Factors affecting Maternal-care during labour at maternity centres of Karachi, Pakistan: Exploratory study

Author(s):  
Nirmal Shahzaib ◽  
Tazeen Saeed Ali ◽  
Nousheen Akber Pradhan ◽  
Farina Abrejo ◽  
Shahnaz Shahid ◽  
...  

Abstract Each year around 529,000 women die worldwide due to harmful consequences of childbirth in developing countries. Thus, this study aimed to explore barriers and facilitators that influence the provision of quality care during labor at maternity centers of Karachi, Pakistan. The qualitative exploratory study design was used to explore such factors from public and private maternity health facilities of Karachi, Pakistan. In-depth interviews were conducted through purposive sampling by using validated semi-structured interview guide. Data was analyzed using content analysis manually. Among major barriers; unhygenic environment, lack of basic equipment, supplies and medicine, unprofessional attitude of staff, physical infrastructre and  shotrage of staff were explored. Among facilitators; Caring and supportive attitude of healthcare personnel during labor were identified. Continuous...

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-59
Author(s):  
FITRIO DEVIANTONY

Floods and landslides are disasters that can cause a lot of damage related to the material and of course fatalities, as well as the amount of damage from the environment that occurs, and other impacts will undoubtedly affect the psychology of the communities that changed by the disaster. The psychological effect of this unusual event will undoubtedly lead to trauma or it called posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study aims to explore the experiences of farmers who experience floods and landslides directly, the research design used is a qualitative research design using an interpretative phenomenology approach. The technique of collecting data used in-depth interviews with a semi-structured interview guide involving five participants and analyzed using interpretative analysis of phenomenology. This study produced six themes including disasters that occur due to humans, accepting the existing reality, getting closer to God, having the desire to farm again, recovering the family economy, keeping the environment around and improving themselves. The role of health workers is important because the impact caused by this condition can be worse so that health workers need to provide services so that farmers can understand, live and be able to accept and adapt to the conditions that occur


2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdur Rahman ◽  
Dr. Azizur Rahman ◽  
Biplob Kumar Dey

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the attitudes of the community people towards health and environmental hazards of tanneries in Dhaka city of Bangladesh. 200 community people were selected as respondents. A semi-structured interview guide was used to collect relevant data. It was an exploratory study following qualitative approach. The findings of the study revealed all of the community people at Hazaribagh felt that their environment is being seriously polluted by tanneries. Most of them suffered from skin disease, allergy, diarrhea, asthma, typhoid, head ache and fever. They have been seriously suffering while moving from one place to another. They mentioned tanneries are responsible for extreme pollution of the Buriganga River. The majority of the respondents think that tanneries should move from Hazaribagh & relocate at any industrial area.


2019 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franklin Gyamfi Agyemang ◽  
Henry Boateng

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to ascertain the factors affecting tacit knowledge transfer from a master to an apprentice in the informal sector among hairdressers in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach A case study was used as the research design. Convenient sampling technique was used to select 47 master hairdressers. Semi-structured interview guide was used for data collection. Data were analysed using the thematic technique. Findings The study found that apprenticeship fee, fear of competition, delegation reasons, joy and pride of mentorship, apprentices’ attitude and time, to be significant factors influencing tacit knowledge transfer from a master to an apprentice. It was also evident that time spent with master as he/she performs or works is crucial to learning as most of the learning is through socializing with the master. Research limitations/implications The main limitation of the study is the use of the convenient sampling technique in choosing the participants. The results of this study, if it has to be generalised to all hairdressers in Ghana, it may have to be done with caution since the participants were not drawn from a pool of all master hairdressers in Ghana. Practical implications The paper provides what apprentices must do to acquire the tacit knowledge of master hairdressers. Originality/value This paper focuses on the holder of tacit knowledge (master hairdressers) and reveals their motivations to transfer or hoard their tacit knowledge.


