Underlying Ethnography
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Source: Qualitative Health Research - May 9, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Morse, J. M. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Chronic Disease Self-Management by People With HIV
This study found stigma shapes agency and engagement with health. Decisions concerning health behaviors are often driven by perceived social and emotional benefit embedded in concerns of disclosure and stigma. (Source: Qualitative Health Research)
Source: Qualitative Health Research - April 7, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: McDonald, K., Slavin, S., Pitts, M. K., Elliott, J. H., HealthMap Project Team Tags: General Articles Source Type: research
The Experiences and Perceptions of Street-Involved Youth Regarding Emergency Department Services
This study used a grounded theory and community-based approach to examine these issues. Focus groups and individual interviews were facilitated with 48 SI youth between ages 15 and 26 years, recruited in hospital or through community agencies serving SI youth in a major Western Canadian city. Results demonstrate that SI youth often perceived suboptimal care and experienced long waiting periods that led to many avoiding or prematurely exiting the ED. Service gaps appeared to have a negative bearing on their care and health outcomes. Findings invite a critical review of ED care processes, structures, and staff interactions i...
Source: Qualitative Health Research - April 7, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Nicholas, D. B., Newton, A. S., Calhoun, A., Dong, K., deJong-Berg, M. A., Hamilton, F., Kilmer, C., McLaughlin, A. M., Shankar, J. Tags: General Articles Source Type: research
Parents Recall and Reflections on Experiences Related to HPV Vaccination for Their Children
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage remains suboptimal in the United States. We conducted in-depth interviews with parents of adolescents from an urban primary care center serving a low-income minority population to describe their experiences. We identified the following themes: (a) parents of unvaccinated children generally had not discussed the vaccine with providers and had low awareness; (b) among unaware parents, provision of brief information generally resulted in positive comments about the vaccine; (c) vaccine was typically not requested by parents but rather offered by providers; (d) strength of the re...
Source: Qualitative Health Research - April 7, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Niccolai, L. M., Hansen, C. E., Credle, M., Shapiro, E. D. Tags: General Articles Source Type: research
The Symbolic Value and Limitations of Racial Concordance in Minority Research Engagement
The well-documented underrepresentation of racial and ethnic minorities in research demands action. The field of health disparities research, however, lacks scientific consensus about how best to respectfully recruit underrepresented minority populations in research. We explore the investigators’ perspective regarding how their own racial and ethnic background influenced their ability to recruit minorities, including (a) the influence of racial concordance ("race-matching") in research recruitment, (b) attributes and shared values important in the development of trust with minority communities, and (c) the role self-...
Source: Qualitative Health Research - April 7, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Fryer, C. S., Passmore, S. R., Maietta, R. C., Petruzzelli, J., Casper, E., Brown, N. A., Butler, J., Garza, M. A., Thomas, S. B., Quinn, S. C. Tags: General Articles Source Type: research
Rape Survivors Experiences of the Silent Protest: Implications for Promoting Healing and Resilience
This article examines the experiences of nine rape survivors who participated in the Silent Protest, an annual protest march at Rhodes University that aims to highlight the sexual abuse of women, validate the harm done, and foster solidarity among survivors. Participants responded to a semi-structured interview focusing on the context of their rape and its impact, and their experiences of participation in the Protest. In the first phase of data analysis, synoptic case narratives were written. In the second, themes from participants’ experience were identified using interpretative phenomenological analysis. In the thi...
Source: Qualitative Health Research - April 7, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Padmanabhanunni, A., Edwards, D. Tags: General Articles Source Type: research
Remembering Dr. Jayashree Ramakrishna
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Source: Qualitative Health Research - April 7, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Pelto, P. Tags: Moment of Silence Source Type: research
How Not to Let Secrets Out When Conducting Qualitative Research With Dyads
Confidentiality is one of the cornerstones of research involving human participants. Researchers are the frontline gatekeepers of their participants’ right to confidentiality, and situations can arise that challenge this responsibility. This is the case when individuals who have shared a common experience (i.e., dyads) are interviewed separately, but interview results are disseminated within the context of dyads. Based on our experience of conducting research with dyads and given how little literature is available to serve as guide, we set out to write this article to share the knowledge we acquired and the solutions...
