Nurses Practice Regarding Infection Control Measures during The Second Stage of Labor: A Multicenter Study by Somia F. E. Fahmi, Zeinab A. A. Baraia, Inaam H. Abdelati

“…The study population included all nurses working in labor rooms of four hospitals (100 nurses), namely Suez Canal University Hospital, Zagazig University Hospital, Ismailia General Hospital, And Zagazig General Hospital. Data collection tool encompassed a structured interviewing questionnaire to assess nurses' general characteristics, physical and organizational barriers that prevent nurses from complying with infection control measures, infection control practice checklist to assess nurses` compliance with infection control measures during the second stage of labor. …”
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Impact of cardiac rehabilitation on anxiety, depression, and health-related quality of life in cardiovascular patients by Estrella García-Sánchez, Mirian Santamaría-Peláez, Jerónimo J. González-Bernal, Josefa González-Santos, María Azucena Sedano García, Inmaculada De Juana Velasco, Jesús Sánchez Hernández, Héctor García Pardo, Jessica Fernández-Solana

“…Methods A longitudinal study was conducted with 189 patients who completed a structured cardiac rehabilitation program. Anxiety and depression were assessed using the Goldberg Anxiety and Depression Scale, while health-related quality of life was measured with the RAND-36 survey. …”
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Does Health Education Through Videos and E-Leaflet Have a Good Influence on Improving Students’ Reproductive Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices? an Intervention Study... by Yuliasih ND, Sari P, Bestari AD, Martini N, Sujatmiko B

“…Purposive sampling was used to select participants from four universities in the Jatinangor District. 166 female first-year university students were divided into the study group through video (n = 83) and the control group through e-leaflet (n = 83). A structured questionnaire assessed reproductive health knowledge, attitude, and behavior before and after the intervention. …”
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Menstrual waste management practices among female students in Niger delta development commission hostels in educational institutions in Niger delta, Nigeria by Doris Eseoghene Ikogho, Festus Dafe Onoharigho

“…A systematic sampling technique was used to select a sample of 413 respondents. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire adapted from the World Bank’s Menstrual Health and Hygiene Resource Package (2021) and validated instruments by Adekunle and Ajayi (Am Int J Social Sci Res 4(2):78--87, 2019), with a reliability coefficient of 0.8. …”
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Probing the practice and factors associated with perineal wound care among postpartum women in public health facilities in Ethiopia by Endale Tamiru Burayu, Abeza Mitiku Kera

“…A multistage sampling method was employed to choose participants. Data were gathered through a semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS. …”
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Concerns About Contraception and Future Fertility: Prevalence Among Young Individuals and Its Impact on Contraceptive Use and Reproductive Health by Naheed Akhtar, Sabiha Qamar Javed, Tooba Adil, Falaq Shahid, Fiza Rehman, Maryam Arif

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in five public sector hospitals across different districts of Peshawar, Pakistan, between June 2023 and February 2024, among 400 participants aged 18-30 years in Peshawar, Pakistan, using a convenience sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic factors, contraceptive knowledge, and fertility concerns. …”
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First-aid practices and pre-hospital care in paediatric snakebites by Kavinda Dayasiri, Nayani Suraweera, Priyanga Burhan

“…Methods A descriptive cross-sectional mixed-methods study was conducted across four tertiary hospitals in Sri Lanka. Quantitative data were collected from 364 pediatric snakebite cases through structured caregiver interviews. …”
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Bran from composite grain mixture as an object of deep processing. Part 1. Protein-proteinase complex by I. S. Vitol, E. P. Meleshkina, G. N. Pankratov

“…In particular, it is suitable for the use in producing hydrolysates and other structurally modified products using enzymatic biocatalytic methods. …”
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Pathways to change in existential group treatment: experiences from older adults with psychological distress in primary care by Isak Erling, Carl Anton Waltersson, Margda Waern, Maria Tillfors, Sara Hed, Stefan Wiktorsson, Anne Ingeborg Berg

“…Conclusions Older adults’ experiences of existential group treatment suggest that engaging in existential dimensions of aging can be helpful when done in a structured setting together with others. Reduced experiential avoidance, increased determination to do what feels meaningful, relational aspects as well as one’s own commitment to therapy can help explain how existential group treatment may contribute to change among older adults with psychological distress.…”
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Regulating antimicrobial resistance in the environment: analysis of Thailand legal framework and areas for reinforcement by Angkana Lekagul, Saowapa Khotchalai, Wanwisa Kaewkhankhaeng, Mary Gordoncillo, Fuangfa Utrarachkij, Viroj Tangcharoensathien

