Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Risk Factors among the First-Cycle Primary Schoolchildren in Sasiga District, Southwest Ethiopia by Baye Sitotaw, Wakgari Shiferaw

“…Stool samples were examined microscopically using direct wet mount and formal-ether concentration techniques. A structured questionnaire was used to get information on the associated risk factors. …”
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Development and contextual analysis of a person-centered professional practice model in a home care service in French-speaking Switzerland by Cedric Mabire, Sandra Panchaud, Jessica Wey, Justine Wicht

“…Eight implementation strategies were identified and validated through a Delphi process, including continuous training (67% strong agreement) and safety culture promotion (83% strong agreement).ConclusionsThe study demonstrates that developing and implementing a person-centered professional practice model is feasible in home care settings when supported by strong leadership commitment and structured implementation strategies. The model's alignment with the Person-centred Practice Framework of McCance and McCormack provides theoretical validation while offering practical guidance for implementation.…”
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Adapting new norms: A mixed-method study exploring mental well-being challenges in dental technology education. by Galvin Sim Siang Lin, Wen Wu Tan, Kah Hoay Chua, Jong-Eun Kim, Jin Gan, Mohd Haikal Muhamad Halil

“…Meanwhile, qualitative data were obtained through one-on-one semi-structured interviews, employing a phenomenology approach and thematic analysis to explore students' experiences in the new educational landscape.…”
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Demographic, risk factors, and management practices of patients with acute coronary syndrome: an observational study in a tertiary care hospital in Central India by Chinmay Guralwar, Harshwardhan Khandait, Prabhav Tekam, Antara Agrawal, Rashi Mahajan, Nandita Gawande, Vinod Khandait

“…Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital. Data from patients with ACS were collected through face-to-face interviews using a self-designed, semi-structured, open-ended questionnaire. …”
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The effects of early marriages on academic performance of marginalized girls in secondary schools of central province in Zambia by Sikota Sharper, Chikumbe Sankwa Evans, Mufalali Simasiku Mwiya, Mwila Bowa, Enock Mutengo, Kwame Nkrumah University

“…Adopting a phenomenological approach, the study conducted focus group discussions and interviews with key stakeholders, including marginalized girls, out-of-school girls, school staff, and community leaders. Thematic analysis of data from structured field notes and NVivo software identified six themes including direct costs, inadequate parental support, restrictive gender norms, inclusivity, improving child safety, and dissolving early marriages. …”
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Exploring evidence use and capacity for health services management and planning in Swiss health administrations: A mixed-method interview study. by Aron Baumann, Kaspar Wyss

“…<h4>Background</h4>Health administrations require evidence, meaning robust information, data, and research, on health services and systems. …”
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Acceptability and feasibility of an internet-based intervention for bereaved Chinese with prolonged grief: a mixed methods study by Wenxiao Jin, Wenjie Peng, Suqin Tang

“…Participants were asked to complete pre – and post – intervention questionnaires to capture their demographic information, bereavement-related characteristics, related mental health variables and user experience of the intervention. Semi-structured interviews focused on user experience were conducted after the intervention. …”
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Contributing Factors and Outcome after Cryotherapy of Molluscum Contagiosum among Patients Attending Tertiary Hospital, Northern Tanzania: A Descriptive Prospective Cohort Study by Peter J. Chapa, Daudi R. Mavura, Rune Philemon, Lulyritha Kini, Elisante J. Masenga

“…We treated all participants with cryotherapy and assessed them after two weeks. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 21. …”
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Toxoplasma gondii in Blood Donors: A Study in Boyer-Ahmad County, Southwest Iran by Abdolali Moshfe, Nasir Arefkhah, Bahador Sarkari, Saadat Kazemi, Ahmad Mardani

“…The buffy coat of seropositive cases was evaluated for detection of T. gondii DNA by PCR. Moreover, a structured questionnaire, containing socioepidemiological data and possible risk factors, was filled out by each participant during sample collection. …”
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Temporal–Spatial Acupuncture Effects on Poststroke Sensorimotor Cortex via Yanglingquan (GB34) by Ruoyi Liu, Yue Wang, Myadagbadam Boldbayar, Yuanyuan Li, Chen Chen, Xin Yu, Tianjiao Xu, Muzhao Zhang, Yihuai Zou, Hua Zhang

“…Acupuncture showed “strong–weak–strong–weak” ISFC fluctuation pattern between time segments, with relative intensity among ROIs being structurally consistent, varying more during needle retention. …”
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Ethnobotanical study of wild and semi-wild edible plants in Yeki district, Sheka Zone, Southwest Ethiopia by Ashebir Awoke, Yared Siyum, Girma Gudesho, Fetku Akmel, Kiros Shiferaw Abate

“…Methods This study employed a cross-sectional ethnobotanical survey conducted from November 2023 to August 2024 across five purposively selected kebeles. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, market surveys, and guided field walks involving 175 informants. …”
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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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