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Relating to life and death a qualitative study of individuals with a long-lasting death wish related to unbearable psychiatric suffering. 关于生与死：对与无法忍受的精神痛苦有关的长期死亡愿望的个人进行的定性研究。

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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-26 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2025.2469361

Sofie Verdegem, Anke Rens, Joris Vandenberghe, Jessie Dezutter, Thijs Vanhie, Luc Bemelmans, Siebrecht Vanhooren

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Stories that matter: a qualitative study of general practitioners' reflections and experiences of exploring patients' impactful life stories. 重要的故事：对全科医生的反思和探索病人有影响力的生活故事的经验的定性研究。

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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-23 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2025.2454043

Marianne Rønneberg, Bente Prytz Mjølstad, Lotte Hvas, Linn Okkenhaug Getz

{"title":"Stories that matter: a qualitative study of general practitioners' reflections and experiences of exploring patients' impactful life stories.","authors":"Marianne Rønneberg, Bente Prytz Mjølstad, Lotte Hvas, Linn Okkenhaug Getz","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2454043","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2454043","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: There is solid evidence of the impact of life experiences on health. Yet, knowledge of how general practitioners (GPs) relate to patients' stories of such experiences is sparse. This study explored GPs' reflections and experiences concerning managing potentially impactful patient stories.Methods: We conducted four focus group interviews among Norwegian and Danish GPs and analysed them using Reflexive thematic analysis.Results: Three main themes were developed. First, GPs apply various strategies to recognize and unfold impactful stories. Second, they attribute diverse purposes to engaging with these stories, from viewing them as instrumentally useful to recognizing their intrinsic value. These views influence GPs' objectives and strategies when managing impactful stories. The instrumental utility approach can lead to an unfair dismissal of impactful stories. Finally, the commitment of some of the GPs to patients' impactful stories is considered fulfilling and highly satisfactory but also associated with external resistance.Conclusions: Patients and GPs encounter difficulties in addressing impactful stories, which resonate with the theory of epistemic injustice. Nevertheless, engaging with these stories is vital for providing ethically grounded and meaningful primary care. The paper proposes strategies and a conceptual framework to support work with impactful stories in clinical practice.","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2454043"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11758800/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143030293","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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"They are just as different as the rest of us" - a focus group study of primary teachers' perceptions of children with ADHD who struggle socially. “他们和我们其他人一样不同”——一项针对小学教师对患有多动症的儿童在社交上挣扎的看法的焦点小组研究。

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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-11 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2025.2465215

Marie Munch, Signe Hjelen Stige, Steinunn Adólfsdóttir, Lin Sørensen, Berge Osnes

{"title":"\"They are just as different as the rest of us\" - a focus group study of primary teachers' perceptions of children with ADHD who struggle socially.","authors":"Marie Munch, Signe Hjelen Stige, Steinunn Adólfsdóttir, Lin Sørensen, Berge Osnes","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2465215","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2465215","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Difficulties in peer interactions are common among children with ADHD and associated with severe consequences. Prevailing interventions have been criticized for not accounting for the significance of context and for limited effect on important social outcomes. Given the importance of the school environment and the teacher for children's social development, we wanted to explore how teachers perceive their own role and responsibilities when children are struggling socially, and how they intervene in their daily practice.Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews in five focus groups of primary school teachers in Bergen, Norway and analysed the data through reflexive thematic analysis.Results: We discerned two overarching themes, each with several subthemes. The first theme, \"Monitoring and Attending to Individual Needs in a Context\", represents teachers' perceptions of their role and responsibilities. The second theme, \"Tailoring Interventions Through Continuous Assessments\", represents the teachers' strive to fulfil this role in their everyday practice.Conclusion: Our findings reflect a complex, contextual understanding of social difficulties, acknowledging the uniqueness of each child, regardless of diagnosis. The teachers' practice was characterized by continuous tailoring to accommodate the specific, contextualized needs of each child, both \"behind the scenes\" and trough participating in children's everyday social interactions.","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2465215"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11816612/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143392531","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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The emotional toll of day-of-surgery cancellations on patients - a qualitative study using participant observation and interviews. 手术取消对患者的情绪影响——一项采用参与者观察和访谈的定性研究。