2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Overmars-Marx

Abstract Background Visitors of bird fairs and bird owners in general are at risk of becoming infected by Chlamydia psittaci bacterium. This bacterium is mainly found in birds and can be transmitted to humans. The knowledge about psittacosis is limited among the general public, bird owners and even among doctors. Awareness to health problems regarding psittacosis, is important. By increasing this awareness among bird owners we encourage them to report these health problems and bird contact to the general practitioner. Experience shows that it is difficult to reach this particular group. The aim of this study was to gain more insight in the characteristics of bird owners to develop methods for providing appropriate information. This information aims to increase awareness regarding psittacosis. Methods The research adopted a qualitative approach and in depth interviews were held with sixteen bird owners using a semi-structured interview guide. The data collected was analysed using thematic analysis. Results Four themes were identified: social network related to birds, relationship with birds, awareness of risks and symptoms of psittacosis, information channels. Conclusions Most of the study participants were hobby breeders. They experience a strong connection with their birds and are experts in this field. In general they feel healthy. The bird owners are unaware of the fact they risk a disease as a consequence of their favourite hobby. However, they seem to be open for advice related to their health. It is recommendable to provide information from a near-by environment (e.g. through internet or at the local bird club) and use credible ambassadors. Increased awareness on the symptoms of psittacosis can be reached if appropriate information is received by bird owners. This might lead to more reports at the general practitioner and therefore prevents severe cases of psittacosis. Key messages Most bird owners were unaware of the health risks related to their birds. To prevent severe cases of psittacosis it is important to provide information from a near-by environment and to use credible ambassadors.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 237796082110445
Author(s):  
Stella Appiah ◽  
Evans O. Appiah ◽  
Valentina N.L. Lamptey

Introduction Nurses make up the largest portion of the health care system throughout the world, hence, making the profession the backbone of health care. The nursing workforce is made up of both males and females. However, the majority of nurses are predominately females with the number of male nurses reported to be unappreciable. Objective The study therefore aimed to explore the experiences and motivation of male nurses in a tertiary hospital in Ghana. Methods A qualitative descriptive research design was employed to explore the lived experiences of male nurses. A total of 20 male nurses were purposively selected, and in-depth interviews were conducted with a semi-structured interview guide. The interviews were tape-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using content analysis. Results The findings revealed 2 major themes: motivation and experiences of male nurses. The subthemes were individual motivations, external influence, intersecting social reactions and public perceptions, mixed encounters with patients, and satisfaction with the profession. Conclusion Male nurses are motivated to a large extent to be part of the nursing profession but will be deeply involved in the profession if some factors affecting them are addressed. Future studies may address the roles of nurse managers in mentoring more males to be involved in the nursing profession.


2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Mary Maluwa ◽  
Judy Andre ◽  
Paul Ndebele ◽  
Evelyn Chilemba

The aim of this study was to explore the existence of moral distress among nurses in Lilongwe District of Malawi. Qualitative research was conducted in selected health institutions of Lilongwe District in Malawi to assess knowledge and causes of moral distress among nurses and coping mechanisms and sources of support that are used by morally distressed nurses. Data were collected from a purposive sample of 20 nurses through in-depth interviews using a semi-structured interview guide. Thematic analysis of qualitative data was used. The results show that nurses, irrespective of age, work experience and tribe, experienced moral distress related to patient/nursing care. The major distressing factors were inadequate resources and lack of respect from patients, guardians, peers and bosses. Nurses desire teamwork and ethics committees in their health institutions as a means of controlling and preventing moral distress. There is a need for creation of awareness for nurses to recognize and manage moral distress, thus optimizing their ability to provide quality and uncompromised nursing care.


Author(s):  
Yogesh Kumar ◽  
Utkal Khandelwal ◽  
Ankit Saxena

Patients/customers are offered a substitute brand of medicine generally when the prescribed brand is not available at retail store. However, the customers respond in various ways to such an offer. There are many factors that affect the acceptance/rejection of the substitute brand by the customers. This study’s objective is to categorize consumers’ responses to the offer for substitute brand of medicine in place of the prescribed one in north India. Another objective of the study is to identify common characteristics of customers falling in different response categories. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with chemists/retailers and customers. The common responses of the customers to the offer of substitute drugs were- straightway acceptance, acceptance of substitute brand after the assurance of substitute being chemically equivalent by the pharmacist and rejection of the substitute. Education, age, trust on pharmacist and perceived seriousness of illness were the main factors affecting the acceptance of substitution.


2019 ◽  
Vol IV (IV) ◽  
pp. 350-359
Author(s):  
Fareed Ul Hassan ◽  
Syed Abdul Waheed ◽  
Nadia Gilani

Treating teachers appropriately is considered extremely important for promoting a healthy and effective school environment. The present research predominantly focused on headteachers professional behaviour towards teachers in an attempt to explore teachers unheard voices. A phenomenological approach was employed to uncover teachers experiences of how they are treated by the headteachers in schools. Fifteen teachers were purposively selected from public and private schools of an administrative division in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. The participants were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. The underlying themes were explored through a thematic analysis of the text. The emergent themes include teacher-head teacher interaction, authoritative in the meetings, favouritism and biases, ignoring staff members, hurting self-respect and frustration and isolation. The study has implications for school improvement and further research on headteachers experiences that lead them to a certain type of behaviour towards teachers.


