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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。
IF 2.1 4区 医学
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":"\"<i>Living their best life</i>\": 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":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>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.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>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.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>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.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>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.</p>","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。
IF 2.1 4区 医学
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":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>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.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>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.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>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.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>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.</p>","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。
IF 2.1 4区 医学
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":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>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.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To explore exclusive breastfeeding readiness and experiences of first-time mothers in Zambia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>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.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis resulted in an overarching theme: <i>Breastfeeding Readiness-A Multifaceted Approach</i> 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.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>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.</p>","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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Best practices for supporting researchers' mental health in emotionally demanding research across academic and non-academic contexts. 在学术和非学术背景下支持研究人员在情感要求高的研究中保持心理健康的最佳做法。
IF 2.1 4区 医学
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-26 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2025.2464380
Mary L Quinton, Karen L Shepherd, Jennifer Cumming, Grace Tidmarsh, Maria R Dauvermann, Sian L Griffiths, Sally Reynard, Amanda Skeate, Anita Fernandes, Tasneem Choucair, James Downs, Karen Harrison Dening, Meghan H McDonough, Lizzie Mitchell, Daniel J A Rhind, Charlie Tresadern
{"title":"Best practices for supporting researchers' mental health in emotionally demanding research across academic and non-academic contexts.","authors":"Mary L Quinton, Karen L Shepherd, Jennifer Cumming, Grace Tidmarsh, Maria R Dauvermann, Sian L Griffiths, Sally Reynard, Amanda Skeate, Anita Fernandes, Tasneem Choucair, James Downs, Karen Harrison Dening, Meghan H McDonough, Lizzie Mitchell, Daniel J A Rhind, Charlie Tresadern","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2464380","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2464380","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Researcher mental health in emotionally demanding research (EDR) has been recognized as important, but research to date has often been limited to academic research contexts, qualitative research, or single disciplines. The aim of this study was to identify best practices to promote researchers' mental health in EDR across academic and non-academic contexts.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty-six researchers experienced in EDR (aged 33-64) were recruited across sectors and disciplines (e.g. sport psychology, palliative care, conflict resolution). Semi-structured online 2:1 interviews were conducted between October 2023 and January 2024. The co-designed interview guide asked questions on best practices at individual and contextual levels when undertaking EDR. Interviews were analysed through reflexive thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three themes were generated: (1) the need for a psychologically informed research culture; (2) actions and principles in the immediate research environment; and (3) researcher boundaries with the research, others, and oneself. Underlying mechanisms across themes included tailored, iterative and flexible, and collaborative.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A shift is needed towards a more psychologically informed research culture to support mental health in EDR. Findings have implications for research organizations, conference organizers, and funders as greater resources are needed for researchers in EDR, regardless of method, discipline, or sector.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2464380"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11866648/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143517250","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 double burden of stressful life events among professional nurses: public mass shootings during the COVID-19 pandemic. 职业护士压力生活事件的双重负担:COVID-19大流行期间的公共大规模枪击事件。
IF 2.1 4区 医学
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-17 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2025.2504477
Ek-Uma Imkome
{"title":"The double burden of stressful life events among professional nurses: public mass shootings during the COVID-19 pandemic.","authors":"Ek-Uma Imkome","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2504477","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2504477","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study explores nurses' experiences amid the dual challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and public mass shootings, highlighting the emotional and professional strains they faced while providing care in crisis situations.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This qualitative study used semi-structured, in-depth interviews with a sample of 16 nurses caring for patients who were either injured during a public mass shooting or were infected with COVID-19. The participants were selected through purposeful sampling. Thematic analysis was undertaken, and themes derived from structural understanding illuminated nurses' perceptions of patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Qualitative data analysis revealed five main themes: stressful life events, flashbulb memories, service-oriented mindsets, team collaboration keys, and professional needs. The theoretical interpretation points to multidimensional perceptions of nurses and the need to confirm these perceptions and reconcile them with the psychological impact of stressful life events, making future adjustments and adaptations possible. These results build upon our previous work, first presented as a preprint, which highlighted initial themes and set the foundation for this expanded analysis.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study underscores how crises impact nurses' perceptions, highlighting the need for improved support, teamwork, and ongoing training to address their psychological needs during emergencies.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2504477"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12086904/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144095592","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 experience of trauma adapted yoga as a health promoting activity in forensic psychiatric care. 病人的创伤经验适应瑜伽作为健康促进活动法医精神病学护理。
