Effects of ABO Blood Groups and Helicobacter pylori on COVID-19 Susceptibility and Disease Severity: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Analysis by Maryam Nejabat, Mohammad Motamedifar, Saeid Amiri Zadeh Fard

“…During thisperiod, serum samples from 1,105 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 at hospitals affiliated with ShirazUniversity of Medical Sciences were analyzed for SARS-CoV-2 and H. pylori antibodies using the enzymelinkedimmunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique. Clinical data, including demographic characteristics andmanifestations of COVID-19, were collected through structured interviews and comprehensive reviews ofmedical records.Results: The prevalence of COVID-19 was significantly higher among individuals with blood group Acompared to other groups (P=0.032). …”
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Dietary Diversity Practice and Associated Factors among Children Aged 6–23 Months in Robe Town, Bale Zone, Ethiopia by Shumi Bedada Damtie, Tomas Benti Tefera, Mekonnen Tegegne Haile

“…Systematic sampling technique was applied to select a child-mother pair. Data were collected using a pretested and structured questionnaire. …”
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Impact of Climate‐Smart Crop Intensification on Rural Household Food Security in North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia by Getnet Zeleke Tessera, Sisay Demeke Molla

“…This study examined the impact of climate‐resilient crop intensification strategies on household food security, measured by household food consumption score (HFCS), household dietary diversity score (HDDS), and household food insecurity access scale (HFIAS). The data were collected from 411 smallholder farmers using structured questionnaires, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews. …”
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Strategies for enhancing home-based cardiac rehabilitation self-management for patients with coronary heart disease: a qualitative study by Zhen Yang, Xutong Zheng, Yu Gao, Chunqi Zhang, Aiping Wang

“…Clinical nurses were selected using purposive sampling with maximum variation strategies. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to capture nurses’ experiences and strategies for enhancing home-based cardiac rehabilitation self-management. …”
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Assessment of Sexual Functions among Infertile Women by Azza A. Mohamed, Aziza A. Attia, Hanan A. Mahjoub

“…The study conducted at the infertility clinic of Ain Shams Maternity University Hospital on 135 women attending the previous settings. A Structured interviewing questionnaire sheet used to collect data concerning socio-demographic characteristics, female sexual history& infertility-related characteristics, and current condition of woman. …”
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"It's me who supports. How are you going to refuse to have a child?”: the social norms and gender dynamics of men’s engagement in family planning practices in the Democratic Republ... by Salomine Ekambi, Kathryn Sugg, Florence Mpata, Dédé Marachto Aliango, Peter J. Winch

“…This qualitative study, through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions, explored the social norms shaping perceptions, attitudes, and decision-making around family planning among men in the DRC. …”
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Understanding the child and adolescent eating disorder treatment experiences of autistic people and parents by Colleen Alford, Andrew Wallis, Phillipa Hay, Deborah Mitchison

“…Nine autistic people with lived experience of an eating disorder as an adolescent as well as nine parents of autistic young people engaged in paediatric eating disorders treatment were recruited through purposive sampling and then interviewed using a semi-structured design. Each interview was transcribed and analysed to identify themes and develop emergent theory directly from the data. …”
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Family members' knowledge, attitudes, practices, and caregiver burden in managing the health of patients with severe burn injuries by Huili Wang, Jiaming Yang, Mengjia Xia, Linying Zhu, Mirong Liao

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified that income levels of 5,001–10,000 Yuan (OR = 12.6, 95% CI: [2.57, 62.4], P = 0.002) and 10,001–20,000 Yuan (OR = 8.05, 95% CI: [1.53, 42.3], P = 0.014) were found to be independently associated with increased caregiver burden.ConclusionThe study demonstrates that while family members generally hold positive attitudes and are proactive in the care management of patients with severe burn injuries, their knowledge levels remain suboptimal, and they experience a mild to moderate caregiver burden. Structured caregiver education programs focusing on long-term burn complications and psychological support should be implemented to enhance care quality and reduce caregiver burden.…”
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A qualitative analysis of formerly incarcerated women’s perspectives on a prison-based perinatal support program by Mollee K. Steely Smith, Julia E. Hooper, Maegan Calvert, Melissa J. Zielinski

“…This study explored formerly incarcerated perinatal individuals’ knowledge about, participation in, and perceptions of currently existing and potential future components of a perinatal support program in a Mid-southern women’s state prison. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with individuals who were incarcerated during pregnancy (N = 15; 100% identified as women; 66.7% white), the majority of whom gave birth while in custody (n = 13; 86.7%). …”
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Academic formation and permanent education: influences on leadership styles of nurses Formação acadêmica e educação permanente: influências nos estilos de liderança de enfermeiros... by Karen Cristina Kades Andrigue, Leticia de Lima Trindade, Simone Coelho Amestoy

