Examining the educational experiences of Behvarzes from the insufficient participation of some people in preventive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic: a lesson for the future

Rajabi-Arani, Zohreh; Asadi-Piri, Zahra; Zamani-Alavijeh, Fereshteh; Mirhosseini, Fakhrosadat; Bigdeli, Shoaleh; Dandekar, Sucheta P.; Bastami, Fatemeh

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The requirements of providing health education for rural people through electronic methods: the experiences and perspectives of community health workers

Hosseini,

Tayebi,

Amerzadeh

et al. 2024

BMC Med Educ

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Background Reliance solely on traditional approaches in health education is no longer considered sufficient, and electronic/digital education can be a complementary approach. Implementing electronic methods in health education requires identifying the requirements from the perspective of the service providers. Therefore, this study aimed to elucidate the experiences and perspectives of community health workers (Behvarzan) regarding the requirements for providing health education for rural people through electronic/digital means. Methods This descriptive qualitative study was conducted in 2022 at Alborz University of Medical Sciences. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 14 Behvarzan from Health Houses (HH) in Karaj City. The data were analyzed using the inductive Elo & Kyngas approach and conventional content analysis facilitated with MAXQDA software. Results After analyzing the results, we extracted 139 open codes, and by merging them for more precise coding and to facilitate the research process, we formed three main themes and ten subthemes. The themes included Technology (technical infrastructure, content production, content delivery methods, and content delivery channels), Facilities and equipment (communication equipment and electronic content repositories), and Stakeholders (training of providers, motivating providers, persuading learners and target groups, and reference groups). Conclusion From the perspective of rural healthcare workers, the implementation of electronic education requires necessary technology, equipment, facilities, processes, and content should be pursued and provided through specialized working groups, extending from the Ministry of Health and Medical Education to local HHs. These resources should be available to the healthcare workers and their target populations. Concurrently, educational programs and incentives should be defined and offered at the university level and within health networks for rural healthcare workers and their populations.

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The requirements of providing health education for rural people through electronic methods: the experiences and perspectives of community health workers

Hosseini,

Tayebi,

Amerzadeh

et al. 2024

BMC Med Educ

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Maintenance of Cold Chain during Immunisation: Voices of Learner Nurses

Edith Mutshatshi,

Arthur Phukubye

2024

Basic Health Care in Family Medicine and Public Health [Working Title]

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Maintenance of cold chain is integral for vaccine potency maintenance. Most vaccines are temperature-sensitive, hence cold chain maintenance is essential. Cold chain is crucial to keep the potency of vaccines. Improper vaccine storage and handling affect the quality of administered vaccines as lost potency of vaccines cannot be replaced. Nurses must maintain cold chain to maintain their lifespan until administration to clients. Learner nurses at a public university in Limpopo province, South Africa share their experiences on cold chain maintenance during immunisation. The objectives were to explore and describe the maintenance of cold chains during immunisation in clinical areas as voiced by learner nurses. A qualitative, explorative, descriptive, and contextual research design was used. A non-probability purposive sampling method was used to select participants. Data was collected through a semi-structured interview, using an interview guide. Data was analysed using Tesch’s open coding method. Measures were taken to ensure trustworthiness and that ethical issues were adhered to. The findings of the study revealed a shortage of resources and a lack of knowledge and skills. The study recommends the provision of adequate resources, involvement of nurses in determining training needs, in-service training, and provision of a backup system for power interruptions.

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Examining the educational experiences of Behvarzes from the insufficient participation of some people in preventive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic: a lesson for the future

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The requirements of providing health education for rural people through electronic methods: the experiences and perspectives of community health workers

The requirements of providing health education for rural people through electronic methods: the experiences and perspectives of community health workers

Maintenance of Cold Chain during Immunisation: Voices of Learner Nurses

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