14 research outputs found
Is it possible to become a midwife in a refugee camp?
The historical backdrop of Western Sahara has meant that, for the last 43 years, part of its indigenous population
has survived in refugee camps located in the Algerian desert. International aid from abroad has become
the main source of sustenance for all people living in this hostile environment.
Since the beginning of this type of settlement, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic has been concerned
with creating the necessary infrastructures to meet the health needs of the people living in these conditions. As
a result, the Ahmed Abdel-Fatah School of Nursing was created in the Sahrawi refugee camps, which began
to train midwives to care for women during the stages of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum in 2002.
The aim of this paper is to provide an approach to the origin and evolution of midwifery education for the
Sahrawi refugee camps, in the only school of nursing that exists worldwide in a refugee camp.All of the authors carried out a cooperative project of international development funded by the Andalusian Agency for Cooperation in International Development and the University of Jaén in Sahrawi refugee camps (Code: 2014DEC008)
Quality Assurance in Nursing Education: A Qualitative Study Involving Students and Newly Graduated Nurses
Background: Assuring quality training for future nursing professionals is essential to preserving population health and socio-economic development. Quality assurance in the European Higher Education Area places students in a leading role to transform and improve higher education programs. Therefore, an innovative way of reviewing strengths and weaknesses of the nursing
education program of a Spanish university has been developed. Objectives: The aim of this paper was to explore the perceptions and opinions of nursing students and newly-qualified nurses regarding the contents of the nursing curriculum in order to improve its quality. Methods: Descriptive and exploratory qualitative research was carried out involving 12 newly-qualified nurses and 12 student nurses. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were performed. Results: Based on the thematic analysis, two themes emerged: improving clinical practices and reviewing the theoretical curriculum. Conclusions: Among the improvements suggested by the participants, the most relevant ones were establishing a clear structure of learning contents in the practicum, and redistributing the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System ECTS credits in various courses of the study program.
However, additional evidence is needed prior to proceeding with any changes
Perception of HIV Prevention Programs Among Ayoreo Sex Workers in Bolivia
The Ayoreo population constitutes one of Boliviaâs most vulnerable ethnic groups in terms of HIV/AIDS. Being a woman, indigenous, and a sex worker signifies belonging to a high-risk group. The aim of this study is to explore the Ayoreo sex workersâ and health agentsâ perceptions of HIV/AIDS prevention programs in order to identify variables that could influence their success or failure. This study used an ethnographic methodology that included participant observation and semistructured interviews. In the data collection, participant observation and semistructured interviews with sex workers and key informants were conducted. Three themes emerged from the inductive data analysis: health prevention efforts, cultural inadequacy of prevention programs, and the eventuality of interventions. We conclude that nursing can develop culturally-adequate HIV/AIDS prevention interventions and programs as well as promote health within these populations
Young Womenâs Attitudes and Concerns Regarding Pornography and Their Sexual Experiences: A Qualitative Approach
Funding: This research received no external funding. The translation of this manuscript was sup-
ported by the Research Group CTS-990, University of JaĂ©n (Spain)This study explores female university studentsâ attitudes toward and concerns about pornography, based on their experience watching it and on sexual encounters with men. It used a qualitative descriptive design. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 participants between March and April 2020. Thematic data analysis was performed using COREQ reporting guidelines. Three themes emerged from the data: (1) the sexual learning process, (2) the role of pornography in womenâs sexuality, and (3) sexual experiences. Participants reported how they learned about sexuality and how pornography influenced sexual experiences. Self-esteem issues and societal norms regarding hair removal and difficulty saying ânoâ to unwanted or humiliating sexual practices were found. The young women were not comfortable with womenâs representations in mainstream pornography. They blamed pornography for negative sexual experiences and claimed it influenced them and young men. Participants usually assumed submissive roles during sex and permitted aggressive sexual behaviors. The study reveals valuable information on how young women learn about sex and their difficulty in refusing unwanted sexual activities and even
aggressive practices. Sexual education programs should include assertiveness training to improve sexual health, consent, and well-being
A Qualitative View of Homecare SupportWorkers on Unmet Health Needs of People with Dependency
Background: Longevity and population growth generate an increase in the number of people with dependency, who require homecare assistance to meet their health needs. Homecare support workers provide this care in Spain, and they may have unique insights into the unmet health needs of those receiving homecare assistance. The aim of this study was to determine the unmet health needs of people with dependency based on the perspective of homecare support workers. Methods: Qualitative
exploratory-descriptive study. Through convenience sampling, homecare support workers from a Spanish province were selected, following inclusion and exclusion criteria. Four focus groups, transcription and thematic analyses were performed using Atlas.ti. Coding triangulation was carried out, applying criteria for scientific rigour. Results: The six themes obtained were classified into the material, psychoemotional, socioeconomical and psychosocial needs of people with dependency from the point of view of homecare support workers, along with the contributions of improvements and the need of these professionals for continuous training. Conclusions: People with dependency need complex technical assistance, materials, psychological attention due to their situation, and more effective assessments of their health and disability status. Homecare support workers perceive themselves to be essential in these assessments. They ask for psychological assistance, due to the emotional burden of their work, and believe this help would contribute to improving the quality of their service. Homecare support workers perceive that they are capable of performing their job, although they believe that some delegated activities are beyond their levels of competency
Newly Qualified Nursesâ Perception of Their Competency Achievement on Leaving University: A Qualitative Study
Thanks to all nurses, nursing students and independent researchers who voluntarily participated in this study.Background: After implementing the Tuning Educational Structures in Europe Project,
numerous efforts have been made to define, establish, and evaluate nursing competences. The
European Federation of Nurses Association played a key role in enacting the nursing competences
included in Directive 2013/55/EU. Nevertheless, assessing competences remains elusive, and there
is little research into nursesâ perceptions of the competency training provided by their universities.
