Social Work Perspective Research Articles

Humanistic Quality Education Model for Medical Students in the Perspective of Medical Social Work

Humanistic Quality Education Model for Medical Students in the Perspective of Medical Social Work

Psycho-social support to children infested by jigger in Kisii county: social work perspective

Social workers are key professionals in assessing social care need and providing psychosocial support. Nonetheless the needs in jigger infiltration containment and control are not well managed. Tungiasis is both a social and public health concern worldwide. It affects the victim’s quality of life through localization in the foot causing walking difficulties that reduce the normalcy of the infested child. Both social and psychological problems such as low self-esteem and stigma has been identified among the children infested with jiggers. The purpose of this study therefore was to investigate the role of a social worker in the prevention of jigger infestation among children in Kisii County. The study utilized descriptive survey design. The sample size was 50 pupils, 50 parents,20 Key Informants and 20 practicing Social workers. The findings of the study reveal that in order to mitigate Tungiasis, the risk factors that contribute to their spread such as poverty, poor hygiene conditions, area sanitization, inadequate health facilities, sharing houses with domesticated animals, political negligence and controlled number of children in families should be addressed. social work practitioners should engage with children to assess challenges in social functioning, process information in ways that enhance their ability to maintain body hygiene, develop skills to curb tungiasis and create support for change. The study recommends a change of behaviour in the community and the superstitions perception on the causes of Tungiasis.

Family-oriented practice in disability Services in Hong Kong: A cross-sectoral social work perspectives in the fields of intellectual disability and mental illness.

Supporting the families of people with disabilities has become a crucial aim of disability services. In disability services, where people with disabilities are usually positioned at the centre of service provision, family-oriented practice implies practice directions to work with clients' families in service delivery. The study aims at exploring how social workers in intellectual disability services and mental health services deliver a family-oriented practice in Hong Kong. We performed a qualitative analysis, using in-depth interview data collected from two broader studies about social workers' experiences in the fields of intellectual disability and mental illness respectively. Thirteen participants in intellectual disability settings and another 13 participants in mental health settings shared their understanding of and concern with family-oriented practice. Four themes were identified in the participants' accounts regarding the importance of family connectedness, family members' constructions of clients' identity, the scope of activities and the intervention space between individual and family. These findings reflect that family-oriented practice was jointly shaped by clients' family systems and disability service system, and shed light on the strategies for future service development at the broader systematic level.

Domestic and Family Violence for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities in Australia during COVID-19 Pandemic

Women are disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. Based on the Australian context, we highlight how women from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities are vulnerable to Domestic and Family Violence (DFV). During the pandemic, CALD women experienced inequality in relation to DFV support and services. In this paper, our methodology is based on a case study from a rapid review of academic and grey literature that privileged the lived experience of CALD women affected by the pandemic. From a critical social work perspective, we explored the newly emerging literature highlighting DFV for CALD communities during the pandemic. Our research highlights an increase in DFV incidents, frequency and severity of incidents against CALD women, limited access to DFV services, and that women on Temporary and Humanitarian Visas (THV) were more likely to be subjected to DFV. We support the urgent need to include women’s services in developing appropriate policy responses to address the specific issues facing women, particularly those on THV. Critical social work perspectives can be utilised to build on and support the response of services during the COVID pandemic to promote social and policy change, and increased access to services. This support can be implemented by workforce initiatives, dedicated resources and community engagement.

Social Work in Social Farming in the Concept of Empowerment

Abstract This article aims to present social farming from the perspective of social work; it, therefore, explores the added value of agriculture. More specifically, it adapts the concept of empowerment to the conditions of working with participants with disabilities on social farms. In general, the concept of empowerment is described as the acquisition and use of skills to meet one's own needs and gain control over one's own life. Further, the empowerment of groups and communities is understood as gaining rights and straightening the system. It is a systematic method of work used with people with health or social disadvantage, fragile groups and communities. Using participant observation protocols from the stays on different social farms gathered within the project led in four European countries, the form, benefits, and limits of the concept of empowerment are investigated in this alternative agricultural environment. The paper summarises that the process of empowerment on social farms takes several forms at the individual level. Still, when it comes to the acquisition of power by a group or community in conjunction with participation, the use of the concept is limited.

