Health worker experiences on the integration of digital health tools for HPV vaccination and cervical cancer services in Rwanda by Hassan Sibomana, Joyeuse Ukwishaka, Hassan Mtenga, Oswald Luoga, Diana Acosta, Marcie Fisher-Borne, Grace Juan Soma, Marcel Bahizi, Francois Uwinkindi, Marc Hagenimana, Irene Mukanyandwi, Innocent Mbele, Maya Rivera Hildebrand

“…Methodology Using a qualitative approach, the study engaged 15 participants using purposeful sampling to ensure data saturation and maximum variation. Semi-structured, face-to-face interviews were conducted with key informants in selected Rwandan healthcare facilities that currently use digital health interventions for HPV vaccinations (e-tracker), and cervical cancer screening and treatment (mUzima app). …”
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Correlation with viruses enhances network complexity and stability of co-occurrence prokaryotes across the oceans by Bo Wang, Yantao Liang, Kaiyue Lian, Chuyu Zhang, Meiaoxue Han, Min Wang, Hongbing Shao, Andrew McMinn, Hualong Wang

“…However, the mechanisms behind the association and structuring of microbiomes with viruses still remain largely unknown. …”
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Social support and symptoms of antenatal depression among women screened for gestational diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study in Northern Vietnam (the VALID II study). by Ai T Nguyen, Kien Dang Nguyen, Hieu Minh Le, Thanh D Nguyen, Dan W Meyrowitsch, Ib C Bygbjerg, Jens Søndergaard, Hanh T T Nguyen, Christina A Vinter, Ditte S Linde, Tine M Gammeltoft, Vibeke Rasch

“…The women were screened for GDM and structured questionnaire were used to collect data on social support factors, GDM factors, and symptoms of depression. …”
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Interrogating green social prescribing in South Wales; A multi-stakeholder qualitative exploration. by Menna Brown, Katharine Sarah Aylett

“…Three multi-discipline research workshops and ten semi-structured, one-to-one interviews were conducted either in person or via zoom. …”
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Information access and COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy among foreign-born persons in Sweden – a focus group interview-study by Mia Söderberg, Juhaina Swaid, Kristina Aurelius, Annika Rosengren, Kristina Jakobsson, Maria Magnusson

“…Methods We used purposive sampling to recruit foreign-born adults who expressed being hesitant towards getting vaccinated, as well as health guides and doulas who were assigned to spread COVID-19 related information in immigrant-dense urban areas. Data were collected using semi-structured focus group interviews, which were transcribed verbatim and analysed according to systematic text condensation. …”
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Hypoglycemia and Anemia Associated with Malaria among Pregnant Mothers living with HIV attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano State-Nigeria by Sani, N. M., Mukhtar, A. U., Mohammed, Y.

“…After obtaining ethical approval, a total of 200 HIV positive and equivalent numbers of HIV negative pregnant mothers were selected from whom socio-demographic and biomedical data was collected using structured Questionnaire. …”
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Misconceptions and Behavioral Risks in Parental Antibiotic Use on Romanian Children: A Cross-Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices by Alin Iuhas, Radu Galiș, Marius Rus, Andreea Balmoș, Cristian Marinău, Larisa Niulaș, Zsolt Futaki, Dorina Matioc, Cristian Sava

“…Participants completed a 15 item structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and binary logistic regression to examine associations and control for potential confounding effects between education level, residential environment, and parental misconceptions regarding antibiotic use. …”
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Contraceptive use among women with severe mental illness at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital in Northern Uganda by Betijuma Luwedde, Bives Mutume Nzanzu Vivalya, Joshua Muyomba, Mpamizo Emmanuel

“…Methods: This study purposely screened 377 women with severe mental illness who attended Gulu hospital between March and June 2023 for contraceptive use using a semi-structured questionnaire with questions specific to the different contraceptive methods used such as condom use, injectable use, and others. …”
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Expectations of Intensive Care Physicians Regarding an AI-Based Decision Support System for Weaning From Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy: Predevelopment Survey Study by Benjamin Popoff, Sandie Cabon, Marc Cuggia, Guillaume Bouzillé, Thomas Clavier

“…The questionnaire consisted of 20 questions structured around 4 axes: overview of the problem and current practices concerning weaning from CRRT, opinion on AI-based CDSS, implementation in daily clinical practice, real-life operation and willingness to adopt the CDSS in everyday practice. …”
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Sociocultural and Demographic Risk Factors for the Development of Multiple Sclerosis in Kuwait: A Case - Control Study. by Suhail N Al-Shammri, Magdy G Hanna, Arpita Chattopadhyay, Abayomi O Akanji