The purpose of the study was to explore the perceptions and experiences of newly qualified nurses
about the competences they acquired during their university education. Methods: A qualitative
research study was developed in a Spanish university. Twelve semi-structured interviews with
newly qualified nurses were conducted, and two focus groups made up of twelve students were
carried out in order to triangulate the results. Participants were recruited through email contact.
Interviews focused on clinical training, theoretical content, and the reality of healthcare. Data was
analyzed thematically. Results: Two main themes emerged: (1) improving theoretical content and
(2) rethinking practical lessons and clinical training. A lack of knowledge about mental health,
pharmacology, or critical care has been found; in addition, it was highlighted, among others, the
need to improve communication skills in difficult and conflictive situations. Conclusions:
Considering the participantsâ perception of deficiency in some aspects of most of the competences
established by the European Federation of Nurses Association, further research has been suggested
to include other stakeholdersâ views
Economic Problems and Loneliness as Factors Related to Subjective Unmet Health Needs in People with Chronic Diseases and Dependency
Background: The continuous increase of people with chronic diseases is one of the greatest challenges for healthcare systems worldwide. Population growth and life expectancy means that an increasing number of people with chronic diseases and dependency need some kind of assistance to meet their needs. Determining these subjective unmet needs helps to understand the situation of these people. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of chronic patients over 65 years of age from the day-care center toward subjective health needs that are not being met by the socio-health system. Methods: Qualitative exploratory-descriptive study. Through convenience sampling, we selected people with chronic diseases and dependency who used day-care centers and met the inclusion criteria. Focus groups were performed. The data were transcribed and a thematic
analysis was carried out using Atlas.ti software. Results: The topics resulting from the analysis were classified into dissatisfaction of biological/physiological needs, psychological needs, social needs, and other issues that arose in both groups of participants which referred to the types of needs previously indicated. The issues related to social and psycho-social needs stood out. Conclusions: People with chronic diseases and dependency have their physiological needs covered with the help they receive, but their situation of dependency generates additional costs that worsen their economic situation. However, their greatest need is due to the loneliness they feel and the feeling they have of âbeing a burdenâ on their families
Should We Be Trained to Train? Nursing Studentsâ and Newly Qualified Nursesâ Perception on Good Lecturers and Good Clinical Preceptors
Background: The reform of the Spanish higher education studies from the Bologna Declaration
did not entail the necessary changes in the teaching methodologies used. The clinical preceptor
emerged as the main guiding professional in the practical training of nursing students. The aim of this
qualitative study was to understand fourth-year nursing studentsâ and newly qualified nursesâ (NQNs)
perception on their lecturersâ and clinical preceptorsâ effectiveness. Methods: Exploratory, descriptive
qualitative study was carried out at a Spanish University. By convenience sampling and according
to defined inclusion and exclusion criteria, twelve newly qualified nurses and twelve fourth-year
students of the Degree in Nursing were included in order to contrast the results. A thematic analysis
of data was carried out, to later be coded by two researchers. Results: Two main themes were
identified: the good lecturer and the good clinical preceptor, with several subthemes in each. These
included the characteristics that both should have, both in teaching, nursing and interpersonal-relation
skills. Conclusions: The need of preceptorship training programs has been highlighted in our context.
Educators all over the world should be properly qualified in order to train and educate competent
nurses for the future
Is it possible to become a nurse in a refugee camp?
The history of the Western Sahara has been marked by several events that have contributed
to the protracted refugee situation in which the Sahrawi people have found themselves since 1975:
the Spanish colonization and the subsequent decolonization process, the armed struggles between
the indigenous population and the states of Morocco and Mauritania to occupy Western Saharan
territory, assassinations and repression of the Sahrawi population, and the economic interests of
external agents with regards to mineral resources. Twenty-five years ago, in the hostile environment
of the Sahrawi refugee camps, a nursing school was founded. Essentially depending on foreign aid,
this school has been responsible for training nursing professionals to meet the healthcare needs of the
population. The aim of this paper is to provide an approach to the origin and evolution of nursing
education for the Sahrawi refugee camps. The Sahrawi are the only refugee camps in the world to
host such nursing schools.CTS-990Funded by the ANDALUSIAN AGENCY FOR COOPERATION IN INTERNATIONALDEVELOPMENT, Junta de AndalucĂa, Spain, grant number: 2014DEC00
Primary School Teachersâ Perspective of Sexual Education in Spain. A Qualitative Study
Sexual education is a part of the teaching-learning process that addresses cognitive, psychological, physical and social aspects of sexuality. The purpose of sexual education is to provide people with knowledge, abilities, attitudes and values that will help them to have good sexual health, well-being and dignity. The objective of this study was to explore the perspective of primary school teachers regarding Sexual Education in school. A descriptive qualitative study was designed based on content thematic analysis. Fifteen open-ended interviews with primary school teachers were carried out, followed by inductive data analysis using ATLAS.ti software. Two key themes emerged from the analysis: âIn search of a comprehensive approach to Sexual Educationâ and âBarriers to Sexual Education in schools: From the lack of training to fear of the familiesâ. We conclude that despite the efforts to implement a comprehensive approach to Sexual Education that recognises sexuality as a right, primary school teachers face difficulties in delivering Sexual Education in schools due to a lack of training and the fear that parents will reject their children being spoken to about sexuality