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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-06 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2025.2502193

Anette Viftrup, Lone Nikolajsen, Sussie Laustsen, Pia Dreyer

{"title":"The emotional toll of day-of-surgery cancellations on patients - a qualitative study using participant observation and interviews.","authors":"Anette Viftrup, Lone Nikolajsen, Sussie Laustsen, Pia Dreyer","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2502193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2025.2502193","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: To explore patients' experiences of day-of-surgery cancellation and the initial days of the extended waiting period.Methods: A qualitative explorative design inspired by Ricoeur's phenomenological-hermeneutic approach was used. Participant observation of day-of-surgery cancellations and semi-structured follow-up interviews with patients were conducted. Transcribed data were analysed using a Ricoeur-inspired analysis.Results: Five themes emerged from the analysis and interpretation, including \"an unexpected and shocking message-triggering reactions ranging from crying to unclear thinking\", \"shattered mental strength-an emotional rollercoaster marked by exhaustion and concerns\", \"a fragile situation-the need for early, informative and caring management of surgery cancellation\", \"prolonged waiting-feeling stuck and mentally distressed, caught in limbo with one's disease\" and \"known and unknown consequences-a butterfly effect\".Conclusions: Surgery cancellation could be explained as a \"butterfly effect\" causing known and unknown consequences triggered by the initial shock. Various emotional reactions followed the event and patients' mental strength was shattered. Provision of empathic care and information during cancellation notification was essential. The prolonged waiting period subjected patients to a sense of being stuck in limbo, unable to move forward with their lives. Multiple new practical preparations had to be made, and trust in the healthcare sector might be compromised.","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2502193"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12057768/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144057609","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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My home is where my health is: narratives on health promotion from older people living at home. 我的家就是我的健康所在：住在家里的老年人关于健康促进的叙述。

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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-06-15 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2025.2518668

Therese Hugøy, Helle K Falkenberg, Grethe Eilertsen, Marit Skraastad, Anette Hansen

{"title":"My home is where my health is: narratives on health promotion from older people living at home.","authors":"Therese Hugøy, Helle K Falkenberg, Grethe Eilertsen, Marit Skraastad, Anette Hansen","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2518668","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2518668","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Many older people want to live at home for as long as possible, and the aging population is highlighting the importance of understanding what they require for their lives to be good. This study explored how older recipients of home care experience the meaning of home from a health-promoting perspective.Methods: Narrative interviews were conducted with 10 people aged 78-103 years living at home and receiving home care nursing. We conducted a thematic narrative analysis, and based on the results chose a salutogenic perspective to shed light on the health-promoting perspective.Results: The primary theme identified was \"My home is where my health is.\" It reflects a compellation of the four subthemes emerging from the data: (1) my home promotes independence and autonomy, (2) my home promotes identity and self, (3) my home promotes being active, and (4) the support I receive is pivotal to promoting health and life at home. These themes are pivotal to health promotion and well-being in old age.Conclusions: Living at home contributes to meaningfulness, manageability, comprehensibility, and a sense of coherence. This promotes health and well-being for older people living at home if they receive both formal and informal support.","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2518668"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12168385/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144303520","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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Communication needs and support for children and adolescents with complex communication needs requiring hospitalization in Hong Kong: an explorative study. 香港住院治疗有复杂沟通需要的儿童及青少年的沟通需要及支援：一项探索性研究

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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-24 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2024.2446025

