Written by Jan de Liesbeth Maria Broers
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
Health behaviors are pivotal in determining overall health outcomes, making them a key focus for health promotion initiatives. However, fostering behavioral change is intricate due to the interplay of numerous factors influencing health-related actions. While information, awareness, and knowledge are essential, they are often insufficient on their own. Effective health promotion necessitates looking beyond individual psychological and cognitive factors to grasp the broader, multifaceted processe
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This study explored how adults aged 65 and older perceive their orofacial appearance (OA). Twenty participants aged 65–79 were purposefully recruited from the Swedish National Study on Aging and Care—Blekinge (SNAC-B) in Karlskrona. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using a pre-developed interview guide, and the data were analyzed through thematic analysis to identify recurring patterns and themes. Four key themes emerged regarding older adults’ experiences of their OA: (i) acceptance of
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Treatment interruptions and resumptions are common among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D); however, the factors that trigger resumption based on the reasons for interruption are not well understood. This study explored the patterns underlying treatment interruption and subsequent resumption. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 T2D patients who had previously interrupted treatment. Their narratives were analyzed to identify recurring themes and patterns. Four distinct
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Written by Daniel Nagesh
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
Pregnancy and early motherhood can significantly influence women’s health and wellbeing, as well as child development. Migrant women often face additional stressors related to the intersections of gender, ethnicity, social class, migration experiences, and language barriers. This study examines the lived experience of a Somali woman navigating pregnancy and early motherhood after relocating to an urban setting in the Global North, with a focus on understanding resilience in her socio-cultural co
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This study investigates the factors contributing to slum residents’ vulnerability to poor health and examines how economic, physical/infrastructural, and social determinants interact to influence health outcomes, with the aim of informing policy and program development. A mixed deductive-inductive approach was employed for data analysis. Initially, a deductive framework categorized the data into four overarching themes: Economic, Physical/Infrastructure, Social, and Health. Subsequently, followi
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Written by Marcos Victor Marie Welie
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
Financial difficulties and mental health are closely interlinked, with each influencing the other. Managing finances poses a major challenge for individuals living with psychosis. To better understand these challenges, it is important to adopt a qualitative approach that captures perspectives from all members of the therapeutic triad. This study explores how people with psychosis, their family members, and mental health professionals perceive financial problems and the factors contributing to th
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Dyadic coping approaches are known to ease emotional distress in patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses. However, most coping research in depression has centered on individuals rather than couples. This study explored how people with depression and their spouses experience coping, applying a dyadic lens to inform the design of tailored couple-based interventions. We conducted semi-structured, in-depth interviews with patients diagnosed with depression and their spouses. Data were a
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Written by Suzan Massawe
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
In Burkina Faso, the DenBalo study aimed to explore differences in vulnerability between preterm and full-term newborns but found fewer preterm cases than anticipated based on routine health centre records. This follow-up study investigates how urban healthcare workers determine gestational age and the factors influencing their assessments. Researchers conducted ten individual interviews and four focus groups with healthcare staff across four facilities in Bobo-Dioulasso. Thematic analysis focus
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Written by Seonghoon Kankanhalli
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
Childhood abuse has been linked to a wide range of adverse health outcomes and may also influence the transition into parenthood. This study aimed to explore how individuals with a history of childhood abuse experience becoming parents. We conducted a meta-ethnographic synthesis of 13 qualitative studies. The analysis identified three overarching themes: (1) Personal experiences of abuse intensified the motivation to be a nurturing parent; (2) Abuse histories created challenges in navigating the
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Written by Anna Al-Khotani
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
This study investigates ethical dimensions of the nurse–patient relationship in forensic psychiatric care. Drawing on Løgstrup’s philosophy, it explores how trust, moral responsibility, and relational challenges influence nurses’ daily practice. A conceptual analysis was carried out using five qualitative studies on nurses’ lived experiences in forensic inpatient settings. These studies, originally rooted in phenomenology and hermeneutics, were re-interpreted through reflective lifeworld researc
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