“…Both groups of subjects were interviewed using a structured questionnaire, in relation to anthropometric, socio-cultural and demographic data, residence during the 1990/91 Gulf War and current and past medical history, including medications. …”
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Patient characteristics associated with their level of twelve-step attendance prior to entry into treatment for substance use disorders by Marc Galanter, William L. White, Michael L. Dennis, Brooke Hunter, Lora Passetti, Dan Lustig

“…All patients were administered the structured interview-based Global Appraisal of Individual Needs upon admission. …”
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Effectiveness of Nursing Intervention on Health Locus of Control and Self-Efficacy in Women with Gestational Diabetes by Sabah R. H. Ahmed, Safaa G. Salem, Nahed M. Saber, Reda T. A. Abou Elazab, Merfat M. Atia

“…Three tools were used for collecting the study data: A structured self-administered questionnaire, the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale-C Form, and the General Self-efficacy Scale. …”
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Barriers to effective antimicrobial resistance management in Nigerian livestock: the role of veterinary practices and client expectations by Oluwafemi Babatunde Daodu, Esther Gbeja Olusegun, Godwin Adegbehingbe, Sola Emmanuel Komolafe, Oluwakemi Christiana Daodu

“…A cross-sectional study of veterinarians from 36 states (including the Federal capital territory) was conducted using a paper-based structured questionnaire survey. The questionnaire was made available to the 1,117 veterinarians who attended 2023 Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). …”
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Health outcomes of lifestyle treatment for patients with obesity before and during the COVID-19 pandemic—a retrospective pre-post study by Sadegh Alizadeh, Sophie Grindheim, Christian A. Klöckner, Christian A. Klöckner, Ingrid S. Følling, Ingrid S. Følling

“…PA levels and HRQoL increased for both groups, however, the group that attended treatment before COVID-19 had significantly higher PA levels and HRQoL (p < 0.001) than the group that attended during COVID-19.ConclusionThis study demonstrates that structured lifestyle treatment supports improvements in BMI, HRQoL, and PA levels, even with reduced in-person contact. …”
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The Role of Digital Health Equity Audits in Preventing Harmful Infodemiology by Massimiliano Biondi, Fabio Filippetti, Giorgio Brandi, Elsa Ravaglia, Sofia Filippetti, Pamela Barbadoro

“…ResultsThe main result is the articulation of the DHEA framework: a structured, 6-phase cyclical model to guide organizations in the analysis and proactive mitigation of digital health–related disparities. …”
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The effects of internet self-health management on patients with chronic disease multimorbidity: a 4-year longitudinal study by Yuyang Wang, Qiang Hu, Botian Chen, Defu Ma

“…This study evaluates the effectiveness of internet-based self-health management in improving health behaviors and clinical indicators in patients with multimorbidity.MethodsA total of 30,745 adults aged ≥18 years from five northwestern Chinese provinces were enrolled. Following baseline data collection in 2013, participants received structured online health guidance covering diet nutrition, physical activity, and mental well-being. …”
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A Stepwise Anatomy-Based Protocol for Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Educational Tool with Broad Clinical Utility by Rudolf Lampé, Nóra Margitai, Péter Török, Luca Lukács, Mónika Orosz

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Our findings support the feasibility, reproducibility, and safety of a structured TLH protocol based on anatomical landmarks and early vascular control. …”
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Factors creating favorable conditions for activating innovative entrepreneurship and startups in post-war Ukraine by Oksana Khymych, Enno Masurel

“…The paper used individual, in-depth, semi-structured interviews. The study identified eight constraining aggregate themes (the consequences of war, policy and regulatory system, market and investment, the ecosystem, passive universities, education and skills, internationalization, and culture) and three enabling aggregate themes (the consequences of war, active universities, and the ecosystem) through the grouping of factors from the second-order code. …”
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A Case-Control Study of the Factors Associated with Anemia in Chinese Children Aged 3–7 years Old by Jinsong Mou, Haishan Zhou, Zhangui Feng, Shiya Huang, Zhaohui Wang, Chaoyu Zhang, Yudong Wang

“…Cases were children who were diagnosed with anemia by the doctor of physical examination and checked by one deputy chief physician of pediatrics, and controls were healthy children without anemia. Data were collected using a self-designed structured questionnaire. …”
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Co‐Authoring and Reporting on Lived Experience Engagement in Mental Health and/or Substance Research: A Qualitative Study and Guidance Document by Natasha Y. Sheikhan, Kerry Kuluski, Melissa Hiebert, Charlotte Munro, Vivien Cappe, Mary Rose vanKesteren, Sean Kidd, Lisa D. Hawke

“…Results The results from the template analysis were structured through the following themes: (1) establishing the need for a guidance document; (2) aspects of engagement to report and reflect on; (3) guidance around co‐authorship with PWLE/F; (4) practical tips for reporting on engagement and (5) considerations for journals. …”
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