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 The Community Participation in Overcoming the Illegal Logging in Sangir Balai Janggo, Solok Selatan District, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30
Author(s):  
Venny Wira Ayu Lestari ◽  
Aung Zin Kyaw Lee
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Illegal Logging ◽  
Forest Logging ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
The Government

Abstract The purpose of this study was to know the society’s perception in overcoming of illegal logging in South Solok district. This study was a qualitative study by using the key informant. Informants were selected with using purpose sampling technique. The techniques of data collection were observation, interviews, documentation and FGD (Focus Group Discussion). The effort that has been done by the government and society of south solok district in overcoming the illegal logging is establishing the unity of forest supervision based on area (PHBN), where the supervisory officers were recruited from the community leaders and youth. In conducting forest supervision, local government is always patrolling integrated and give the socialization to the community around the forest. Keyword: Participation, Forest logging

scholarly journals The neoliberal myth of austerity: Debt and solidarity in the forefront of public space

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 315-330
Author(s):  
Andreas Vavvos ◽  
Sofia Triliva
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Public Space ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Political System ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Social Solidarity ◽  
The Past ◽  
The People

A multitude of crises have ravaged Greece during the past six years. The ensuing austerity policies, imposed as antidotes, appear to have impacted people's lives gravely. The collapse of a failing social and political system led to the establishment of social solidarity initiatives. One of these initiatives is the Somateio Allilovoithias Ofeileton Rethymnou (SAOR-Network for the Mutual Assistance of Rethymno's Debtors). SAOR offers comradeship by activating citizens to build collective strength and to resist foreclosures actively. In this paper, we present the results of a qualitative study focusing on the lives of the people who are members of the network and are involved in deterring foreclosures. Eleven interviews and a focus group discussion provided by coalition members were analyzed using phenomenologically informed thematic analysis. Three superordinate themes were identified: 1) Living on the precipice: Shocked, hoodwinked and debt-ridden; 2) Mutual anger against the ‘betrayers' and the need for resistance; and 3) The national bankruptcy and unending deliberations regarding country's and the coalition's fate. These themes comprise a story entitled: The neoliberal myth of austerity: Indebted personhood in a bankrupt nation. Indebted citizens described the emotional collapse, the alienation, the feelings of solidarity they experienced and their anger toward politicians.

scholarly journals Perceptions and Barriers to Physical Activity in Childhood and Adulthood Among Latinas

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosenda Murillo ◽  
Mariana Vazquez ◽  
Isabel Leal ◽  
Daphne Hernandez ◽  
Qian Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Individual Interview ◽  
Latina Women ◽  
The Us ◽  
Promotion Of Physical Activity ◽  
Barriers To Physical Activity

Objective: The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify perceptions and barriers to physical activity in childhood and adulthood among Latina adults. Methods: We conducted 3 focus groups, 2 dyadic interviews, and an individual interview using semi-structured interview guides with 23 Latina women aged 21-35. A thematic analysis approach employing inductive and deductive coding was utilized to code, categorize, and summarize data into themes. Results: The themes that emerged focused on: (1) physical activity is enjoyable; (2) family influenced physical activity; (3) different lifestyle in the US influenced physical activity; (4) physical activity is important for health; and (5) responsibilities (eg, work, caregiving) as barriers to physical activity in adulthood. Conclusions: Perceptions and barriers to physical activity experienced in both childhood and adulthood should be considered in the promotion of physical activity among Latinas.

scholarly journals Penyempurnaan Hukum Formal Perpajakan Terkait Tata Cara Perpajakan

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-240
Author(s):  
Haula Rosdiana ◽  
Maria R.U.D. Tambunan ◽  
Inayati Hifni
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Strategic Role ◽  
The Government ◽  
Taxation System

