scholarly journals Understanding Challenges to Well-Being among Latina FarmWorkers in Rural Idaho Using in an Interdisciplinary, Mixed-Methods Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 169
Author(s):  
Cynthia L. Curl ◽  
Lisa Meierotto ◽  
Rebecca L. Som Castellano
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Pesticide Exposure ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Workplace Safety ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Access To Medical Care

The aim of this study was to identify social, cultural and workplace-related risk factors affecting well-being among Latina farmworkers in rural Idaho. We recruited 70 Latina farmworkers from southwestern Idaho in 2019. We employed an inter-disciplinary, mixed-methods approach—including surveys, focus groups, interviews, and pesticide biomonitoring—to characterize multiple domains that influence well-being, including food security and access, housing conditions, social supports, access to medical care, and workplace safety. Six major themes emerged as primary challenges to Latina farmworkers’ well-being. In the public sphere, study participants identified these challenges as long working hours, concerns regarding pesticide exposure, and lack of enforcement of regulatory protections. Participants’ concerns regarding pesticide exposure were underscored by biological sampling results; multiple biomarkers of pesticide exposure were detected in all samples, with the highest concentrations measured in samples collected from women who reported mixing, loading or applying pesticides. Within the private sphere, food security and provisioning, childcare responsibilities, and social isolation were identified as significant challenges to well-being. Gender, ethnicity, and geography emerged as important, intersecting statuses that shaped the life experiences of these agricultural workers. Our findings suggest that gender may play a particularly critical role in the unique challenges facing Latina farmworkers. As a result, the services and regulations needed to support well-being in this population may be highly specific, and almost certainly include attention to work–family dynamics, pesticide exposure, and social connections.

A Generative Sequential Mixed Methods Approach Using Quantitative Measures to Enhance Social Constructionist Inquiry

2021 ◽  
pp. 155868982098627
Author(s):  
Diego Romaioli
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Constructionist ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Sequential Mixed Methods

In order to enhance core mixed methods research designs, social scientists need an approach that incorporates developments in the social constructionist perspective. This work describes a study that aimed to promote occupational well-being in hospital departments where employees are at risk of burnout, based on a constructionist inquiry developed starting from the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Taking this study as an example, we define a “generative sequential mixed methods approach” as a process that involves consulting quantitative studies to identify criticalities on which to conduct focused, transformative investigations. The article contributes by envisaging ways to mix qualitative and quantitative methods that consider a “generative” and “future-forming” orientation to research, in line with recent shifts in social psychology.

scholarly journals Smart Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Algorithms (STARA): Employees’ perceptions of our future workplace

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 239-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Brougham ◽  
Jarrod Haar
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Career Satisfaction ◽  
Turnover Intentions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Career Progression ◽  
Organisational Commitment ◽  
Smart Technology ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Technology Knowledge

AbstractFuturists predict that a third of jobs that exist today could be taken by Smart Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Algorithms (STARA) by 2025. However, very little is known about how employees perceive these technological advancements in regards to their own jobs and careers, and how they are preparing for these potential changes. A new measure (STARA awareness) was created for this study that captures the extent to which employees feel their job could be replaced by these types of technology. Due to career progression and technology knowledge associated with age, we also tested age as a moderator of STARA. Using a mixed-methods approach on 120 employees, we tested STARA awareness on a range of job and well-being outcomes. Greater STARA awareness was negatively related to organisational commitment and career satisfaction, and positively related to turnover intentions, cynicism, and depression.

scholarly journals Factors affecting retention in the Philippine National Rural Physician Deployment Program from 2012 to 2019: a mixed methods study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Louise L. Flores ◽  
Edric Matthew R. Manahan ◽  
Miguel Paulo B. Lacanilao ◽  
Isabella Ma. Beatriz T. Ladaw ◽  
Mico Martin B. Mallillin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Universal Healthcare ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Rural Physician

Abstract Background To address the maldistribution of healthcare providers and the shortage of physicians in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas of the Philippines, the Philippine National Rural Physician Deployment Program, or more commonly known as the Doctors to the Barrios (DTTB) program was established in 1993. However, as of 2011, only 18% of the DTTBs chose to stay in their assigned municipalities after their two-year deployment, termed retention. This study aims to identify the individual, local, work, national, and international factors affecting the retention of DTTBs in their assigned communities after their two-year deployment. Methods A descriptive, mixed-methods, explanatory design was used. For the quantitative part, the modified and updated Stayers Questionnaire was given to all current DTTBs present in a Continuing Medical Education session in the Development Academy of the Philippines. Descriptive statistics were then presented. For the qualitative part, individual, semi-structured key informant interviews were conducted in-person or via phone with current and alumni DTTBs from 2012 to 2019. Proceedings of the interviews were transcribed, translated, and analyzed thematically. Results 102 current DTTBs participated in the quantitative part of our study, while 10 current and former DTTBs participated in the interviews. Demographic factors and location, personal beliefs, well-being, friends and family dynamics, and perceptions about work were the individual factors identified to affect retention. Social working conditions, career development, and infrastructure, medical equipment, and supplies were among the work factors identified to affect retention. Geography, living conditions, local social needs, and technology were among the local factors identified to affect retention. Compensation, the recently signed Universal Healthcare Law, and Safety and Security were identified as national factors that could affect retention. International factors did not seem to discourage DTTBs from staying in their communities. Conclusions A host of individual, work-related, local, national, and international factors influence the DTTB’s decision to be retained in different, complex, interconnected, and dynamic ways. We also identified implementation issues in the DTTB program and suggested interventions to encourage retention.

