Farmers’ perceptions on the capacity of extension practitioners on climate change in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa by Anathi Makamane, Olwethu Loki, Jan Swanepoel, Mashford Zenda, Johan Van Niekerk

“…This study utilized a cross-sectional survey with 175 randomly selected farmers, employing interviews and structured questionnaires for data collection. Farmers’ perceptions of extension practitioners’ competencies were analyzed through content analysis, while a binomial logistic regression model identified factors influencing these perceptions. …”
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Maternal betel quid use during pregnancy and child growth: a cohort study from rural Bangladesh by Mohammad Redwanul Islam, Shaki Aktar, Jesmin Pervin, Syed Moshfiqur Rahman, Monjur Rahman, Anisur Rahman, Eva-Charlotte Ekström

“…Methods With a prospective cohort design, we assessed BQ use among mothers enrolled in the Preterm and Stillbirth Study, Matlab (n = 3140) with a structured questionnaire around early third trimester. …”
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Assessment of biosafety training and practices in biomedical laboratories in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo by Diane Sare Gamani, Gertrude Mongila Matimada, Lydie Hamunaki Masika, Placide Ngandu Cyanga, Tacite Kpanya Mazoba, Jérémie Masidi Muwonga

“…A convenience sample of 290 laboratory staff members was interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed with IBM SPSS 24.0, and associations were explored using Chi-square, Fisher’s exact, and logistic regression tests. …”
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Enhancing locally employed doctor support and integration: a QIP on a buddy programme at Russells Hall Hospital by Sumaira Malik, Tamar Saeed, Shifa Puri, Sidra Shah, Ayesha Farooq

“…The significant improvements in feeling welcome, support, and overall confidence highlights the effectiveness of structured peer mentorship. Despite the progress, further efforts are needed to increase buddy assignments and optimise the reach of the programme. …”
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Barriers and facilitators for implementation of HPV-based cervical cancer screening in Tanzania: a qualitative study among healthcare providers, stakeholders, and Tanzanian women by Karen Grønlund Madsen, Julie Skipper Mosgaard, Martha Oshosen, Patricia Swai, Julius Mwaiselage, Vibeke Rasch, Ditte Søndergaard Linde

“…Methods From October 2022 to February 2023, 25 semi-structured interviews were conducted with screening clients (n = 16) and healthcare providers and stakeholders (n = 9) in Moshi and Dar es Salaam. …”
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Practice and associated factors of nurses’ towards patients’ oral care in South Gondar Zone hospitals, Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia by Yeshiambaw Eshetie, YohannesTesfahun Kassie, Demewoz Kefale

“…Methods: Institution-based cross-sectional study design was used to assess 330 nurses, chosen through convenience sampling technique. Data were collected by using adapted, structured and self-administered questionnaires. …”
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Reuse of plant-based side streams in food production: Overview of chemical food safety hazards by E.D. van Asselt, N. Dam, W. Tao, N. Meijer, R.M. de Jongh, J.L. Banach

“…., apple, beetroot, carrot, citrus, corn, potato, sugar beet, tomato, and wheat, and brewer’s spent grain (BSG), a side stream from beer production. A structured approach was developed starting from a list of chemical hazards in the raw materials, supplemented with literature information Rapid Alert System for Feed and Food (RASFF) notifications, and expert judgement. …”
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Integrating renewable energy solutions in sustainable building projects: a case study of Nigerian urban centers by H. C. O. Unegbu, D. S. Yawas, B. Dan-asabe, A. A. Alabi

“…A comprehensive methodology was employed, including data collection through semi-structured interviews, site visits, and simulations using energy performance modeling software. …”
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Capacity building of primary healthcare providers in Rajasthan, India, for screening and management of common mental health disorders: a study protocol by Ramesh Kumar Sangwan, Darshana Kansara, Haider Ali, Mukti Khetan, Ramesh Kumar Huda, Vikas Dhikav, Bontha V. Babu

“…Pre- and post-assessment using structured, validated questionnaires will measure the training’s impact. …”
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PERSONALIZED LEARNING IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY: DEVELOPMENT OF AIRPORT AND HELIPORT TEACHING MATERIALS BASED ON BLENDED LEARNING by Irfan Irfan, Suhanto Suhanto, Irwan Jaya, Sukarwoto Sukarwoto

