scholarly journals TRANSITIONAL EXPERIENCES OF TERTIARY EDUCATION SUBSIDY GRANTEES: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

2021 ◽  
pp. 250-254
Author(s):  
Helen C. Fuentes
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Financial Difficulties ◽  
Transitional Experiences ◽  
The Government ◽  
Education Subsidy ◽  
Economic Capacity

This is a qualitative research describing the transitional experiences of Tertiary Education Subsidy grantees in Eastern Visayas. The participants were fifteen (15) purposively selected key informants from different SUCs in Region VIII. Using thematic analysis, the results revealed that prior to inclusion to the Tertiary Education Subsidy Grant the participants experience financial difficulties in sustaining their school and household needs; as a TES grantee, participants indicated a positive impact of the grant to their family and personal economic capacity; participants reported the problems they encountered such as delayed release of fund and difficulty in the enrolment of new cash card; the grantees claimed that they were thankful for the said grant and expressed their gratitude to the government. KEYWORDS: TES Grantees, transitional experiences, personality adjustments, subsidy

scholarly journals The Multifaceted Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Dentists in Tamil Nadu, India: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nesa Aurlene ◽  
R Sindhu ◽  
A Haripriya
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
The Government

Introduction: India has become the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) epicentre with the highest number of COVID-19 cases being reported each day. This has caused a major impact on healthcare workers including dentists across the country. Most dental clinics in Tamil Nadu were closed during the initial two months of draconian lockdown enforced by the Government of India (GOI). As partial lockdown measures were introduced over the subsequent months, dental clinics have started functioning and receiving patients for emergency dental treatment. Aim: This study was done among dentists practicing in Tamil Nadu amidst the COVID-19 pandemic to understand how the pandemic has impacted their professional and personal lives. Materials and Methods: A qualitative study using online focus group discussion was conducted among 32 dentists practicing in Tamil Nadu, India using a structured interview guide in the month of July 2020. After data collection, the focus group discussions were transcribed manually and an inductive thematic analysis was performed using Braun and Clarke’s six phases for thematic analysis. Results: Three major themes were identified after the thematic analysis namely limitations of off-campus distance learning, challenges faced in dental practice during the COVID-19 pandemic and social life impacts of COVID-19 among dentists. Conclusion: Dentists in this study felt that the COVID-19 pandemic was negatively impacting their dental practices owing to lack of clarity in COVID-19 protocols, lack of patient awareness, high cost of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), increasing overhead expenses, ergonomic difficulties in treating patients while wearing PPE, patients’ unwillingness to pay higher charges for treatment under COVID-19 protocols and fear of contracting COVID-19. Majority of participants in this study did not report any negative impacts of social isolation as many of them had stayed with their families during the lockdown.

scholarly journals GUBUK ZISWAF: SOLUSI PEMBIAYAAN HIDUP MASYARAKAT BERBASIS PEMBERDAYAAN LOKAL DI TENGAH PANDEMI COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-126
Author(s):  
Prahoro Yudo Purwono ◽  
Fikky Ardiansyah ◽  
Syahrul Gunawan
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
The Other ◽  
Planning Stage ◽  
Manufacturing Performance ◽  
The Government ◽  
Implementation Technique

The COVID-19 outbreak has the potential to change the economic situation which is marked by a change in the trade map, in addition to causing the cessation of various business fields, global trade performance will certainly be disrupted due to the slow improvement in manufacturing performance. On the other hand, the problem of distributing ZISWAF funds (Zakat, Infaq, Shadaqah and Waqaf) has not been evenly distributed. Therefore, Gubuk ZISWAF is proposed. The purpose of this research is to describe the concept and implementation of Gubuk ZISWAF as a solution for community living financing scheme based on local empowerment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research method used is qualitative research with literature review approach. The result shows that the implementation technique  will be carried out to realize the Gubuk ZISWAF starts from the planning stage, where is related to the formulation of policies by the government and collaboration with related parties, then continued with research and coordination between related parties and the government, development stage, socialization program, and comprehensive implementation (with a ball pick-up system). The results of the implementation of the Gubuk ZISWAF in each of these villages have had a positive impact on the Indonesian economy. In addition to suppressing the rate of poverty in the midst of a pandemic, the possibility of social crimes and the stalling of the economy as well as the spread of COVID-19 can also be prevented.