“…Six nurses from the hospital network of Chapecó, Santa Catarina, participated in this study and typified different leadership styles. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed according to Thematic Analysis. …”
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Bridging gaps in medical education for digital healthcare: A Singapore case study by Humairah Zainal, Xin Xiaohui, Julian Thumboo, Fong Kok Yong

“…Methods: Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with medical students, clinical educators, and clinical teachers. …”
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The Relationship Between Self-Stigma, Basic and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, and Communication Participation Among Individuals With Parkinson’s Disease by Ying Qian Ong, Nur Zahirah Zakaria, Jaehoon Lee, Chun Hong Gan, Siaw Chui Chai, Fierro Veronica, Fatimah Hani Hassan, Shin Ying Chu

“…Survey responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation/regression. In Study 2, semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine individuals with Parkinson’s disease. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of apparent treatment-resistant hypertension among patients in South African primary care: a single-centre observational study by Kellicia Courtney Govender, Mergan Naidoo

“…Participants underwent automated office blood pressure monitoring, anthropometric assessments and completed structured interviews on health behaviours and medication adherence. …”
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Integrated learning strategies for bullying prevention: a systematic literature review of approaches in physical and general education by Mashud, Muhammad Fadillah, Sahbana Ridha, Pebriyandi, Arina Wulandari

“…Methods: A systematic review methodology was employed using the Publish or Perish application to extract data from CrossRef, Google Scholar, and Scopus. The PICO framework guided the research question, while the PRISMA flowchart structured the selection process. …”
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AN INVESTIGATION INTO OPEN-ENDED QUESTION PREPARATION SKILLS OF TURKISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS by Osman Mert, Orhan Özen

“…This study is a case study which is one of the qualitative research methods. Semi-structured interview was performed with teachers who prepared written exams including open-ended questions. …”
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Blood Pressure Control and Associated Factors among Hypertension Comorbid Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Southeast Ethiopia by Fikreab Desta, Selamawit Mengesha, Fanuel Belayneh, Demelash Woldeyohannes, Yohannes Tekalegn, Demisu Zenbaba, Biniyam Sahiledengle, Dejene Hailu

“…A hospital-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among hypertension comorbid type 2 diabetic patients. The data were collected using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire and a review of the medical charts of patients. …”
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Gestão do conhecimento em indústria de alta tecnologia Knowledge management in a high technology industry by Isabel Cristina dos Santos, João Amato Neto

“…The methodology techniques were primarily defined in terms of a qualitative approach, based on a historic documentation analysis regarding a single case study. Data collecting was supported by questionnaires, filled by a technical group, and also some non-structured interviews made to another group. …”
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Knowledge and attitude of populations on blackflies and onchocerciasis and participation in mass drug administration in first-line communities near Erin-Ijesha and Arinta waterfall... by Oluwadamilare Ganiu Dauda, Akinlabi Mohammed Rufai, Olabanji Ahmed Surakat, Oluwatoyin Adeola Oyeniran, Olusegun Quadri Adeshina, Abuh Ojomona Oboro, Azeezat Ayanbukola Ayannibi, Rhidollah Folashade Oyewusi, Glory Blessing Jokanola, Kamilu Ayo Fasasi, Monsuru Adebayo Adeleke

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 236 residents at Erin-Ijesha and Ipole-Iloro, two first-line communities using structured questionnaires. Data were entered into Microsoft Excel and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 21. …”
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Health misinformation: protocol for a hybrid concept analysis and development [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Paula Byrne, Johanna Pope, Declan Devane, Maura Dowling, Tina D. Purnat

“…In the fieldwork phase, a purposive sampling strategy will be employed to recruit stakeholders for participation in semi-structured interviews. Interviews will be analysed using thematic analysis. …”
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Age-related shifts in central adiposity and metabolic health in adult males of Delhi: observations and implications for physical activity by Kanaan Ibrahim Nawfal, Sandhya Tiwari, Sandeep Tiwari, Mir Ahsan Ul Haq

“…Metrics like waist-to-hip and waist-to-height ratios are effective indicators of metabolic risks, underscoring the role of structured, evidence-based exercise programs in promoting healthy aging and reducing cardiometabolic risks.…”
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