Lucia Tsang, Lorinda Lam, Elaine Siu, Catherine Lam, Cynthia Leung

{"title":"Communication needs and support for children and adolescents with complex communication needs requiring hospitalization in Hong Kong: an explorative study.","authors":"Lucia Tsang, Lorinda Lam, Elaine Siu, Catherine Lam, Cynthia Leung","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2024.2446025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2024.2446025","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Children with complex communication needs face particular challenges during hospitalization. This study aimed to understand the situation for hospitalized Hong Kong Chinese children with complex communication needs.Methods: Six group interviews were conducted with 23 participants, including nurses, doctors, adolescents with acquired brain injury, parents of children with acquired brain injury or cerebral palsy, and community-based therapists.Results: Parents and children reported unmet physical and emotional needs due to lack of communication. Healthcare providers felt that direct communication with children was not essential, expecting that parents serve as proxy in conveying needs. The passive interaction mode of Chinese parents, and their increased vigilance in protecting their children, further reduced opportunities for direct child-healthcare provider interaction. Limited patient communication protocols were reported, while tight hospital space discouraged bedside communication activities and tools. Community therapists who knew these children were not involved in pre-admission handover.Conclusion: To address the communication barriers, changes in the healthcare, education, and community systems are proposed. Empowerment of the children and parents to promote direct patient-healthcare provider communication, dissemination of simple protocols and bedside communication tools, time allowance for staff to interact with the children, pre-/in-service staff training, and collaboration with community healthcare providers are recommended.","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2446025"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142886422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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"I've always felt like I'm on the outside": identity and social inclusion among young adults with mental illness and complex needs - a qualitative study. “我一直觉得自己是局外人”：有精神疾病和复杂需求的年轻人的身份和社会包容——一项定性研究。

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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-09 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2024.2433320

Silje Nord-Baade, Ottar Ness, Michael Rowe, Camilla Bergsve Jensen, Anne Landheim

{"title":"\"I've always felt like I'm on the outside\": identity and social inclusion among young adults with mental illness and complex needs - a qualitative study.","authors":"Silje Nord-Baade, Ottar Ness, Michael Rowe, Camilla Bergsve Jensen, Anne Landheim","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2024.2433320","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2024.2433320","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Addressing social inclusion often involves objective measures and means related to work, education, housing and economy. However, important subjective factors, such as the relationship between identity on social inclusion among young adults with mental illness and complex needs, are understudied. The study objective is to explore how young adults with mental illness and complex needs experience their identity in relation to social inclusion.Materials and methods: The study adopted a qualitative, explorative, and participatory design. Seven young adults (three males/four females, aged 22-29) were recruited though Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Teams, and semi-structured interviews were conducted. Reflexive thematic analysis was employed in the analysis.Results: The analysis resulted in two main themes. Theme one, \"Who they are\", included three subthemes: \"A lifelong sense of being someone on the outside\", \"Feeling different from others\", and \"Someone who is worthless and doesn't matter\". Theme two, \"Who they want to be\", included two subthemes \"Wanting to be someone else\", and \"The need to redefine oneself\".Conclusions: This study underlines the importance of working systematically on subjective aspects such as identity, in addition to objective measures, to address social exclusion in a vulnerable and marginalized group. Future directions for research and the development of a more tangible and holistic approach to promote social inclusion are suggested.","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2433320"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11632936/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142796433","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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"Living their best life": PhotoVoice insights on well-being, inclusion, and access to public spaces among adolescent refugee girls in urban resettlement. "过最美好的生活"：PhotoVoice 对城市重新安置点的难民少女的福祉、融入和进入公共空间的见解。

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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-09 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2024.2431183

Alli Gillespie, Zahyyeh Abu-Rubieh, Lily Coll, Manar Matti, Carine Allaf, Ilana Seff, Lindsay Stark