The National Women’s Alliance in interwar Yugoslavia: between feminist reform and institutional social politics

ABSTRACT This article explores the history of the International Council of Women (ICW) affiliate, the National Women’s Alliance (NWA) in the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes/Yugoslavia during the interwar period, by placing it in the broader history of humanitarianism, philanthropy and social work. In particular, it addresses the question how the NWA contributed to the interwar Yugoslav state from the perspective of social work, which is defined here as reform designed to remedy social inequalities and as collective action to develop the state’s duty of care towards those who cannot provide for themselves. By examining some aspects of the relationship between women’s charitable and feminist associations on the one hand, and the (emerging welfare) state on the other, this article seeks to open new questions regarding forms of cooperation between the NWA and the Yugoslav state, and thus shed light on the history of social policy and social work in interwar Yugoslavia.

“HPV Aşısı Haktır”: Halk Sağlığı Sosyal Hizmeti Perspektifinden HPV İle İlgili Tweetlerin Analizi

İnsan Papillomavirüsü (HPV) yaygın görülen cinsel yolla bulaşan enfeksiyonlardan olup ürogenital kanserlerin başlıca nedenlerindendir. Bu enfeksiyon etkeni ve ortaya çıkardığı hastalıklarla mücadele edebilmek için halk sağlığı çalışmaları gerekmektedir. Halk sağlığı sosyal hizmeti bu alanda faaliyet göstermekte; makro uygulamalarla bu enfeksiyonlara yönelik toplumsal algının belirlenmesi için çalışmalar yapmaktadır. Toplumdaki bireyler görüşlerini sosyal medyada paylaşmaktadır. Bu görüşlerin değerlendirilmesi için bu araştırmada halk sağlığı sosyal hizmeti perspektifinden HPV ile ilgili tweetlerin analizi edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. 18.06.2021-18.12.2021 tarihleri arasında rahimağzıkanserihpv,#hpvasısıucretsizolsun, #HPV, #HPVAşısı, #hpvtedavisi etiketleri ile Twitter’da paylaşılan 657 tweetin içerik analizi MAXQDA programıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Verilerin edinilmesinin ardından kodlamaları yapılmış; veriler içeriğine ve konusuna göre kategorilendirilmiş; birbiriyle ilişkisi olduğu düşünülen kategoriler bir araya getirilerek temalar oluşturulmuştur. Analizlerde beş tema ile 26 kategori oluşturulmuştur. Bunlar HPV’nin sosyal boyutu, politika önerileri, aşıya yönelik farkındalık sağlayıcı çalışmalar, duygusal tepkiler ve aşının ücretsiz olması şeklinde sunulmuştur. HPV’ye ilişkin bilgi eksikliğinin giderilmesi, farkındalık yaratılması, aşının ücretsiz sunulması ve koruyucu-önleyici hizmetlerin desteklenmesi için halk sağlığı sosyal hizmetinin gerekli olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.

Hobelsberger, H. (2021): Social glocalisation and education. Social work, health sciences and practical theology perspectives on change

Hobelsberger, H. (2021): Social glocalisation and education. Social work, health sciences and practical theology perspectives on change

The association among neighborhood mutual support, well-being, and social work

SummaryWith the increase in urbanization in China, people's neighborhood has an important influence on their well-being. This study aims to explore the impact of neighborhood mutual support on well-being from the perspective of social work. A total of 13,486 samples from the 2016 China Labor-force Dynamics Survey were utilized. The data were analyzed by the ordered logit model and propensity score matching while controlling for individual, family, and socioeconomic features.Findings(1) The more the neighborhood mutual support, the higher individuals' degree of well-being; this conclusion is robust. 2) Neighborhood mutual support has a larger improvement effect on the well-being of groups with low social status. (3) Neighborhood mutual support improves well-being through two mechanisms: it can grow an individual's support network, helping them obtain more material support, and it enhances individuals' integration into society, improving their well-being through increased feelings of community security. (4) The influence of neighborhood mutual support is weakened when a community has formal social support (full-time social workers) because individuals can resolve their problems through formal social support, reducing their reliance on neighbors.ApplicationsBased on the perspective of community development, understanding the influence of neighborhood mutual support on well-being is important. Social workers should adopt different intervention approaches according to characteristics of different groups to improve residents' level of neighborhood mutual support. Moreover, to promote community development, the government should consider arranging social work for less-developed communities.

