Enhancing nurses’ communication about psychosocial needs and changes in intimacy and sexuality in patients with advanced cancer: a mixed-method study by Susanne A.M. Arends, Corien M. Eeltink, Floortje K. Ploos van Amstel, Astrid W. Oosten, Donna C. Ruijter, Nelleke van der Loo, Barbara Harterink-Poker, Anneke L. Francke, Irene P. Jongerden

“…Perceived competences and documentation regarding communication about psychosocial needs were determined using a survey questionnaire, patient record screening, and semi-structured interviews with nurses. Results: In total 53 hospital nurses participated in the training. …”
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Seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and risk of viral exposure among healthcare workers in the South Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: a cross-secti... by Denis Mukwege, Andreas Kalk, Tim Eckmanns, Andreas Nitsche, Fabian H Leendertz, Tshass B Chasinga, Jean-Paul Buhendwa Cikwanine, Sarah Kribi, Jonathan Tunangoya Yoyu, Natalie Hofmann, Marica Grossegesse, Sara Tomczyk, Ann C Vietor, Aline B Kusinza, Eric Munguakonkwa, Maroyi Raha, Nelson S Kambale, Rodrigue B Ayagirwe, Grit Schubert

“…The present study aims to measure the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on HCWs in central sub-Saharan Africa.Setting A cross-sectional serological study was conducted at six urban and five rural hospitals during the first pandemic wave in the South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).Participants Serum specimens from 1029 HCWs employed during the first pandemic wave were collected between August and October 2020, and data on demographics and work-related factors were recorded during structured interviews.Primary and secondary outcome measures The presence of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 was examined by ELISA. …”
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Complementary medicine among individuals experiencing homelessness in Switzerland: a quantitative and qualitative descriptive study by Véronique S. Grazioli, Evelyne Hangartner, Patrick Bodenmann, Luana Schaad, Léa Grosjean, Justin Nikles, David J. T. Campbell, Laurent Hyvert, Tshahé Anongba Varela, Susan E. Collins, Caroline Leblanc, Christine Loignon, Chantal Berna

“…A subsample of the survey participants (n = 18) and 14 professionals working in the homeless-serving sector participated in semi-structured interviews exploring perceived utility of CM for PEH. …”
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Predicting coronavirus disease 2019 severity using explainable artificial intelligence techniques by Takuya Ozawa, Shotaro Chubachi, Ho Namkoong, Shota Nemoto, Ryo Ikegami, Takanori Asakura, Hiromu Tanaka, Ho Lee, Takahiro Fukushima, Shuhei Azekawa, Shiro Otake, Kensuke Nakagawara, Mayuko Watase, Katsunori Masaki, Hirofumi Kamata, Norihiro Harada, Tetsuya Ueda, Soichiro Ueda, Takashi Ishiguro, Ken Arimura, Fukuki Saito, Takashi Yoshiyama, Yasushi Nakano, Yoshikazu Muto, Yusuke Suzuki, Ryuya Edahiro, Koji Murakami, Yasunori Sato, Yukinori Okada, Ryuji Koike, Makoto Ishii, Naoki Hasegawa, Yuko Kitagawa, Katsushi Tokunaga, Akinori Kimura, Satoru Miyano, Seishi Ogawa, Takanori Kanai, Koichi Fukunaga, Seiya Imoto

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Sixty Degrees of Solutions: Field Techniques for Human–Jaguar Coexistence by John Polisar, Rafael Hoogesteijn, Almira Hoogesteijn, Diego Francis Passos Viana, Skarleth Johana Chinchilla Valdiviezo, Carlos Valderrama Vásquez, Allison Loretta Devlin, Ranni José Arias Herrera, Margaux Babola, Frederick Bauer, Ivonne Cassaigne Guasco, Chia Yu Chang, Daniel Corrales Gutiérrez, J. Antonio De la Torre, Wezddy Del Toro-Orozco, Aline Kotz, Duston Larsen, Nicolás Lodeiro Ocampo, Daniel Monzón, Carmen Angélica Morante Ascanio, Ricardo Daniel Ortiz-Hoyos, Pablo Gastón Perovic, Grasiela Edith de Oliviero Porfirio, María Fernanda Puerto Carrillo, Paul Raad, Thiago Reginato, Yina Paola Serna, Claudio Sillero-Zubiri, Laura Villalba, Armand Ziller

“…Throughout this geographical breadth, jaguars represent an essential component of native biological diversity, but conflict revolving around real and perceived jaguar depredation on livestock is a factor in jaguar mortality. We developed a structured questionnaire to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-depredation strategies from northern Mexico to Argentina, collecting data from 11 countries and 248 livestock operations, 194 with efficacy metrics, and 24 with benefit–cost ratios (value of the livestock losses averted/cost of the intervention). …”
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Outpatient Virtual Care Among People Living With and Beyond Cancer From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds in Australia: A Protocol for a Realist Evaluation by Prince Peprah, Sagda Osman, Rebecca Mitchell, Ashfaq Chauhan, Ramya Walsan, Maryam Sina, Bronwyn Newman, Nadine El‐Kabbout, Jan Mumford, Emilie Francis‐Auton, Elizabeth Manias, Virginia Mumford, Kate Churruca, Michelle Moscova, Natalie Taylor, Craig Nelson, Alexander Cardenas, Robyn Clay‐Williams, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Reema Harrison

