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“I Never Thought I’d See the Day That I Would Be Doing Things on Zoom”: Reimagining Day Care for Older People and Unpaid Carers in the Context of COVID-19 "我从未想过有一天我会在放大镜下做事":在 COVID-19 的背景下重新认识老年人和无偿照护者的日托服务
IF 2 4区 医学
Health & Social Care in the Community Pub Date : 2024-08-30 DOI: 10.1155/2024/2394065
Ailsa M. Cameron, Laura Bennett, Paul Willis, Joanna Thorn, Demi Patsios, Karen West, Ruth Green, Simon Hankins
{"title":"“I Never Thought I’d See the Day That I Would Be Doing Things on Zoom”: Reimagining Day Care for Older People and Unpaid Carers in the Context of COVID-19","authors":"Ailsa M. Cameron,&nbsp;Laura Bennett,&nbsp;Paul Willis,&nbsp;Joanna Thorn,&nbsp;Demi Patsios,&nbsp;Karen West,&nbsp;Ruth Green,&nbsp;Simon Hankins","doi":"10.1155/2024/2394065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/2394065","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>This paper considers the role of collective forms of day care for older people and their carers during the enforced closure of services in 2020 due to COVID-19. The study provides a unique opportunity to examine how the sector adapted to these unprecedented times. The paper draws on qualitative data collected from 8 case studies conducted in England, during which 120 interviews were held with older people, their carers, staff, and managers of services and local stakeholders. The findings demonstrate how day centres reimagined their services to meet the needs of older people and their carers in new and imaginative ways. They offer insights into the potential role day care centres could play in the new place-based partnerships envisaged in recent legislation. The study provides an opportunity to consider the importance of day care services in the light of their enforced closure, providing a more nuanced understanding of day care provision. The impact of COVID-19 on the social care sector meant that many day care centres were not fully operational and consequently the samples may not reflect the experiences of all centres.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48195,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Care in the Community","volume":"2024 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/2024/2394065","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142100278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Childcare in Contemporary Africa: Variations in Out-of-Home Childcare Practices, Their Outcomes, and Support for Caregivers—A Narrative Review 当代非洲的儿童保育:家庭外儿童保育做法、其结果和对照顾者的支持的差异--叙述性评论
IF 2 4区 医学
Health & Social Care in the Community Pub Date : 2024-08-29 DOI: 10.1155/2024/5552289
Olivia Iannelli, Madelaine Sweeney-Nash, Victoria Loblay, Gabrielle Hindmarsh, Adam Poulsen, Yun J. C. Song, Chloe E. Wilson, Mafruha Alam, Rita Shackel, Richard B. Banati, Jakelin Troy, Ian B. Hickie, Haley M. LaMonica
{"title":"Childcare in Contemporary Africa: Variations in Out-of-Home Childcare Practices, Their Outcomes, and Support for Caregivers—A Narrative Review","authors":"Olivia Iannelli,&nbsp;Madelaine Sweeney-Nash,&nbsp;Victoria Loblay,&nbsp;Gabrielle Hindmarsh,&nbsp;Adam Poulsen,&nbsp;Yun J. C. Song,&nbsp;Chloe E. Wilson,&nbsp;Mafruha Alam,&nbsp;Rita Shackel,&nbsp;Richard B. Banati,&nbsp;Jakelin Troy,&nbsp;Ian B. Hickie,&nbsp;Haley M. LaMonica","doi":"10.1155/2024/5552289","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/5552289","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>Kinship care and child fostering are a common practice in certain parts of Africa. This narrative review seeks to explore and thematically code the contextual circumstances in which children leave their natal homes and are fostered across Africa and the corresponding outcomes for these children. It draws on case studies from Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Namibia and other countries across the region to illustrate the diversity and cultural importance of kinship care and child fostering. These countries were selected based on their inclusion in the Thrive by Five International Program, a child rearing program promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development of children from birth to age five. The importance of kinship care and child fostering is also reinforced by outcomes from codesign workshops conducted for the Thrive by Five International Program in which parents, caregivers, and subject matter experts discussed their perspectives on child rearing practices and the challenges faced by caregivers in their home countries. The paper highlights the need to support kinship and foster caregivers in Africa with culturally adapted and place-based child rearing programs to help ensure fostered children reach their full developmental potential.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48195,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Care in the Community","volume":"2024 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/2024/5552289","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142100448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Australian Caregivers’ Experiences of Paediatric Wait times for Primary and Allied Healthcare Appointments: A Scoping Review 澳大利亚护理人员对儿科初级和专职医疗预约等候时间的体验:范围审查
IF 2 4区 医学
