Tooth morbidity and its impact on oral related quality of life in elderly tribal population-The Irula experience by Margret Beaula Alocious Sukumar, Roshni Mary Peter, Alex Joseph

“…A multi-stage random sampling technique was employed in the study. Data were collected by semi-structured questionnaires covering demographics, medical history, oral health practices, and quality of life by clinical dental examination. …”
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The profile of disability grant applicants in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town by Thirumani Govender, Gubela Mji

“…The population studied included all prospective adult (18–59-year-old females and 18–64-year-old males) disability grant applicants in Bishop Lavis over a two-month period (April–May 2007). A structured, self-compiled questionnaire was administered during face-to-face interviews with applicants. …”
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COVID-19 preventive social-behavioural practices and exposure to SARS-CoV-2 among residents in the city of Yaounde: Lessons from the early phase of the pandemic in Cameroon. by Joseph Fokam, Alex Durand Nka, Jeremiah Efakika Gabisa, Kene Nwosu, Franck Wanda, Lucien Mama, Aude Christelle Ka'e, Yagai Bouba, Ezechiel Ngoufack Jagni Semengue, Michel Carlos Tommo Tchouaket, Désiré Takou, Aurelie Minelle Kengni Ngueko, Willy Pabo, Samuel Martin Sosso, Olivia Keiser, Carlo-Federico Perno, Vittorio Colizzi, Edie-Gregory Halle Ekane, John Otshudiema Otokoye, Alexis Ndjolo, Laura Ciaffi

“…This was a cross-sectional survey among 971 respondents residing in 180 households within the "Cite Verte" health district of Yaounde-Cameroon, from October-November 2020. Using a structured questionnaire, data on SARS-CoV-2 preventive and social behavioural practices were collected, while exposure to SARS-CoV-2 was determined by IgG profiling. p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. …”
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Affiliate stigma among primary caregivers of adult patients with severe mental illness: a facility-based cross-sectional study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Frehiwot Handebo, Faiz Mohammed Kassim, Selamawit Alemayehu Tessema, Hermon Amare

“…The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression. …”
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Fetal outcomes and associated factors of antepartum hemorrhage in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Gemeda Wakgari Kitil, Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw, Eyob Getachew, Amlaku Nigusie Yirsaw, Berihun Agegn Mengistie, Gebeyehu Lakew, Gebrehiwot Berie Mekonnen, Solomon Seyife Alemu, Firomsa Bekele, Lema Fikadu Wedajo, Addisalem Workie Demsash, Wubishet Gezimu, Mohammedamin Hajure Jarso, Geleta Nenko Dube, Fikadu Wake Butta, Alex Ayenew Chereka

“…Comprehensive searches across multiple databases Google Scholar, Google, Web of Science, and PubMed yielded six pertinent studies. Data were systematically gathered using a structured checklist and analyzed with STATA version 14. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Intestinal Parasites among Schoolchildren from Two Primary Schools in Rama Town, Northern Ethiopia by Yordanos Gizachew Yeshitila, Hagos Zewde, Tesfahun Mekene, Aseer Manilal, Serawit Lakew, Abinet Teshome

“…Data analysis was completed using the Statistical Program for Social Sciences version 24 statistical software. …”
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The value of publishing case reports for the professional development of Chinese residents: a qualitative study by Zhihui Yang, Wen Chen, Ruoyu Li, Xiaowen Wang, Mi Yao

“…Purposive sampling was used to recruit 15 residents who were in the first or second stage of standardized residency training and had successful experience in publishing case reports. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted on a one-on-one basis to explore the role of case reports in the professional development of residents in LMICs. …”
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Comparative evaluation of artificial intelligence models GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 in clinical decision-making in sports surgery and physiotherapy: a cross-sectional study by Sönmez Saglam, Veysel Uludag, Zekeriya Okan Karaduman, Mehmet Arıcan, Mücahid Osman Yücel, Raşit Emin Dalaslan

“…This study aims to compare the performance of GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 in clinical decision-making within these domains using a structured assessment approach. Methods This cross-sectional study included 56 professionals specializing in sports surgery and physiotherapy. …”
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Parents Knowledge, attitude and practice of antibiotic use for upper respiratory tract infections in children: a cross-sectional study in Ras Al khaimah, United Arab Emirates by Rasha Aziz Salama, Kussai Nidam Bader, Abeer Sharmen Rahmen, Fatima Hashmi

“…The study aimed at exploring parental knowledge, attitudes and practices towards antibiotic use in children with URTI along with identifying the reasons behind self-medication and abuse of antibiotics Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted at pediatric outpatient clinics of Saqr Hospital in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah,United Arab Emirates A structured interview questionnaire was used to collect data from 239 parents of children aged less than7 years, between February to March 2016 Results: More than half (54.4%) of the respondents had a poor level of knowledge. …”
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Post-caesarean section infection burden, antimicrobial resistance pattern, and associated factors at all Africa Leprosy Rehabilitation and Training Center Comprehensive Specialized... by Namuna Ali, Sebsib Neway, Kassu Desta

