guideline representing technical specifications and features of various platforms is illustrated to help researchers to utilize the platform that best addresses their research needs.

scholarly journals Music therapy for emotion regulation skills and better psychological well-being for cancer patients: Making of a therapeutic programme

2020 ◽  
Vol 85 ◽  
pp. 03006
Author(s):  
Jana Duhovska ◽  
Inga Millere
Keyword(s):  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Subjective Experience ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions

Objective of this research is to explore the subjective experience and perceived benefits of 60 cancer patients participating in the music therapy based and Expressive Therapies Continuum and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy informed psychosocial support programme. The data was obtained by means of questionnaire and focus group discussions. All participants (n = 60) performed written evaluation of the programme: a) of their overall experience, b) its specific benefits for addressing pain, anxiety as well as social support, emotion regulation and overall quality of life issues, c) its most/least enjoyable/helpful elements. Participants (n = 20) of the four focus group discussions, on their turn, explored the specific elements (contents, organisation, instructions, timetable) of the programme to provide the grounds for future amendments. Results reveal that 70% of participants rated their overall experience as “very valuable” or “valuable”, 24% indicated as “neutral”, whereas 6% admitted that their participation has not led to “substantial gains”. The top five benefits included: improved mood, reduced stress, received support, improved communication, coping with negative emotions linked with disease or treatment. Among the most enjoyable and helpful elements, participants emphasized the ones that were linked with the acquired ability to face and survive difficult emotions (n = 43), discovering inner strength (n = 58), gaining more confidence by acquiring new skills or experience (n = 29), gaining connectedness with group and music (n = 32), musically beautiful moments and transcendence (n = 58) as well as normalization of their experience (n = 50). Focus group discussion provided with valuable recommendations regarding the inclusion of psycho-education elements, size of the group, format of task instructions, pace of the work and necessity for balance between the safety and novelty. It can be concluded that participation in the programme positively affected psychological and social well-being of the cancer patients. Results of this research provide valuable input for the further development of the programme – both organisation and content-wise.

scholarly journals The oral health‐related section of the interRAI: Evaluation of test content validity by expert rating and assessment of potential reasons for inaccurate assessments based on focus group discussions with caregivers

Gerodontology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 382-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefanie Krausch‐Hofmann ◽  
Johanna De Almeida Mello ◽  
Dominique Declerck ◽  
Anja Declercq ◽  
Jan De Lepeleire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Expert Rating ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Effects of COVID-19 on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalterina Shulla ◽  
Bernd-Friedrich Voigt ◽  
Stefan Cibian ◽  
Giuseppe Scandone ◽  
Edna Martinez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Spillover Effects ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals

AbstractGlobal crises caused by the pandemic of COVID-19, since early 2020, can compromise the world commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This study discusses critical aspects of the global pandemic for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More precisely, we analyze how the new circumstances created by the pandemic have affected the interdependencies between SDGs. Following a synopsis of the current literature, we focus on effects regarding SDG3 (Health & Well-Being), SDG4 (Quality Education), SDG8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth), SDG12 (Consumption & Production) and SDG13 (Climate Action). Following a qualitative research approach, we based our analysis on moderated focus group discussions (FGD). Our observations reveal a unique pattern of interconnectedness between SDGs that can be related to COVID-19 consequences. Qualitative interpretations of focus group discussions also depict, that additional spillover effects can be obstacles for achieving SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 9 (Infrastructure & Innovation) and SDG 10 (Reducing Inequalities), SDG 17 (partnerships for the goals), SDG 11 (sustainable cities). Therefore, we consider the interdependent implications and recent trends in international development related to sustainability as a useful framework in the post-pandemic recovery period.

Peace, love, and justice: A participatory phenomenological study of psychosocial well-being in Afghanistan

2021 ◽  
pp. 002087282096978
Author(s):  
Martha Bragin ◽  
Bree Akesson ◽  
Mariam Ahmady ◽  
Sediqa Akbari ◽  
Bezhan Ayubi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Critical Value ◽  
Human Suffering ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Formal Study

While there have been many studies that elucidate the extent of human suffering in Afghanistan, there has been no formal study of what it means to be psychologically and socially well. This article reports on a participatory phenomenological study conducted in Afghanistan designed to better understand psychosocial well-being. Collecting data from 440 Afghan participants in 56 focus group discussions, the research specifically elaborated and operationalized definitions of psychosocial well-being that were relevant to the Afghan context. This study adds critical value around definitions of what it means to be psychosocially well in Afghanistan and other conflict-affected countries.

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