SMJ articles in the category "qualitative research"

Original Article

Qualitative Exploration of Contraceptive Knowledge in Men and Women

Objectives: The level of knowledge about contraceptives overall is low in the United States. This qualitative study adds to the literature that explores gendered differences in contraceptive knowledge. Specifically, we examined knowledge regarding different contraceptive methods, directions on use, mechanism of action, efficacy, and adverse effects. We also looked at…

Posted in: contraception 15 qualitative research 4

Original Article

Using an Implementation Research Framework to Identify Facilitators and Barriers to Physical Activity and Weight Loss in Appalachia

Objectives: West Virginia (WV) is the only state entirely located in Appalachia, a large, mostly rural area in the eastern United States. WV has the highest adult obesity rate in the United States, as well as one of the highest physical inactivity rates. Obesity has been found to be significantly…

Posted in: focus groups 2 Obesity 70 qualitative research 4 weight loss 13 West Virginia 3

Original Article

Was This Readmission Preventable? Qualitative Study of Patient and Provider Perceptions of Readmissions

Objectives: Readmissions are a costly, burdensome, and potentially preventable occurrence in the healthcare system. With the renewed national focus on the cost and quality of health care, readmissions have become a major target for improvement; however, in general, the viewpoints of patients and healthcare providers have not been considered in…

Posted in: health services research 10 hospital medicine 15 patient readmission 3 qualitative research 4 quality improvement 23

Spirituality/Medicine Interface Project

Partnering Together? Relationships Between Faith-based Community Health Centers and Neighborhood Congregations

Objective: The US Bureau of Primary Health Care has promoted collaboration between federally funded community health centers and neighborhood religious congregations, yet little is known about how such organizations currently interact in underserved neighborhoods. Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted with leaders from five faith-based, urban community health centers and 23…

Posted in: qualitative research 4
SMA Menu