Burden and impact of substance abuse among epileptic patients attending epilepsy outpatient clinic by Ashraf Moustafa Abdou, Ahmed Mohamed Abdel Karim, Reham Mahmoud Abozaid, Dina El Sayed Gaber

“…Every patient was assessed using a semi-structured interview and a self-designed questionnaire to collect data concerning history of epilepsy, seizure type, EEG findings, as well as questions derived from the Addiction Severity Index (ASI). …”
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Uptake of COVID-19 vaccine among female healthcare workers in Syria: results from a 2022 cross-sectional survey by Zlatko Nikoloski, Elnur Aliyev, Robert Bain, Leonardo Menchini, Sahar Hegazi, Mai Zalkha, Shaza Mouawad, Neha Kapil, Amaya Gillespie

“…Implications While the vaccination rates among healthcare workers are high, the results could further help in devising strategies for tackling the structural and individual barriers towards vaccine uptake among healthcare workers.…”
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Building a Robust Scenario Library for Safety Assurance of Automated Driving Systems: A Review by Antonio A. Bruto da Costa, Patrick Irvine, Tudor Dodoiu, Siddartha Khastgir, Paul Jennings

“…Key contributions, among others, include a structured classification of scenario generation and selection methods, identification of gaps in current practices, and a set of actionable recommendations for future research and regulatory alignment. …”
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Place attachment and migration intentions of the population: An example of eight cities in Serbia by Petrović Mina, Backović Vera, Petrović Irena

“…Following the need to combine macro structural and micro actors’ perspective, this paper conceptually starts from endogenous city development paradigm within which place attachment and intentions to migrate are given specific importance since human resources are perceived of pivotal significance. …”
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The Relationship Between Childhood Emotional Abuse and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Among Chinese College Students: The Mediating Role of Depression and the Moderating Effect of Recipro... by Yang L, Li Y, Wang W

“…Structural equation modeling was used to test the effect of mediation and moderation.Results: Emotional abuse, depression, and NSSI were significantly and positively correlated with each other. …”
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The Australian clinical trial landscape: Perceptions of rural, regional and remote health service capacity and capability by Jenna Graffini, Karen Johnston, Alison Farrington, Steven M. McPhail, Sarah Larkins

“…Methods This qualitative study provides a descriptive exploration of the clinical trial landscape across rural, regional and remote Australia. Data were obtained from semi-structured interviews (n = 33) and one focus group (n = 5) involving clinical trial stakeholders between August 2022 and May 2023. …”
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Preventive practices and parental attitudes towards snakebites in children in snakebite hotspots of rural Sri Lanka by Indika Gawarammana, Kavinda Dayasiri, Shaluka Jayamanne, Gihan Gunarathna

“…The study targeted parents with at least one child under 5 years old, who were selected through cluster sampling facilitated by Public Health Midwives. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic characteristics, parental attitudes towards snakes and snakebites, knowledge sources and preventive practices.Results A total of 518 parents participated, with the majority being mothers (94.2%). …”
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Determinants of maternal mortality among obstetric patients admitted to intensive care unit of Wolaita Sodo comprehensive specialized hospital, Southern Ethiopia: unmatched case-co... by Tigist Nega Alemu, Wondimagegn Genaneh Shiferaw, Wakgari Binu Daga, Yordanos Sisay, Behailu Balcha

“…A total of 378 obstetric ICU admissions over a 10-year period were reviewed, including 126 maternal deaths (cases) and 252 survivors (controls), selected using simple random sampling. Data were extracted using a structured, pretested checklist. …”
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Impact of vision problems on children’s daily activities: Insights from a focus group discussion [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved] by Rekha Hansraj, Tshubelela Sello Simon Magakwe, Zamadonda Nokuthula Xulu-Kasaba

“…The FGDs were guided by semi-structured interview questions. All sessions were recorded, transcribed verbatim, cleaned, coded, and analysed under ten domains, identified from the literature. …”
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Unlocking wellness: the comprehensive impact of community-based exercise programs on older adults by Ronal Surya Aditya, Ah Yusuf, Qory Tifani Rahmatika, Achmad Masfi, Muhammad Putra Ramadhan, Eri Yanuar Akhmad Budi Sunaryo, Nurma Afiani, Nurul Evi, Yhenti Widjayanti, Neni Fidya Santi, Domingos Soares, Reem Iafi AlMutairi

“…Method: A qualitative study design was employed, utilizing thematic analysis to identify themes and sub-themes from participant experiences. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and participant observations. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward Hallux Valgus Among Women: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Gao D, Fu T, Dai W, Liu G