scholarly journals Qualitative study of obstacle to community empowerment in waste management: Community perspective in DKI Jakarta

2020 ◽  
Vol 211 ◽  
pp. 03018
Author(s):  
Agus Brotosusilo ◽  
M. R. Soedrajad
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Policy Review ◽  
The Government ◽  
Economic Capacity ◽  
Community Production ◽  
Population Numbers

Even though waste has become a big problem in Jakarta, the efforts to overcome it are still running poorly in reality. Many obstacles make community empowerment in managing waste difficult. Population numbers and increased economic capacity and community production, for example. Besides the problem of urbanization in general, the community’s role in learning and taking the initiative in empowering themselves to avoid the problem of waste is still low. This study uses a qualitative method with theoretical and recent studies review, policy review, and critical analysis of the theory. Barriers to the community’s internal problems and the lack of seriousness of attitude from the government can be seen as a phenomenon that shows obstacles also exist in socializing the values of waste management properly.

scholarly journals KAPASITAS APARATUR SIPIL NEGARA TERHADAP EFEKTIVITAS PELAYANAN PUBLIK PADA BIDANG PENCATATAN SIPIL DI DINAS KEPENDUDUKAN DAN PENCATATAN SIPIL KOTA SUNGAI PENUH

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-53
Author(s):  
Hengki Pernanda
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Public Services ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Main Function ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Office Staff ◽  
Library Research ◽  
The Government

Service is a very important task that must be found from the figure of the government apparatus as a servant of the community, namely that the community must carry out its duties that always serve the interests of the community and meet every need of the community in accordance with applicable regulations. Serving and protecting the community is the main function of every government apparatus in carrying out government duties. The services provided by the government apparatus to the community must be in accordance with their authority. The reality that occurs until now there are still complaints from the community such as the unknown requirements, convoluted and also uncertainty in the administration of administration and the attitude of government officials who are less responsive to what is the needs of each community. In carrying out public services there is a tendency for injustice to exist in public services where people classified as poor will find it difficult to obtain services. To find out howcapacity of the state civil apparatus on the effectiveness of public services in the Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kota Sungai Penuh. The approach used in this study is a qualitative study, because it determines and reports the existing situation according to its reality and by measuring it. Typical qualitative research to find out attitudes, opinions, opinions, information, domography, circumstances and procedures. The informants in this study were 8 people. This study uses data collection techniques namely field research, library research, and interviews. From the interviews conducted by the researchers concluded that the services carried out by the Sungai Penuh village office staff were done well and in accordance with public service procedures.

Upaya Peningkatan Guru Profesional Dalam Menghadapi Pendidikan Di Era Globalisasi

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bayu Purbha Sakti
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
Working Group ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Teacher Competency ◽  
Certification Programs ◽  
Activity Center ◽  
The Government ◽  
Zoning Systems

Teachers should be respected because teachers have a concern for the success of learning in school. Education conducted in schools is related to the era of globalization. Teachers who work professionally still need the ability to organize all aspects of life in society. But there are various problems faced by teachers in Indonesia. Elementary school teachers who have undergraduate diplomas are still few in Indonesia. Teachers are distributed in Indonesia less evenly. The welfare of teachers working in Indonesia is still of concern. The type of research used is qualitative research. This research was conducted by searching various library materials. The government's effort to increase professional teachers is done by granting lecture permits through tertiary education. Efforts to increase professional teachers are also carried out by the government through activities such as seminars, training, and teacher certification programs. The government's effort to increase professional teachers is done by giving UKG (Teacher Competency Exams). Government efforts to increase professional teachers are carried out through institutionalized activities such as PKG (Teacher Activity Center) and KKG (Teacher Working Group). Government efforts to increase professional teachers are carried out through zoning systems activities.

scholarly journals Conditionally positive: a qualitative study of public perceptions about using health data for artificial intelligence research

