Elçin Alaçam^1,*, Mualla Yılmaz²

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.12, pp. 1989-2005, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.071033 - 31 December 2025

Abstract Background: Post-cesarean surgical site infection is a frequent complication with significant consequences for maternal, physical, and psychological well-being. This study explored women’s lived experiences of post-cesarean surgical site infection, focusing on emotional responses, treatment experiences, and perceived psychosocial impact. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted using thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with 23 patients hospitalized due to post-cesarean surgical site infection, selected through purposeful sampling between 15 August 2022, and 15 January 2024. Results: The mean age of the participants in the study was 28.69 ± 5.07 years. Of them, 13 were high school graduates, and 22… More >

Wei Wang^1,2, Lan Li^3,*

Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 257-269, 2024, DOI:10.32604/po.2024.057004 - 04 December 2024

Abstract This study explores the perspectives and challenges faced by family members providing mental support to cancer patients in Beijing, China. The primary objective is to understand the emotional and practical roles family members undertake and the difficulties they encounter. Utilizing a qualitative research design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with family caregivers of cancer patients. Thematic analysis revealed several key themes: the dual burden of emotional support and caregiving responsibilities, the impact on daily life and personal well-being, the role and effectiveness of external support systems, perceptions of medical staff support, and the common More >

Alonso Alvarez, Borja Bordel Sánchez^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 2935-2966, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.056990 - 18 November 2024

Abstract Agile Transformations are challenging processes for organizations that look to extend the benefits of Agile philosophy and methods beyond software engineering. Despite the impact of these transformations on organizations, they have not been extensively studied in academia. We conducted a study grounded in workshops and interviews with 99 participants from 30 organizations, including organizations undergoing transformations (“final organizations”) and companies supporting these processes (“consultants”). The study aims to understand the motivations, objectives, and factors driving and challenging these transformations. Over 700 responses were collected to the question and categorized into 32 objectives. The findings show More >

Anahita Ali^*, Santosh Kumar

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.7, pp. 833-845, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.028799 - 01 June 2023

Abstract Since the coronavirus pandemic, many factors led to the change in the mental well-being of hospital administrators and their staff. The pandemic negatively impacted the availability and capability of health professionals to deliver essential services and meet rising demand. Therefore, this study aimed to understand the perspective of hospital administrators about issues and challenges that negatively impacted their staff’s mental health and hospital administrators’ coping response to mitigate those challenges and issues. An exploratory qualitative study was conducted with 17 hospital administrators (superintendents, deputy superintendents, nursing in charge and hospital in charge) working in a… More > Graphic Abstract

Jung Eun Kim¹, So Yeon Yoo^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.5, pp. 687-697, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.026759 - 28 April 2023

Abstract Background: In crisis intervention sites such as infectious disease disasters, counselors are repeatedly exposed, directly or indirectly, to the traumatic experiences of victims. Disaster counseling has a negative effect on counselors, which can eventually interfere with the counseling process for disaster victims. Therefore, exploring and understanding the experiences of counselors is necessary to ensure that qualitative counseling for disaster victims can be continuously and efficiently conducted. Objectives: This study investigated the experiences of counselors who participated in mental health counseling as psychological support for victims of the COVID-19 disaster in Korea. Design: This is a qualitative study. Participants:… More >

Şeyma Zehra Altunkurek^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.23, No.4, pp. 577-588, 2021, DOI:10.32604/IJMHP.2021.017492 - 28 October 2021

Abstract Aim: The aim of this study was to explore and describe the lived experience of 3rd-year nursing students who participated in an online wellness coaching program during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Methods: This qualitative research study on an online wellness coaching program included 30 female students, aged 21 to 30 years, who were confined to their home during the COVID-19 outbreak for two months. The students were asked to describe their feelings and responses during the COVID-19 lockdown. Results: Four thematic clusters emerged in the data analysis: what the students felt during the quarantine period, what the… More >

Halimatus Sakdiah Minhat^1,2,*, Hazwan Mat Din¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.22, No.4, pp. 283-290, 2020, DOI:10.32604/IJMHP.2020.012679 - 22 December 2020

Abstract The rapid ageing process experienced by many developing countries, lead issues and challenges to deal with the highly demanding social care sector. This qualitative study aimed to explore the understanding and views of the formal caregivers in Malaysia towards social care for older persons. Series of focus group discussions were conducted among 57 institutional social care workers at four public residential care in Peninsular Malaysia based on the identified zones. Two groups of participants involved, those aged less than 40 years old and 40 years old and above, divided based on the mean age. The… More >

Rashmi Rai¹, Ambarish Kumar Rai^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.22, No.4, pp. 291-302, 2020, DOI:10.32604/IJMHP.2020.012153 - 22 December 2020

Abstract The intimate partner violence (IPV) against women has been identified as a violation of human rights and a serious public health concern. There is not only the immediate consequence of partner violence, such as injury or death but also the other long-term health consequences. IPV can be associated with psychological effects such as depressive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and substance abuse. The study aims to explore the nature and causes of IPV on women’s life and their personal experiences to deal with. This is an NGO-based study. For better understanding of the issues, Purposive sampling… More >

Ross E. Gray¹, Richard J. Wassersug², Christina Sinding³, Angela M. Barbara¹, Christine Trosztmer¹, Neil Fleshner⁴

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.12, No.4, pp. 2755-2763, 2005

Abstract Objective: This exploratory study was intended to investigate men's ways of integrating and understanding experiences with Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT), including how hormone treatment affected their sense of identity.
Patients and methods: Twelve men, averaging 61 years of age and treated with ADT, participated in a single interview about their experiences with prostate cancer and hormone treatment. In keeping with a qualitative approach, questions were initially open-ended, with patients encouraged to describe experiences in their own words.
Results: Seven prominent themes appeared in the interviews: 1) starting on hormones, 2) matching expectations with reality, 3) tracking changes, 4)… More >