scholarly journals I Don't Want the Tray to Tip: Experiences of Peer Evaluators in a Multisite HIV Retention in Care Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-192
Author(s):  
Mary Hawk ◽  
Morey Riordan ◽  
Julio J. Fonseca ◽  
Catherine Maulsby
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Retention In Care ◽  
Rigorous Evaluation ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Peer Evaluators ◽  
Care Outcomes ◽  
Care Study

Numerous studies demonstrate the efficacy of peer-delivered interventions to improve HIV prevention and care outcomes, yet few explore the role of peers in evaluation and data collection. We conducted qualitative interviews with providers in a multisite HIV Retention in Care initiative to explore peers' evaluation roles, challenges, and strategies for success. We found peers' responsibilities included data collection, client assessments, and data entry. Their rapport with clients was considered an evaluation asset. However, peers struggled with balancing rigorous evaluation and data collection demands with the needs and comfort of clients. Recommendations for peer-based evaluation include ensuring self-care, streamlining workflow, and involving peers in evaluation development and reporting processes. Additional research is needed to explore the extent to which peers participate in evaluation activities and to ensure rigor in peer-based evaluation. Given that peers are well-positioned to collect client-level data, best practices, standards, and trainings for peer-based evaluation should be developed.

scholarly journals The Interconnected Dynamics of Partnership and HIV: A Qualitative Exploration of Experiences from Heterosexual Individuals Newly Diagnosed with HIV 

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
maira sohail ◽  
Emily B. Levitan ◽  
Dustin M. Long ◽  
Michael J. Mugavero ◽  
Akinyemi I. Ojesina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Retention In Care ◽  
The United States ◽  
Hiv Care ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Hiv Education ◽  
Heterosexual Couples ◽  
Hiv Diagnosis ◽  
Care Outcomes

Abstract Background Recent studies have focused on the role of intimate partnership on HIV care outcomes among men who have sex with men in the United States (US) and heterosexual couples in some African studies, leaving a gap in the recent US-based literature on the role of having an intimate partner on HIV care outcomes among heterosexual couples. Therefore, the objective of this study was to explore the lived experiences of heterosexual individuals newly diagnosed with HIV regarding the role of partnership on HIV care. MethodsThis phenomenological study conducted one time, virtual, in-depth interviews with six heterosexual individuals newly diagnosed with HIV ≥2017. The data analysis followed Moustakas approach to identify themes and sub-themes. ResultsThe participants were predominantly female and African American with median age of 46 years. Four themes identifying association between partnership and HIV care included role of HIV on partnership, under which impact of HIV on partnership and presumed reaction if partner was diagnosed with HIV were identified; Impact of partnership on HIV identified perception on dealing with HIV diagnosis without a partner and role of family vs. partner in HIV care as sub-themes; forms of support from partner in HIV care identified partner support around the time of HIV diagnosis and linkage to HIV care and around retention in care; and perceptions on the types of partner-based clinic services, which identified areas such as couples therapy, assistance with partner communication on sensitive topics such as HIV disclosure, and HIV education of the partner. The findings showed that partnership played a vital role in HIV care among partnered individuals; and the importance of a partner in HIV care was acknowledged by unpartnered participants. Various support practices by partners around HIV diagnosis and retention in care were identified. Quality of partnership played a bigger role in HIV care than presence of partnership. ConclusionThe importance of partner-based interventions in improving the HIV care of the person with HIV (PWH) was acknowledged. While demonstrating views of mainly African American women living with HIV in the Southern US, findings may be transferrable to other heterosexual PWH in other locales.

scholarly journals SHAREHOLDER PARTICIPATION IN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS UNDER NIGERIAN CORPORATE LAW: PHILOSOPHY, PRACTICE AND THE ROLE OF SHAREHOLDER ASSOCIATIONS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamsuddeen Magaji ◽  
Nurli Yaacob ◽  
Zuryati Mohamed Yusoff
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
General Meeting ◽  
Annual General ◽  
Shareholder Primacy ◽  
Legal Provisions ◽  
Proactive Measures ◽  
A Company ◽  
Effective Service

