Perceived Worries and Spirituality: A Mixed Methods Study of the Primary Caregiver Well-Being of Orphan and Vulnerable Children in Ethiopia
This study investigates the well-being of primary caregivers responsible for orphaned and vulnerable children. Well-being is defined as overall wellness, happiness, and satisfaction. Through mixed methods case studies and purposive sampling, we analyzed data from the Ziway Food for the Hungry Ethiop...
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| author | Aweke Tadesse Jesse J. Helton Kenan Li |
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| description | This study investigates the well-being of primary caregivers responsible for orphaned and vulnerable children. Well-being is defined as overall wellness, happiness, and satisfaction. Through mixed methods case studies and purposive sampling, we analyzed data from the Ziway Food for the Hungry Ethiopia program in 2017. Our explanatory analytic approach highlighted issues including resource constraints, chronic illnesses, and community challenges faced by the respondents. Nonetheless, spiritual well-being emerged as a crucial factor for their coping mechanisms. The findings underscore that critical well-being deficiencies require immediate attention. Strategies should prioritize financial and emotional support, emphasizing community capital to enhance the well-being of primary caregivers. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e69b7ad0036e4a679e4b6f56dbb78b432025-08-20T00:41:04ZengMDPI AGChildren2227-90672024-03-0111438010.3390/children11040380Perceived Worries and Spirituality: A Mixed Methods Study of the Primary Caregiver Well-Being of Orphan and Vulnerable Children in EthiopiaAweke Tadesse0Jesse J. Helton1Kenan Li2School of Social Work, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO 63103, USASchool of Social Work, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO 63103, USACollege of Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO 63103, USAThis study investigates the well-being of primary caregivers responsible for orphaned and vulnerable children. Well-being is defined as overall wellness, happiness, and satisfaction. Through mixed methods case studies and purposive sampling, we analyzed data from the Ziway Food for the Hungry Ethiopia program in 2017. Our explanatory analytic approach highlighted issues including resource constraints, chronic illnesses, and community challenges faced by the respondents. Nonetheless, spiritual well-being emerged as a crucial factor for their coping mechanisms. The findings underscore that critical well-being deficiencies require immediate attention. Strategies should prioritize financial and emotional support, emphasizing community capital to enhance the well-being of primary caregivers.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/4/380perceived worryspiritualitywell-beingprimary caregiverEthiopia |
| spellingShingle | Aweke Tadesse Jesse J. Helton Kenan Li Perceived Worries and Spirituality: A Mixed Methods Study of the Primary Caregiver Well-Being of Orphan and Vulnerable Children in Ethiopia perceived worry spirituality well-being primary caregiver Ethiopia |
| title | Perceived Worries and Spirituality: A Mixed Methods Study of the Primary Caregiver Well-Being of Orphan and Vulnerable Children in Ethiopia |
| title_full | Perceived Worries and Spirituality: A Mixed Methods Study of the Primary Caregiver Well-Being of Orphan and Vulnerable Children in Ethiopia |
| title_fullStr | Perceived Worries and Spirituality: A Mixed Methods Study of the Primary Caregiver Well-Being of Orphan and Vulnerable Children in Ethiopia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perceived Worries and Spirituality: A Mixed Methods Study of the Primary Caregiver Well-Being of Orphan and Vulnerable Children in Ethiopia |
| title_short | Perceived Worries and Spirituality: A Mixed Methods Study of the Primary Caregiver Well-Being of Orphan and Vulnerable Children in Ethiopia |
| title_sort | perceived worries and spirituality a mixed methods study of the primary caregiver well being of orphan and vulnerable children in ethiopia |
| topic | perceived worry spirituality well-being primary caregiver Ethiopia |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/4/380 |
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