Theoretical sampling is a hallmark of grounded theory methodology, and yet there little guidance available for researchers on how to implement this process. A review recently published studies in Qualitative Health Research revealed that often indicate they use theoretical choose new participants, modify interview guides, or add data sources as study progresses, but few describe implemented response emergent findings. In article, two issues arose relative an ongoing are discussed. guide was...

Childhood sexual abuse is a prevalent social and health care problem. The processes by which individuals heal from childhood are not clearly understood. purpose of this study was to develop theoretical model describe how adults abuse. Community recruitment for an ongoing broader project on violence throughout the lifespan, referred as Sexual Violence Study, yielded subsample 48 women 47 men who had experienced During semistructured, open-ended interviews, they were asked their experiences...

RESUMO Objetivo: descrever a experiência da integração entre dados quantitativos e qualitativos, por meio de uma pesquisa métodos mistos. Método: trata-se um relato utilização dessa abordagem metodológica em estudo tese doutorado enfermagem sobre governança prática profissional no ambiente hospitalar. Resultados: o texto apresenta três tópicos principais: fundamentação teórica as características tipologias dos estudos mistos; procedimentos coleta, análise combinação dados; benefícios...

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the use of Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool appraise and strengthen methodological rigor mixed methods studies in nursing. Method: a theoretical essay was used application support development assessment research Four articles nursing were purposely chosen evaluated based on criteria. Results: is tool for evaluating primary five evaluation criteria: 1) justification adopting methodology; 2) integration between quantitative qualitative components; 3) interpretation...

Nursing students are valuable human resources. Detection of potential depression among nursing is crucial since can lead to low productivity, minimized quality life, and suicidal ideas. Identifying factors affecting help educators find ways decrease depression. The purpose this study was examine rates the associations between stress, emotional support, self-esteem baccalaureate in Thailand. This correlational, cross-sectional recruited 331 Thai students. Students completed three instruments...

Relatively little is known about infertility and its consequences in Mali, West Africa where the context culture are different from those of previously studied settings. This study therefore aimed to specifically examine induced psychological distress coping strategies among women Mali. A convergent mixed-methods design-correlational cross-sectional qualitative descriptive-guided study. Fifty-eight infertile Malian participated: 52 completed Psychological Evaluation Test specific for a...

Stress affects the well-being of both nursing students and individuals with whom they work. With theory cognitive appraisal as a framework for this study, it is proposed that mind-body self-care strategies promote stress management by stabilization emotions. Outcomes will be perception less more mindful engagement environment. Objective study was to describe an evaluation student perceived mindfulness 1-hour per week class time dedicated (yoga, breathing, Reiki, essential oil therapy). It...

In this grounded theory study, a theoretical framework that depicts the process by which childhood sexual abuse (CSA) influences sexuality of women and men survivors was constructed. Data were drawn from interview transcripts 95 who experienced CSA. Using constant comparison analysis, researchers determined central phenomenon data labeled Determining My Sexual Being, in moved grappling with questions related to nature, cause, effects laying claim their own sexuality. Clinical implications...

Depressive symptoms negatively impact the lives of HIV-infected individuals and are correlated with faster progression to AIDS. Our embedded mixed methods study examined described effects telephone support on depressive in a sample pregnant Thai women. women (n = 40) were randomly assigned either control or intervention group. A registered nurse provided measured at three points both groups. In-depth interviews conducted Time 2 3. Results show that group decreased over time. Qualitative...

Abstract Purpose: To examine predictors of depressive symptoms among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)‐positive, pregnant women in Thailand. Design: Correlational, cross‐sectional study. Methods: Data were collected at prenatal clinics five hospitals Thailand from January 2004 to 2006. One hundred twenty‐seven HIV‐positive completed questionnaires Thai on symptoms, self‐esteem, emotional support, physical and demographics. Simultaneous multiple regression was used analyze symptoms....

Sexual violence occurs at alarming rates in children and adults. Survivors experience myriad negative health outcomes legal problems, which place them need of professional services. A meta-summary was conducted 31 published qualitative studies on adults' responses to sexual violence, with a focus survivors' use Combined samples included 46 men, 984 women, six couples who had experienced any point their lives. Findings indicated that qualities service providers services were perceived either...

The purpose of our study was to examine the lived experiences 10 pregnant women in Thailand following their HIV diagnosis. Principles interpretive phenomenology were applied guide study. In-depth interviews with open-ended questions conducted during 2000-2001. Each participant met research team from 5 12 times. "Struggle" main theme that emerged participants' experiences, four subthemes: struggling alone, sharing one's struggling, for baby, and through ups downs. Findings resulted helpful...

To describe the experiences of nurses who provide care for survivors sexual violence (SV) on a number different types hospital units.Semi-structured interviews 23 unit managers and 12 advanced practice from four tertiary hospitals were audiotaped transcribed. Participants asked to how they screen SV survivors. A team approach was used conduct thematic analysis data.The bridge metaphor chosen as central theme data because it captures three key aspects participants' experiences: an initial...

Purpose: This study examines the Buddhist beliefs and practices of Thai HIV-positive postpartum women as ways to live with their infection. Method: Seven postpartum, Buddhist, were interviewed. Principles hermeneutic phenomenology guided study. Findings: All in practiced spiritual activities based on understanding three central beliefs: karma, Five Precepts, Four Noble Truths. These played a major role helping them deal Meditating, praying, doing good deeds are examples they practiced....

Nursing’s recent progress in fostering better health around the world has been impressive. This is due, at least part, to higher levels of education nurses are receiving today. However, goal developing a stable nursing workforce remains elusive worldwide, due career progression challenges related nurse recruitment, education, retention, and promotion. article provides an overview existing pathways three Asian countries: Japan, Taiwan, Thailand. For each country, brief presentation...

Sexual Violence (SV) can deeply impact victims' physical and psychosocial well-being. Yet many healthcare providers, including registered nurses (RNs), hesitate to screen patients due a lack of confidence knowledge. The SATELLITE Assessment Care Guide was developed address this gap; however, the guide’s educational effectiveness remained untested. This pilot study aimed assess feasibility, acceptability, efficacy an education program based on guide among RNs in clinical settings,...

Fall among older adults is a concern in Thailand. The challenge for primary care physicians to deliver effective interventions potentially adhered by people. This research employed mixed-methods design understand factors leading fall reporting community-dwelling Thai elders and their expectations regarding prevention education. Participants ( N = 305) who had fallen the last year completed questionnaire quantitative phase, 50 of these were interviewed in-depth qualitative phase. Results...

Introduction: Bhutanese refugees may exhibit psychological distress (PD), post-traumatic stress (PTS), and suicidal ideation (SI), but little is known about predictors of these mental health problems. Purpose: To examine rates PD, PTS, SI among refugees. Methods: Cross-sectional correlational study 209 in Midwestern United States. Data were collected using the Hopkins Symptom Checklist/Nepali version Refugee Health Screener-15/PTS subscale then analyzed simultaneous multiple regression....

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect parent-child interaction on self-esteem as mediated by emotional support and self-perception among undergraduate nursing students in Thailand. This recruited 307 Thai baccalaureate who completed Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Ross Parent-Child Interaction Questionnaire, Emotional Support instrument, Self-Perception questionnaire. Results revealed that reported relatively high self-esteem. A path model demonstrated positive self-perception,...