“Rigorous and Systematic Qualitative Data Analysis in Biological Anthropology” DOI
Amber Wutich, Robin Nelson, L. Zachary DuBois

et al.

American Journal of Physical Anthropology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 186(S78)

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

ABSTRACT Biological anthropologists have long engaged in qualitative data analysis (QDA), though such work is not always foregrounded. In this article, we discuss the role of rigorous and systematic QDA biological anthropology consider how it can be understood advanced. We first establish what kinds are used anthropology. then review ways has been six subfields anthropology: primatology, human biology, paleoanthropology, dental skeletal bioarchaeology, anthropological genetics. follow that with an overview to use methods: three simple methods (i.e., word‐based analysis, theme coding) approaches for model‐building model‐testing content semantic network grounded theory). With foundation place, support transformative research anthropology—emphasizing valuable inductive community‐based research. supports using mixed‐methods designs, participatory action research, abolition Black feminist Finally, close a project, reflecting on logistics, ethics, limitations sharing, including researchers CARE Principles (Collective Benefit, Authority Control, Responsibility, Ethics) Indigenous sovereignty.

Language: Английский

Psychosocial stress, adult suicidal ideation, and the mediating effect of poor sleep quality during the COVID‐19 pandemic in South Africa DOI Creative Commons
Andrew Wooyoung Kim

American Journal of Human Biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 36(3)

Published: Jan. 4, 2024

Abstract Objectives South Africa instituted one of the world's strictest lockdowns during COVID‐19 pandemic, which generated heightened conditions psychosocial stress and posed widespread mental health risks. Despite elevated burdens suicidal behaviors risk psychiatric disease in country, few studies have examined impacts from pandemic on ideation Africa. This study association between experienced under adult ideation, as well degree to sleep quality duration mediated this relationship. Methods An online survey assessed experiences stress, duration, a sample 189 African adults second third waves pandemic. A causal inference framework for mediation analysis was used assess explained ideation. Results Suicidal reported 21% adults. Adults described having moderate an average 6.9 hours per night. significantly predicted fully adjusted models. Sleep quality, but not accounting 25.9% total effect. Conclusions Poor may play important role exacerbating alarming stress‐induced effects Further research is necessary understand underlying dynamics associated psychological neurobiological processes that perpetuate

Language: Английский

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Four Years Since COVID-19 Day Zero: A Time to Evaluate Past and Future Pandemic Control Policies and Practices in Sub-Saharan Africa? DOI Creative Commons
Obinna Ositadimma Oleribe, Andrew W. Taylor‐Robinson,

Okey Nwanyanwu

et al.

Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 505 - 511

Published: March 1, 2024

Four years after the first case of COVID-19, world is still determining how best to prevent and control long-term effects SARS-CoV-2 infection.Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) were employed at start pandemic as only available options, prior effective vaccines antiviral agents.The World Health Organization recommended dual vaccination for 70% worldwide threshold a return "normal" community life.Immunization rates needed increase in all global regions, irrespective socioeconomic status, necessitating more equitable access.During pandemic, wealthier countries hoarded vaccine supplies even when their citizens immunized.This highlights already enormous difficulties healthcare provision faced by low-income sub-Saharan African countries, which remain risk industrialized nations have progressed post-pandemic era.Thus, addition redoubling efforts public health policymakers should consider ongoing future use NPIs.In this narrative account, we advocate that various NPI practices not be shelved; rather, research evaluate impact parallel with booster vaccination.This especially applies so-called "long COVID".Lessons learned from implementing resource-limited settings incorporated into preparedness guidelines infectious disease outbreaks.

Language: Английский

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Coping strategies employed by public psychiatric healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in southern Gauteng, South Africa DOI Creative Commons

Ann Scheunemann,

Andrew Wooyoung Kim, Aneesa Moolla

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(8), P. e0277392 - e0277392

Published: Aug. 10, 2023

Within the context of novel coronavirus pandemic and new challenges to a resource-constrained public healthcare system, many workers in South Africa have faced numerous stressors that compromised their mental health. While current literature on COVID-19 highlights widespread psychosocial stress experienced by during pandemic, little is known about coping strategies utilized continue service delivery maintain one’s health well-being this ongoing emergency. In study, we sought explore used employed psychiatric care system southern Gauteng, disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Psychiatric (n = 55) three tertiary hospitals two specialized facilities participated in-depth interviews between July 2020 March 2021. We found spanned multi-level multi-systemic efforts. Intrapersonal, interpersonal, material, structural were mapped across individual, family, hospital systems. The most commonly included positive mindsets reappraisal, social support systems, specific protections. Findings also highlighted contextual interconnected nature coping. Healthcare applied multiple combat negative effects Better understanding these strategies, contexts which they are employed, how interact can be develop evidence-based interventions experiencing healthcare-related

Language: Английский

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Religious participation is associated with fewer dementia diagnoses among Black people in the United States DOI
Eric E. Griffith, Paul A. Robbins,

Bethlehem T. Ferede

et al.

