Group Interview Method Research Articles

A Qualitative Study on Mental Health Services in Primary Care in Türkiye.

Mental health services are a neglected problem within primary care. Quality mental health service delivery at the primary level hinges on identifying and addressing related questions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the issues and solution proposals regarding service delivery based on the experiences of primary care workers in managing mental illnesses. This research was conducted using the focus group interview method, which is one of many qualitative research techniques. The study sample consisted of 8 physicians and 9 healthcare workers providing primary healthcare (PHC) services in a city. The data collection process was carried out using a semi-structured interview form and a personal information form. The interviews were recorded and later transcribed. Subsequently, main themes and subthemes were identified through content analysis and a detailed content analysis was conducted based on these themes. Themes from interviews with PHC workers included education/training needs, service delivery barriers, and recommendations. The study revealed that PHC workers lack current knowledge on mental illnesses. There was fear of stigma regarding mental illness within the community. Workers experienced systemic issues such as heavy workloads, inadequate physical space, and inability to access data. To reduce the treatment gap in primary mental health services and enhance access to high-quality mental health care, it would be beneficial to regularly update healthcare personnel training in mental health and increase public mental health literacy to prevent stigma and promote help-seeking behavior.

Local identity and residents' attitudes towards innovation in sustainable tourism - the example of generation Z

The aim of this article is to identify the attitudes of tourism region residents from generation Z presenting local identity and relate them to innovation, which shapes the product in the sustainable tourism context. A qualitative empirical study was carried out using the focus group interview method, divided into residents representing large centres, medium-sized towns and villages. The research yielded new information stating that young people have a sense of local identity and are attached to their place of residence with no relation to the type (and size) of residence. The research also showed respondents generally expect innovations to be introduced in tourism services and infrastructure, as they see the importance of innovations for building tourism attractiveness and improving the economic situation, which is in line with the idea of sustainable tourism. It, therefore, becomes important for authorities and managers to understand the local identity in the attitude of residents towards tourism innovation.

Assessing Outcomes in HIV Prevention and Treatment Programs With Female Sex Workers and Men Who Have Sex With Men: Expanded Polling Booth Survey Protocol.

Assessing HIV outcomes in key population prevention programs is a crucial component of the program cycle, as it facilitates improved planning and monitoring of anticipated results. The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS recommends using simple, rapid methods to routinely measure granular and differentiated program outcomes for key populations. Following a program science approach, Partners for Health and Development in Africa, in partnership with the Nairobi County Government and the University of Manitoba, aims to conduct an outcome assessment using a novel, expanded polling booth survey (ePBS) method with female sex workers and men who have sex with men in Nairobi County, Kenya. This study aims to (1) estimate the incidence and prevalence of HIV; (2) assess biomedical, behavioral, and structural outcomes; and (3) understand barriers contributing to gaps in access and use of available prevention and treatment services among female sex workers and men who have sex with men in Nairobi. The novel ePBS approach employs complementary data collection methods, expanding upon the traditional polling booth survey (PBS) method by incorporating additional quantitative, qualitative, and biological data collection components and an improved sampling methodology. Quantitative methods will include (1) PBS, a group interview method in which individuals provide responses through a ballot box in an unlinked and anonymous way, and (2) a behavioral and biological survey (BBS), including a face-to-face individual interview and collection of linked biological samples. Qualitative methods will include focus group discussions. The ePBS study uses a 2-stage, population- and location-based random sampling approach involving the random selection of locations from which random participants are selected at a predetermined time on a randomly selected day. PBS data will be analyzed at the group level, and BBS data will be analyzed at an individual level. Qualitative data will be analyzed thematically. Data were collected from April to May 2023. The study has enrolled 759 female sex workers (response rate: 759/769, 98.6%) and 398 men who have sex with men (response rate: 398/420, 94.7%). Data cleaning and analyses are ongoing, with a focus on assessing gaps in program coverage and inequities in program outcomes. The study will generate valuable HIV outcome data to inform program improvement and policy development for Nairobi County's key population HIV prevention program. This study served as a pilot for the novel ePBS method, which combines PBS, BBS, and focus group discussions to enhance its programmatic utility. The ePBS method holds the potential to fill an acknowledged gap for a rapid, low-cost, and simple method to routinely measure HIV outcomes within programs and inform incremental program improvements through embedded learning processes.

