Patient-centered outcomes on preparing for and undergoing gender-affirming phalloplasty: a qualitative, descriptive study by Daphna Harel, Asa Radix, Rachel Bluebond-Langner, Tenny R Zhang, Carolyn A Berry, Nnenaya Mmonu, Elijah Castle, Lee Zhao, Clarissa Ospina-Norvell, Mark Fendrick

“…The objective of this study is to elucidate transgender and non-binary patient perspectives on gender-affirming phalloplasty/metoidioplasty via structured focus groups and determine convergent themes as the first step towards the development of a GGAS patient-reported outcome measure.Design We conducted a systematic qualitative study using a thematic content analysis of four focus groups from April 2021 to April 2022 comprising 8 patients undergoing phalloplasty/metoidioplasty and 10 patients post-phalloplasty/metoidioplasty. …”
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Developing a Quality Improvement Framework to Enhance the Health System User Experience for Individuals Living With Type 1 Diabetes: The Reshape T1D Study by Jamie Boisvenue, Youssef A. Elezzabi, Kim Young, Kathleen Gibson, Heather Hinz, Reid McClure, Robyn Homulos, Jude Spiers, Peter Senior, Roseanne Yeung

“…A questionnaire and virtual semi‐structured interview were applied across a purposeful sample of 41 adults living with T1D across Alberta, Canada, between September 2021 and May 2022. …”
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Feasibility of large language models for CEUS LI-RADS categorization of small liver nodules in patients at risk for hepatocellular carcinoma by Jiayan Huang, Rui Yang, Xiaotong Huang, Keyu Zeng, Yan Liu, Jun Luo, Andrej Lyshchik, Qiang Lu

“…ChatGPT-4.0, ChatGPT-4o, ChatGPT-4o mini, and Google Gemini were integrated with imaging features from structured CEUS LI-RADS reports to assess their diagnostic performance for sHCC. …”
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The burden of acute malnutrition among children under five in conflict-afflicted Gaza strip: prevalence and associated factors by Ahmed Albelbeisi, Kate Zinszer, Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi, Samer Abuzerr

“…BackgroundThis study aims to assess the prevalence and associated factors of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) among children in this region during a period of conflict.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 1,200 children under 5 years old, selected through stratified random sampling from three governorates in the Gaza Strip. Data were collected using structured interviews and physical examinations, including Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) measurements to determine nutritional status based on established cut-off points. …”
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Factors influencing adoption of self-monitoring of blood pressure among hypertensive patients in primary healthcare in Vietnam: a cross-sectional facility-based study by Nguyen Hoang Giang, Nguyen Thi Phuong Lan, Le Thi Kim Anh, Dominika Plancikova, Viera Rusnakova, Nguyen Thi Thang, Jaap A.R. Koot

“…Participants were selected using systematic random sampling from CHS patient lists. Data were collected through structured interviews and analysed using descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression to identify factors contributing to SMBP practices. …”
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Impact Assessment of an Educational Intervention Toward Rational Antibiotic Use Among Community Pharmacists in Nepal by Kafle S, Jha N, Shankar PR, Bhandary S, Palaian S

“…Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted after the follow-up, among six CPs to obtain their perspectives on the intervention and their role in combating AMR.Results: The majority (n = 118; 72.84%) had a “Diploma in Pharmacy” qualification. …”
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Chemical Profiling and Quality Assessment of Food Products Employing Magnetic Resonance Technologies by Chandra Prakash, Rohit Mahar

“…These techniques offer in-depth information about the chemical composition, structure, and spatial distribution of components in a variety of food products. …”
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Impactos das ações extensionistas na capacitação de professores sobre parada cardiorrespiratória by Emmily Ferreira de Farias Cardoso, Sônia Maria Josino dos Santos, Marina Josino da Silva Souza, Iane Verônica de Lima Monteiro

“…The sample consisted of 15 teachers from the institution. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire containing five questions related to cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. …”
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The cognitive and psychosocial effects of online learning in medical students during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods study from Karachi, Pakistan by Asad Saulat Fatimi, Syeda Sadia Fatima, Russell Seth Martins, Rafay Iqbal, Saniya Sabzwari

“…The quantitative phase of the study involved a digital questionnaire, while the qualitative phase of the study employed semi-structured focus group discussions (FGDs). Quantitative data were summarized using descriptive statistics and categorical associations were statistically tested using Pearson’s chi-squared (𝜒2) test. …”
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Construction of an evaluation indicator system for the emergency management capability of major infectious diseases in urban communities by Xiuying Guan, Wentao Li, Nan Cui, Jiacen Yu, Libin An

