Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to hypertension among Sri Lankans: an online cross-sectional survey by Priyanga Ranasinghe, Pumudu Weerasekara, Minura Manchanayake, Sandamini Liyanage, Thilina Perera, Minollie Silva, David J. Webb

“…Participants were recruited via social media, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of HTN, attitudes toward prevention and treatment, and health-related practices. …”
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Oral health knowledge, attitude and practices of Bangladeshi female sex workers toward their 7-to-17-years old children: a cross-sectional study by Afia Mahmuda Khan, Sumaiya Zabin Eusufzai, Taseef Hasan Farook, Mehnaj Sharmin, Sabrin Shohid, Lameea Shahed, Tabassum Zerin, Diptendu Kumar Chanda, Sheikh Jamal Hossain, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader

“…Materials and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2023 to February 2024 with a sample of 180 FSW mothers/institutional caregivers and their school-going children between ages 7 to 17. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on KAP. …”
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Training and Assessing Teamwork in Interprofessional Virtual Reality–Based Simulation Using the TeamSTEPPS Framework: Protocol for Randomized Pre-Post Intervention Study by Marie Lehmann, Jan Mikulasch, Horst Poimann, Joy Backhaus, Sarah König, Tobias Mühling

“…As an intervention, a structured training video on successful teamwork according to the TeamSTEPPS concept is shown on day 8 immediately before the second VR scenario. …”
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The health experience of children, adolescents and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic: an exploratory qualitative study in pediatric homecare by Clélia Zahnd, Sandra Zoni, Marie-Aline Gonthuey, Julie Bucher Andary, Véronique de Goumoëns

“…Thus, our study aimed to explore the health experiences of children and adolescents aged 11 years and older, as well as their families, who received pediatric home care in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, during this pandemic for an initial health problem or as part of ongoing care.MethodsA qualitative approach was employed, including 27 semi-structured interviews (but for quality reasons only 25 were coded) with children and adolescents aged ≥ 11 years and their family members who received pediatric home nursing care in the canton of Vaud. …”
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Cuidado ao adolescente: contribuições para a enfermagem [Care to adolescents: contributing to nursing] [Atención al adolescente: contribuciones para la enfermería] by Rachel Franklin da Costa, Maria Veraci Oliveira Queiroz, Regina Célia Gollner Zeitoune

“…Subjects were four managers and fourteen nurses of Primary Health Care Units in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed on the basis of content analysis technique. …”
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Dentists’ perspectives on selective caries removal for the management of deep carious lesions in permanent teeth by Jennifer Kettle, Zoe Marshman, Alice Hamilton, Sarab El-Yousfi, Sarah R. Baker, Avijit Banerjee, Chris Deery, Craig R. Ramsay, David Ricketts, Janet E. Clarkson

“…Methods Nineteen semi-structured one-to-one telephone or online video interviews were conducted with dentists involved in SCRiPT, using an interview guide informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). …”
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Assessment of the awareness of rabies, rabies prophylaxis guidelines and rabies practice among physicians in Sudan: a national cross-sectional study, 2024 by Mohannad Abdalfdeel Almahie Shaban, Thoraya Salah Murtada Sidahmed, Hind Elmukashfi ShamsEldin Elobied, Mojtaba Majdy Elfakey Omer, Altayeb Abayazeed Altayeb Yusuf, Al-Romaysa M.Osman Khalafalla El-Haj, Mohamed Faroug Ali Yassin, Hamza Essam Mohamed Abbas, Fatima Alamin Mohammed AbdAlrhman, Osman Eisa Mahmoud Ahmed

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2024, targeting licensed physicians actively practicing in Sudan. Data were collected using a self-administered, structured questionnaire distributed via social media platforms. …”
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Nursing Students’ Perspectives on the Relationship between Virtual Reality Simulation and Clinical Decision-Making, Confidence, and Anxiety: A Cross-Sectional Study by HAZEM ALFANASH, MAHMOUD AL-KALALDEH, KHALDOON ALNAWAFLEH, WESAM ALMAGHARBEH

“…The aim of this study is the relationship between virtual reality simulation and their clinical decision-making, confidence, and anxiety reduction using a cross-sectional study from the perspectives of nursing students.Methods: This cross-sectional study surveyed 200 nursing students enrolled in clinical courses utilizing virtual reality (VR) simulation for educational purposes. A structured questionnairewas used to assess their clinical decision-making, confidence, and anxiety reduction following the VR simulation course. …”
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The Pendulum of Adherence: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Psoriasis Treatment Discontinuation by Xiao Z, Jiang Y, Samah NA, Zhou H, Wang J

“…Data were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) to identify key themes shaping treatment adherence. …”
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Exploring the Learning Needs for Discharge Planning Among Postoperative Orthopedic Patients: A Scoping Review by Rahayu U, Ibrahim K, Herman H

“…The findings highlight gaps in patient education, particularly in pain management, complication recognition, and post-discharge support.Conclusion: This scoping review highlights gaps in patient education and underscores the need for structured, comprehensive discharge planning. The reviewed literature suggests a potential link between improved patient education and better recovery outcomes, fewer complications, and greater adherence to rehabilitation programs. …”
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Maternal satisfaction with the quality of post-abortion care in Ethiopia at teaching hospitals of Amhara regional state by 2023 by Besfat Berihun Erega, Wassie Yazie Ferede, Assefa Kebie Mitiku, Rahel Birhanu Arage, Enyew Dagnew Yehuala, Begizew Yimenu Mekuriaw, Temesgen Dessie Mengistu, Tigist Seid Yimer, Eyob Shitie Lake

