Publications by authors named "L Nowakowska"
Convalescents' Reports on COVID-19 Experience-A Qualitative Study.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
May 2022
Background: The dynamic character of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences caused several medical and societal issues and dilemmas. The aim of our qualitative research was to capture and analyze attitudes and beliefs of convalescents who experienced mild symptoms of COVID-19 in the first wave of the pandemic and decided to donate their plasma for therapeutic purposes.
Material And Methods: The article presents results of qualitative research conducted on the basis of grounded theory (GT) methodology.
Article Synopsis
- There's a lack of research on how the public views the social image and prestige of the paramedic profession, so this study aimed to assess its position in the hierarchy of professions.
- The study surveyed 600 people from Poland and found that paramedics received a median respect score of 4.49 out of 5, ranking them fourth among all professions and third among medical fields, right after doctors and midwives.
- Although paramedics enjoy high social prestige, the study highlights a discrepancy between their perceived respect and their actual social status, which is evidenced by factors like earnings and social power.
Public Perception of the Range of Roles Played by Professional Pharmacists.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
August 2019
: Professional pharmacists should be directly involved in patient healthcare as members of therapeutic teams are not the only dispensers of medication. Public perceptions of the professional role of pharmacists is expressed through patients' attitudes, trust, and expectations as health and illness consultants, or qualified retailers of medicines. This perception is influenced by numerous determinants, both health-related and social.
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