IF 2.1 4区 医学
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-28 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2025.2509803
Sofie Lundström, Nóra Kerekes, Catrin Johansson
{"title":"Patients experience of trauma adapted yoga as a health promoting activity in forensic psychiatric care.","authors":"Sofie Lundström, Nóra Kerekes, Catrin Johansson","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2509803","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2509803","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Although the effects of yoga on psychiatric symptoms in psychiatric care are gaining increasing recognition, research within forensic psychiatric care, particularly on subjective experiences, remains limited. To address this gap, the present study aims to describe patients' experience of trauma-adapted yoga (TAY) as a health-promoting activity in forensic psychiatric care.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twelve individual semi-structured interviews with patients in forensic psychiatric care were conducted, and data were analysed using inductive content analysis.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>The patients' experience of TAY as a health-promoting activity was captured in an overarching theme, \"To feel that one is connected to mind, body, and soul in a way that can promote a sense of well-being in an uncertain existence\". This overarching theme contained four themes: <i>Strengthening the body</i>, <i>finding a calm place within oneself, something to do solely for oneself but together with others</i>, and <i>prerequisites for doing yoga</i>.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings emphasize that TAY has the potential to be a valuable health-promoting activity for patients in forensic psychiatric care by facilitating their resources to manage stressors in everyday life. Therefore, it should be offered as a complement to other treatments to promote patients' health and well-being in forensic psychiatric care.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2509803"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12120864/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144162576","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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Qualitative research exploring the complexities of exercise promotion in prostate cancer survivorship. 质性研究探索运动促进前列腺癌生存的复杂性。
IF 2.1 4区 医学
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-06-12 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2025.2517803
Elochukwu Ezenwankwo, Delva Shamley, Estelle V Lambert, Yumna Albertus
{"title":"Qualitative research exploring the complexities of exercise promotion in prostate cancer survivorship.","authors":"Elochukwu Ezenwankwo, Delva Shamley, Estelle V Lambert, Yumna Albertus","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2517803","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2517803","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of the study: </strong>This study aimed to explore the contextual and multilevel challenges to promoting exercise engagement among prostate cancer survivors in a low-resource setting, with a focus on integrating exercise-based rehabilitation into routine care and survivorship care planning, using a qualitative approach grounded in interpretative description.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sixteen prostate cancer survivors (aged 53-77 years) were purposively sampled from public and private healthcare facilities in Cape Town, South Africa. Semi-structured telephonic interviews were conducted using a topic guide informed by prior research. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed thematically.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four major themes were identified. Findings highlighted stark contrasts in exercise engagement between men treated in private versus public healthcare settings. Exercise was essential to private patients, whereas most public patients showed limited interest. Factors influencing engagement included knowledge gaps, treatment complications, fear of worsening symptoms, and age-related comorbidities. Socio-environmental barriers-such as neighbourhood safety and poor work-life balance-reduced exercise opportunities. Facility-level issues included inconsistent messaging from providers, lack of exercise oncology pathways, and absent referral systems.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study identified key multilevel influences surrounding exercise promotion and integration in routine care for prostate cancer survivors receiving treatment in private and public healthcare settings. While highlighting the opportunities/challenges surrounding integrating exercise programs in routine management, our findings offer program planners valuable insights for planning and developing interventions in resource-constrained settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2517803"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12164385/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144276568","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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"I want control and I imagine I have it" experiences of control and loss of control among people with gambling problems in Sweden. “我想要控制,我想象我拥有”瑞典有赌博问题的人的控制和失去控制的经历。
IF 2.1 4区 医学
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-07-08 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2025.2530019
Ellen Gerle, Tove Lundberg, Björn Hofvander, Anders Håkansson