Evaluation of an Innovative Technology Curriculum

This research aims to devise an innovative curriculum, to determine the opinions of parents, teachers, students, and educators of the curriculum, and to present results using the CIPP approach. The study employed a qualitative research method, a program execution case study. It used maximum variation sampling, a purposeful sampling method. The study, involving eighteen participants, was conducted in a high school that runs a technology education program. Data was obtained using the semi-structured and focus group interview methods. Participant confirmation was obtained to increase reliability, which was then subjected to external audit, allowing another researcher to examine the process and results. Awareness of the “Proficiency in Technology” (PIT) curriculum and curriculum implementation emerged as the main facts. The research findings show that a lack of communication and trainer qualifications caused disruptions in the program.

Determination of Opinions on HPV Infection and HPV Vaccine among Nursing Students by Focus Group Discussion.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine nursing students' opinions about human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV vaccine. Methods: This is a qualitative focus group discussion study, in which a state university in Western Turkey, undergraduate nursing students are recruited through purposive sampling. The research data were collected on an online platform with the focus group interview method by using the Participant Information Form and Semistructured Interview Form. Results: Three main themes (HPV infection/vaccine perception, severity perception, and suggestions and requests/facilitators) and eight subthemes were developed based on the thematic analysis of the research findings. Conclusions: According to the findings, it was concluded that nursing students' opinions on HPV infection and HPV vaccine were affected by factors related to cultural, religious, and sexual behaviors. Based on study results, it is suggested to organize national cervical screening programs to increase public's knowledge and awareness on the subject in accordance with the sociocultural norms of the society with the agreement and cooperation of educated health service providers, policy makers, and educators.

Exploring the causes and consequences of non-nursing tasks among nurses in Jordan: An in-depth qualitative investigation

AimTo investigate the perceptions of Jordanian nurses regarding Non-Nursing Tasks (NNTs) and their consequences, as well as the underlying factors that contribute to the occurrence of NNTs. BackgroundNurses play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care, but they often engage in NNTs, which can hinder their ability to deliver care effectively. Western countries have primarily conducted research on NNTs, while Middle Eastern countries such as Jordan have received limited attention. Expanding our understanding of NNTs is essential for improving nursing care. MethodsA qualitative-exploratory approach was adopted. The research was conducted at three hospitals in Amman, Jordan. A purposeful sampling approach was used to select the participant and a focus group-interview method was used to gather the data. The derived data were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. ResultsThe final sample of this study included 38 participants. The findings highlighted that nurses often perform NNTs due to staff shortages and limited resources, as well as weaknesses in nursing administration and education. The finding also highlights the consequences of NNTs on nurses' professional lives, including impaired nursing care, physical and mental health strain, and a lack of efficiency and productivity. ConclusionsThe present study's results provide valuable insights into the impact of NNTs on nurses in Jordan. These findings underscore the need for healthcare stakeholders to actively address the issue of NNTs. It also emphasized the need for more explicit job descriptions and processes, along with support for nurses to fulfilling their responsibilities and prioritizing patient care.