Health & Social Care in the Community Pub Date : 2024-08-29 DOI: 10.1155/2024/4277668
Yvonne Karen Parry, Md Abdul Ahad, Eileen Willis, Matthew Ankers
{"title":"Australian Caregivers’ Experiences of Paediatric Wait times for Primary and Allied Healthcare Appointments: A Scoping Review","authors":"Yvonne Karen Parry,&nbsp;Md Abdul Ahad,&nbsp;Eileen Willis,&nbsp;Matthew Ankers","doi":"10.1155/2024/4277668","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/4277668","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p><i>Background</i>. Paediatric patients in Australia experience lengthy wait times for Primary and Allied Healthcare Service (PAHCS) appointments. This results in a lack of satisfaction and adverse health outcomes. However, very few studies have explored wait times for appointments with PAHCSs in Australia. This study explored the length of wait time and associated barriers to timely access to paediatric PAHCSs in Australia. <i>Methods</i>. The scoping review followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines for Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. We comprehensively searched for relevant studies from five databases, including Scopus, Emcare, Medline (via Ovid), CINAHL, and Google Scholar in August 2023 without any time limitations. Studies that reported qualitative findings on the wait times and associated barriers to timely accessing to PAHCSs were selected in this scoping review. We performed a reflexive thematic analysis using NVivo software in this review. <i>Results</i>. A total of seven studies out of ninety-one retrieved records were eligible to be included in this review. Studies show that Australian children, in general, had to wait more than one year for health assessments and interventions in PAHCSs. The long waiting times were perceived as frustrating and worrying by caregivers of children. Several overarching themes related to the barriers of timely accessing to paediatric PAHCSs in Australia were identified, such as strict appointment criteria for children, disparity between demand and provision, parental unawareness, and inadequate public funding in rural PAHCSs. <i>Conclusion</i>. Australian paediatric patients are severely burdened with long wait times for appointments with PAHCSs, primarily, due to the poor government initiatives in rural PAHCSs. This study suggested that the criteria for booking an appointment in PAHCSs need to be simplified. Besides, adequate public health funding and the provision of resources are required in rural PAHCSs.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48195,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Care in the Community","volume":"2024 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/2024/4277668","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142100447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A Mixed Methods Inquiry into How Legal Professionals Respond to Recurring Trauma and Mental Distress among Refugees and Asylum Seekers with Insecure Visa Status in Australia 以混合方法调查法律专业人员如何应对在澳大利亚签证身份无保障的难民和寻求庇护者中反复出现的创伤和精神压力
IF 2 4区 医学
Health & Social Care in the Community Pub Date : 2024-08-26 DOI: 10.1155/2024/8454103
Mary Anne Kenny, Nicholas G. Procter, Carol Grech
{"title":"A Mixed Methods Inquiry into How Legal Professionals Respond to Recurring Trauma and Mental Distress among Refugees and Asylum Seekers with Insecure Visa Status in Australia","authors":"Mary Anne Kenny,&nbsp;Nicholas G. Procter,&nbsp;Carol Grech","doi":"10.1155/2024/8454103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/8454103","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>The aim of this study was to investigate how legal professionals in Australia responded to the mental distress experienced by clients with insecure visa status in the Fast Track Assessment (FTA) process. This article reports on survey findings obtained from 38 legal professionals followed up by focus groups and interviews with 16 participants. The participants were all involved in providing legal assistance to refugees and asylum seekers with insecure visa status, the majority delivering that assistance via pro bono or community law centre settings. An inductive thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. The study uncovered a complex interplay of practical challenges, emotions, and ethical dilemmas that legal professionals encounter while assisting asylum seekers in the FTA process. The study participants’ experiences highlight that a migration law practice frequently becomes the initial setting where asylum seekers disclose mental distress. Legal professionals found themselves simultaneously witnessing human suffering and endeavouring to prevent re-traumatisation of their clients. Responding to distress was difficult to achieve as the operational setting in which they provided legal assistance and the prevailing hardline political messaging by the Australian government toward asylum seekers who arrived by boat was hostile and (re)traumatising. There is a pressing need for more trauma-informed education and training for both current and future legal professionals. Findings are discussed alongside practical suggestions for trauma-informed interviewing for legal professionals who interview asylum seekers.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48195,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Care in the Community","volume":"2024 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/2024/8454103","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142077800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Unveiling the Impact and Diverse Contributions of Champions in Community Initiatives for Elderly Individuals with Chronic Conditions: An In-Depth Examination through a Scoping Review 揭示冠军在社区倡议中对慢性病老年人的影响和不同贡献:通过范围界定审查进行深入研究