“…Phase 2 will use semi‐structured realist interviews and focus group discussions with stakeholders and retroductive, theory‐driven realist analysis to test and refine the initial program theory. …”
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Impact of mealtime social experiences on student consumption of meals at school: a qualitative analysis of caregiver perspectives by Leah Elizabeth Chapman, Wendi Gosliner, Deborah A Olarte, Monica Daniela Zuercher, Lorrene D Ritchie, Dania Orta-Aleman, Marlene B Schwartz, Michele Polacsek, Christina E Hecht, Kenneth Hecht, Anisha I Patel, Punam Ohri-Vachaspati, Margaret Read, Juliana FW Cohen

“…Setting: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with United States (U.S.) caregivers over ZoomTM in English and Spanish during the 2021–2022 school year. …”
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Interpersonal and systemic factors in initiating, developing and maintaining collaborations between European neurosurgical departments and institutions in low-resources settings: A... by Nicolò Marchesini, Vicki M. Butenschoen, Andreas K. Demetriades, Said Idrissa Ahmada, Fazlul Hoque, Thomas Kapapa, Patrick D. Kamalo, Pablo González-López, Rupavathana Mahesperan, Ondra Petr, Wilco Peul, Nicephorus Boniface Rutabasibwa, Ellianne J. dos Santos Rubio, Abenezer Tirsit Aklilu, Jake Timothy, Enoch O. Uche, Magnus Tisell

“…Data were collected virtually between May and August 2024. …”
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Farmers’ Perception of Ecosystem Services Provided by Historical Rubber Plantations in Sankuru Province, DR Congo by Joël Mobunda Tiko, Serge Shakanye Ndjadi, Jémima Lydie OBANDZA - AYESSA, Daniel Botshumo Banga, Julien Bwazani Balandi, Charles Mumbere Musavandalo, Jean Pierre Mate Mweru, Baudouin Michel, Olivia Lovanirina Rakotondrasoa, Jean Pierre Meniko To Hulu

“…This study used a mixed methodological approach, integrating semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and statistical analyses including chi-square testing and multiple correspondence factorial analysis (MCAFA) to obtain and analyze the data comprehensively. …”
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‘I Don't Think There Is a One‐Size‐Fits‐All’: A Qualitative Study Exploring Healthcare Professional and Service Provider Perspectives of Using Innovative Models of Cervical Screeni... by Claire Bavor, Tessa Saunders, Mikayla Wolfe, Megan A. Smith, Nicola Creagh, Deborah Bateson, Angela Kelly‐Hanku, Paula Jops, Marion Saville, Natalie Taylor, Kate Broun, Julia M. L. Brotherton, Claire Nightingale

“…Methods We conducted online, semi‐structured interviews with healthcare professionals, pathology providers and community service providers (June–October 2023). …”
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Exploring indigenous knowledge and practices of the Gurage community on the biosystematics and utilization of Enset landraces for bone fracture and regeneration: the case of Gurage... by Temesgen Negassa, Asfaw Meressa, Negera Abdissa, Sileshi Degu, Getachew Addis, Eyob Debebe, Negessa Abdisa, Samuel W/kidan, Dereilo Bekere Belitibo, Sintayehu Ashenef, Werku Shanko, Zeynu Zuber, Lemessa Kumsa, Mewded Kassahun, Frehiwot Teka Assamo, Milkyas Endale

“…Descriptive statistics were employed for data presentation.ResultsA total of 37 Enset landraces were identified across the study Woredas. …”
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Peer support enhanced behavioural crisis response teams in the emergency department: protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster-randomised controlled trial by Ambrose H Wong, James D Dziura, Mark Sevilla, Yue Hu, Megan Evans, Bidisha Nath, Rebekah Heckmann, Riddhi Desai, Anusha Kumar, Isaac V Faustino, Anthony J Pavlo, Joan M Cook, Kendra Davis-Plourde, Richard Youins, Kimberly Guy, Pastor Evelyn Smith, Pastor Dana Smith, Karen Kangas, Lou Hart, Seth Powsner, Chyrell Bellamy

“…The PACT intervention will integrate peer delivery of trauma-informed care within a structured, interprofessional, team-based response protocol for behavioural crisis management. …”
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Parental perceptions of a wearable vital signs monitor for observation of newborns: in-depth interviews in three tertiary hospitals, Southwest Nigeria by Yetunde Olufisayo John-Akinola, Adejumoke Idowu Ayede, Ayomide Adeyemi, Assumpta Nantume, Adesewa Oluwatomisin Olaleye, Olugbenga Akinrinoye, Olukemi Oluwatoyin Tongo, Michael Abe Alao, Adenike Oluleye, Oluseye Sobande, Olatayo Sunday Olayemi, Bertha Akinyi Oketch, Rosena Olubanke Oluwafemi, Rosena Olubanke Oluwafemi, Patricia Ireti Eniowo, Samuel Ojo, Omolayo Adebukola Olubosede, Emmanuel Olaseinde Bello, Ismaila Sani, Teresa Cauvel, Sona Shah