Shareholders and board of directors in an annual general meeting (AGM) are the two organs of a company. Shareholders are legally empowered to participate in the AGM to meet directors and know about the performance of the company. Despite various philosophies (theories) and legal provisions on shareholder participation in AGMs, shareholders are still facing some challenges. Moreover, available literature in this area is limited in Nigeria. Therefore, this study seeks to examine various philosophies (theories), the law, cases and opinions of experts on shareholder participation, practices and the role of shareholder associations in protecting the rights of shareholders. The study adopted two methods of data collection. The first method was doctrinal legal research (library based) which mainly concerned statutory provisions under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990 (CAMA) and decisions of the court. The second method of data collection consisted of qualitative interviews with seventeen respondents regarding the theories, practices and role of shareholder associations in protecting the rights of shareholder participation in AGMs. The findings showed that shareholder participation can be supported by various theories including corporate personality theory; agency theory; contract theory; shareholder primacy; and corporate governance. The finding equally indicated that shareholders in Nigeria received notices of AGMs late, due to postal inefficiency and lack of recognition of ICT under the CAMA. Similarly, both regulators and shareholder associations have not done enough to protect shareholders and to improve their participation in AGMs. In view of this, there is a need for proactive measures to improve the participation of shareholders in AGMs. This is by amending the CAMA to incorporate provisions that will facilitate the effective service of notices of AGMs. Similarly, shareholder associations and regulators must take the responsibility of enlightening shareholders on their right of participation as well as how to enforce their rights in AGMs.  

Design on Biochemical Indicators Management System for Athletes

2014 ◽  
Vol 1049-1050 ◽  
pp. 535-538
Author(s):  
Wen Wei Jia ◽  
Heng Chen
Keyword(s):  
Data Entry ◽  
Logical Structure ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Main Function ◽  
Competitive Sports ◽  
Biochemical Indicators ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Function Module ◽  
Fitness And Health

Biochemical indicators have the role of monitoring for competitive sports level data, the use of biochemical indicators to assess the fitness and health status of athletes, the results is more accurate. In this paper, a system designed to provide technical support for the athletes and biochemical indicators of management systems development. First, choose a representative biochemical indicators, and indicators are described; then, processed the database logical structure design, including athlete information, sample information, biochemical markers, and other related fields; finally, functional design, including data entry, data modification, data query, data reporting, system management and other main function module. Using results of this study can give full play to the role of technology in competitive sports, to achieve scientific training.

scholarly journals Public Relations Management in Efforts to Improve School Image and Community Participation

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 3204-3212
Author(s):  
Daman Rasman Syarif Hidayat
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Community Environment ◽  
Member Checks

Schools and communities are living environment that cannot be separated. A school is a place of learning, while the community environment is a place for the implications of the education and teaching process in schools. In this study, the types of case studies are qualitative. Interviews and literary studies, field observations, and documentation were used for data collection techniques in this study. In this study, the analysis coincided with data collection on the ground. The investigator reduces data obtained in the field by analyzing the data, sorting each information by focusing on research, and drawing conclusions in each direction. Triangulation techniques (sources and methods/technics), observations and member checks are applied to check the validity of the data used in this study. From this research, it can be seen that good public relations or public relations in educational institutions are public relations that can implement the goals, visions and missions that have been set in real terms. The concept and mission are not merely a slogan but are used as the basis for carrying out these public relations duties properly. To make it happen, the vision and mission of public relations in educational institutions need to be supported and the active role of various components in the educational institution, both principals, teachers including all members of the school or educational institution. Finally, so that positive public opinion towards an educational institution can be realized, the development of the vision and mission of public relations in educational institutions based on customer satisfaction can be used as a choice for the achievement of the expected goals.

scholarly journals Hidden labour: the skilful work of clinical audit data collection and its implications for secondary use of data via integrated health IT

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn McVey ◽  
Natasha Alvarado ◽  
Joanne Greenhalgh ◽  
Mai Elshehaly ◽  
Chris P. Gale ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Healthcare Data ◽  
Secondary Use ◽  
Use Of Data ◽  
Audit Data ◽  
Integrated Health ◽  
System Data

Abstract Background Secondary use of data via integrated health information technology is fundamental to many healthcare policies and processes worldwide. However, repurposing data can be problematic and little research has been undertaken into the everyday practicalities of inter-system data sharing that helps explain why this is so, especially within (as opposed to between) organisations. In response, this article reports one of the most detailed empirical examinations undertaken to date of the work involved in repurposing healthcare data for National Clinical Audits. Methods Fifty-four semi-structured, qualitative interviews were carried out with staff in five English National Health Service hospitals about their audit work, including 20 staff involved substantively with audit data collection. In addition, ethnographic observations took place on wards, in ‘back offices’ and meetings (102 h). Findings were analysed thematically and synthesised in narratives. Results Although data were available within hospital applications for secondary use in some audit fields, which could, in theory, have been auto-populated, in practice staff regularly negotiated multiple, unintegrated systems to generate audit records. This work was complex and skilful, and involved cross-checking and double data entry, often using paper forms, to assure data quality and inform quality improvements. Conclusions If technology is to facilitate the secondary use of healthcare data, the skilled but largely hidden labour of those who collect and recontextualise those data must be recognised. Their detailed understandings of what it takes to produce high quality data in specific contexts should inform the further development of integrated systems within organisations.

