Metabolic Syndrome and Combination Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV Patients in Periurban Hospital in Ghana: A Case-Control Study by Bartholomew Dzudzor, Samuel Essel, Latif Musah, Jennifer Adjepong Agyekum, Kwame Yeboah

“…In a case-control design, 158 cART-treated HIV patients, 150 cART-naïve HIV patients, and 156 non-HIV controls were recruited from a periurban hospital in Ghana. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on demography, lifestyle, and medication. …”
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Nursing students’ knowledge, attitudes and awareness regarding shelter nursing in disaster preparedness by Beytullah Eren, Seher Çevik Aktura, Mehmet Emin Çolak

“…A total of 1,450 students were invited, and a sample size of 304 was determined using OpenEpi Version-3 software (power = 80%, confidence level = 95%). Data were collected through an online structured questionnaire, and statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, means, and standard deviations. …”
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Video-based telemedicine utilization patterns and associated factors among racial and ethnic minorities in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-methods scoping r... by John M Meddar, Ratnalekha V N Viswanadham, Defne L Levine, Tiffany R Martinez, Kendra Willis, Noah Choi, Jackson Douglas, Katharine S Lawrence

“…Despite increased attention and efforts to address access barriers, our findings highlight the need for more targeted, culturally and structurally tailored interventions to improve digital inclusion.…”
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The impact of emotional intelligence on work performance among ICU nurses in Palestine: a cross-sectional study by Imad H. Fashafsheh, Faeda A. Eqtait, Bahaaeddin M. Hammad, Ahmad J. Ayed, Basma S. Salameh

“…These findings highlight the need for EI training in nursing education, professional development, and workplace policies. Structured programs can enhance nurses’ decision-making, communication, and stress management, ultimately improving performance, patient care quality, and safety. …”
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The assessment of personality dimensions, tobacco smoking and depression among tretment-seeking male alcoholics by Mandić-Gajić Gordana, Eror Aleksandar, Pješčić Nataša, Dolić Mirko, Joković Danilo, Nikolić Gordana

“…The eighty-six of them completed study and were compared with 30 age-matched, healthy male subjects. A semi-structured clinical interview related to sociodemographics, the pattern of cigarette and alcohol use and family history data was applied. …”
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Factors Associated with HIV Status Disclosure and Its Effect on Treatment Adherence and Quality of Life among Children 6–17 Years on Antiretroviral Therapy in Southern Highlands Zo... by Regina Edward Bulali, Stephen Matthew Kibusi, Bonaventura C. T. Mpondo

“…Simple random sampling was employed in selecting the children from existing treatment registers. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire which included the WHO Quality of Life standard tool (WHOQOL-BREF 2012 tool) and treatment adherence manual. …”
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Understanding the Infection Prevention and Control Landscape at a Tertiary Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi by Mrs Dorica Ng'ambi, Dr Thomasena O'byrne, Prof. Nicholas Feasey, Dr. Tara Tancred

“…Methods: We conducted mixed methods implementation research to understand the IPC landscape in a surgical department (within general wards and operating theatres) at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) from September 2023 to April 2024. We used four data collection Methods: a survey using the Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Framework tool; a desk review on available IPC documentation; observation of IPC practices using structured tools adapted from the CDC; individual interviews with healthcare workers (HCWs); and focus group discussions with cleaners and patient caregivers/guardians. …”
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Older adult stroke survivors’ needs and perspectives of a stroke app: a qualitative study by Wenjing Cao, Afang Li, Azidah Abdul Kadir, Juan Chen, Lanying Chen, Qing Li, Intan Idiana Hassan

“…Using purposive and snowball sampling, older adult stroke survivors were recruited from three tertiary hospitals in Hunan province. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted between August and October 2024. …”
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Survival outcomes and prognosis predictors of uveal melanoma from Indian population by Payal N Shah, Mahesh Shanmugam, Neha M Kagathi, Annu T Thaliath, Sunita Mohan

“…The critical window for metastasis management is within the first five years, underscoring the necessity of structured follow-up protocols.…”
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Perspectives on AI-Driven Nursing Science Among Nursing Professionals from China: A Qualitative Study by Yi Chen, Fulei Wu, Wen Zhang, Weijie Xing, Zheng Zhu, Qingmei Huang, Changrong Yuan

