2024
Accessing breast cancer care in a protracted conflict: Qualitative exploration of the perspectives of women with breast cancer in northwest Syria
Marzouk M, Hamze M, Debel J, Alshemali A, Alameen B, Bakkour M, Galal B, Chagpar A, Atassi B, Khoshnood K, Abbara A. Accessing breast cancer care in a protracted conflict: Qualitative exploration of the perspectives of women with breast cancer in northwest Syria. Social Science & Medicine 2024, 361: 117364. PMID: 39357306, DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.117364.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSyrian American Medical SocietyBreast cancer carePerspective of womenSemi-structured interviewsCancer careExperiences of accessing careBreast cancerAmerican Medical SocietyBreast cancer diagnosisAvailability of radiotherapyThematic saturationAccessing careHealthcare staffOncology careNorthwest SyriaPeer supportSocial supportThematic analysisClinical careFinancial strainMultiple intersectional challengesCancer diagnosisCareAccess diagnosisHospital recordsSubstance use and substance use disorders in relation to COVID-19: qualitative experiences of people who use drugs in Jordan
Wazaify M, AlZyoud S, Shahin D, Scott J, Kumar N, Pates R, Khoshnood K. Substance use and substance use disorders in relation to COVID-19: qualitative experiences of people who use drugs in Jordan. Journal Of Substance Use 2024, ahead-of-print: 1-11. DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2024.2302188.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSubstance use disordersSubstance useFace-to-face semi-structured interviewsImpact of COVID-19Negative effects of substance useExperiences of peopleDesign of interventionsEffects of substance useSemi-structured interviewsAddiction treatment centersData saturationFace-to-faceThematic analysisQualitative studyTobacco smokeSUD patientsAvailability of substancesUse disorderMonitor substance useCOVID-19Social complicationsTreatment centersNarrative analysisPatterns of useInterviews
2021
U.S. trainees’ experiences of ethical challenges during research in low- and middle-income countries: A mixed methods study
Standish K, McDaniel K, Ahmed S, Allen NH, Sircar S, Mira M, Khoshnood K. U.S. trainees’ experiences of ethical challenges during research in low- and middle-income countries: A mixed methods study. Global Public Health 2021, 17: 1433-1449. PMID: 34061716, DOI: 10.1080/17441692.2021.1933124.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEthical challengesHuman subjects protectionNarrative survey responsesHost country partnersEthical frameworkEthical issuesTrainee researchersSubject protectionMentor helpResearch practicesPre-departure trainingLMIC institutionsEthicsMixed-methods studyOnline survey respondentsPracticeU.S. graduatesCountry partnersSemi-structured interviewsMethods studyMiddle-income countriesOversightThemesSemi-structure interviewsChallenges
2018
Communication in the Chinese doctor–patient–family relationship: a qualitative study of expectations and experiences in a breast surgery setting
Xiao S, Wang L, Liu X, Khoshnood K, Edelman E. Communication in the Chinese doctor–patient–family relationship: a qualitative study of expectations and experiences in a breast surgery setting. The Lancet Global Health 2018, 6: s53. DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(18)30182-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast surgeonsTertiary level teaching hospitalFamily membersPatient-centered experienceHealth care experiencesSurgical patientsBreast surgeryPatient populationTeaching hospitalPatientsQualitative studyConvenience sampleSurgeryPublic healthSurgeonsDoctorsFamily relationshipsThematic analysisProvidersMedical relationshipsSemi-structured interviewsYale SchoolEmergent themesInpatientsUnmet expectations
2017
A qualitative analysis of multi-level barriers to HIV testing among women in Lebanon
Clark KA, Keene DE, Pachankis JE, Fattal O, Rizk N, Khoshnood K. A qualitative analysis of multi-level barriers to HIV testing among women in Lebanon. Culture Health & Sexuality 2017, 19: 996-1010. PMID: 28276925, DOI: 10.1080/13691058.2017.1282045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-governmental organizationsCulture of sexNorth Africa (MENA) regionSocial ecological modelSemi-structured interviewsSexual health educationMulti-level barriersKey informantsMiddle EastSexual healthcare providersSexual health interventionsAfrica regionLebanonQualitative analysisFinancial barriersProvider attitudesHigh-risk populationInsurance policiesTheory frameworkMultiple levelsWomenPrimary findingsHIV testingHIV casesPolicy