COPING STRATEGIES AMONG INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS DURING COVID 19 IN SWEDEN

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic created disruptions in all people's daily lives. This deadly pandemic tremendously affected the social, economic, and physical systems. International students were a vulnerable population whose adjustment and adaptation processes in Sweden were interrupted. Therefore, we carried out to ascertain the international students' coping strategies during COVID-19. The study thus explores the coping strategies that international students utilise to deal with changes experienced during COVID-19 in Sweden. Theoretically, the study was based on resilience, the social ecology of resilience, and the strength-based perspective of social work. These theories assume that international students have innate skills and capabilities and resources from their external environments that they utilise to bounce back from stressors related to COVID-19. A cross-sectional exploratory research design was utilised for the study, and purposive, convenient and snowball-sampling techniques were used to choose study participants. Data was collected using qualitative in-depth interviews and was analysed using thematic analysis. The finding revealed that international students relied on environmental protective factors such as family, peers, religion, sports, and authentic information. They also used innate individual traits such as innovation, talents, concentration skills in academics, and the ability to multi-task to overcome their distress. In conclusion, even though COVID-19 worsened the pre-existing challenges to the well-being of international students in Sweden, they overcame some of their problems and blossomed even in difficult times.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0968/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Impact of COVID – 19 on mental health of institutionalized children: A social work perspective

A viral outbreak of COVID – 19 pandemic has distressed the world. The spread of the disease led severe disturbances in the socio-economic and health system of India. The rich and poor have been equally disturbed by the pandemic as regard to in terms of their mental health. The lockdown measures had a huge impact on the vulnerable strata, especially children in need of care and protection. In this regard, the article explores the vigorous dynamics deplorable condition of the intuitional care provided to children in need of care and protection who are residing in child care institutions in India. The aim of this paper is to bring out the impact of COVID – 19 on mental health of institutionalized children from a Social Work Perspective. The method of systematic literature review has been adopted. The content analysis method is used to identify the themes related to the COVID – 19 and its impact on institutionalized children. Critical evaluation of review of literature has been done by analyzing published articles, reports, webinars proceedings to bring out the thematic conceptualization of the article. Social workers plays an important role in the institutions and has a vital role in reintegrating these children back to the society. The constant counseling became essential in this pandemic and the initiatives of social workers under psycho-social support system for child care institutions was a great strength for the system.

Decipherment the Dimensions of Schizophrenia from a Social-Work Perspective

Decipherment the Dimensions of Schizophrenia from a Social-Work Perspective

Reconsidering the Levesque framework: a social work perspective for healthcare professionals.

Reconsidering the Levesque framework: a social work perspective for healthcare professionals.

Australia – A Land for Young Women? Exploring Young Women's Positioning in Contemporary Australian Family Violence Discourses

Young women in Australia experience serious risks from intimate partner violence (IPV) as a form of family violence. However, there has been a lack of attention to the impact of this on young women and, as a result, these risks are not well understood. This article critically examines existing literature, policy and research and in doing so, specifically explores the ways in which young women aged between 10 and 20 years old are represented and positioned in contemporary family violence discourses. Framed by a review of socio-political and cultural history, the paper highlights the early colonial, patriarchal foundations of Australia, which have specific implications for the challenges that contemporary young women experience in situations of IPV. With a particular emphasis on the Australian context, this article employs both an intersectional and critical feminist lens, with a key focus on the dimensions of adolescent development and youth social geographies. Focusing specifically on these dimensions, including development, gender and age, highlights the important role that feminist social work perspectives and practices can contribute to uncovering, understanding and responding to young women's experiences of intimate partner violence through policy and advocacy.

HIV/AIDS İLE YAŞAYAN KİŞİLERİN HAKLARI: POZİTİF YAŞAM DERNEĞİ’NİN HAK İHLALLERİ RAPORLARININ SOSYAL HİZMET PERSPEKTİFİNDEN İNCELENMESİ

HIV enfeksiyonu, ürettiği damgalama, ayrımcılık ve insan hakları ihlalleriyle sadece viral bir enfeksiyon olmadığını aynı zamanda biyopsikososyal bir sağlık problemi olduğunu, ortaya çıktığı yaklaşık 40 yıl içerisinde bizlere göstermiştir. Bu çalışmanın ana amacı, Türkiye’de yayınlanmış olan HIV/AIDS alanına ilişkin hak ihlalleri raporları üzerinden sosyal hizmet perspektifi ile bir değerlendirme yapmak ve hak ihlallerine karşı çözüm yolları geliştirebilmektir. Bu çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden doküman analizi metodu kullanılmıştır. Pozitif Yaşam Derneği’nin yayınlamış olduğu altı rapor bu çalışmanın örneklemini oluşturmuştur. Elde edilen veriler MAXQDA 20 programında, temalar ve alt temalar şeklinde kodlanmıştır. Hak ihlallerinin sırasıyla en çok sağlık kuruluşları, işyerleri, kamu kurum ve kuruluşları, aile/sosyal çevre ve medyada yaşandığı ve hak ihlallerinin çoklu alanlarda yaşandığı tespit edilmiştir. Raporların yayınlandığı tarihlerden itibaren hak ihlallerine karşı daha fazla aksiyon alındığı tespit edilmiştir. Sosyal eşitsizlik ve adaletsizlikle mücadele eden sosyal hizmet uzmanlarının HIV enfeksiyonunun ürettiği hak ihlallerine karşı mikro, mezzo ve makro boyutlarda uygulamalar gerçekleştirmesi gerektiği düşünülmektedir.

