Delays in initiating rabies post-exposure prophylaxis among dog bite victims in Wakiso and Kampala districts, Uganda [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Gloria Bahizi, Samuel Majalija, SM Thumbi, Fredrick Makumbi, Stevens Kisaka

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among dog-bite patients that presented to two selected rabies PEP centers. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Delay to receive PEP was defined as reporting for PEP beyond 24 hours after the bite event. …”
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‘That’s why I wanted him to go on dialysis’ – a qualitative inductive thematic analysis of older patients’ and their family members’ perspectives on kidney failure treatment decisi... by Robert A. Kimmitt, Charlotte M. Snead, Leila Rooshenas, Fergus J. Caskey, Joanna Coast, Rachael L. Morton, Peter Quartermaine, Luisa Quartermaine, Lucy E. Selman, Barnaby Hole

“…Family members are known to be important in these decisions. Nonetheless, data exploring family member perspectives are limited. …”
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Disclosure of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis use for HIV prevention among women enrolled in a contraceptive study: qualitative findings from Durban, South Africa by Ivana Beesham, Mags Beksinska, Cecilia Milford, Cecilia Milford, Leila E. Mansoor

“…Here, we describe disclosure of PrEP use among young women enrolled in a contraceptive study.MethodsIn this qualitative study, we conducted semi-structured, in-depth, face-to-face interviews with 13 women aged 18–25 years who initiated oral PrEP for HIV prevention during the Evidence for Contraceptive Options and HIV Outcomes (ECHO) Trial. …”
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Prevalence and characteristics of tobacco use among adults in Kazakhstan: A cross-sectional National Survey by Anel Ibrayeva, Marat Shoranov, Rassulbek Aipov, Adil Katarbayev, Shynar Tanabayeva, Ildar Fakhradiyev

“…A total of 6720 adults aged 18–69 years participated, selected using a weighted multistage cluster sampling method. Data were collected through structured interviews based on the WHO STEPwise approach. …”
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Risky sexual behaviours: Predictors and perceived effect on the health of undergraduate students in a tertiary institution in Delta State, Nigeria by Browne Okonkwo, Richard Akinola Aduloju, Christabel Nneka Ogbolu, Justice Iyawa, Otovwe Agofure, Loveth Onuwa Okololise

“…Methods: 367 undergraduate students participated in a cross-sectional survey. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data on sociodemographic traits, hazardous sexual activity categories, perceived health risks, and contributing variables. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Oil Pulling on YouTube Shorts by Jun Yaung, Sun Ha Park, Shahed Al Khalifah

“…A total of 47 Shorts met the inclusion criteria. Data were extracted using a structured coding framework that recorded speaker type (e.g., dentist, hygienist, influencer), engagement metrics, stated benefits, oil type and regimen, the use of disclaimers or citations, and stance toward oil pulling rated on a 5-point Likert scale. …”
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Comparison of strategies based on DTI visualisation for stereotactic minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of moderate-volume thalamo-basal ganglia cerebral haemorrhage: a pr... by Shiqiang Yang, Yanwei Liu, Shiqiang Wang, Hua Peng, Xin Qi, Zhonghai Cai, Xuhui Hui, Anqiang Yang

“…Methods and analysis Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) is a method used to assess the structural and physiological characteristics of biological tissue by examining the diffusion behavior of water molecules.In the central nervous system, limb paralysis will be inevitable if the corticospinal tract is damaged. …”
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Growth Monitoring and Promotion Service Utilization and Associated Factors Among Mothers/Caregivers of Children 0–23 Months in Sude District, Southeast Ethiopia by Birbirsa Sheri Edae, Tamiru Yazew, Hiwot Dejene Disasa, Chala G. Kuyu

“…The study included 874 participants selected through systematic random sampling. Data collected through a structured questionnaire revealed a GMP service utilization rate of 40.2%. …”
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Strategic vegetable crop distribution in Himachal Pradesh for sustainable economic and environmental outcomes by Nikhil Chandel, S. A. Wani, Mushtaq A. Lone, Ohud A. Alqasem, Aafaq A. Rather, S. A. Mir, Danish Qayoom, M. Nagy, Getachew Tekle Mekiso, Oluwafemi Samson Balogun

“…This study examined resource use efficiency in Himachal Pradesh, focusing on optimizing land allocation using Multi-Objective Programming (MOP) to maximize income and employment while minimizing fertilizer and pesticide use. Primary data were gathered from Solan and Sirmaur districts through structured questionnaires employing a multi-stage sampling design. …”
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Grain size effect of landscape in Jiangxi Guanshan subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest by RAN Huan1, LAN Yong2, DAI Yufeng2, XIONG Yong2, WEN Renquan1, SONG Qingni1, YANG Qingpei1, LIU Jun1*

