Pulling it All Together: Emotional Reflexivity in Health and Social Care Field Research

Allan, Helen; Arber, Anne; Ayers, Nicola; Cane, Tam; Li, Sarah; Mounce, Ginny; Tapson, Kit

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-65503-1_9

“…The first author analyzed and interpreted superordinate themes reflecting the research question. Moreover, the interpretations were discussed repeatedly with the research assistant and supervisors to consider and confirm the first author's reflexive thoughts toward the women's experiences 23,24 .…”

Section: Good Maternal Carementioning

confidence: 99%

Women’s experience of preterm birth in an East African context: A qualitative study

Asmelash Habtu,

Barnabas Pembe,

Chiwanga

et al. 2024

Afr H. Sci.

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Background: Approximately 15 million children are born each year prematurely, representing more than 10 percent of all childbirths worldwide. Prematurity is an acute event and the leading cause of death among newborns and children under five. Sixty percent of these premature deaths occur in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. Objective: The current study aimed to explore and understand women’s experiences and perceptions regarding giving birth prematurely at the National Hospital of Muhimbili in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Method: A qualitative method, using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis approach was chosen to understand and describe the women’s experiences. A semi-structured guide was used during the interviews. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Findings: Eight in-depth interviews were conducted. The analysis revealed three superordinate themes: (a) Emotional turmoil: unmet expectations shattering maternal identity, emotional distress, and loss of hope; (b) Adapting to preterm birth and challenges: the unexpected situation, lack of proper care, strenuous breastfeeding routines, and socioeconomic challenges; (c) Significance of proper care and emotional support: good maternal care, mother-to-mother and family support. Conclusion: This study provided a deeper understanding of women’s experiences and perceptions of premature childbirth. The current study indicated the importance of caregivers’ awareness of the women’s emotional distress, their need to adapt to a sudden unexpected situation, and the necessity of emotional support. Keywords: Preterm birth; maternal experiences; Tanzania; Global health.

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“…An important contribution of participatory methods is that they enable surfacing and acknowledging emotions and feelings in research. An inquiry into people's lived experience requires not only cognitive reflexivity about how we produce knowledge (Allan and Arber, 2018), but also emotional reflexivity -how our identities and experiences interact and the emotions that we experience which shape our perceptions (Aabye, Gioacchino and Wegner, 2021). Capturing the knowledge that is generated through our emotions is made possible particularly through creative arts-based and performative methods.…”

Section: Emotionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Using Participatory Methods to Explore Freedom of Religion and Belief

2023

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“…An important contribution of participatory methods is that they enable surfacing and acknowledging emotions and feelings in research. An inquiry into people's lived experience requires not only cognitive reflexivity about how we produce knowledge (Allan and Arber, 2018), but also emotional reflexivity -how our identities and experiences interact and the emotions that we experience which shape our perceptions (Aabye, Gioacchino and Wegner, 2021). Capturing the knowledge that is generated through our emotions is made possible particularly through creative arts-based and performative methods.…”

Section: Emotionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Addressing the Intersection of Religious and Other Inequalities through Participatory Methodologies

Tadros,

Howard

2023

Using Participatory Methods to Explore Freedom of Religion and Belief

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Pulling it All Together: Emotional Reflexivity in Health and Social Care Field Research

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Women’s experience of preterm birth in an East African context: A qualitative study

Women’s experience of preterm birth in an East African context: A qualitative study

Using Participatory Methods to Explore Freedom of Religion and Belief

Addressing the Intersection of Religious and Other Inequalities through Participatory Methodologies

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