Impact of traumatic experiences on obsessive-compulsive disorder: a study of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip – a conflict area by Nadin Hannoon, Basel El-Khodary, Zhongming Zhang

“…Considering these circumstances, in this study, we investigated the prevalence of trauma aetiology among OCD patients and its impact on the clinical picture by studying the effects of trauma on three different levels of trauma-aetiology: (1) history of trauma exposure (TE-OCD), (2) individual perception of OCD as trauma-related (TR-OCD), and (3) the onset of OCD within six months post-trauma (PT-OCD).Methods: This cross-sectional study included 103 Gazans diagnosed with OCD, aged 18–56 years. Semi-structured clinical interviews, including self-report measures, were used to collect demographic and diagnostic data.Results: Out of 103 participants, 77.7% reported a history of trauma (TE-OCD), 29.1% perceived their trauma as a cause of OCD (TR-OCD), and 18.4% developed their symptoms within six months of the trauma (PT-OCD). …”
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Experiences and expectations of patients with obesity 3 months after metabolic and bariatric surgery: a qualitative study by Lu Chen, Haiyan Wang, Ling Deng, Nianxing Li, Yinyin Fan

“…Participants were selected using a purposive sampling method, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data, which then were analysed using the content analysis method.Setting The study was conducted in a tertiary hospital in eastern China.Participants 21 patients (8 men and 13 women; aged 18–51 years) who received metabolic and bariatric surgery were included, with 16 within 3 months post-surgery and 5 beyond 3 months.Results Four themes emerged: (1) Physical and psychological rehabilitation: patients were enthusiastic and motivated about their physical recovery and mental well-being. (2) Stress and challenges: patients encountered various pressures and challenges, especially in dietary transitions and emotional management. (3) Adjustment and adaptation: patients were committed to managing discomfort and developing healthy dieting strategies through personal effort and diverse support. (4) Expectations for comprehensive support: patients desire comprehensive support and services from healthcare providers.Conclusions Healthcare providers should focus on the early postoperative experiences of patients and deliver personalised health education and emotional support to help them navigate the postoperative adaptation and ultimately achieve long-term health goals.…”
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Childhood cancer and parental mental health: role of disease severity, socioeconomic status, and social dynamics by Hawkar Ibrahim, Azad Ali Ismail, Narin Ahmed Rahim, Benjamin Iffland, Frank Neuner

“…Methods This prospective, cross-sectional study examined the mental health of 307 Kurdish parents of children undergoing cancer treatment in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). Data were collected through structured interviews at two major oncology hospitals in the KRI, utilizing standardized instruments to assess mental health symptoms, socioeconomic status, and social constraints. …”
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Lest we forget, primary health care in Sub-Saharan Africa is nurse led. Is this reflected in the current health systems strengthening undertakings and initiatives? by Janet Michel, David Evans, Fabrizio Tediosi, Don deSavigny, Matthias Egger, Till Bärnighausen, Diane McIntyre, Laetitia Rispel

“…A theory of change approach was employed. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were held with participants using a standard interview guide. …”
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Pedometric mapping for soil fertility management – A case study by H.U. Leena, B.G. Premasudha, S. Panneerselvam, P.K. Basavaraja

“…The samples collected were analysed for pH, electrical conductivity (EC), organic carbon (OC), available nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P as P2O5), and potassium (K as K2O). Also, a structured questionnaire was used to collect data about demographic profile, farming practices, crops grown and fertilizers applied from each farmer under the study. …”
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Using Peer-Assisted Learning to Enhance Clinical Reasoning Skills in Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Study in Iraq by Hamarash MQ, Ibrahim RH, Yaas MH, Almushhadany OI, Al Mukhtar SH

“…Across all levels, PAL fostered collaboration and community, which are essential for healthcare practice.Conclusion: PAL effectively supports nursing students’ cognitive and social development, preparing them for healthcare’s collaborative and reflective nature. Integrating structured PAL programs into nursing curricula can enhance academic performance, motivation, and professional identity, fostering resilient and community-oriented healthcare professionals.Keywords: critical thinking, peer-assisted, undergraduate nursing education, teaching strategies, challenges, methods, Iraq…”
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Knowledge and attitude of Nigerian personnel working at Federal Medical Centre in Nigeria on carbon monoxide poisoning from electrical power generators by Jide Afolayan, Tokunbo Olajumoke, Federick Amadasunc, Theodore Iseselec

“…The respondents were interviewed using a self-administered, semi-structured questionnaire. The obtained data were collated and analysed with SPSS®, version 16. …”
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The Potential Benefits of Physiotherapy in the Emergency Department: Views of Patients and Healthcare Professionals / Der potenzielle Nutzen der Physiotherapie in der Notaufnahme:... by Godoy-Suter Marianne Diego, Winteler Balz Ronald, Schmitt Kai-Uwe, Beckwée David, Raab Anja M.