“…Multivariate logistic regression identified knowledge (OR = 1.335, 95% CI: 1.213– 1.469, P < 0.001), age over 30 years (OR = 1.517, 95% CI: 1.026– 2.244, P = 0.037), monthly income above 10,000 Yuan (OR = 1.638, 95% CI: 1.111– 2.415, P = 0.013), and mild hallux valgus (OR = 1.974, 95% CI: 1.246– 3.127, P = 0.004) as independently linked to proactive practices. Additionally, the structural equation model indicated a direct effect of knowledge on practice (β = 0.765, P < 0.001).Conclusion: Women showed adequate knowledge but suboptimal attitudes and proactive practices concerning hallux valgus. …”
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What matters to you? Improving the adoption of shared decision-making for birth planning in women with chronic hypertension: a multicentre multiple methods study by Hannah Wilson, Heather Brown, Jane Sandall, Marcus Green, Joanna Girling, Lucy Chappell, Rebecca Whybrow, Louise Webster

“…Objective To explore the role of shared decision-making (SDM) in the implementation of evidence-based practice in women with chronic hypertension planning birth and investigate the barriers and the facilitators in the provision of antenatal care.Methods A multimethod multisite approach was used including case-note review (n=55) and structured observations (n=18) to assess the provision of third trimester antenatal care. …”
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Exploring dementia care for community-dwelling older adults in Thailand: A qualitative descriptive study by Parichat Mongklam, Phachongchit Kraithaworn, Sangduen Piyatrakul

“…Twenty-two participants, including CHNs, VHVs, and family caregivers, were purposively selected from a metropolitan district in Thailand. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions, supplemented by contextual health assessments. …”
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Effect of Self-Care Guidelines on Symptoms Burden for Patients with Lung Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy by Asmaa M. E. Elsayed, Ola A. Ahmed, Asmaa H. Mohamed, Fatma M. Mahrous, Diaa Eldean M. Sherif

“…A quasi-experimental (pre/posttest) design was employed on a purposive sample of 50 adult patients were recruited for this study. The data were collected through a structured interview questionnaire to assess the patients’ socio-demographic characteristics, medical health profile, and knowledge about lung cancer. …”
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ChatGPT-4 versus human generated multiple choice questions - A study from a medical college in Pakistan by Muhammad Ahsan Naseer, Yusra Nasir, Afifa Tabassum, Sobia Ali

“…Conclusion: With a well-structured and specific prompting, ChatGPT-4 has the potential to assist in medical examination MCQ development. …”
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Multidimensional analysis of stigma among female sex workers in Northern Uganda: Principal component and factor analyses by Amir Kabunga, Felix Bongomin, Vella Ayugi, Eustes Kigongo

“…Participants were recruited using consecutive sampling from hotspots such as bars, brothels, streets, and community health centers. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire . …”
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Predictors of sickness absence among employees with common mental disorders in Sweden– a longitudinal study by Anna Frantz, Anna Toropova, Iben Axén, Gunnar Bergström, Anna Finnes, Elisabeth Björk Brämberg

“…The results could be used to inform a dialogue between healthcare personnel and employees on sickness absence due to CMDs, and to serve as basis for a structured inventory to assist healthcare personnel in addressing workplace factors.…”
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Examination of Inter‐α Inhibitor Proteins in Permanent and Transient Focal Ischemia by Takahiko Imai, Andreia Lopes de Morais, Tao Qin, Yuichi Sasaki, Yow‐Pin Lim, Cenk Ayata

“…Inter‐α inhibitor proteins (IαIPs) are a family of structurally related glycoproteins with 2 major forms (inter‐α inhibitor and pre‐α inhibitor) in blood. …”
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Experiences and perceptions of employees and healthcare professionals on a multidisciplinary program for the secondary prevention of low back pain by Lisa Bernaers, Tine Marieke Willems, Gia Hien Lam, Morgane Mahy, Dorina Rusu, Christophe Demoulin, Dominique Van de Velde, Lutgart Braeckman

“…Consistency in staffing, structured follow-up, and systematic prescreening are key areas for improvement. …”
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Magnitude and factors associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia among adult male patients visiting Wolaita Sodo University comprehensive specialized hospital southern Ethiopia by Tirufat Tiruneh, Tamiru Getachew, Firdawek Getahun, Tesfaye Gebreyesus, Simeon Meskele

“…A systematic random sample technique was employed to select 376 participants. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire and entered, cleaned, coded, and analyzed using SPSS Version 25.0. …”
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