Opinions of Psychological Counselor and Guidance Teachers Taking Work in Earthquake Psychosocıal Support Works (Malatya Province Example)

This study was carried out with psychological counselor/guidance teachers working within the scope of psychosocial support services in the earthquake region of Malatya in 2020. The research was carried out by using the phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research models, with the focus group interview method. 11 psychological counselors/guidance teachers participated in the study. During the interview, video and audio recordings were taken and the interviews were deciphered. Content analysis method was used to analyze the findings. When the findings of the study were examined, it was revealed that the motivation of the participants to provide psychosocial support services was prior experience and encouragement. Encouragement; In the title, the support and experience of the Guidance and Research Center Directorate (RAM), attending the coordination meeting and communicating with colleagues are mainly included. Findings were obtained that the participants did not feel professionally competent before starting psychosocial support activities. However, towards the end of the studies, there are also findings regarding the development of professional competence. It was found as the most extraordinary event that some of the relatives of the people who died due to the earthquake found solace in death. Participants stated their expectations and suggestions regarding post-earthquake psychosocial support activities.

Deconcentration strategies as tools for preventing gentrification as perceived by residents of tourism destinations

Abstract Purpose The issue of residents' attitudes is essential in the context of phenomena such as overtourism, tourismphobia, gentrification, and touristification at destinations. An important operation is the management of tourism flows (deconcentration strategies) to counteract negative phenomena. The purpose of this article is to assess the attitudes of residents of destinations of different sizes toward the activities of local government in regulating tourist traffic, which are understood as deconcentration strategies. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research method using the focus group interview method (focus study) was applied. The survey was conducted with six groups of respondents from cities experiencing the effects of overtourism and small towns and villages where these effects are not apparent. Findings The survey showed that not all residents of large and well-known cities (Krakow and Tricity) and smaller towns are optimistic about the deconcentration strategy. In particular, residents of areas outside the centers of large cities do not want the dispersion of tourists. Practical implications There is a fundamental conclusion to be drawn about the need for sustainable management, in which citizens are active players at the planning level. Social implications This study has shown the need for public consultation before introducing deconcentration strategies, as residents of large well-known cities and smaller towns are not always favorably disposed toward the tourism management solutions implemented by local authorities. Originality/value Despite managing tourism and teasing out deconcentration strategies, the effectiveness of these measures is an emerging fundamental problem, particularly regarding the perceptions of residents.

DISCUSSION ON ECOLOGICAL AQUACULTURE AND INNOVATIVE OPERATION STRATEGY

This study aims to improve the problems faced by Taiwan's aquaculture industry, such as the increased risk of drug residues caused by excessive use of water and soil resources and high-density farming, and to improve its competitiveness. Improve regional production and marketing operations, increase environmental protection production methods, and increase young people's willingness to return to their hometowns to invest. In order to increase consumers' trust in aquaculture aquatic products, basic safety requirements can be achieved through production and sales history labels, vacuum-sealed packaging, and clear labels, thereby enhancing consumer loyalty. Brand features and product discounts can also enhance loyalty. This study uses the focus group interview method to understand the problems of regional farming and the expected future prospects. Results found that it is possible to integrate regional farmers, establish sales channels for agricultural and fishery products in Chiayi, achieve sustainable development and improve competitiveness, and increase the willingness of young people to return to their hometowns to invest. To sum up, there are the following three propositions: (1) Construct cooperation channels to increase the added value of production and sales. (2) Introduce friendly breeding and increase product differentiation. (3) Establish an intelligent platform to train young people to return hometown. In addition, it is also suggested to combine the promotion of local recreational fishery and the characteristics of e-commerce distribution and sales to establish an operation model of online distribution and sales; and widely publicize Taiwan's seafood and aquatic product certification and inspection system to promote friendly farming methods to improve the existing breeding environment. Protect the sustainable environment and increase production value.

