Perception of mental health in Pakistani nomads: An interpretative phenomenological analyses

The study was conducted to explore the mental health issues of Pakistani nomads and to uncover their concept, ideation,and perception about mental health and illnesses. It was an exploratory study situated in the qualitative paradigm. The research strategy used was Interpretative Phenomenological An...

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Main Authors:	Choudhry, Riaz Fahad, Bokharey, Iram Zehra
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Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis 2013
Subjects:	HM251 Social psychology
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spelling	iium-730172019-07-04T01:27:39Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/73017/ Perception of mental health in Pakistani nomads: An interpretative phenomenological analyses Choudhry, Riaz Fahad Bokharey, Iram Zehra HM251 Social psychology The study was conducted to explore the mental health issues of Pakistani nomads and to uncover their concept, ideation,and perception about mental health and illnesses. It was an exploratory study situated in the qualitative paradigm. The research strategy used was Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), as the study was planned to explore the lived experiences of nomads regarding mental health and coping strategies and how they interpret those experiences. For data collection, focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted. Seven participants were included in the FGDs, and two FGDs were conducted composed of both genders. The responses were recorded, and data were transcribed and analysed using IPA. Data verification procedures of peer review, which help to clarify researcher bias and rich thick description, were used. The major themes were lack of resources and myriad unfulfilled needs, specifically the basic needs (food, shelter, and drinking and bathing water). Moreover, a strong desire to fulfil the secondary needs of enjoyment and having luxuries was also reflected. A list of recommendations was forwarded for policy making of this marginalized community and to create awareness regarding mental health. Taylor & Francis 2013-12-23 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/73017/2/nomads.pdf Choudhry, Riaz Fahad and Bokharey, Iram Zehra (2013) Perception of mental health in Pakistani nomads: An interpretative phenomenological analyses. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being, 8 (1). pp. 1-9. E-ISSN 1748-2631 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.3402/qhw.v8i0.22469?needAccess=true 10.3402/qhw.v8i0.22469
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description	The study was conducted to explore the mental health issues of Pakistani nomads and to uncover their concept, ideation,and perception about mental health and illnesses. It was an exploratory study situated in the qualitative paradigm. The research strategy used was Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), as the study was planned to explore the lived experiences of nomads regarding mental health and coping strategies and how they interpret those experiences. For data collection, focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted. Seven participants were included in the FGDs, and two FGDs were conducted composed of both genders. The responses were recorded, and data were transcribed and analysed using IPA. Data verification procedures of peer review, which help to clarify researcher bias and rich thick description, were used. The major themes were lack of resources and myriad unfulfilled needs, specifically the basic needs (food, shelter, and drinking and bathing water). Moreover, a strong desire to fulfil the secondary needs of enjoyment and having luxuries was also reflected. A list of recommendations was forwarded for policy making of this marginalized community and to create awareness regarding mental health.
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author	Choudhry, Riaz Fahad Bokharey, Iram Zehra
author_facet	Choudhry, Riaz Fahad Bokharey, Iram Zehra
author_sort	Choudhry, Riaz Fahad
title	Perception of mental health in Pakistani nomads: An interpretative phenomenological analyses
title_short	Perception of mental health in Pakistani nomads: An interpretative phenomenological analyses
title_full	Perception of mental health in Pakistani nomads: An interpretative phenomenological analyses
title_fullStr	Perception of mental health in Pakistani nomads: An interpretative phenomenological analyses
title_full_unstemmed	Perception of mental health in Pakistani nomads: An interpretative phenomenological analyses
title_sort	perception of mental health in pakistani nomads: an interpretative phenomenological analyses
publisher	Taylor & Francis
publishDate	2013
url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/73017/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/73017/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/73017/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/73017/2/nomads.pdf
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