“…Hierarchical analysis was employed to validate the structure of the evaluation indicator system for assessing emergency management capacity in urban communities during major infectious disease outbreaks, with weights systematically assigned. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Enamel Surface Roughness after Minimally Invasive Treatment of White Spot Lesions: An In-vitro Experimental Study by I’udzuri Bin Md Jazam, Azwatee Abdul Aziz, Maria Angela Garcia Gonzalez, Prema Sukumaran

“…In the past, invasive treatment methods required the removal of marginal tissue, which weakened the residual tooth structure. A further understanding of caries development, coupled with technological advancements, has led to a change in the paradigm, with non invasive or microinvasive treatments favoured over traditional restorative methods. …”
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Health education experiences of older adults with chronic disease by Lina Trigos-Carrillo, Diana Cristina Angarita-Rodriguez, Maria Claudia Uribe-Ruiz, Natalia Canchon-Bello, Margareth Alfonso-Mora

“…Participants: The study was conducted through face-to-face semi-structured interviews. A total of 40 older adults participated in the study. …”
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Impact of long working hours on insomnia, anxiety, and depression symptoms among employees of eight manufacturing enterprises in Shenzhen by Yingping XIANG, Juntao HE, Zihuang XIE, Wei ZHOU, Yeen HUANG

“…Prolonged working hours may have adverse effects on the sleep and mental health of employees.ObjectiveTo investigate the impact of long working hours on insomnia, anxiety, and depression symptoms among manufacturing industry employees and provide scientific evidence for relevant occupational health interventions.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted involving 1524 employees from eight manufacturing enterprises in Shenzhen. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, which included demographic characteristics, work conditions (e.g., years of employment, job type, shift work, night shifts, weekly working hours), personal behaviors (e.g., smoking and drinking habits), and the occurrence of insomnia (by the Athens Insomnia Scale), anxiety (by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale), and depression (by the Patient Health Questionnaire). …”
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“Mulle oli isegi tšau võõras”: vene õppekeelega põhikoolist eestikeelsesse gümnaasiumi by Kristiina Praakli, Aive Mandel

“…The focus is on adapting to different registers of the Estonian language within the school environment. Based on semi-structured interviews with five gymnasium students from Tartu, we analyse their experiences with the challenges of sociolinguistic variation in Estonian. …”
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Prevalence of dental anxiety and its associated factors among patients visiting tertiary care dental hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal: a cross-sectional study by Archana Shah, Krishna Subedi, Monika Kumal, Kanaklata Karn, Kiran Kandel, Alina Paneru

“…Data were entered in a Microsoft Excel sheet and analysed using SPSS V.27. …”
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Determinants of implementation of a stepped care intervention for adolescents and youth living with HIV in Kenya: a qualitative evaluation by Nok Chhun, Dorothy I. Mangale, Kawango Agot, Winnie A. Owade, Julie Kadima, Jacinta Badia, James K. Kibugi, Pamela K. Kohler, Grace John-Stewart, Kristin Beima-Sofie

“…We conducted focus group discussions (FGDs) with providers across 12 intervention sites between January-February 2023. FGDs used a semi-structured interview guide, grounded in the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, which were audio-recorded and transcribed. …”
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Digital vs. conventional instructor-led midwifery training in Benue State, Nigeria: a randomized non-inferiority trial by Fanan Ujoh, Anja Dzunic-Wachilonga, Rafat Noor, Victoria Gusa, Roseline Ape-aii, Isaac Ohene, Rajan Bola, Jan Christilaw, Stephen Hodgins, Ronald Lett

“…Students’ knowledge, thinking, and technical skills were assessed using a pre-test, post-test, Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE), and daily modular quizzes. …”
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Screening for diabetes mellitus in learners residing in the Belhar, Delft and Mfuleni communities of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa by A. Somers, E. Rustford, M.S. Hassan, R.T. Erasmus

“…There is a paucity of data on the incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in children compared with that for adults. …”
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GAMIFICATION AS A MODERN TREND IN THE STUDY OF GEOGRAPHY IN GENERAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS by Vitaliy Bezugly, Victor Hrushka

“…Particular emphasis is placed on the expediency of using gamification in the study of geography in Year 10, which con- tributes to a deeper understanding of geographical processes, structure and phenomena in the study of countries and regions. …”
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War and chronic illness: a health center-based study of Palestinians with non-communicable diseases in Gaza by Belal Aldabbour, Yousef Barakat, Samah Elamassie, Fatima Hmeid, Manar Dughmoush, Maha Al-Rantisi, Doaa Abu-Helal, Lina Barakat, Diana Bader, Afnan Kwaik

“…Methods This cross-sectional survey employed a structured questionnaire to recruit 968 patients with six common NCDs from seven leading PHC clinics located in northern and southern Gaza between October and November 2024. …”
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