유보통합 정책에 대한 영유아교사의 인식과 요구에 관한 질적 연구

This study attempted to provide basic data for the stable realization of the development of the infant, children, and elementary school curriculum through in-depth analysis of the perceptions and demands of early childhood teachers regarding the linkage of the infant, children, and elementary school curriculum within the integrated kindergarten policy. For this purpose, eight teachers who knew about the kindergarten and daycare integration policy and had experience connecting standard childcare courses, Nuri courses, and elementary schools at kindergartens and daycare centers were selected as research subjects. The focus group interview method was applied as a data collection method, and group interviews were conducted for about 2 hours with 4 people in Team A and 4 in Team B. The collected data underwent a process of deriving meaning from the array information organized in tables, and qualitative research validity criteria were used to increase reliability and validity. As a result of the study, it was confirmed that although there was a high awareness of the need for curriculum linkage, a procedure that sufficiently reflects the opinions of early childhood teachers and academics was needed in policy implementation. In addition, there is a need to diagnose the current curriculum and to adopt a mixed operation method of play-centered and teacher-centered methods. In addition, detailed guidelines for teachers should be developed and the teams of the relevant ministries should be integrated accordingly. It was also suggested to utilize various educational media such as artificial intelligence (AI) when developing curriculum.

Influence of Radio Programme News on Mental Health Communication amongst Residents of South-East Nigeria

This study was centered on the influence of radio programme news on mental health communication amongst the residents of South-East Nigeria. The study was able to discuss the concept of radio, the role of radio on general health, the concept of mental health, radio and mental health, radio and early signs of mental health disorders and the symptoms. It also discussed the causes of mental health disorder, the role of radio on the remedy to mental health challenges which include psychotherapy or talking therapies, medication, and self-help. The study also adopted the focus group interview method as the method of data collection which gave room for the researcher to carefully select 10 health professional personnels who came for a health conference in Enugu which is the central area of the people in South-East Nigeria. From the questions asked the participants which started with, if the residents of South-East are much aware of the radio news programme on mental health. Majority of the respondents stated that the people are much aware of the programme, as well stated that the programme has made them to be informed about the causes of mental health challenges as well as remedies for those who are already victims. It was concluded the influence of radio news programme on mental health communication amongst the residents of South-East Nigeria cannot be overemphasized as the programme awareness has made them to know the causes of the illness as well as the possible remedies for the victims. It was finally recommended that the communication professionals should take it upon themselves to use any mass communication means in order to constantly inform the people on how to avoid falling into the danger of mental health illness, as well as the remedies for those who are already victims through the help of the health professional advisers.

Changes in eating behaviours and physical activity among primary schoolchildren aged 7-12 during the pandemic in the light of qualitative and quantitative research - Junior-Edu-Żywienie (JEŻ) Project.

The COVID-19 pandemic had many direct and indirect effects, including lifestyle changes in all subpopulations, including children and adolescents. The aim of the study was to identify: 1) attitudes of students aged 7-12 years and their parents towards food, nutrition, and physical activity; 2) changes in the consumption of basic food products during the COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative survey was conducted among students and their parents using the Focus Group Interview method, as well as quantitative research among parents and schoolchildren aged 10-12 years. During the pandemic, changes were demonstrated in the eating habits of primary schoolchildren which were both positive and negative. Positive changes include a greater number of meals and their regularity, especially in relation to meals prepared at home, and a greater consumption of mainly fruit, and to a lesser extent vegetables and whole grain products. Among the negative changes observed were an increased consumption of salty snacks and sweets, including those prepared at home. Moreover, limiting physical activity during isolation may have resulted, as a long-term effect, in excessive body weight and obesity-related non-communicable diseases in children and adolescence, and later in adulthood. There is a need to develop post-pandemic support strategies addressed to both schoolchildren and their parents regarding adequate eating behaviours and physical activity.

Cultural variations in conceptualization of excessive drinking among young adults in Denmark, Estonia and Italy