“…Patch density(PD), number of patches(NP), edge density(ED), landscape shape index(LSI), mean fractal dimension index(FRAC_MN), contagion index(CONTAG)exhibited significant negative correlations with increasing grain size, while mean patch area(AREA_MN), Shannon's diversity index(SHDI), Shannon's evenness index(SHEI)exhibited significant positive correlations with increasing grain size.(3)The coefficients of variation for landscape indices PD, NP, ED, LSI, and AREA_MN were the highest, combining landscape structural stability and diversity, the changes in different landscape indices were primarily concentrated around the inflection point at 5 meters. …”
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Perception of medical and nursing students towards interprofessional nurse-physician collaboration at Al-Azhar University: a comparative cross-sectional study by Doaa Sadek Ahmed, Rania Hassan Hassan, Doaa Ali Soliman Ali, Safa Hamdy Alkalash, Abeer A. Almowafy, Samar Samy Ismail

“…Conclusion Nursing students had a more positive attitude toward nurse-physician collaboration than medical students; their perceptions were shaped by clinical training, while social media impacted medical students. Enhancing structured teamwork in training and addressing social media roles can improve collaboration and patient care.…”
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Comparative analysis of emergency medical systems in the UK and Japan: recommendations for Japan based on on-site observations in the UK by Kazuhiko Omori, Paul Vulliamy, Chris Aylwin, Hiroki Nagasawa, Shigenori Kan, Jiro Takahashi, Noriaki Yamada, Ross Davenport

“…Five Japanese emergency physicians with expertise in trauma care, ICU management, simulation-based training, and prehospital emergency services participated. Data collection included direct clinical observations, structured discussions with UK clinicians and administrators, and a review of institutional guidelines. …”
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Patient safety culture and satisfaction in Ghana: a facility-based cross-sectional study by Emmanuel Kumah, Prince Owusu Adoma, Francis Acquah, Charles Owusu-Aduomi Botchwey, Agartha Afful Boateng, Patricia Ofori Ahimah, Dorothy Serwaa Boakye, Ebenezer Addae Boahen, Vivian Kruh, Joseph Bob Kow Koomson

“…These risks or harm is linked with numerous adverse patient outcomes such as medication error, infections, unsafe surgery and diagnosis error.Objectives The general objective of this study was to investigate into the impact of patient safety culture practices experienced on patient satisfaction among patients who attend the Kwesimintsim Government Hospital in the Takoradi municipality.Methods This study was a descriptive cross-sectional study and a consecutive sampling technique was used to select 336 respondents for the study. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and processed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences, V.21. …”
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Community-based health insurance dropout and its determinants among women in Sidama National Regional State, Southern Ethiopia, 2024: A multilevel analysis. by Kare Chawicha Debessa, Keneni Gutema Negeri, Mesay Hailu Dangisso

“…Participants were selected via a multistage sampling technique. Data were collected through structured, pre-tested face-to-face interviews encompassing demographic, household, and scheme-related factors. …”
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AIGC Using Behavior Analysis from the Perspective of Artificial Intelligence Literacy by Yuhong CUI, Jintao ZHAO

“…[Method/Process] This study adopts a mixed-method approach that primarily integrates Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and mediation analysis to explore the relationships between the factors that influence AIGC tool usage. …”
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Gains and pains: a qualitative study on the implications of value-based health care for professionals by Veerle van Engen, Igna Bonfrer, Fabio Mieris, Malou Ensink, Anne Stiggelbout, Kees Ahaus, Martina Buljac-Samardzic

“…Interview questions and data analysis were guided by the Job Demands–Resources model. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of attention deficit hyperactive disorder among children aged 6–17 years in arbaminch City, Gamo zone, Southern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectio... by Abigia Samuel, Berhan Tekeba, Destaye Guadie

“…The Vanderbilt ADHD diagnostic DSM-IV criteria using a pre-tested, structured questionnaire with a face-to-face interview were used to assess the outcome. …”
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“I would be very proud to be part of an initiative that didn’t exclude people because it was hard”: mapping and contextualising health equity responsibilities and decision-making t... by Tristan Bouckley, David Peiris, Devaki Nambiar, Samuel Prince, Sallie-Anne Pearson, Gill Schierhout

“…Informed by a grounded approach, data were analysed inductively drawing on a constant comparative approach. …”
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High Gastrointestinal Colonization Rate of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci among Hospitalized Patients: Potential Source for Resistant Gene by Techilo Habtemariam Mengesha, Musa Mohammed Ali, Mulugeta Mengistu, Demissie Assegu Fenta

“…Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were collected using a structured questionnaire. Fecal specimens were cultured on Enterococci selective media. …”
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Oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among university students in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study by Md. Nazrul Islam, Md Sirajul Islam Pial, Mohammad Abdulla Al Noman, Felix Kwashie Madilo, M. M. Mehedi Hasan, Sunjida Munmun, Tamanna Hassan, Carmilla Shaltel Naa Angerley Mensah, Nitai Roy

“…The purpose of this study is to better understand the oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices of students and the factors that influence them. Methods Data were collected using a validated structured questionnaire that asked about oral health and socio-demographic variables. …”
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