Dalam mengoptimalkan penerimaan pajak, pemerintah selayaknya mendesain sistem perpajakan yang berpegang prinsip efisiensi dengan tetap memperhatikan aspek keadil-an dan kesederhana. Dalam sistem perpajakan, hukum formal mempunyai peranan penting dalam mengejawantahkan hukum material, karena itu Undang-undang Ketentu-an Umum dan Tata Cara Perpajakan (KUP) menjadi salah satu kunci keberhasilan implementasi kebijakan pajak. Mengingat strategisnya peran UU KUP, perlu untuk mereview kembali UU KUP yang saat ini berlaku serta perlu dilakukan suatu penyempurnaan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data kualitatif yang terdiri dari studi literatur dan focus group discussion. Penelitian bertujuan memberikan masukan atas KUP yang saat ini masih dalam proses pembahasan dengan menekankan pada aspek kemudahan (ease of administration), keadilan (equity) dan kepastian hukum (law enforcement). Hasil penelitian ini menekan-kan pada hal-hal terkait (i) perlunya meningkatkan basis data perpajakan, (ii) perlunya menjalankan kemudahan administrasi yang berdasarkan ketentuan yang tegas, jelas, dan sederhana, (iii) penegakan hukum yang tegas, (iv) adanya sanksi yang sebanding dengan pelanggaran yang dilakukan oleh wajib pajak, dan (v) peningkatan kualitas layanan dan profesionalisme petugas pajak. Kajian ini diharapkan mampu mendorong terwujudnya regulasi perpajakan pro terhadap optimalisasi penerimaan tanpa mencede-rai hak-hak wajib pajak. Proposal for Amendment of Formal Law on Taxation Procedure  In optimizing tax revenue, the government should design a taxation system that adheres to the principle of efficiency, justice and simplicity. In the taxation system, formal law has an important role in manifesting laws, therefore laws and taxation procedures (KUP) are one of the keys to the successful implementation of tax policies. Considering the strategic role of the KUP Law, it is necessary to review the KUP Law which is currently in force and needs to be improved. This study uses a qualitative approach with qualitative data collection techniques consisting of literature studies and focus group discussions. The research aims to provide input on KUP which is currently still in the process of discussion by emphasizing aspects of ease (ease of administration), justice (equity) and legal certainty (law enforcement). The results emphasize issues related to (i) the need to increase the taxation database, (ii) the need to carry out administrative facilities based on firm, clear and simple provisions, (iii) strict law enforcement, (iv) comparable sanctions with violations committed by taxpayers and (v) improving the quality of service and professionalism of tax officials. This study is expected to be able to encourage the realization of tax regulations that are pro to the optimization of revenue without harming the rights of taxpayers.

scholarly journals Contribution of Farmer’s Profile Characteristics to the Perception of Collective Farming in Tirunelveli District, India

2020 ◽  
pp. 185-189
Author(s):  
V. Jothika ◽  
R. Rajasekaran
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Collective Farming ◽  
The Government ◽  
Profile Characteristics ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Farming Awareness ◽  
Modern Technologies

Collective Farming Scheme was implemented in the year 2017-2018 by the Government of Tamil Nadu, India to empower the farmers and their access to modern technologies. This study aimed to ascertain the contribution of the profile characteristics to the perception of collective farming. The study was conducted in Alangulam block of Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.  Data were collected through a well structured interview schedule with 120 farmers selected from four villages (Vadiyoor, Melamaruthappapuram, Ayyanarkulam and Sivalarulam). Regression analysis was carried out to determine the contribution of 12 selected farmer’s profile characteristics to the perception of collective farming. Social participation, training and innovativeness were the major factors that positively and significantly contributed to the perception of collective farming.  For the better perception and practice of collective farming awareness from the state department or extension officials can be provided to the farmers along with the advantages of collective farming.

scholarly journals Compulsão, criminalidade, destruição e perdas: o significado do crack para os usuários

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 174-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Matos Fernandes Castelo Branco ◽  
Maysa Nayra Pimentel De Sousa ◽  
Nellyda Carvalho Cruz Brito ◽  
Vallone Luiz Paes de Oliveira Rocha ◽  
Juliana Macêdo De Medeiros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Psychosocial Care ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Salud Mental ◽  
Alcohol And Other Drugs