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the cultural meanings of excessive drinking in three different countries with different levels of alcohol use chosen as case studies of wider geographies representing Northern (Denmark), Southern (Italy) and Eastern (Estonia) Europe.Design/methodology/approachData were collected according to the Reception Analytical Group Interview method, using video clips as stimuli to enhance comparability. Eight online focus groups were organized in each country for a total number of 128 participants. Symbolic boundaries defining what drinking patterns are socially acceptable were then analysed to look at cross-national variations.FindingsResults show how different conceptualizations of excessive drinking persist, although a convergence process among drinking patterns is also observed, which suggests that differences mainly depend on meanings and values attributed to intoxication. These are both rooted in the traditional drinking cultures and affected by ongoing social and economic change processes.Research limitations/implicationsBecause of the chosen research approach, the research results may lack generalizability, even at country level, as there are differences also within the same drinking culture; however, addressing these differences was beyond the scope of the present study, which aimed to contribute to understanding persisting differences in European drinking culture despite different drivers seem to act for globalization of drinking habits.Practical implicationsThe paper includes implications for the development of tailored and effective prevention messages, considering rooted attitudes and cultural values attached to drinking and drunkenness in different European geographies, which are also related to conceptualizations of risks and pleasure.Originality/valueThis paper fulfils an identified need to understand persisting differences in alcohol-related behaviours and outcome in different European countries emerging from quantitative data.

Application of the focus group interview method to ensure the participation of citizens in improving the quality of medical care

Application of the focus group interview method to ensure the participation of citizens in improving the quality of medical care

How Can We Increase the Nutrition-Related Knowledge in Children Aged 7-12 Years: Results of Focus Groups Interviews with Parents-Junior-Edu-Żywienie (JEŻ) Project.

Nutrition education is a long-term process that should cover various population groups. A special focus should be placed on children, adolescents and their parents. The aim of this research was to find out the opinions of parents of primary school pupils aged 7-12 on their expectations towards school education in the areas of food and nutrition, addressed to both pupils and their parents. The research was conducted among 101 parents of primary school pupils with the use of the Focus Group Interview (FGI) method. It demonstrated that what is most needed are hands-on activities relating to basic theoretical issues. While parents see the need for nutrition education for their children, educating pupils in this area is of interest to only some of the respondents for whom nutrition aspects are quite important. All parents would like formal nutrition education at school, but at the same time, they do not want classes to take up too much of their children's time, due to the already excessive number of school subjects. It seems appropriate to include everyone in regard to nutrition education, regardless of their declared interest in this issue. The need for consistent presentation of educational content addressed to teachers and parents is very important, so that they can, in a uniform way, shape the attitudes towards food and nutrition of children and adolescents.

‘Memory Talk’ in a Museum in a Contested Land

The article reflects on a participatory research initiative involving place attachment and heritage discourses, carried out in 2012–2014 in the multicultural and ethnically contested city of Koper/Capodistria (Slovenia). The initiative engaged local inhabitants in a set of ‘memory evenings’ dedicated to exploring personal and collective memories and place attachment to sites in the city’s old town. Although it was meant to promote participatory approaches in the conservation of built heritage and stimulate inclusive heritage discourses, it also had a strong psychological effect for local inhabitants. Initially conceived as a combination of the group interview and focus group methods, it evolved into an approach comparable to the discourse of ‘memory talk’ (Degnen 2005). The article analyses the past experience, focusing particularly on its criticalities, and points to how it is currently being developed.

KOMPETENCIJE I VJEŠTINE: JAZ IZMEĐU VISOKOG OBRAZOVANJA I TRŽIŠTA RADA

Achieving synergy between market demands and knowledge, competencies, and skills offered by higher education is a great challenge and represents a responsibility that most commonly resides with educators. The aim of this paper is to investigate the gap between the offered competencies and skills provided to students after they complete their higher education and the demands of the labour market in the area of marketing. In order to define the features of the gap, qualitative research was conducted using the group interview method (focus group), after which the results showed that the competencies and skills offered on the higher education market correspond to a certain extent to the competencies and skills demanded on the labour market. However, it was determined that the gap existed, and it was necessary to reduce it. Further adaptations and changes in higher education are necessary, but it is all held back by slow development, administrative overload, and inertia, both in higher education institutions and among its stakeholders.

