Qualitative study of African-American job satisfaction in a scientific/technical research environment

Background : Medication adherence (ADH) is key to decreasing hypertension (HTN)-related morbidity and mortality in older African-American (AA) adults. However, older AA adults have poorer ADH to prescribed antihypertensive medications when compared to their younger and Caucasian-American counterparts. Patient beliefs and cultural concepts about their medications influence their medication ADH. An important cultural concept in this regards is spirituality, which is a significant resource in the AA community. Thus, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the role of spirituality in ADH to antihypertensive medications for older AA adults. Methods: Older AA adults who were members of a Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and who were (a) diagnosed with HTN; (b) prescribed at least one antihypertensive medication; (c) self-identified as African-American or Black; and (d) self-identified as spiritual completed one in-depth individual face-to-face in this qualitative descriptive study informed by grounded theory. Demographic data were also collected. Results : Twenty-one PACE members completed the study. All of the participants were female. The mean age of participants was 73 years with most completing high school (67%). The mean HTN diagnosis was16.7 years and mean number of prescriptions for antihypertensives was 3.3. Participants indicated that their spirituality was used in a collaborative process with formal health care to manage their ADH to antihypertensive medications. This process was identified as Partnering with God to Manage My Medications. Partnering with God to Manage My Medications indicated that the PACE members acknowledged personal responsibility for adhering to their antihypertensive medication regimen but used their spirituality as a resource for making decisions to remain adherent; coping with medication side effects; and increasing their self-efficacy to deal with barriers to ADH . Conclusions : Spirituality played a positive role in medication adherence for the PACE members. Incorporating individual beliefs, such as spirituality, into patient treatment for HTN may capitalize on their inner resources for medication ADH and demonstrates culturally appropriate care.

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Understanding African American Males’ Schooling Experiences: A Qualitative Inquiry

The Qualitative Report ◽

10.46743/2160-3715/2015.2250 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

Edward Bell

Keyword(s):

North Carolina ◽

African American ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

African American Males ◽

Early Learning ◽

Qualitative Inquiry ◽

Educational Setting ◽

Schooling Experiences ◽

Schooling Experience ◽

Eastern North Carolina

The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand how African American males feel about their schooling experiences. Eighteen participants were selected for this inquiry. This study took place in eastern North Carolina. Many African American males lack early learning experiences to adequately prepare for a positive schooling experience. The findings from this study might prove helpful for working with African American males in an educational setting.

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ONCOLOGY NURSING PROFESSIONALS' JOB SATISFACTION AND DISSATISFACTION IN BRAZIL AND PORTUGAL

Texto & Contexto - Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0104-0707201500004650014 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 925-933 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Maiara Bordignon ◽

Maria Inês Monteiro ◽

Scheila Mai ◽

Maria de Fátima da Silva Vieira Martins ◽

Cinthya Raquel Alba Rech ◽

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Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Treatment Process ◽

Oncology Nursing ◽

Oncology Patients ◽

High Workload ◽

The Individual ◽

Nursing Professionals

The aim of this research was to identify the reasons for satisfaction and dissatisfaction among oncology nursing professionals working in Brazil and Portugal. A descriptive and qualitative study was conducted with nine Portuguese nurses and 17 Brazilian nursing professionals, using a questionnaire and interview, which were analyzed according to Bardin's proposition. Satisfaction, in both scenarios, was associated, above all, to the patient and the treatment process, and the bond established between the professional and the individual demanding care. Dissatisfaction resulted primarily from the extensive exposure to high workload and to the deaths of oncology patients. The importance of considering the subjectivity that permeates the work scenario is highlighted, which can have vast and, sometimes, costly implications.

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Job Satisfaction Challenges Of Nurses In The Intensive Care Unit: A Qualitative Study

Risk Management and Healthcare Policy ◽

10.2147/rmhp.s218112 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol Volume 12 ◽

pp. 233-242

Author(s):

Somayeh Mousazadeh ◽

Shahrzad Yektatalab ◽

Marzieh Momennasab ◽

Soroor Parvizy

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Intensive Care Unit ◽

Intensive Care ◽

Qualitative Study

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