“…Interviews were moderated with a semi-structured interview guide and audio recorded. Data were transcribed, coded and analyzed thematically using NVivo software.ResultsThe majority of participants expressed positive reactions to the neoGuard device, although some initial concerns were reported. …”
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Predictors and health impacts of Ramadan intermittent fasting among patients with sickle cell disease by Mortadah Hadi Alsalman, Zaenb Alsalman, Maryam Mohammed Alshams, Jinan Mohammed Aljasem, Zahra Saleh Alsindi, Amani Abdullah Almutairi, Khadija Abdulrahman Alsunaikh, Hadeel Hesham Buali, Kefah Baqir Algadeeb, Nawal Eltayeb Omer Mohammed, Abdulaziz Abdullah Bushehab, Marwa Mahmoud Shafey

“…This study seeks to identify predictors of fasting capability and investigate the effects of fasting among this patient population.Participants and methodsThis cross-sectional study enrolled adult Muslim patients with SCD from Saudi Arabia. Data were collected through direct interviews using a structured questionnaire with four sections.ResultsA total of 320 patients with SCD were evaluated, with a mean age of 32.6 years (SD ± 11.01) and the majority were females (63.1%). …”
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The XEC Variant: Genomic Evolution, Immune Evasion, and Public Health Implications by Alaa A. A. Aljabali, Kenneth Lundstrom, Altijana Hromić-Jahjefendić, Nawal Abd El-Baky, Debaleena Nawn, Sk. Sarif Hassan, Alberto Rubio-Casillas, Elrashdy M. Redwan, Vladimir N. Uversky

“…To achieve this, we conducted a structured search of the literature of peer-reviewed articles, preprints, and official surveillance data from 2023 to early 2025, prioritizing virological, clinical, and immunological reports related to XEC and its parent lineages. …”
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Patient and clinician experiences with the implementation of telemedicine and related adaptations in office-based buprenorphine treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitativ... by Melissa Davoust, Angela R. Bazzi, Samantha Blakemore, Juliana Blodgett, Anna Cheng, Sarah Fielman, Kara M. Magane, Jacqueline Theisen, Richard Saitz, Alicia S. Ventura, Zoe M. Weinstein

“…From this clinic, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 25 patients and 16 clinicians (including prescribers and non-prescribers). …”
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A qualitative exploration of active ingredients and mechanisms of action of an online singing programme with mothers experiencing postnatal depression during the COVID-19 pandemic:... by Alexandra Burton, Rebecca H. Bind, Rachel Davis, Lorna Greenwood, Ching Yin Lee, Carolina Estevao, Katie Hazelgrove, Celeste Miller, Kristi Priestley, Lavinia Rebecchini, Tim Osborn, Hannah Dye, Paola Dazzan, Anthony Woods, Nikki Crane, Carmine M. Pariante, Daisy Fancourt

“…Iterative consensus building between three researchers was complemented by qualitative semi-structured online interviews with 24 women experiencing PND symptoms who took part in M4M-online. …”
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Environmental risk factors associated with community diarrheal disease in Ethiopia by Devin LaPolt, Sage Smith, Lina Gazu, Silvia Alonso, Amete Mihret Teshale, Binyam Moges Azmeraye, Galana Mamo Ayana, Dessie Abebaw Angaw, Desalegne Degefaw, Ariel V. Garsow, Aaron Beczkiewicz, Getnet Yimer, Michala J. Krakowski, Robert Scharff, Eyasu T. Seyoum, Barbara Kowalcyk

“…REDCAP mobile app was used to collect data during face-to-face interviews using a structured, pretested questionnaire. …”
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Prevalence of vaping, vaping-associated short-term symptoms of respiratory and cardiovascular morbidities, and factors associated with the initiation of vaping among young adults i... by Aisha Altanaib, Arwa Alkhannah, Dhuha Alfouderi, Mariam Almutairi, Rawan Abdullah, Maryam Almuhaileej, Fajer Alqadeeri, Reema Alajmi, Loulwah Alenizi, Ahmad Alsultan, Saeed Akhtar

“…Methods In October 2024, a cross-sectional study enrolled students, aged ≥18 years, from various colleges of Kuwait University. Data were collected using a structured e-questionnaire administered through in-person invitations and online platforms. …”
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The COMBAT Project: study protocol for the development of a core outcome set for morbidity following surgery in paediatric brain tumour patients by Sandhya Trichinopoly Krishna, Nicola Harman, Conor Mallucci, Barry Pizer, Michael D. Jenkinson, Kristian Aquilina, Kim Bull, Jon Foss-Skiftesvik, Helen Hartley, James Hayden, Colin Kennedy, Ulrich W. Thomale, Sophie Wilne, Jeffrey H. Wisoff, Faris Bouaouiche, Liz Hull, John Robinson, Hannah L. Vickers, Carrol Gamble

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