IF 2 4区 医学
Health & Social Care in the Community Pub Date : 2024-08-26 DOI: 10.1155/2024/5025234
Kristina M. Kokorelias, Annabel Hayes, Guillaume Lim Fat, Reham Abdelhalim, Hardeep Singh, Marianne Saragosa, Christine L. Sheppard
{"title":"Unveiling the Impact and Diverse Contributions of Champions in Community Initiatives for Elderly Individuals with Chronic Conditions: An In-Depth Examination through a Scoping Review","authors":"Kristina M. Kokorelias,&nbsp;Annabel Hayes,&nbsp;Guillaume Lim Fat,&nbsp;Reham Abdelhalim,&nbsp;Hardeep Singh,&nbsp;Marianne Saragosa,&nbsp;Christine L. Sheppard","doi":"10.1155/2024/5025234","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/5025234","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>In response to the global rise in chronic diseases among aging populations, healthcare systems are transitioning from acute care models to community-based interventions tailored to the diverse needs of older adults. This study aimed to explore the role of champions in implementing community-based interventions for older adults with chronic conditions to address the gap in understanding the specific functions and impact of champions in these contexts. A scoping review methodology used a six-stage process aligned with the Arksey and O’Malley framework. After searching across 8 databases, a total of 10 studies met all inclusion criteria. The included studies were predominantly from the United States (<i>n</i> = 6/10, 60%) and the United Kingdom (<i>n</i> = 2/10, 20%). Most studies employed quantitative methodologies (<i>n</i> = 6/10, 60%), describing and evaluating healthcare champion programs or investigating the quality of care for older adults. Community interventions targeted various chronic conditions (e.g., dementia) and health outcomes (e.g., medication reconciliation). Champions, ranging from 17 to 106 individuals, played diverse roles as professional healthcare providers or lay volunteers. They facilitated intervention delivery, advocated for change, participated in evaluation, and fostered collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, contributing significantly to program implementation and health information dissemination. Recognizing champions’ diverse roles, researchers and practitioners can tailor interventions to leverage their strengths and maximize their impact. Additionally, the review highlights the importance of clear definitions and operationalization of champions to ensure consistency across studies and interventions. Practitioners can use this knowledge to identify, train effectively, and support champions within their communities, ultimately enhancing the sustainability and success of interventions for older adults with chronic conditions.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48195,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Care in the Community","volume":"2024 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/2024/5025234","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142077903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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“It Is about How Kind They Are”: The Significance of Professionals’ Attitudes towards Caregivers in the Dutch Care System "这关系到他们有多善良":荷兰护理体系中专业人员对护理人员态度的重要性
IF 2 4区 医学
Health & Social Care in the Community Pub Date : 2024-08-23 DOI: 10.1155/2024/4023865
Yvette Wittenberg, Rick Kwekkeboom, Arnoud P. Verhoeff
{"title":"“It Is about How Kind They Are”: The Significance of Professionals’ Attitudes towards Caregivers in the Dutch Care System","authors":"Yvette Wittenberg,&nbsp;Rick Kwekkeboom,&nbsp;Arnoud P. Verhoeff","doi":"10.1155/2024/4023865","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/4023865","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>In recent years, Dutch authorities have attempted to shift from formal to informal care responsibilities to meet an increasing demand for care. There is a growing expectation that social and healthcare professionals will actively involve, support, and collaborate with partners, family members, and others who provide informal care. However, the practical implementation of such collaborations is not yet evident. In this qualitative study, 37 individual interviews and eight focus groups were conducted to explore the preferences of informal caregivers in the Netherlands regarding their collaboration with social and healthcare professionals. In recognition of the growing consensus that professionals should tailor their approach to caregivers’ individual circumstances, we adopted an intersectional approach to examine the relationship between caregivers’ social positions and preferences as well as the impact of systemic and power dynamics on these