Objetivou-se analisar o significado do crack para usuários do Centro de Atenção Psicossocial para dependentes de Álcool e outras Drogas. Trata-se de um estudo de abordagem qualitativa, realizado no mês de março de 2012. Participaram nove sujeitos que responderam a um roteiro de entrevista semiestruturado. As falas dos depoentes foram submetidas a análise temática. Os relatos evidenciaram que o crack significa, para os usuários, destruição, compulsividade, criminalidade, agressividade e perdas afetivas, familiares e materiais. Percebe-se que compreender esses significados na concepção de seus usuários é o caminho necessário para um redirecionamento da assistência prestada pela equipe de saúde.Palavras chave: Enfermagem, Cocaína, Crack, Saúde Mental.Compulsion, criminality, destruction and loss: the meaning of crack for its usersThis study aimed to analyze the meaning of crack for users at the Center for Psychosocial Care for dependents of Alcohol and other Drugs. This is a qualitative study, conducted in March 2012. Nine participants answered a semi-structured interview. The statements of the users were subjected to thematic analysis. The reports showed that, for its users, crack means destruction, compulsivity, criminality, aggressiveness and material, emotional and family losses. It is evident that understanding such meanings for the users is the necessary path to a redirection of care as provided by the healthcare team.Descriptors: Nursing, Cocaine, Crack, Mental Health.Compulsión, criminalidad, destrucción y pérdida: la importancia del crack para sus usuariosEste estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar la importancia del crack para sus usuarios en el Centro de Atención Psicosocial para dependientes de Alcohol y Otras Drogas. Se trata de un estudio cualitativo, realizado en marzo de 2012. Participaron nueve individuos que respondieron a una entrevista semiestructurada. Las declaraciones de los usuarios fueron sometidas a análisis temático. Los informes muestran que el crack significa, para los usuarios, destrucción, compulsividad, criminalidad, agresividad y pérdidas emocionales, familiares y materiales. Se observa que entender estos significados para los usuarios es el camino necesario para una reorientación de la atención prestada por el equipo de salud.Descriptores: Enfermería, Cocaína, Crack, Salud Mental.

scholarly journals Mothers Perception, Attitude, and Willingness to Purchase towards Baby Formula

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 511-521
Author(s):  
Febrina Fitriyanti Tambunan ◽  
Mia Tantri Diah Indriani .
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Breast Milk ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sentence Completion ◽  
Customer Perceptions ◽  
Baby Formula ◽  
Willingness To Purchase

There is abundance of baby formula brand in Indonesia’s market. To capture reasonable share in these lucrative businesses, it is imperative that producers have to remain competitive. Advertisements in a variety of media is being recognized as a method to communicate products to a wider target audience but empirical research also shown that consumers are sceptical of such claims. The purpose of the paper is to identify customer perceptions and attitude towards baby formula and their willingness to pay. The preliminary qualitative study was conducted by focus group discussion and sentence completion technique. The quantitative study is expected to validate the findings. Questionnaires are distributed to total 105 mothers who have baby at 0 – 5 years old, where hypothesis were tested with multivariate analysis. The result shows that growth benefit made by baby formula significantly influence the willingness to purchase baby formula. The mothers stated that baby formula is considered as substitute for breast milk only, giving nutrition for baby but does not build baby’s intelligence as claimed in many advertisements. The implication of this research is valuable for marketer to understand consumer preferences and perspective on baby formula purchase.

scholarly journals Government policy in developing social capital of small industry in facing ASEAN Economy Community era

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 249-258
Author(s):  
Herrukmi Septa Rinawati
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Civil Society Organization ◽  
The Social ◽  
Small Industry ◽  
The Government

This study aimed to know the obstacles and the government policy in developing the social capital of small industry in facing competition in ASEAN Economy Community (AEC) period. Using quantitative and qualitative as the methodology, this study obtained the data through interview and focus group discussion. The result showed that the development of social capital that not maximum enough was becoming the obstacle for small industry. The connection between the businessman association with other party, such as big industry, civil society organization, banking and other stake holders should be expanded. Meanwhile the government had done some policy in developing the social capital of small industry by holding a training and competition, increasing the access and relation of small industry with foreign and national company, also helping on the social capital. Therefore, small industry still can survive in facing the AEC era.

scholarly journals TYPES OF COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES USED BY YOUNG LEARNERS IN EFL CLASSROOMS

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Dewi N.L.T. ◽  
Batan I Gede ◽  
Myartawan I P.N.W
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Repetition Code ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Efl Classrooms

The learner’s proficiency level in communication using English as a foreign language was indicated by their capability to make use of strategies to communicate both in written as well as spoken forms. This qualitative study focused on finding out (i) the types of communication strategies used by the students in EFL classrooms at SMP Negeri 4 Singaraja, and (ii) the students’ reasons towards the use of their communication strategies. The data were obtained from observation and focus group discussion. All data were analysed descriptively. The results of the study indicated that numerous types of strategies were used by the students when communicating in the classroom. They are the use of fillers, self-repetition, code switching, appeal for help, self-repair, asking for confirmation, massage abandonment, omission, approximation, and literal translation. Various types of reasons were expressed by the students toward the use of communication strategies such as thinking time, anxiety, and proficiency level.

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