“…The data was thematically analysed according to Braun & Clarke (2006). …”
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A Little Boat Flopping About on the Ocean: The Lived Experience of Transitioning Early Career Nurses by Liz Ryan, Leah East, Andy Davies, Blake Peck, Daniel Terry

“…Methods Twenty‐six early career nurses who participated in an initial study as students were followed up and interviewed 18–24 months after graduating between 2020 and 2023. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted to collect data and were thematically analysed. …”
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Towards culturally inclusive healthcare in Peru: Mapping epistemic concepts in contemporary Indigenous Amazonian medicine-Traditional healers' perspectives. by Ilana Berlowitz, Maria Amalia Pesantes, Cynthia Cárdenas Palacios, Chantal Martin-Soelch, Ursula Wolf, Caroline Maake

“…We conducted systematic in-depth interviews (semi-structured) with a sample of 13 healers of three Peruvian-Amazonian regions (Loreto, Ucayali, San Martín). …”
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Development of digital comics to improve reading comprehension and self-efficacy of grade V students by Adisty Ameliya Putri, Sri Sukasih

“…The digital comics were designed using Canva and distributed interactively through Heyzine, incorporating structured narrative elements and visual appeal to support literacy development. …”
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Tattoo Fabric: A Trend in Fashionable Textiles by Prosper Kwaku Asiedu, Abigail Anorkor Lartey, Gloria Mawunya Ahorsu, Robert Richard Yao Kpogo

“…Observations, document analysis and semi-structured interviews were used in gathering the data. …”
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Deceased donor skin banking for making use of cadaveric skin as a temporary coverage: A life saving option to the patients with extensive burn injuries by Abhishek Adhya, Arindam Sarkar, Monoranjan Sow, Soumya Gayen

“…Number of the skin donations has increased especially in 2018 when the Regional Organ & Tissue Transplantation Organization (ROTTO, Eastern Zone) came forward with a structured organ donation program. Harvested skins were utilized for 72 patients with extensive burn injuries. …”
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Persistent barriers to achieving quality neonatal care in low-resource settings: perspectives from a unique panel of frontline neonatal health experts by Eshkeerat Kaur, Michelle Heys, Caroline Crehan, Felicity Fitzgerald, Msandeni Chiume, Ellen Chirwa, Emma Wilson, Mari Evans

“… # Methods We conducted 13 semi-structured interviews with neonatal health experts via Skype. …”
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The Problem of Ensuring Representative Samples when Modeling the Market Value in the Regional Real Estate Market by V. N. Berdnikova

“…Such land plots according to a certain significant price-forming factor in the city under consideration structurally correspond to the plots registered in the unified state real estate register. …”
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Patient autonomy and metabolic bariatric surgery: an empirical perspective by Shelly Kamin-Friedman, Nili Karako-Eyal, Galya Hildesheimer

“…Methods The study employed a qualitative methodology, conducting 21 in-depth semi-structured interviews with adults who had undergone bariatric surgery. …”
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Quantifying Interdisciplinarity in Scientific Articles Using Deep Learning Toward a TRIZ-Based Framework for Cross-Disciplinary Innovation by Nicolas Douard, Ahmed Samet, George Giakos, Denis Cavallucci

“…Overall, this approach not only offers a scalable measurement of interdisciplinarity but also contributes to a framework for facilitating innovation through structured cross-domain knowledge integration.…”
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A scoping review of measurement of violence against women and disability. by Sarah R Meyer, Heidi Stöckl, Cecilia Vorfeld, Kaloyan Kamenov, Claudia García-Moreno

“…<h4>Methods and results</h4>We conducted systematic searches of the following databases: PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase, CINAHL, PILOTS, ERIC, Social Work Abstracts, International Bibliography of the Social Sciences, Social Services Abstracts, ProQuest Criminal Justice, and Dissertations & Theses Global, and conducted structured searches of national statistics and surveys and grey literature available on-line. …”
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Forced evictions and their social and health impacts in Southern Somalia: a qualitative study in Mogadishu Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps by Mohamed Jelle, Joanna Morrison, Hani Mohamed, Raha Ali, Andrea Solomon, Andrew J Seal

“…Methods We used a qualitative approach, conducting 20 semi-structured interviews, six key informant interviews and four focus group discussions. …”
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Exploring the perspectives of new-in-practice specialists about the Health Advocate role: “I didn’t even know where to start” by Jacqueline Dorothy Cochrane, Nancy Dudek, Kelsey Crawford, Lindsay Cowley, Kori A LaDonna

“…Methods: Ten early-career physicians participated in semi-structured interviews exploring their perceived competence and motivation to engage in health advocacy. …”
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