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa D McCradden ◽  
Tasmie Sarker ◽  
P Alison Paprica
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
General Public ◽  
Improve Patient Care ◽  
Health Data ◽  
Qualitative Description ◽  
The Public

ABSTRACTObjectivesGiven widespread interest in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to health data to improve patient care and health system efficiency, there is a need to understand the perspectives of the general public regarding the use of health data in AI research.DesignA qualitative study involving six focus groups with members of the public. Participants discussed their views about AI in general, then were asked to share their thoughts about three realistic health AI scenarios. Data were analysed using qualitative description thematic analysis.SettingsTwo cities in Ontario, Canada: Sudbury (400 km north of Toronto) and Mississauga, (part of the Greater Toronto Area).ParticipantsForty-one purposively sampled members of the public (21M:20F, 25-65 years, median age 40).ResultsParticipants had low levels of prior knowledge of AI and mixed, mostly negative, perceptions of AI in general. Most endorsed AI as a tool for the analysis of health data when there is strong potential for public benefit, providing that concerns about privacy, consent, and commercial motives were addressed. Inductive thematic analysis identified AI-specific hopes (e.g., potential for faster and more accurate analyses, ability to use more data), fears (e.g., loss of human touch, skill depreciation from over-reliance on machines) and conditions (e.g., human verification of computer-aided decisions, transparency). There were mixed views about whether consent is required for health data research, with most participants wanting to know if, how and by whom their data were used. Though it was not an objective of the study, realistic health AI scenarios were found to have an educational effect.ConclusionsNotwithstanding concerns and limited knowledge about AI in general, most members of the general public in six focus groups in Ontario, Canada perceived benefits from health AI and conditionally supported the use of health data for AI research.STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS OF THIS STUDYA strength of this study is the analysis of how diverse members of the general public perceive three realistic scenarios in which health data are used for AI research.The detailed health AI scenarios incorporate points that previous qualitative research has indicated are likely to elicit discussion (e.g., use of health data without express consent, involvement of commercial organisations in health research, inability to guarantee anonymity of genetic data) and may also be useful in future qualitative research studies and for educational purposes.The findings are likely to be relevant to organisations that are considering making health data available for AI research and development.Notwithstanding the diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds of participants, overall the sample represents the general (mainstream) population of Ontario and results cannot be interpreted as presenting the views of specific subpopulations and may not be generalisable across Ontario or to other settings.Given the low level of knowledge about AI in general it is possible that the views of participants would change substantially if they learned and understood more about AI.TRANSPARENCY STATEMENTP. Alison Paprica affirms that the manuscript is an honest, accurate and transparent account of the study being reported; that no important aspects of the study have been omitted; and that there were no discrepancies from the study as originally approved by the University of Toronto Research Ethics Board.

scholarly journals Concerns and Support after One Year of COVID-19 in Austria: A Qualitative Study Using Content Analysis with 1505 Participants

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 8218
Author(s):  
Yvonne Schaffler ◽  
Afsaneh Gächter ◽  
Rachel Dale ◽  
Andrea Jesser ◽  
Thomas Probst ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Written Responses ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Government ◽  
One Year

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent governmental restrictions have had a major impact on the daily lives of Austrians and negatively affected their mental health. A representative sample of N = 1505 individuals was recruited via Qualtrics® to participate in an online survey between 23 December 2020 and 4 January 2021. A qualitative study design was used to determine the problem areas that emerged since the beginning of the pandemic (question 1), the factors that were the source of the greatest current concern (question 2), the biggest worries when thinking about the future (question 3), and what the most important source of support (question 4) during the pandemic was. The written responses were analyzed using conventional content analysis following a framework for qualitative research and reported in the form of descriptive statistics. Restrictions imposed by the government, sociopolitical developments, work- and health-related issues, and economic disruptions were identified as being the greatest concerns. Conversely, social contacts within and outside the family were the most important source of support, followed by recreational activities and distraction. Greater consideration should be given to psychosocial factors in future decisions to contain the pandemic. More detailed qualitative research, in particular, to collect the personal experience of more vulnerable groups such as young people, women, and the unemployed, is needed.