collaborations. The findings indicate that most of caregivers’ worries concerning collaborations are rooted in the organisational context of their interactions with professionals rather than the interactions themselves. Caregivers’ social positions do not necessarily lead to varying opinions regarding collaboration with professionals; however, caregivers do expect professionals to be aware of their social positions, as these positions shape the context within which informal care is provided and determine how easily caregivers can integrate care responsibilities into their lives. To enhance collaboration between caregivers and professionals in the short term, care organisations and social and healthcare educational programmes should encourage a professional mindset that recognises caregivers as equal partners in care. It is essential for professionals to acknowledge the caregiver’s role and devise strategies for arranging care together that build on the existing relationship between the caregiver and care recipient.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48195,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Care in the Community","volume":"2024 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/2024/4023865","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142041546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Patients’ Care Transition in Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review on Facilitators and Challenges Related to Referral and Enrolment 心脏康复患者的护理过渡:与转诊和注册相关的促进因素和挑战范围综述
IF 2 4区 医学
Health & Social Care in the Community Pub Date : 2024-08-20 DOI: 10.1155/2024/8836759
Maiken Bay Ravn, Claus Theilgaard Sevel, Charlotte Handberg, Charlotte Gjørup Pedersen, Thomas Maribo, Claus Vinther Nielsen
{"title":"Patients’ Care Transition in Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review on Facilitators and Challenges Related to Referral and Enrolment","authors":"Maiken Bay Ravn,&nbsp;Claus Theilgaard Sevel,&nbsp;Charlotte Handberg,&nbsp;Charlotte Gjørup Pedersen,&nbsp;Thomas Maribo,&nbsp;Claus Vinther Nielsen","doi":"10.1155/2024/8836759","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/8836759","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p><i>Background</i>. Despite existing evidence on the efficacy of cardiac rehabilitation (CR), programs are underutilized. Factors affecting referral and enrolment in hospital-based CR were identified; however, research into factors affecting referral and enrolment in community-based CR is lacking. <i>Aim</i>. The purpose of this scoping review is to identify and synthesize facilitators and challenges in the transition of patient care from hospital to community healthcare services and how they influence CR referral and enrolment. <i>Method</i>. PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, ProQuest, and Web of Science databases were searched for relevant publications. The data were analysed using thematic analysis by Braun and Clarke. The study followed the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews and the Joanna Briggs Institute’s model. <i>Result</i>. In total, 36 studies were included in this analysis. The results show that facilitators and challenges for referral and enrolment in CR form a complex interaction. Factors influencing referral and enrolment may be setting-dependent or -independent. However, each setting may influence the entire transition. <i>Conclusion</i>. The patient decision-making process regarding CR may begin in the hospital, indicating that this period is the right time to encourage CR enrolment. To support patient transition, healthcare professionals at hospitals require knowledge of CR and the ability to prioritize patient support. Offering an initial meeting at a local site may decrease patient prejudice and facilitate enrolment.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48195,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Care in the Community","volume":"2024 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/2024/8836759","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142021783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Contraception Crisis in Somalia: Unveiling the Shocking Reality of a Nation Left Behind 索马里的避孕危机:揭开一个落后国家的惊人现实
IF 2 4区 医学
Health & Social Care in the Community Pub Date : 2024-08-19 DOI: 10.1155/2024/5981247
Ibrahim Yasin Khalif, Md Badsha Alam, Md Mostaured Ali Khan, Shimlin Jahan Khanam, Md Nuruzzaman Khan
{"title":"Contraception Crisis in Somalia: Unveiling the Shocking Reality of a Nation Left Behind","authors":"Ibrahim Yasin Khalif,&nbsp;Md Badsha Alam,&nbsp;Md Mostaured Ali Khan,&nbsp;Shimlin Jahan Khanam,&nbsp;Md Nuruzzaman Khan","doi":"10.1155/2024/5981247","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/5981247","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p><i>Background</i>. Despite global efforts to promote contraceptive use and ensure reproductive health, Somalia continues to face significant challenges in this regard. This study aims to explore the prevalence of contraceptive use in Somalia and identify the determinants influencing its use. <i>Methods</i>. A total of 8,162 reproductive-aged women’s data were analyzed extracted from 2020 Somali Health and Demographic Survey. The