American Journal of Human Biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 28, 2024

Black people had the highest prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) any racial/ethnic group in United States (US) as 2020. As racial disparities ADRD are being investigated, more evidence is necessary to determine pathways mechanisms that either slow progression or improve quality life for those affected. Religion/spirituality (R/S) has been shown affect health outcomes but rarely studied a possible pathway reducing risk. Crucially, also report higher levels R/S than other groups States. This research asks if affects risk among adults effects persist after controlling hypertension.

Language: Английский

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Evaluating the Buffering Role of Perceived Social Support and Coping Resources Against the Adult Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 Psychosocial Stress: A Cross-Sectional Study in South Africa DOI Creative Commons
Andrew Wooyoung Kim, Someleze Swana, Mallika S. Sarma

et al.

Adversity and Resilience Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 10, 2024

Abstract Growing evidence has highlighted the global mental health impacts of COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, particularly in societies with pre-existing socioeconomic adversities public concerns. Despite sudden prolonged nature many psychosocial stressors during pandemic, recent studies have shown that communities utilized several coping mechanisms to buffer consequences COVID-related stress. This paper examines extent which resources social support buffered against effects stress among adults South Africa. Adult participants ( n = 117) completed an online survey second third waves Africa (January–July 2021), assessed experiences stress, resources, support, four outcomes: depression, anxiety, post-traumatic disorder, bipolar disorder. Moderation analyses examined potential buffering role Adults reported elevated rates psychiatric symptoms. Coping poor whereas perceived did not significantly moderate association between adult health. These results suggest our sample a variety protect their experienced lockdown Additionally, existing conditions strained relationships may attenuated stress-buffering effect on

Language: Английский

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Promoting Resilience and mental well-being among Immigrants in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A qualitative study DOI Creative Commons
Mamata Pandey, Geoffrey Maina,

Yiting Fang

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 24, 2024

Abstract Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic had significant impacts on the lives and mental health of individuals across globe. Due to language barriers social, economic, cultural factors, these challenges were amplified for immigrants Canada putting them in an increasingly vulnerable position. The objective study was document experienced, other aspects life, support during pandemic. Methodology: Taking a community participatory approach collaboration with Regina Immigrant Women Center 14 language-assisted discussion sessions hosted virtually between July 2020 April 2021. covered credible current public measures participants collectively discussed strategies address upcoming posed by Discussion daily life imposed solutions implemented served as data. Results: Thematic analysis participants' perspectives highlighted impact social isolation all age groups. Overall mentioned considerable stress uncertainty, fear infections, isolation. Negative media technology use well-being highlighted. Participants suggested various coping strategies, including religious spiritual practices, connecting virtually, expressing gratitude, positive self-talk, self-love, self-care well-being. also shared lessons learned insights discovered Conclusion:The interactive virtual helped maintain connectedness, providing sense enhancing resilience positively impacting wellness. Language-assisted can emergency.

Language: Английский

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Rethinking Teacher Education Quality Post-Covid-19: Comparative Student Reflections on Well-Being DOI
Clive Jimmy William Brown, Hanlie Dippenaar

Journal of Educational Studies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024(1), P. 127 - 140

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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“Rigorous and Systematic Qualitative Data Analysis in Biological Anthropology” DOI
Amber Wutich, Robin Nelson, L. Zachary DuBois

et al.

American Journal of Physical Anthropology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 186(S78)

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

ABSTRACT Biological anthropologists have long engaged in qualitative data analysis (QDA), though such work is not always foregrounded. In this article, we discuss the role of rigorous and systematic QDA biological anthropology consider how it can be understood advanced. We first establish what kinds are used anthropology. then review ways has been six subfields anthropology: primatology, human biology, paleoanthropology, dental skeletal bioarchaeology, anthropological genetics. follow that with an overview to use methods: three simple methods (i.e., word‐based analysis, theme coding) approaches for model‐building model‐testing content semantic network grounded theory). With foundation place, support transformative research anthropology—emphasizing valuable inductive community‐based research. supports using mixed‐methods designs, participatory action research, abolition Black feminist Finally, close a project, reflecting on logistics, ethics, limitations sharing, including researchers CARE Principles (Collective Benefit, Authority Control, Responsibility, Ethics) Indigenous sovereignty.

Language: Английский

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