Analisis Pengembalian Kredit Terhadap Profitabilitas Pada PT Bank Sumut Cabang Gunungsitoli

Owner ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 160
Author(s):  
Victorinus Laoli
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Business Continuity ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
The People ◽  
Data Collection Technique

One manifestation of the important role of banking in a region, as implemented by PT Bank Sumut, Gunungsitoli Branch, is to distribute loans for investment, consumption and working capital for the people in the area. The purpose of providing credit for banks is the return of credit that earns interest and can increase income to finance activities and business continuity. From the results of research conducted with this data collection technique, it shows that PT Bank Sumut has a number of loans from 2009 to 2014 which each year rises. From this study, it is also known that the rate of credit repayment has a positive influence on the level of profitability.

Participant recruitment and data collection through Facebook: the role of personality factors

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean Chandler Rife ◽  
Kelly L. Cate ◽  
Michal Kosinski ◽  
David Stillwell
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Social Networking Service ◽  
Participant Recruitment ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
Promising Avenue

As participant recruitment and data collection over the Internet have become more common, numerous observers have expressed concern regarding the validity of research conducted in this fashion. One growing method of conducting research over the Internet involves recruiting participants and administering questionnaires over Facebook, the world’s largest social networking service. If Facebook is to be considered a viable platform for social research, it is necessary to demonstrate that Facebook users are sufficiently heterogeneous and that research conducted through Facebook is likely to produce results that can be generalized to a larger population. The present study examines these questions by comparing demographic and personality data collected over Facebook with data collected through a standalone website, and data collected from college undergraduates at two universities. Results indicate that statistically significant differences exist between Facebook data and the comparison data-sets, but since 80% of analyses exhibited partial η2 < .05, such differences are small or practically nonsignificant in magnitude. We conclude that Facebook is a viable research platform, and that recruiting Facebook users for research purposes is a promising avenue that offers numerous advantages over traditional samples.

What's Happening to Profits at Cazenovia Creations?

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Garnsey ◽  
Andrea Hotaling
Keyword(s):  
Financial Analysis ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Internal Controls ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Database Query ◽  
Microsoft Access ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Query Tool ◽  
Transaction Level

ABSTRACT In this case, students assume the role of an accounting professional asked by a client to investigate why net income is not as strong as expected. The students must first analyze a set of financial statements to identify areas of possible concern. After determining the areas to investigate, the students use a database query tool to see if they can determine causes by examining transaction level data. Finally, the students are asked to professionally communicate their findings and recommendations to their client. The case provides students with experience in using query-based approaches to answering business questions. It is appropriate for students with basic query and financial analysis skills and knowledge of internal controls. A Microsoft Access database with transaction details for the final seven months of the current year as well as financial statements for the current and prior year are provided.

TOLERANSI DAN KERUKUNAN ANTARUMAT BERAGAMA (POLA KOMUNIKASI TOKOH AGAMA DESA ANGGRASMANIS, JENAWI, KARANGANYAR)

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Noval Setiawan ◽  
Sarbini Sarbini
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Communication Patterns ◽  
Qualitative Description ◽  
Religious Communities ◽  
The People ◽  
Direct Feedback ◽  
The Village

The people who live in Anggrasmanis village, consist of various kinds of religions. There are Islam, Christian, and Hinduism. The tolerance between religious communities in Anggrasmanis village was maintained even though it was often tinged with tension and suspicion. This encourages religious figure to build communication. This study aims to describe how the pattern of communication inter-religious figures in Anggrasmanis village, so attitude of tolerance is born. The type of research used  is a qualitative description method with qualitative approach. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation. Researchers’ finding communication patterns of religious figures in Anggrasmanis village are linear communication patterns and circular communication patterns that occur in direct conversation between religious figures and direct feedback. The role of religious figures to building tolerance at Anggrasmanis village is by participating in activities at the village such as religious holidays.

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