{"title":"\"Living their best life\": PhotoVoice insights on well-being, inclusion, and access to public spaces among adolescent refugee girls in urban resettlement.","authors":"Alli Gillespie, Zahyyeh Abu-Rubieh, Lily Coll, Manar Matti, Carine Allaf, Ilana Seff, Lindsay Stark","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2024.2431183","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2024.2431183","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Newcomer adolescent girls from the Middle East and North Africa region face intersectional challenges and opportunities upon resettlement. This study employs PhotoVoice participatory research methodology to explore perspectives on well-being and belonging shared by six students who resettled to Chicago from Iraq and Syria.Methods: Two programme sessions consisted of participants reflecting on their photographic responses to four prompts in focus group discussions. The subsequent four sessions included qualitative analysis skill building, participant-led generation of thematic codes and diagrams using their data, and the creation of action plan posters to share back with the community. The research team then analysed all data using a grounded theory approach with constant comparative analysis.Results: Four major themes emerged: 1) public spaces served as a vehicle for exploring well-being and belonging; 2) intersectional inclusion in public spaces was deemed a vital priority; 3) schools held an important role in facilitating belonging and access to public spaces; and 4) language was a critical barrier and facilitator to access and inclusion.Conclusions: Findings highlight the need for holistic approaches to support refugee youth in urban contexts and emphasize the role of schools in facilitating inclusive access to public spaces to strengthen newcomer students' well-being and belonging.","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2431183"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11632926/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142796430","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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Learning to swim with back pain: a qualitative study of swimmers with chronic low back pain. 背疼学游泳：对慢性腰痛游泳者的定性研究。

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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-06 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2025.2474357

Helen Oakes, Marlize De Vivo, David Stephensen, Hayley Mills

{"title":"Learning to swim with back pain: a qualitative study of swimmers with chronic low back pain.","authors":"Helen Oakes, Marlize De Vivo, David Stephensen, Hayley Mills","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2474357","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2474357","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Swimming is one form of exercise advised to people with chronic low back pain (CLBP), there is limited research, however, supporting this recommendation and describing the experience and use of swimming in this population. The aim of this study was to explore the experience of people who use swimming to manage CLBP.Methods: Semi-structure interviews were conducted with 14 swimmers who were using swimming to manage CLBP. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the interview data, and the themes were mapped onto the capability, opportunity, motivation and behaviour (COM-B) model to understand the behavioural factors.Results: Five common themes were developed during the analysis: (1) My back pain journey; (2) Learning to swim with back pain; (3) How swimming looks for me; (4) What I gain from swimming; and (5) Keep calm and carry-on swimming. The themes mapped onto all three COM-B domains.Conclusions: The participants found that swimming was a valuable self-management tool for CLBP. The findings from the thematic and COM-B analysis indicate that learning to swim with CLBP can be a complex journey, influenced by several interrelated behavioural factors. In the absence of multi-professional support, inclusive swimming communities and accessible swimming venues, swimming participation rates may be affected.","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2474357"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11892036/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143568788","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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Exploring exclusive breastfeeding readiness: experiences of first-time mothers in Lusaka, Zambia. 探索纯母乳喂养准备：赞比亚卢萨卡首次母亲的经验。

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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-09 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2025.2463159

Francis Sichimba, Kalunga Cindy Nakazwe, Lena Halawi, Atika Khalaf

{"title":"Exploring exclusive breastfeeding readiness: experiences of first-time mothers in Lusaka, Zambia.","authors":"Francis Sichimba, Kalunga Cindy Nakazwe, Lena Halawi, Atika Khalaf","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2463159","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2463159","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby's life. While many studies have provided insight into exclusive breastfeeding in Zambia, few have looked at the experiences of first-time mothers and exclusive breastfeeding readiness.Objective: To explore exclusive breastfeeding readiness and experiences of first-time mothers in Zambia.Methods: A qualitative descriptive study employing a phenomenological design was conducted with 17 mothers. Data was collected using a semi-structured face-to-face interview guide. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the interview transcripts.Results: The analysis resulted in an overarching theme: Breastfeeding Readiness-A Multifaceted Approach with four categories: Exclusive Breastfeeding Readiness and Motivation, Support Networks in the Breastfeeding Journey, Navigating the Exclusive Breastfeeding Journey, and Perceived Resources to Support Exclusive Breastfeeding Readiness.Conclusions: Based on the findings, it is evident that although first-time mothers have knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding, mentally and practically, they are not ready to do so successfully. The study recommends improved prenatal and postnatal care provided to new mothers, with a focus on mental health readiness, breastfeeding instruction, and skills development.","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2463159"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11812104/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143384017","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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