outcome variable was contraception use, classified as any contraception use (yes vs. no), any modern contraception use (yes vs. no), and any traditional contraception use (yes vs. no). The explanatory variables were factors at the individual, household, and community level. The multivariate binary logistic regression model was used to explore associations of outcome variables with explanatory variables. <i>Results</i>. The findings revealed low prevalence of contraceptive use among Somalia women, with only 7% reporting its use. Among them, less than 1% utilized modern contraceptive methods. Several determinants of contraception use were identified, including younger age, higher educational attainment (primary and secondary education), higher parity, exposure to family planning messages through mass media, urban place of residence, and residing in the northwest and northeast regions of Somalia. <i>Conclusion</i>. The results underscore the urgent need for substantial efforts to improve contraceptive use in Somalia. Strengthening healthcare facilities to provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, with a particular focus on promoting contraception uptake, is crucial. Public awareness campaigns and educational programs should also be prioritized to enhance knowledge and understanding of contraception among Somali women.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48195,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Care in the Community","volume":"2024 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/2024/5981247","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142013505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Supporting Black African Students to Engage More in Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study of Lived Experiences in the Midlands, UK 支持非洲黑人学生更多地参与体育活动:英国中部地区生活经历定性研究
IF 2 4区 医学
Health & Social Care in the Community Pub Date : 2024-08-16 DOI: 10.1155/2024/2551260
Samuel Baffour Kyei, Frances Howie
{"title":"Supporting Black African Students to Engage More in Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study of Lived Experiences in the Midlands, UK","authors":"Samuel Baffour Kyei,&nbsp;Frances Howie","doi":"10.1155/2024/2551260","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/2551260","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p><i>Aim</i>. To explore how Black African international students adjust to their new university environment and gain insight into how they feel supported to engage in physical activity (PA). <i>Background</i>. People from ethnic minority backgrounds have poor physical activity levels compared with white populations in the UK. The Black population is known to have the lowest PA levels among the ethnic minority groups in the UK. This trend is suggested to be the case among university students, but no research has examined this. Ethnic minority students, including international students, encounter adaptation difficulties such as cultural barriers and social isolation which affect their university experiences and health behaviours such as physical activity. <i>Methodology</i>. This was a qualitative method, with in-depth semistructured interviews conducted with five African students (two males and three females) aged between 21 and 40 years from a university in the West Midlands. The transcribed interviews were analysed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis. <i>Results/Findings</i>. Culture and lifestyle of physical activity; knowledge, experience, and self-motivation; the effect of various social groups, activities, and services at the university; and weather variations and physical settings were the identified themes. The key finding of the study is that respondents engaged in PA to a greater extent at the British university than they did in their home countries. This was due to a combination of factors, including low-cost gym memberships and events and a general lack of racial or gender-based discrimination. <i>Conclusions/Recommendations</i>. Participants expressed satisfaction with the cultural and social support systems at their university, such as sports clubs and societies, and mental health support services that encouraged them to learn about and engage more in physical activity. Although some barriers, such as weather variations, were mentioned, various indoor options coupled with cheaper gymnasiums motivated students to remain or become active. Understanding the experiences of minority student groups in physical activity could help in reviewing current provisions and extending them to a wider population.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48195,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Care in the Community","volume":"2024 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/2024/2551260","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141994121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Drone-Assisted Long-Distance Delivery of Medical Supplies with Recharging Stations in Rural Communities 带充电站的无人机辅助远距离运送农村社区医疗用品
IF 2 4区 医学
Health & Social Care in the Community Pub Date : 2024-08-14 DOI: 10.1155/2024/9143099
Jiyang Liu, Yu Ding, Rui Qiu, Zhiyi Meng, Deguo Sun, Xinying Peng
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