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.

Facilitating collaboration and community participation in tourism development: The case of South-Eastern Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 146735842096603
Author(s):  
Afamefuna Eyisi ◽  
Diane Lee ◽  
Kathryn Trees
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Southeastern Region

Collaboration and community participation are crucial for securing sustainable tourism and highlight the need to listen and respond to the broad range of stakeholders’ voices, opinions, and concerns. These concepts dominated the discourse of sustainable-responsible tourism and gave rise to collaboration theory as well as various types of community participation. Many scholars in both Western and emerging economies have employed these concepts; however, there is limited research on how they apply in the Nigerian tourism industry. Therefore, this exploratory research discusses collaboration and community participation in tourism development in Nigeria, using the Southeastern region as a case study. In this area, tourism is in the early phase of growth. The paper reports on interviews and focus group discussions used to interact with tourism stakeholders in the region (traditional rulers, men, women, and youth representatives, chief priests, security agents, and tourism officials). Results showed that while the stakeholders are willing to collaborate, challenges affecting their efforts include autocratic governance structures leading to mistrust, clash of responsibilities, inadequate funding for security, lack of tourism awareness and little respect for local culture. The paper concludes that to develop a resident-friendly tourism destination and sustain collaboration and community participation, stakeholders require education about tourism and opportunities to participate in planning.

scholarly journals An investigation into respiratory health problems of workers at stone crushing industries in Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-178
Author(s):  
Ehtesham Kabir ◽  
Aminul Islam ◽  
Md. Taufikuzzaman
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Respiratory Health ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Respiratory Problems ◽  
The Government

Purpose Occupational exposure to dust is a major health and safety concern for workers in developing countries. Such laborers are often exposed to dust without being aware of its threat to their health. In the process of crushing stone, mineralogical materials are released into the environment. The material includes dust, fumes, ashes or other industrial waste which may constitute toxic elements. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the respiratory health problems of stone crushing industry workers in Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional descriptive research study was conducted by adopting a multi-method approach. Data were collected by use of a questionnaire survey, focus group discussions, in-depth interview and spirometric examinations. Focus group discussions and questionnaire surveys were conducted among 240 workers. The respondents were divided in six groups for the spirometric examination. The questionnaire was formulated by following standards set by the American Thoracic Society Division of Lung Disease questionnaire and European Coal and Steel Community. Data on respondent’s height, weight and smoking habits were collected by using a structured checklist. Meanwhile, lung functions were assessed by spirometry. A Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used to analyze the data. Findings The results show that there was a significant relation between respiratory problems and inhalation of dust and particulate matter and cigarette smoking. It also shows that coughing was the most common problem among the respondents. The majority of respondents suffered from obstructive types of respiratory problems. Originality/value Findings of the study reveals that chronic exposure to dust at stone crushing plants increases the risk of respiratory problems and the impaired lung function of workers. It also reveals that there is a significant relation between respiratory problems and inhalation of dusts and cigarette smoking. Raising awareness about health risks amongst workers could reduce these health hazards. The government should make a national policy for the prevention, control and elimination of silica exposure and silicosis. The results would help to raise awareness of the issue. Finally, it would raise awareness on respiratory health problems of workers at stone crushing industries in Bangladesh and help the government to make a policy for the prevention, control and elimination of silica exposure and silicosis, and thus enhancing public health policy and practices in the country.

scholarly journals EFFORTS TO IMPROVE TEACHERS' ABILITIES IN APPLYING CONTEXTUAL LEARNING THROUGH FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 1037
Author(s):  
Bakri Melpi
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Contextual Learning ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The Relationship

This research was motivated by the learning process which was still dominated by the teacher as a source of knowledge through conventional methods in the form of lecturing; as a result, students became passive during the learning process. Ideally, learning should be able to increase students' understanding about the material and their understanding about the relationship between the material and the student's environment. Referring to these problems, it was necessary to apply a method that helped teachers to improve the learning quality. It was hoped that focus group discussions improved the teachers’ ability to apply contextual learning. This research was a classroom action research. The research was carried out on teachers at SDN 019 Sungai Gantang from February to March 2020. The research subjects were 17 teachers and the instrument was an observation sheet. The results showed that the teachers’ ability to implement contextual learning through focus group discussions increased from 80.25% (with Good category) in cycle I to 84.45% (with Very Good category) in cycle increased II. Based on the results of this research, it was concluded that focus group discussions improved teachers’ ability in implementing contextual learning.