{"title":"\"I want control and I imagine I have it\" experiences of control and loss of control among people with gambling problems in Sweden.","authors":"Ellen Gerle, Tove Lundberg, Björn Hofvander, Anders Håkansson","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2530019","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2530019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Gambling harm is a widespread phenomenon affecting an increasing number of individuals. Understanding the concept of self-control is central to comprehending the nature of gambling problems.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with ten individuals recruited through peer support associations in Sweden. The data was analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three group themes were identified: (Un)predictability and (Un)safety: The Meanings of Being in or Out of Control, Inside \"the Bubble\": Navigating (No) Control in and Through Gambling, and A Delicate Act: \"Regaining\" Control of an Uncontrolled Life. Gambling was described as part of a negative spiral in which individuals in challenging life situations attempt to create and recreate experiences of control through gambling. The more negative consequences gambling had on everyday life and relationships, the greater the need to retreat into a protective \"bubble.\"</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Being in and out of control are universal human experiences through which we can better understand the maintenance of severe gambling problems. Between these two experiences, there is also a false sense of control that does not correspond to experiences previously described in the literature.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2530019"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12239234/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144585587","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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More than meets the eye: phenomenological insights into the functioning of people with lipoedema. 比满足眼睛:现象学的见解对人的功能与脂水肿。
IF 2.1 4区 医学
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-20 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2025.2463157
Lise Maren Kloosterman, Renske Eilers, Aldo Scafoglieri, Ad Hendrickx, Rienk Dekker, Harriët Jager-Wittenaar
{"title":"More than meets the eye: phenomenological insights into the functioning of people with lipoedema.","authors":"Lise Maren Kloosterman, Renske Eilers, Aldo Scafoglieri, Ad Hendrickx, Rienk Dekker, Harriët Jager-Wittenaar","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2463157","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2463157","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The aim of this study was to explore the functioning of people with lipoedema from their perspective.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a qualitative study following a phenomenological perspective using individual in-depth interviews with a convenience sample of 13 Dutch people with lipoedema. The data were analysed by using an interpretative phenomenological approach.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Two overarching group experiential themes (GETs) were identified: (1) \"physical complaints are only a part of their problems\", and (2) \"longing for improved appearance and functioning\". The GETs were composed of the following subordinate GETs: \"disproportionate functioning of the lower body\", \"navigating daily life with lipoedema\", \"coping with uncertainty\", \"the toll of shame and stigmatization\", \"consequences of a very negative self-image\", \"desire for change and improved appearance and functioning\", and \"an ongoing journey of acceptance\".</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Participants experience that physical complaints affect daily activities, but with adequate adaptability, participation issues are relatively limited. Instead, shame about their appearance and (fear of) stigmatization mainly leads to social avoidance. Additionally, participants long for freedom to do what they want, wear what they want, and desire a different appearance. Therefore, the experienced level of acceptance of the condition is context- and situation-dependent and not straightforward, which is complicated by the burden of knowing that the condition is chronic.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2463157"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11843652/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143460391","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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Cultural differences in diagnosis and treatment perceptions: Turkish collectivistic representations of common mental disorders. 诊断和治疗观念的文化差异:常见精神障碍的土耳其集体主义表现。
IF 2.1 4区 医学
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-28 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2025.2459353
Iclal Yildiz, Els Rommes, Enny Das
{"title":"Cultural differences in diagnosis and treatment perceptions: Turkish collectivistic representations of common mental disorders.","authors":"Iclal Yildiz, Els Rommes, Enny Das","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2459353","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2459353","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is less diagnosed among Turkish children, and Turkish clients drop out more often from depression treatments than Dutch clients. This article proposes that cultural differences in collectivistic versus individualistic perceptions of getting an ADHD diagnosis and being treated for depression might explain these ethnic disparities, which have been explored in this study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Nine focus group discussions with Turkish individuals and 18 interviews with primary mental health practitioners were conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings show that Turkish participants do not view ADHD symptoms as problematic. Parents generally do not want children to be labelled as such and get professional help because they fear this will cause interpersonal problems. Depression is seen as problematic, as it disturbs social relationships and communities. However, Turkish participants prefer mediation to cognitive behavioural therapy, since the latter does not solve interpersonal problems.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our findings highlight a dissonance between individualistic/biomedical and collectivistic/socioecological views on health and wellbeing, in which the focus is on the individual for the Dutch versus the social group for the Turkish. To match Turkish clients' needs, mental health professionals should tread carefully in ADHD labelling. With depression, professionals might consider interventions such as mediation in interpersonal conflicts to improve treatment adherence and outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2459353"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11780694/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143061323","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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