“…Between September and December 2024, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 nursing professionals from universities and hospitals in Shanghai, Suzhou, and Chengdu, China. …”
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Potential Associations Between Anthropometric Characteristics, Biomarkers, and Sports Performance in Regional Ultra-Marathon Swimmers: A Quasi-Experimental Study by Iasonas Zompanakis, Konstantinos Papadimitriou, Nikolaos Koutlianos

“…Although pacing and nutritional strategies were not directly examined, observational data—such as consistent swimming rhythm, time allocation for active recovery (AR), and structured carbohydrate intake—suggest these factors may have contributed to performance maintenance and probably the lack of body composition differences after the ultra-marathon effort. …”
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Effect of an Educational Program Regarding Cardiac Arrhythmias on Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices in Critical Care Units by Mai E. Mohsen, Sahar Y Mohammad, Dena E. Sobeh

“…A convenient sample of all available nurses (139) nurses in critical care units was recruited in this study and divided into 116 female and 23 male nurses. The data collection tool encompassed two: A structured interviewing questionnaire with demographic characteristics, a nurses' knowledge questionnaire, and nurses' practice observational checklists. …”
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From plough to portfolio: Occupational diversification of farmers in Odisha by Debi Kalyan Jayasingh, Bishnupriya Mishra, Habung Ali, Kamalakanta Behera

“…These districts have the highest population density of end consumers and the widest range of activities that farmers do, which makes them great places for diversification. Data were gathered through personal interviews, employing pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires. …”
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Effect of Hygiene Guidelines on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Food Handlers at University Cafeterias by Eman N. Ramadan, Gamalat M. Abd El-Ghany, Maha M. Abd Elaziz

“…Three tools used for collecting data: A Structured interview questionnaire included two parts. …”
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Reconceptualisation of sport and quality of life in young athletes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: understanding the experiences behind the numbers through a p... by Fiona Webster, Dianne M Bryant, Hana Marmura, Olivia Morassutti, Alan M J Getgood

“…A mixed-methods study was conducted to understand young athletes’ perceived QOL through qualitative investigation of participant perspectives and quantitative self-reported QOL ratings. 20 young athletes were purposively sampled for semi-structured interviews at two timepoints: preoperatively following ACL injury, and 1 year after ACLR. …”
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A modeling study of pre-exposure prophylaxis to eliminate HIV in Taiwan by 2030 by Huei-Jiuan Wu, Ya-Ping Cheng, Yi-Hsuan Chen, Chia-Chen Chang, Tung Lo, Chi-Tai Fang

“…Methods We applied stochastic and risk/age-structured deterministic modeling to assess the impact of PrEP scale-up on the basic reproduction number (R 0) and the trajectory of the HIV epidemic in Taiwan, respectively. …”
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Awareness and perceptions regarding autism among school teachers in Jazan region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Eman A. Otaif, Sarah M. A. Salih, Mohammed S. Mahfouz

“…Materials and Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was carried out in the Jazan region among a random sample of school teachers (males and females) who are working at the governmental primary Schools, throughout the scholastic year 2019–2020. A structured validated self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. …”
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Development of the ADFICE_IT clinical decision support system to assist deprescribing of fall-risk increasing drugs: A user-centered design approach. by Sara S Groos, Kelly K de Wildt, Bob van de Loo, Annemiek J Linn, Stephanie Medlock, Kendrick M Shaw, Eric K Herman, Lotta J Seppala, Kim J Ploegmakers, Natasja M van Schoor, Julia C M van Weert, Nathalie van der Velde

“…In phase I, a prototype of the CDSS was developed which involved a literature and systematic review, European survey (n = 581), and semi-structured interviews with clinicians (n = 19), as well as the aggregation and testing of deprescribing guidelines and the development of the fall-risk prediction model. …”
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Ascaris lumbricoides: prevalence and associated factors among pre-school children in Rukiga district, Uganda: a cross-sectional study by Martine Kasiita, Stephen Businge, Agnes Napyo, James K. Tumwine

“…Methods In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 739 children aged 6–59 months and their caregivers between September and October 2023. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect data on sociodemographic characteristics of the caregivers. …”
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Quality of Life of Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Cross-sectional Study from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh by Abhijit Das, Shraddha Mishra, Amarnath Gupta, Sandhya Singh, Shatkratu Dwivedi

“…Participants were recruited from a non-governmental organization that works toward the welfare of MSM individuals. Socio-demographic data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, while QOL was measured using the Hindi version of the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. …”
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