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 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 Empowering Indonesian Teachers to Improve Students’ Learning: Case Studies of Teachers’ Action Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 769
Author(s):  
Umi Tursini
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Research Participants

This current study was undertaken to examine how Indonesian teachers implemented action research (AR) in an attempt to develop their professionalism and provide better learning opportunity for their students. The research approach in this study included qualitative case study design elements that involved three English teachers who varied in terms of teaching experience, age, and academic qualification as the research participants. The research participants were assisted to get more understanding about AR by inviting them to take part in AR workshops, participate in focus group discussions, and undertake an AR project. Multiple data sources were obtained through interview, observation, focus group discussion, and documentation. The findings indicated that all participants learned important things about their teaching practice and students’ learning through their engagement in action research activity. The findings also showed that conducting AR had encouraged participants to be more reflective and empowered them to be a researcher of their own classroom. In spite of the positive and promising results of this study, the success of action research mainly depends on teachers’ own need and motivation to conduct AR to monitor their teaching. Therefore, sufficient support should be provided to teachers to enable them to conduct AR including focus group discussions since this study also highlights the importance of collegial dialogues in developing teachers’ practice. It is reasonable to recommend educational or institutional leaders in Indonesia provide opportunities for teachers to take initiative in referring to action research for achieving professional growth.

scholarly journals Penguatan Relasi Multikultural Dengan Literasi Digital Di Desa Pait Kasembon Malang

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Dien Nur Chotimah ◽  
Sutaman Sutaman
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Web Design ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Assistance Program ◽  
The People ◽  
In The Beginning

<p class="ABSTRACTJUDUL"><em>This dedication’s to society activity that have been conducted in Pait Village, Kasembon District, Malang take the theme building and strengthening multicultural relations. The method used in dedication to society is the Participation Action Research (PAR) method, taking into account the conditions of assistance in the beginning and the conditions of assistance that are expected. Assistance was carried out in a number of Focus Group Discussions (FGD), socialization and some workshops. Strengthening multicultural relations in the people of Pait Village is very necessary given the diversity of different community backgrounds, especially from the religious aspect. This dedication program has resulted in the formation of a Multicultural Literacy Concern (PLM) community. In addition, the authorship assistance program was also carried out for the community members. Even expanding its influence by spreading their ideas through the website ikipait.com. This assistance resulted in a pretty good web design, displaying the writings of PLM community members.</em></p><p class="ABSTRACTJUDUL"><em> </em></p><p class="ABSTRACT"><em>Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang telah dilakukan di Desa Pait, Kecamatan Kasembon, Kabupaten Malang ini mengambil tema membangun dan menguatkan relasi multikultural. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah metode Participation Action Research (PAR), dengan memperhatikan kondisi dampingan di awal serta kondisi dampingan yang diharapkan. Pendampingan dilakukan dalam beberapa Focus Group Discussion (FGD) dan juga dalam bentuk sosialisasi serta pelaksanaan beberapa workshop. Penguatan relasi multikultural pada warga masyarakat Desa Pait sangat diperlukan mengingat keberagaman latar belakang masyarakat yang berbeda, terutama dari aspek agama. Program pengabdian ini menghasilkan terbentuknya komunitas Peduli Literasi Multikultural (PLM) yang berfungsi untuk menguatkan relasi multikultural. Selain itu, juga terlaksana program pendampingan kepenulisan kepada warga masyarakat. Bahkan meluaskan pengaruhnya dengan menyebarkan ide dan gagasan mereka melalui website ikipait.com. Pendampingan ini menghasilkan desain web yang cukup baik, dengan menampilkan tulisan-tulisan karya anggota komunitas PLM.</em></p>

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 Health problems and healthcare needs of elderly- community perspective from a rural setting in India

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 1213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arun N. Bhatt ◽  
Marina Rajan Joseph ◽  
Iby Ann Xavier ◽  
Pinkutty Sagar ◽  
Remadevi S. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Background Population

Background: Population is ageing in India. Health care and other needs associated with ageing have risen. The study objectives were to explore the concept of ‘healthy ageing’; health problems of elderly; and felt needs in the care of elderly perceived by the community.Methods: Total of five focus group discussions was conducted. Three Focus group discussions were conducted with family members of homebound elderly and one discussion each were conducted with primary health workers and residents of old age home to supplement the qualitative information gathered from the family members.Results: The participant could make a long list of geriatric health problems. But, their knowledge and attitude towards them was grossly incorrect. All the problems were regarded as part and parcel of ageing for which help was not sought proactively. Mental health problems were regarded as ‘behavioural’ and ‘psychological’ problems. The health problems had its bad effect on family relationships. The perceived healthcare needs were mostly of palliative nature. Day care centres were proposed to improve social interaction of elderly. The community could not afford the level of services which they need. Home care visits by a health team were regarded highly useful.Conclusions: Wide spectrum of barriers to healthcare access of elderly exists in the community. In this regard, a comprehensive community based geriatric health care program including health promotive, preventive, curative and palliative services needs to be formulated with a strong component of health education. 

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