Health Beliefs of Nurses in Northern Thailand: A Q-Methodology Study

Guptarak, Marisa; Conway, Jane; Stone, Teresa Elizabeth; Fongkaew, Warunee; Settheekul, Saowaluck; Baxter, Emily

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“…Q-methodology, which is a quantitative method that allows for the prioritization of identified factors, was applied (Watta and Stenner, 2012). Q-methodology has been applied in Thailand, for example, to explore health beliefs (Guptarak et al, 2019). Yet, it is the first time that this method had been applied to explore the viewpoints concerning the facilitators and barriers to six-month EBF in Thailand.…”

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Q-methodology identifies distinctive viewpoints of the facilitators and barriers to six-month exclusive breastfeeding in Northeast Thailand

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Background: The six-month exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rate almost halved between 2009 and 2013 in Northeast Thailand for no clear reason. Specific facilitators and barriers to six-month EBF have been identified for Thailand, but mothers’ views on these factors to continuing EBF breastfeeding until six months have not been explored in this region. Aim: This study aimed to prioritize mothers’ views on the identified facilitators and barriers of continuing six-month exclusive breastfeeding. Methods: Q-methodology was applied. This research was conducted at Well Baby Out-Patient Department of Khonkaen Hospital, Numphong Hospital and a private hospital. Thirty-four mothers, who had recently delivered infants aged between four and six months, were breastfeeding/had breastfed, were 20 to 40 years old, participated. Demographic data were analysed descriptively, and Q-method analysis was conducted using the PQ Method software 2.35. Results: There was consensus that having knowledge about the advantages of EBF was the most important facilitator of six-month EBF, and ‘not having any other responsibilities besides caring for her infant’ was the least important facilitator of six-month EBF. Three viewpoints emerged identifying different groups/clusters of mothers, namely, (1) caring for self, (2) requiring support and (3) breastfeeding knowledge. Conclusions: Despite some consensus among participants, three distinct viewpoints emerged regarding which facilitators and barriers were important to mothers. It is clear that a programme to improve the six-month EBF rate in Northeast Thailand would need to incorporate interventions or activities that address the different viewpoints identified.

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“…They may themselves have mistaken health beliefs (e.g. false beliefs from personal experience, family, and mass media) which they pass on to patients (Guptarak et al, ; Stone et al, ).…”

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Nurses' knowledge of health literacy, communication techniques, and barriers to the implementation of health literacy programs: A cross‐sectional study

Nantsupawat

Wichaikhum

Abhicharttibutra

et al. 2020

Nursing & Health Sciences

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Nurses' health literacy knowledge and communication skills are essential for improving patients' health literacy. Yet, research on nurses' health literacy knowledge and perception is limited. The study aimed to evaluate nurses' health literacy knowledge, communication techniques, and barriers to the implementation of health literacy interventions. A cross‐sectional study was used, and a total of 1697 nurses in 104 community hospitals in Thailand completed self‐report measures. Approximately 55% of the participants had heard about the concept of health literacy; 9% had received formal training specific to interaction with patients with low health literacy. About 50% of the nurses were aware of their patients' low health literacy; therefore, they applied the recommended communication techniques for them. Delivery of effective health literacy training was hampered by a lack of assessment tools, health literacy training and specialists, educational materials, and health provider time. Hospital administrators, nurse managers, health leaders should develop strategies to create environments and resources supporting health literacy interventions.

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Use of Evidence-Based Practice Among Advanced Practice Nurses in Thailand: A Multisetting, Cross-Sectional Study

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Hanucharurnkul²,

Panpakdee³

et al. 2022

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners

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Health Beliefs of Nurses in Northern Thailand: A Q-Methodology Study

Cited by 4 publications

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Q-methodology identifies distinctive viewpoints of the facilitators and barriers to six-month exclusive breastfeeding in Northeast Thailand

Q-methodology identifies distinctive viewpoints of the facilitators and barriers to six-month exclusive breastfeeding in Northeast Thailand

Nurses' knowledge of health literacy, communication techniques, and barriers to the implementation of health literacy programs: A cross‐sectional study

Use of Evidence-Based Practice Among Advanced Practice Nurses in Thailand: A Multisetting, Cross-Sectional Study

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