BACKGROUND Future HIV prevention options for women will likely include Antiretroviral (ARV)-based intravaginal rings. Valuable insights may be gained by examining user experiences with a similar licensed technology, a contraceptive ring, especially in settings where this technology may not be currently available. METHODS In-depth interviews with 24 females enrolled in a trial assessing accept...

INTRODUCTION The United Nations (UN) identified health as a basic human right, but, unfortunately, the evidence shows that people with disabilities (PWD) often have lower levels of health than the general population. This can be associated with problems in access to the services and programs. The aim of this study was to explore barriers of the health system to rehabilitation services for PWD i...

Background and aims: When the results of researches be used in the field and suggested ideas come into force, it can be said the purpose of research was achieved. This study was conducted to extract the factors affecting the knowledge translation from faculty member`s perspective. Methods: This qualitative study was done in 2016 among faculty members of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Th...

BACKGROUND In patients with life-limiting conditions and a history of migration, a higher risk of not dying at home and limited access to palliative care services has been reported. AIM To explore the views and end-of-life preferences of patients with a migration history in Germany and to identify migration specific themes. DESIGN Two-armed study using Kaufmann's 'understanding interview' (...

INTRODUCTION Identification of causes of hypertension on the basis of the perspectives and experiences of patients is the key to success in health plans of these patients. The aim of this study was to describe the experiences of life before becoming hypertensive patients. METHODS This qualitative study was conducted during August 2015 to April 2016. Twenty-seven hypertensive patients referred...

Background. Little data exists concerning the reasons for using complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies by seniors. Therefore, the aim of this study is to learn about motives of German seniors for using CAM therapies and their wishes for health care in general. Methods. One focus group and one "World Café" following a semistructured interview guide were conducted. All discussions were rec...

BACKGROUND One of the main factors relating to quality of hospitals is effective discharge planning. Discharge planning promotes the quality of inpatient care and reduces unplanned hospital readmission. The current study investigated the challenges of discharge planning observed in the health system of Iran. METHODS This qualitative research was conducted using a thematic and framework analys...

BACKGROUND Injuries and fatalities from road traffic Injuries are global public health concerns, and a major problem in the Iran. This study aimed to explore strategies to control road traffic Injuries (RTI) in Iran. METHODS We conducted a qualitative study to explore possible ways to reduce the occurrence of road traffic Injuries in Iran in 2016. Interviewees were purposively sampled from va...

BACKGROUND Several reports, however, not comprehensive, have been presented about the experiences of patients with replaced heart-valve. OBJECTIVES This study explores the experiences of the patients with heart valve replacement. PATIENTS AND METHODS A qualitative research with a content analysis approach was carried out on the patients with cardiac valve replacement during the year 2012 an...

INTRODUCTION Cancer diagnosis is an extremely stressful experience that has a profound impact on a patient's life. Cancer related perceived stress and complications may lead to the experience of positive psychological changes and post-traumatic growth (PTG). Since there is lack of qualitative research assessing the experience of PTG in Iranian women with breast cancer, this study aims to invest...