Young families under stress: assessing maternal and child well-being using a mixed-methods approach

2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colette McAuley ◽  
Nyree McCurry ◽  
Martin Knapp ◽  
Jennifer Beecham ◽  
Michelle Sleed
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach

A sequential, exploratory, mixed-methods approach for development and validation of a context-specific knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire on micronutrients for literate mothers of school-age children

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 2120-2131
Author(s):  
Archana Konapur ◽  
Madhavan Nair Krishnapillai ◽  
Balakrishna Nagalla ◽  
SubbaRao M Gavaravarapu
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Diet Diversity ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Context Specific ◽  
Eating Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

AbstractObjectiveTo develop and validate a context-specific comprehensive knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) questionnaire for literate mothers on factors affecting micronutrient status of 6–10-year-old children.DesignSequential exploratory mixed-methods study using focus group discussions (FGD) and psychometric validation.SettingSeven randomly selected villages with >500 households with three to five family members each, in Ghatkesar sub-district, Medchal district, Telangana state, India.ParticipantsLiterate mothers from middle-income households with at least one child (6–10 years) for FGD (n 44), for testing the internal consistency (n 80) and for test–retest reliability (n 30).ResultsThe themes for FGD were diet diversity, micronutrients, cooking and eating practices, national programmes and sunlight exposure. Knowledge among caregivers about sources of micronutrients, deficiency symptoms, cooking/eating practices was low, while attitude towards diet diversity and sunlight was good. Non-availability of fruits and vegetables was a barrier to diet diversity. About 72 % of the questions from the item pool were based on FGD. After content validity, 125 items were selected for the questionnaire which, upon psychometric validation, was reduced to an eighty-eight-item questionnaire with difficulty index of 0·10–0·91, discrimination index of 0·09–0·68, Cronbach’s α of 0·78 (reliability of knowledge and attitude) and 0·50 (practice). A Bland–Altman plot showed good agreement between test and retest scores.ConclusionsThe questionnaire developed and validated using a sequential exploratory mixed-methods approach can be used for assessing KAP on micronutrients and factors affecting consumption of diverse diets in rural Indian households.

Exploring Barriers to Food Security Among Immigrants: A Critical Role for Public Health Nutrition

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Clare E. Ramsahoi ◽  
Sasha S. Sonny ◽  
Jennifer M. Monk
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Food Environment ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Public Health Nutrition ◽  
New Immigrants ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Health Complications

Upon moving to a new country and new food environment, 2 important public health issues may be experienced by immigrants as they adapt to their new country of residence, namely a higher prevalence of food insecurity and/or a decline in overall health over time postimmigration. Therefore, improving the food environment experienced by new migrants may be an effective strategy to reduce long-term health complications and improve well-being postimmigration. The aim of this paper is to discuss the potential barriers experienced by new immigrants in the access, availability, and utilization of familiar culturally appropriate foods and the subsequent impact on their food security status. Culturally appropriate foods are foods commonly consumed as part of cultural food traditions and are often staples within the diet; however, limited availability of and/or access to these foods can reduce food security. By understanding the barriers to food security and challenges that may be faced by immigrants and refugees, dietitians will be better equipped to assist these individuals in accessing culturally familiar foods and improve quality of life. In this capacity, dietitians can play a critical public health nutrition role by serving as a conduit for new immigrants to access community resources and navigate a new food environment.

Understanding Human Well-being for Conservation: A Locally Driven, Mixed Methods Approach

2017 ◽  
pp. 97-122
Author(s):  
Emily Woodhouse ◽  
Katherine M. Homewood ◽  
Emilie Beauchamp ◽  
Tom Clements ◽  
J. Terrence McCabe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach

scholarly journals Quality of Work Life (QoWL) and Perceived Workplace Commitment among Seasonal Farmers in Nigeria

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Haruna M. Moda ◽  
Christopher Nwadike ◽  
Mela Danjin ◽  
Francis Fatoye ◽  
Chidozie E. Mbada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Workplace Safety ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Farm Workers ◽  
Quality Of Work Life ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
Farming Industry ◽  
The Impact

This study set out to research the impact of Quality of Work Life (QoWL) in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) and the perception of farm workers regarding how both intrinsic and extrinsic control elements within and outside the work setting impact their productivity within the farming industry in Nigeria. To our knowledge, this is the first study that has considered QoWL among farm workers in Nigeria. Farm workers in the Middle Belt region in Nigeria (n = 435) were surveyed using a QoWL questionnaire consisting of 32 Likert scale items to measure their perceived quality of work life based on seven dimensional factors. Results indicated that more than half (60.6%) of the sampled group confirmed working far above the national working hours of 40 h per week. Significant differences exist between respondent gender on control at work (CAW) (F = 10.03, p < 0.001) and working conditions (WCS) (F = 12.04, p < 0.001), with women having better QoWL. Farm worker job satisfaction, especially in LMICs, is an important element that can lead to high productivity and sustainability of the sector. To achieve a level of sustainability and food security in Nigeria, there is the need to improve opportunities for greater stability among farmers. Farm workers could benefit from tailored training initiatives around stress management and work–life balance, as well as workplace safety nad health and wellbeing as a means of boosting their confidence and enhance sustainable productivity. In addition, this paper holds the potential to inform framework development for assessing QoWL within the farming industry in Nigeria and encourage further research around the impact of job insecurity on the nation’s food security.

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