Sustainability and Resilience of Indigenous Siberian Communities under the Impact of Transportation Infrastructure Transformation

Transport provision in remote territories is one of the most important factors in maintaining the sustainability of socio-economic and ecological systems. Indigenous peoples of Siberia have always been mobile using diverse traditional ways across the taiga. During the Soviet period, the transition to settled life, along with technological development and the emergence of new modes of transport, such as off-road cars, snowmobiles, and motor boats, significantly affected the level of population mobility, including remote areas where people are engaged in traditional nature management. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, there were significant changes and reductions in the subsidies of transportation systems for remote terrains that made them isolated. Transport connectivity has been realized through rare plane flights (once a month or less) or by cars on dirt roads (actually off-road) that take several days of travel. Siberian territories rich with natural resources, low population density, and weak infrastructure might be attractive for mining companies. Being difficult to access not only for the local population, but also for industrial companies, the territories imply the allocation of a significant share of road construction and transport costs in the cost items of miners and processors. The problems of sustainability and resilience of the indigenous peoples of Siberia require special attention when restructuring transport communications, but they have practically not been studied before. Methods of in-depth and group interviews with local residents were used. Based on comparative geographic and statistical analysis and generalization of data, network and problem approaches applied for various sources and field materials (including in-depth and group interviews), the factors of sustainability and resilience, which the indigenous communities of three remote Siberian territories pin their hopes on in the context of the transformation of transportation infrastructure, have been identified. If geographic remoteness remains an unchanged fact, the expansion of desired transport accessibility (mainly due to investments by industrial companies) is associated by locals with the possibility of additional income related to provision of services, the emergence of new types of employment of the population that have not been observed before, and the implementation of new transport modes to support traditional activities.

A Quantitative ABCD Analysis of Various Issues in Implementation of Corporate Responsibility Initiatives

Purpose: This study's main goal was to identify the crucial components and factors influencing the implementation of corporate responsibility initiatives by using the ABCD analysis framework to evaluate the advantages, benefits, constraints, and disadvantages of various issues pertaining to corporate responsibility initiative implementation. Design: The researcher used the focused group interview method, in which participants opinions on matters about corporate responsibility initiatives in organisations were obtained by assigning measurements, which were then quantitatively analysed. Findings: A quantitative analysis of the ABCD framework showed that favourable factors were given much more weight than benefit factors when it came to concerns with the actualization of corporate responsibility initiatives. It was discovered in particular that problems with establishing corporate responsibility activities have more advantages and benefits than disadvantages, demonstrating the effectiveness of such initiatives. Originality value: This paper not only helps readers gain a thorough understanding of the various factors that affect corporate responsibility initiatives, but it also points the way towards developing measurement scales for implementing such initiatives in future studies. To increase employee productivity, academics, researchers, and HR policymakers can follow the recommendations from this study. Paper Type: Empirical Research

Development of an English module based on Bugis' local wisdom

This study aims at developing high school English learning modules based on Bugis culture. This research applied Development Design Research (DDR) approach and involved several parties related to the development of the EMBOS module, namely high school English teachers and experts. Data were collected by using Focus Group Discussion. The data were analyzed qualitatively using the N-VIVO software, and the quantitative data were analyzed using the Fuzzy Delphi and Aiken's V methods. Needs analysis using the Group Interview method or Focus Group Discussion resulted in several issues or themes. The results of expert approval using the Fuzzy Delphi method found that the Mappadendang topic received approval in the song/narrative material with a Threshold (d) value of 0.038 and an average of Fuzzy Number 0.787. The topic of Mappadinding received approval on the Explanation Text/ Description Text material with a Threshold (d) value of 0.038 and an average fuzzy number of 0.787. Nene Malomo's topic on Traditional Story/Narrative Text/Reading Comprehension material with a Threshold (d) value of 0.038 and an average of Fuzzy Number 0.787. Developing an English learning module based on Bugis Local Wisdom consists of the beginning, content and the end. Experts have validated the EMBOS module. The results of expert validation indicate that this module is generally suitable for use in learning English at the high school level or equivalent. An English learning module based on Bugis local wisdom can be implemented as an alternative to bring students closer to their environment or contextual learning.