“…Additionally, the study discovered that using interactive teaching resources—like video tutorials, simulations, and structured learning modules—helped students comprehend complex ideas. …”
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Nurses’ assessments of the work environment, organisational culture and work arrangements: a cross-sectional study of Estonian hospitals in 1999, 2009 and 2021 by Ulvi Kõrgemaa, Merike Sisask, Ülle Ernits

“…This study aimed to analyse nurses’ assessments of the work environment, organisational culture and work organisation over three decades (1999, 2009 and 2021) to understand their connection to changes in nursing activities over time. Data were collected via a structured questionnaire. …”
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Challenges to accessing gynecological care for women with disabilities in Almaty, Kazakhstan by Bakhyt Sultanbekova, MD, Aizhan Raushanova, PhD, Gulmira Otynbekova, Marzhan Brimzhanova, MD, PhD, Gulnara Bedelbayeva, Anuar Akhmetzhan

“…Data analysis was performed using Dedoose software. …”
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“Those risks, that preventative work, that is the bedrock of family medicine”: A foucauldian discourse analysis of communicating risk for type 2 diabetes among primary care provide... by Wendy M. Blunt, Jennifer D. Irwin, Robert J. Petrella, Jacob Shelley, Maxwell J. Smith

“…The purpose of this study was to critically explore discourses of risk for preventing T2D from the perspective of primary care providers. Semi-structured interviews (n = 14) were conducted with primary care providers including family physicians (n = 4), medical residents (n = 2), nurses (n = 3), dietitians (n = 4), and a pharmacist (n = 1) working in family health team (FHT) clinics in Southwestern, Ontario, Canada. …”
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Factors influencing medical students' decisions to remain at their alma mater for postgraduate clinical training: A cross-sectional study in Japan. by Keiko Hamatsu, Miwa Sekine, Koshi Kataoka, Yasuhiko Kiyama, David Aune, Yuji Nishizaki

“…<h4>Background</h4>Despite structured postgraduate clinical training programs in Japan, a considerable number of medical graduates have recently preferred community hospitals to university hospitals for postgraduate clinical training. …”
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Construction of movement-sleep-study (MSS) collaborative intervention model based on biological rhythm regulation by BINYANG LI

“…The intervention combined structured physical activity, sleep optimization, and cognitive engagement strategies over one semester. …”
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Depression among individuals with disabilities: a community-based cross-sectional study in Nepal by Apekshya Ghimire, Durga Kumari Khadka Mishra

“…Depression was assessed via a validated Nepali version of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Data collection was based on a pretested structured questionnaire.Results The prevalence of depression was 39% among people with disabilities, and 29.9% of the respondents were in borderline depression. …”
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Mental health conditions of young Ethiopians who use substances: a cross-sectional study in West Arsi zone by Jemal Ebrahim Shifa, Jon Adams, Daniel Demant

“…Methods A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among 427 randomly selected young people aged 14–29 years in the West Arsi Zone of the Oromia region, Ethiopia from May 18, 2023, to September 22, 2023. Data were collected through structured interviewer-administered questionnaires. …”
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Analysis of the prevalence of insomnia in the adult population of São José do Rio Preto, Brazil Análise da prevalência da insônia na população adulta de São José do Rio Preto, Bras... by Nely Silvia Aragão de Marchi, Rubens Reimão, Waldir Antonio Tognola, José Antonio Cordeiro

“…OBJECTIVE: To establish the prevalence of insomnia in the adult urban population of São José do Rio Preto, Brazil and correlate it with the demographic data. METHOD: We evaluated 1105 individuals in to guarantee an error margin of 3% and a confidence level of 95% using a structured questionnaire and following the DSM-IV and DSM-III-R criteria, in the period from January 10 to February 28 2001. …”
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Impact of headache on a supplemental healthcare emergency unit and on use of opioids by Aline Vitali da Silva, Letícia Mayumi Carvalho Kiy, Caroline de Almeida Alves, Gabriela Cristina Kirylko, Valéria Aparecia Bello, Regina Célia Poli-Frederico

“…Demographic, clinical and therapeutic data were collected using a structured form. Results: The cause of headache was diagnosed as migraine in 60.0% of the patient records. …”
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Mapping Linkages between Actors in Cattle Marketing Innovation System of Northeastern Nigeria by Altine Madugu

“…Specifically, linkages/interactions between actors and those of the innovation system network were determined. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 48 respondents and a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) session involving sixteen (16) participants each was conducted in three out of the four Adamawa Agricultural Development Project (AADP) zones of Adamawa State. …”
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