A Social Work Model of Historical Trauma

Abstract This article introduces a Social Work Model of Historical Trauma. The model draws from social work perspectives (ecosystems theory and the life model, human rights philosophy, race-based traumatic stress injury theory and attachment theory), disparities research, social work issues and policy statements, social work ethics and epigenetics. Assessment and intervention in micro, mezzo and macro domains are discussed. The article concludes with a case vignette and model application.

Amending the unknown to known: Case series from the emergency psychiatric social work perspective in neurosurgery before and after COVID-19 pandemic

Neurosurgical conditions have been increasingly causing huge burden and associated disability to the person, their families, and the larger society. Casualty- emergency setting bring a huge amount of distress and confusion and in them unknown patients cause increased difficulty for the healthcare professionals in terms of tracing the family and making informed decision keeping in mind their welfare. Two case studies have been presented here speaking about the difficulties, method of social analysis and plan of intervention for them making it important to have a multidisciplinary system of care.

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients’ Supportive Care Needs—A Social Work Perspective

Abstract The purpose of this study was to identify (unmet) needs from a social work perspective of Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs; aged eighteen to thirty-nine years) treated for cancer. The biopsychosocial model was used as framework to investigate the (unmet) needs of the AYAs. AYAs within two years after their cancer diagnosis were invited to participate in an interview. In addition, case studies were presented. Nine AYAs agreed to participate in the interviews. All respondents struggled with the rehabilitation and ‘post cancer’ phase and the impact of the treatment on their physical, sexual and psychological well-being. AYAs with an active desire to have children mentioned lack of information about the options of fertility preservation. The respondents would recommend psychosocial support for their peer AYAs, despite the absence of a need themselves. Themes such as lack of control, social economic (financial) status and existential issues were less prominent. Social workers should standardly be involved in the hospitals’ care path throughout the disease continuum: starting at diagnosis, continuing throughout treatment, and importantly, also in the rehabilitation phase and end-of-life care. The biopsychosocial model can serve as a tool to support the social worker in the counselling of these AYAs.

Mapping the future for research in emergency medicine palliative care: A research roadmap.

The intersection of emergency medicine (EM) and palliative care (PC) has been recognized as an essential area of focus, with evidence suggesting that increased integration improves outcomes. This has resulted in increased research in EM PC. No current framework exists to help guide investigation and innovation. The objective was to convene a working group to develop a roadmap that would help provide focus and prioritization for future research. Participants were identified based on clinical, operation, policy, and research expertise in both EM and PC and spanned physician, nursing, social work, and patient perspectives. The research roadmap setting process consisted of three distinct phases that were time staggered over 12 months and facilitated through three live video convenings, asynchronous input via an online document, and a series of smaller video convenings of work groups focused on specific topics. Gaps in the literature were identified and informed the four key areas for future research. Consensus was reached on these domains and the associated research questions in each domain to help guide future study. The key domains included work focused on the value imperative for PC in the emergency setting, models of care delivery, disparities, and measurement of impact and efficacy. Additionally, the group identified key methodological considerations for doing work at the intersection of EM and PC. There are several key domains and associated questions that can help guide future research in ED PC. Focus on these areas, and answering these questions, offers the potential to improve the emergency care of patients with PC needs.

“We All had to Respond to the Pandemic and our Patient Needs”: Social Workers’ Perspectives of Integrated Healthcare Agencies’ Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 global pandemic imposed many challenges to healthcare systems. Integrated health agencies deployed their own strategies to accommodate the drastic changes; however, the perspectives of essential workers in these settings are scant. This study focused on understanding how integrated health agencies responded to the pandemic in its earlier months from the perspectives of social workers providing services in these settings, as they are instrumental to the delivery of behavioral health care. A qualitative study was conducted using constant comparison analysis and the data interpreted from a social constructivist approach. Four main themes emerged: pandemic impact on continuity of service delivery, services, patient interaction, and areas of improvement. Findings from this study can assist in understanding how unique healthcare settings with a systematic coordination of general and behavioral health care responded to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, and highlights opportunities to improve preparedness for future similar events.