“…Methods: A qualitative approach was employed, combining a literature review and semi-structured interviews with 28 key informants from diverse regulatory sectors, including the ministries of health, agriculture, and environment. …”
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Predictors of stress among nucleic acid sampling support nurses (NASSNs) during the COVID-19 pandemic by Ping Feng, Liyan Gu, Xiaoying Lu, Min Hu, Yanqiu Weng, Wenyao Chen

“…An online cross-sectional survey with structured questionnaires was used, including socio-demographic information, the stressor scale of nucleic acid sampling nurses (SSNASN), and the challenge–hindrance stress scale (CHSS). …”
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Thinking beyond green space: exploring a development project for aligning with UN SDGs by incorporating social value in architecture by Shantanu Biswas Linkon, Carmela Cucuzzella

“…By adopting a case study-based approach, this qualitative research collected data through site visits, Key Informant interviews (KII), semi-structured interviews, questionnaire surveys, and observation. …”
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Constraint - Induced Movement Therapy: Determinants and Correlates of Duration of Adherence to Restraint use Among Stroke Survivors with Hemiparesis by Arinola Olasumbo Sanya, Olumide Olasunkanmi Dada

“…</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty stroke survivors with hemiparesis who met the inclusion criteria were consecutively recruited from the physiotherapy out-patient clinics, using a purposive sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain information on clinical and socio-demographic parameters. …”
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Healthcare organizations in crisis context: decision-making models and roles of CEOs by Anna Romiti, Mario Del Vecchio, Caterina Cavicchi, Emidia Vagnoni

“…Methods Based on a qualitative research design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 49 CEOs of Italian healthcare organizations, including both local health authorities and independent hospitals. …”
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PO48 | Thrombotic risk evaluation and thrombophilia testing in beta-thalassemia patients: a retrospective cohort analysis from a reference regional center

“…However, more well-structured studies are needed to reach definitive conclusions. …”
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Challenges and Barriers of Online Teaching: Perspective of Faculty in a Private Medical College of Lahore by Naureen Omar, Ifra Aslam, Syeda Mahnoor Nadeem, Ramsha Batool, Umbreen Navied, Muhammad Subhan Feroze

“…List of faculty members was obtained from the Human Resource Department amounting to 140, a sample size of 70 was selected which was the half of total sample. A predesigned, structured questionnaire was used. Approval from IRB committee and consent was obtained. …”
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Effectiveness of Evidence-Based Measures on Nausea and Vomiting during First Trimester of Pregnancy by Asmaa I. Marak, Mona A. El-Sheikh, Eman M. S. Ahmed

“…All women received the evidence-based intervention. Data were collected using three tools. A structured interviewing questionnaire, pregnancy symptoms inventory (PSI), and weekly follow-up record. …”
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EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO-ASSISTED TEACHING MODULE ON REDUCTION OF WEIGHT GAIN BY AEROBIC EXERCISE AMONG OBESE FEMALE COLLEGE by Bhanupriya Das, Niyati Das, Parikshita Khatua

“…The objectives of the “study” were to assess the “obesity ” of “Female adolescent college students“ before & after VATM, to evaluate the effectiveness of VATM on the reduction of weight gain by aerobic exercise among obese female students, to find out the association between the post-test measurement score of obese female college students with their selected demographic variables. Data were collected by using a structured demographic variable questionnaire and measurement of height, weight, and BMI schedule. …”
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Prevalence, Severity, and Correlates of Anaemia in Pregnancy among Antenatal Attendees in Warri, South-Southern Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional and Hospital-Based Study by Victor Omote, Henry Awele Ukwamedua, Nathaniel Bini, Emmanuel Kashibu, Joel Rimamnde Ubandoma, Akafa Ranyang

“…A total of 218 pregnant women were recruited from the antenatal clinic of Central Hospital Warri using simple random technique after approval from the institutional review board and consent from the participants. Data on sociodemographics, economic status, and clinical history were collected using a pretested structured interviewer’s questionnaire. …”
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The recovery experiences of individuals with schizophrenia in northwestern Ethiopia by Selamawit Kassa, Setareh Ghahari, Rosemary Lysaght, Carrie Anne Marshall, Missaye Mulatie Mengstie

“…Seventeen participants were purposefully selected from two hospitals in Northwestern Ethiopia. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted, and data was analyzed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis.ResultsFinally, four themes were generated: the first theme was the meaning of recovery. …”
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