Perceptions of EMS leaders and supervisors on the challenges faced by female paramedics in Riyadh Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah Mohammed ALobaid ◽  
Cameron Gosling ◽  
Lisa McKenna ◽  
Brett Williams
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Workforce Issues

PurposeSaudi female paramedics face many challenges in the current Saudi emergency medical service (EMS). This study aimed to investigate perceptions of EMS experts, leaders, managers and academics about the challenges faced by Saudi female paramedics in the Saudi Arabian EMS workforce.Design/methodology/approachA descriptive qualitative research approach was used employing semi-structured face-to-face interviews with seven EMS leaders, managers and academics in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data were analysed using thematic analysis informed by the work of Braun and Clark.FindingsThree themes emerged from the interviews that described EMS experts' perceptions, namely, cultural and family challenges, the value of Saudi female paramedics in the workforce and workforce issues.Originality/valueOverall, the interviews revealed that Saudi females faced several challenges that could affect their job duties and capacity to work in the EMS. Currently, Saudi females face difficulties with family, social and religious responsibilities, such as taking care of children and homes. Workforce issues were also considered problems that affect Saudi female paramedics in the workplace, such as physical fitness and psychological burnout. The EMS leaders, managers and academics emphasised that due to the new Saudi 2030 vision, it is expected and recognised that more females need to be employed in the EMS workforce.

scholarly journals Caring for a violent relative with severe mental illness: a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (8) ◽  
pp. 664-676
Author(s):  
Etienne Paradis-Gagné ◽  
Dave Holmes ◽  
Jean Daniel Jacob
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Central Theme ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
The Government ◽  
Victims Of Violence

Background: According to the literature reviewed, although families living with a mentally ill relative often face violence, this issue has been little studied in nursing. Methods: We conducted a qualitative research study to explore the experience of families dealing with this complex reality. We adopted Jacques Donzelot’s theory of the government of family as our theoretical framework and used grounded theory as our research methodology. In total, 14 participants who had been victims of violence perpetrated by relatives with severe mental illness were interviewed. Findings: Qualitative analysis led to the identification of five themes: (a) medico-legal apparatus; (b) experience of violence; (c) the family’s responsibility toward the violent relative; (d) exclusion and stigmatisation; and (e) suffering and resilience. The present paper focuses on the study’s central theme: the family’s responsibility toward the violent relative.

scholarly journals Experiences of Australian primary healthcare nurses in using telehealth during COVID-19: a qualitative study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. e049095
Author(s):  
Sharon James ◽  
Christine Ashley ◽  
Anna Williams ◽  
Jane Desborough ◽  
Susan Mcinnes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Perceived Safety ◽  
Care Experience ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Nurses Role

ObjectiveThis study sought to explore the experiences of Australian primary healthcare (PHC) nurses in the use of telehealth during COVID-19. Telehealth was defined as the use of any telecommunications mode (eg, telephone and videoconferencing) to deliver healthcare.Design and settingThematic analysis of qualitative interviews undertaken in Australian PHC.ParticipantsTwenty-five PHC nurses who had participated in a national survey about their experiences during COVID-19 were recruited using purposive sampling.MethodsSemistructured telephone interviews were conducted from June to August 2020. Interviews lasted a mean of 38.5 min. They were audio-recorded and transcribed before thematic analysis was undertaken. The consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research were followed.ResultsFour overarching themes were identified: preparedness, accessibility of telehealth, care experience and impacts on the PHC nurses’ role. Some nurses were experienced in the use of telehealth, while others indicated a lack of preparation and limited appropriate technology to support its use. Telehealth enabled patients to access care but did not support complex clinical assessment. Participants indicated that patient engagement in telehealth was dependent on access and confidence using technology, perceived safety when physically attending the practice and the value they placed on care via telehealth. Many participants expressed frustration about telehealth funding and its impact on facilitating nurses to practise to their full scope.ConclusionTelehealth has provided a means to continue PHC service delivery during COVID-19. While there are advantages to adopting this technology, considerations of the challenges and lessons from this experience are important to inform the future implementation of telehealth initiatives.

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