2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rozane de Cock ◽  
Leen d’Haenens ◽  
Robin Reul ◽  
Julie Desmedt ◽  
Elke Ichau ◽  
...  

Reporting on victims. Journalism praxis according to Flemish journalists Reporting on victims. Journalism praxis according to Flemish journalists Newspaper reporting of a tragic bus crash in Switzerland (Sierre, 2012) in which 22 Belgian and Dutch primary school children and 6 adults were killed, severely shook society. The printing of the children’s pictures on the front pages of popular newspapers (i.e. photos plucked from Facebook and the internet without the parents’ permission) resulted in the adaptation and extension of the deontological code for Flemish journalists (April 2012). We conducted 30 in-depth interviews with journalists (print and audiovisual reporters) during the winter of 2012 and asked them in what way the adapted code has had an impact on the reporting on victims in the journalistic praxis. A semi-structured interview guide was used, the interviews were recorded, fully transcribed and analyzed. Our results show that permanent attention towards the very practical and daily use of the code is essential as most journalists use it rarely and mostly only after reporting has gone wrong.


2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 969
Author(s):  
Vitor Hugo da Silva Vaz ◽  
Maria Elena Leon Olave ◽  
Osiris Ashton Vital Brazil

<p>A governança de uma rede de empresas pode apresentar diferentes benefícios para as organizações participantes. Porém, nem sempre os estudos sobre governança têm foco em como as características das organizações podem influenciar os benefícios gerados. Assim, no presente trabalho teve-se o objetivo de analisar como a governança dessa rede de empresas pode apresentar diferentes contribuições à gestão em organizações parceiras. Metodologicamente, foi realizado um estudo de caso único em uma rede de empresas que tinha como objetivo central estruturar a cadeia de produção e o uso do biodiesel no Estado de Sergipe (Rede Biodiesel Sergipe). A coleta de informações foi realizada por meio de um roteiro de entrevista semiestruturada realizado com representantes de organizações públicas e privadas. Os resultados mostraram que, em grandes organizações, como um banco e uma instituição governamental, foi evidente o desenvolvimento de novos produtos, novos grupos de pesquisas e metodologias de gestão. Entretanto, os benefícios gerados pela governança foram mais evidentes em uma cooperativa de agricultura familiar, que obteve a reorganização do processo produtivo, a estruturação administrativa, a geração de novos negócios e a implementação de políticas públicas para a erradicação da pobreza e a evolução do pequeno agricultor. Como contribuição teórica, com o estudo possibilitou-se mostrar que, além dos benefícios, as características atribuídas a cada instituição ofereceram benefícios distintos aos participantes da Rede. Nesse caso, estudos futuros sobre a governança de redes devem considerar o perfil das instituições participantes, considerando-se os benefícios distintos proporcionados.</p><p>Palavras-chave: Benefícios. Governança. Organizações. Rede Biodiesel. Sergipe.<strong></strong></p><p><strong> </strong> </p><p align="center"><strong><em>Different benefits governance in the public interest of management and private organizations: the Network case Biofuel Sergipe</em></strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p align="center"><em>Abstract</em></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><em>The governance of a network of companies can provide different benefits to the participating organizations. But not always the studies on governance focuses on the features of the organizations can influence the generated benefits. Thus, this study aims to analyze how the governance of the network may have different contributions to management in partner organizations. Methodologically, there was a single case study of a network of companies that had as main objective to structure the chain of production and use of biodiesel in the state of Sergipe (Biodiesel Sergipe Network). Data collection was performed using a semi-structured interview guide held with representatives of public and private organizations. The results showed that, in large organizations, such as a bank and a government institution, the development of new products, research groups and methodologies management was evident. However, the benefits generated by governance were more evident in a family farming cooperative that got the reorganization of the production process, administrative structure, generating new business and implementation of public policies for poverty eradication and development of the small farmer. As a theoretical contribution, it enabled the study show that, in addition to the benefits, features assigned to each institution offered distinct benefits to Network participants. In this case, future studies on governance networks should consider the profile of the participating institutions in view of the distinct benefits provided.</em></p><p><em>Keywords: Benefits. Governance. Organizations. Biofuel Network. </em><em>Sergipe.</em></p>


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