“…Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS software version 20. …”
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Delays in initiating rabies post-exposure prophylaxis among dog bite victims in Wakiso and Kampala districts, Uganda [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Gloria Bahizi, Samuel Majalija, SM Thumbi, Fredrick Makumbi, Stevens Kisaka

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among dog-bite patients that presented to two selected rabies PEP centers. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Delay to receive PEP was defined as reporting for PEP beyond 24 hours after the bite event. …”
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‘That’s why I wanted him to go on dialysis’ – a qualitative inductive thematic analysis of older patients’ and their family members’ perspectives on kidney failure treatment decisi... by Robert A. Kimmitt, Charlotte M. Snead, Leila Rooshenas, Fergus J. Caskey, Joanna Coast, Rachael L. Morton, Peter Quartermaine, Luisa Quartermaine, Lucy E. Selman, Barnaby Hole

“…Family members are known to be important in these decisions. Nonetheless, data exploring family member perspectives are limited. …”
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Disclosure of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis use for HIV prevention among women enrolled in a contraceptive study: qualitative findings from Durban, South Africa by Ivana Beesham, Mags Beksinska, Cecilia Milford, Cecilia Milford, Leila E. Mansoor

“…Here, we describe disclosure of PrEP use among young women enrolled in a contraceptive study.MethodsIn this qualitative study, we conducted semi-structured, in-depth, face-to-face interviews with 13 women aged 18–25 years who initiated oral PrEP for HIV prevention during the Evidence for Contraceptive Options and HIV Outcomes (ECHO) Trial. …”
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Prevalence and characteristics of tobacco use among adults in Kazakhstan: A cross-sectional National Survey by Anel Ibrayeva, Marat Shoranov, Rassulbek Aipov, Adil Katarbayev, Shynar Tanabayeva, Ildar Fakhradiyev

“…A total of 6720 adults aged 18–69 years participated, selected using a weighted multistage cluster sampling method. Data were collected through structured interviews based on the WHO STEPwise approach. …”
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Risky sexual behaviours: Predictors and perceived effect on the health of undergraduate students in a tertiary institution in Delta State, Nigeria by Browne Okonkwo, Richard Akinola Aduloju, Christabel Nneka Ogbolu, Justice Iyawa, Otovwe Agofure, Loveth Onuwa Okololise

“…Methods: 367 undergraduate students participated in a cross-sectional survey. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data on sociodemographic traits, hazardous sexual activity categories, perceived health risks, and contributing variables. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Oil Pulling on YouTube Shorts by Jun Yaung, Sun Ha Park, Shahed Al Khalifah

“…A total of 47 Shorts met the inclusion criteria. Data were extracted using a structured coding framework that recorded speaker type (e.g., dentist, hygienist, influencer), engagement metrics, stated benefits, oil type and regimen, the use of disclaimers or citations, and stance toward oil pulling rated on a 5-point Likert scale. …”
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Growth Monitoring and Promotion Service Utilization and Associated Factors Among Mothers/Caregivers of Children 0–23 Months in Sude District, Southeast Ethiopia by Birbirsa Sheri Edae, Tamiru Yazew, Hiwot Dejene Disasa, Chala G. Kuyu

“…The study included 874 participants selected through systematic random sampling. Data collected through a structured questionnaire revealed a GMP service utilization rate of 40.2%. …”
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Strategic vegetable crop distribution in Himachal Pradesh for sustainable economic and environmental outcomes by Nikhil Chandel, S. A. Wani, Mushtaq A. Lone, Ohud A. Alqasem, Aafaq A. Rather, S. A. Mir, Danish Qayoom, M. Nagy, Getachew Tekle Mekiso, Oluwafemi Samson Balogun

“…This study examined resource use efficiency in Himachal Pradesh, focusing on optimizing land allocation using Multi-Objective Programming (MOP) to maximize income and employment while minimizing fertilizer and pesticide use. Primary data were gathered from Solan and Sirmaur districts through structured questionnaires employing a multi-stage sampling design. …”
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Perception of medical and nursing students towards interprofessional nurse-physician collaboration at Al-Azhar University: a comparative cross-sectional study by Doaa Sadek Ahmed, Rania Hassan Hassan, Doaa Ali Soliman Ali, Safa Hamdy Alkalash, Abeer A. Almowafy, Samar Samy Ismail

“…Conclusion Nursing students had a more positive attitude toward nurse-physician collaboration than medical students; their perceptions were shaped by clinical training, while social media impacted medical students. Enhancing structured teamwork in training and addressing social media roles can improve collaboration and patient care.…”
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Comparative analysis of emergency medical systems in the UK and Japan: recommendations for Japan based on on-site observations in the UK by Kazuhiko Omori, Paul Vulliamy, Chris Aylwin, Hiroki Nagasawa, Shigenori Kan, Jiro Takahashi, Noriaki Yamada, Ross Davenport

“…Five Japanese emergency physicians with expertise in trauma care, ICU management, simulation-based training, and prehospital emergency services participated. Data collection included direct clinical observations, structured discussions with UK clinicians and administrators, and a review of institutional guidelines. …”
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