Source: Qualitative Health Research - April 7, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Ummel, D., Achille, M. Tags: Pearls, Pith & amp;amp; Provocation Source Type: research
Intra-Household Nutritional Dynamics: A Cross-Sectional Study of Maasai Communities in Kenya
To date, research on dietary consumption and nutritional outcomes of the Maasai in Kenya have failed to explore how gender dynamics and intra-household bargaining power affect dietary decisions. This exploratory qualitative study investigates the decision-making processes regarding eating habits and health-seeking behavior within Maasai families in Kenya, and how such roles currently support or conflict with maternal and child health (MCH) program activities in the field of nutritional education and practices. The data were collected from the three group ranches in Laikipia County in Kenya and draws on six focus group disc...
Source: Qualitative Health Research - April 7, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Pilla, L., Dantas, J. A. Tags: Focus Group Articles Source Type: research
Health Conditions Prior to Imprisonment and the Impact of Prison on Health: Views of Detained Women
This study investigated the health of detained women and the influence of incarceration from their perspective. Three focus groups were conducted among 15 inmates, and data were analyzed according to thematic analysis procedures. Detainer’s health backgrounds varied with regard to their level of health concerns, contact with health services, and health behaviors. A positive influence of incarceration was described by patients with chronic illness, patients with drug addiction, and victims of interpersonal violence. Among women with mental illnesses or those without previous health problems, reports do not reveal bene...
Source: Qualitative Health Research - April 7, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Alves, J., Maia, A., Teixeira, F. Tags: Focus Group Articles Source Type: research
Hegemonic Masculinity, HIV/AIDS Risk Perception, and Sexual Behavior Change Among Young People in Ghana
Among the youth in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa, a paradoxical mix of adequate knowledge of HIV/AIDS and high-risk behavior characterizes their daily lives. Based on original qualitative research in Ghana, I explore in this article the ways in which the social construction of masculinity influences youth’s responses to behavior change HIV/AIDS prevention interventions. Findings show that although awareness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the risks of infection is very high among the youth, a combination of hegemonic masculinity and perceptions of personal invulnerability acts to undermine the processes of young peop...
Source: Qualitative Health Research - April 7, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Ganle, J. K. Tags: Focus Group Articles Source Type: research
Viewing Focus Groups Through a Critical Incident Lens
Scholars often do not describe in detail the complex process of conducting focus groups, including what happens when they take unexpected turns. A critical incident lens provides a framework for better analyzing and understanding what actually happens during focus group sessions. Using a critical incident approach, we examine our experiences of carrying out focus groups about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine with vaccine-eligible adolescent girls and parents/caregivers of vaccine-eligible adolescent girls in New Mexico. The critical incident lens allowed us to productively explore the context and interactional dynami...
Source: Qualitative Health Research - April 7, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Getrich, C. M., Bennett, A. M., Sussman, A. L., Solares, A., Helitzer, D. L. Tags: Focus Group Piths Source Type: research
In-Person Versus Online Focus Group Discussions: A Comparative Analysis of Data Quality
Online focus group discussions (FGDs) are becoming popular as a qualitative research method. Methodological examinations regarding the data quality of online versus more traditional in-person FGDs are limited. We compared two online FGDs with two in-person FGDs conducted with gay and bisexual men using a sensitive topic (the experience of intimate partner violence) to examine differences in data quality between the two methods. The online FGDs resulted in larger word count but were shorter in time than the in-person FGDs. There was high overlap in the themes generated across groups; however, the online discussions yielded ...
Source: Qualitative Health Research - April 7, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Woodyatt, C. R., Finneran, C. A., Stephenson, R. Tags: Focus Group Methods Source Type: research
Deliberative Discussion Focus Groups
This article discusses a new approach for the conduct of focus groups in health research. Identifying ways to educate and inform participants about the topic of interest prior to the focus group discussion can promote more quality data from informed opinions. Data on this deliberative discussion approach are provided from research within three federally funded studies. As healthcare continues to improve from scientific and technological advancements, educating the research participants prior to data collection about these complexities is essential to gather quality data. (Source: Qualitative Health Research)
Source: Qualitative Health Research - April 7, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Rothwell, E., Anderson, R., Botkin, J. R. Tags: Focus Group Methods Source Type: research
Focus Groups--What Is the Same, What Is New, What Is Next?
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Source: Qualitative Health Research - April 7, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Carey, M. A. Tags: Focus Group Commentary Source Type: research