“…Eight BSc midwives who had received three days of training collected the data via a structured questionnaire. A quota sampling technique was carried out for all post-abortion patients who were consecutively served at facilities. …”
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Collaborative design of a care pathway for pharmacy-based PrEP delivery in Nigeria: insights from stakeholder consultation by Obinna I. Ekwunife, Theodora C. Omenoba, Ugochi Eyong, Valentine Okelu, Michael Alagbile, Ifeanyi Ume, Ambrose Eze, Aderinola Fisayo, Gloria Aidoo-Frimpong, Farah Shroff, Chimezie Anyakora

“…The meeting utilized the Nominal Group Technique (NGT)—a structured method for facilitating group decision-making and prioritizing ideas—to adapt the Kenyan pharmacy-delivered PrEP model for implementation in the Nigerian context. …”
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Social, Digital and Community Capital Facilitated COVID-19 Pandemic Resilience in a Qualitative Survey of Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Concerns by Annie Mae Wright MBBS, Harriet Demnitz-King PhD, Alexandra Burton PhD, Rachel M. Morse MSc, Sweedal Alberts MSc, Charlotte Kenten PhD, Rosario Isabel Espinoza Jeraldo MSc, Michaela Poppe PhD, Julie Barber PhD, Claudia Cooper PhD

“…We invited adults with mild cognitive concerns without dementia, aged ≥60 years participating in a randomised controlled trial of a psychosocial, secondary dementia prevention intervention, to complete a semi-structured survey, regarding how the pandemic impacted their lifestyle and wellbeing in areas relevant to dementia risk: social connections, activities, diet, mental and physical health, community and family support. …”
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Development of an intervention for smoking cessation in pregnant women using a theory-based approach by Estelle Clet, Adrianna Burtin, Nolwenn Stevens, Charlotte Kervran, Rebecca Ratel, Manon Vergneau, Perrine Moysan, Manon Frevol, Loïc Sentilhes, Philippe Castera, François Alla, 5A-QUIT-N groupx

“…Next, obstacles and levers that could influence their implementation and effectiveness were identified through a scoping review and semi-structured interviews. The resulting data were then used to design the first version of the intervention. …”
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Comorbidity-driven COPD outcomes: the urgent need for full optimisation by respiratory physicians by Sobia Chaudhary, Sundeep Kaul

“…Routine, proactive screening for GERD, osteoporosis, PH, bronchiectasis and IHD should become a fundamental practice. Effective, structured referral pathways to pulmonary rehabilitation must be established, combined with integrated cardiopulmonary risk assessments and management protocols. …”
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Is non-conveyance solo-ambulances a useful mean to meet the increasing demand for emergency medical services in Denmark? by Frederikke Amalie Møller, Mads Lillethorup Persson, Elisabeth Larsen Engholm, Penille Horsbøl Kirkegaard Jensen, Ulla Vaeggemose, Tine Bennedsen Gehrt

“…Furthermore, 19 semi-structured interviews with paramedics, EMS dispatchers and technical dispatchers partaking in the operation of the PVU were conducted. …”
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“I found much more joy than I ever did as a player”– a qualitative study of the emotional journey of shattered dreams and new horizons with an ACL re-rupture in young active men... by Rebecca Hamrin Senorski, Anna Nordenholm, Emelie Dahlin, Kristian Samuelsson, Ramana Piussi, Eric Hamrin Senorski

“…Methods Eighteen males (19–33 years old) were interviewed with semi-structured interviews, which were recorded, transcribed, and analysed with qualitative content analysis, based on the method described by Graneheim and Lundman. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with probable anxiety disorders among elderly persons living with HIV at Mulago ISS clinic: A cross-sectional study. by Anthony Muyunga, Kevin Ouma Ojiambo, Janet Nakigudde, Jovan Mugerwa, Benard Owori, Kevin Naturinda, Brian Mikka, Janet Peace Babirye, Namutale R Nalule, Isaac Samuel Kintu, Enos Kigozi, Caroline Birungi

“…Interviews were conducted using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) screening tool to help identify individuals who may be at risk for anxiety disorders and structured questionnaires for socio-demographics, and psychological factors. …”
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High frequency and duration of social media exposure during the COVID- 19 pandemic are associated with mental health problems among employees at an Egyptian university by Ghada O. Wassif, Mohamed Y. El-Awady, Mariam W. Nagi, Isis M. Mossad

“…Second, two faculties were randomly selected from each discipline to ensure representative sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, which included the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scales to assess anxiety and depression levels. …”
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Types and Characteristics of Hair Across the Globe: Results of a Multinational Study on 19,461 Individuals by Flament F, Maudet A, Barbarat P, Jabnoun M, Bayer-Vanmoen M, Imbert legrain A, Leclerc-Mercier S, Taieb C, Skayem C, Lebarbanchon L

“…Participants completed a structured digital questionnaire evaluating hair thickness, type, damage, and curl degree, alongside questions on stress, sleep, and well-being. …”
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