Determinants of health literacy among older adults in Saboba district in Ghana: a cross-sectional study by Bismark Akubire, Vincent Uwnboriyhi Gmayinaam, Emmanuel Anongeba Anaba, Prince Kubi Appiah, Geoffrey Adebayo Asalu

“…The study participants (420) were selected through a multistage sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed with Stata Version 16.0. …”
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Exploring farmer perspectives on Bambara groundnut [Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc]: production constraints, preferred varietal traits and implications for varietal development in no... by Josephine T. Pasipanodya, Lydia N. Horn, Cecil Togarepi, Julia Sibiya, Rudo Musango, Enoch G. Achigan-Dako

“…The study involved 112 semi-structured interviews, 74 focus group respondents, and transect walks. …”
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The implementation, use and sustainability of a clinical decision support system for medication optimisation in primary care: A qualitative evaluation. by Mark Jeffries, Nde-Eshimuni Salema, Libby Laing, Azwa Shamsuddin, Aziz Sheikh, Anthony Avery, Antony Chuter, Justin Waring, Richard N Keers

“…We conducted face-to-face and telephone-based semi-structured qualitative interviews with staff stakeholders. …”
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Cross-sectional study of determinants of undernutrition among children aged 6–36 months in Kabul, Afghanistan by Shahbaz Ahmad Zakki, Ijaz ul Haq, Noorullah Rahimi, Mehwish Fayaz, Mohammad Taqi Rezaee

“…Objectives The current study aimed to find the distribution and factors associated with undernutrition among children aged 6–36 months in Kabul.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting Public Ataturk Children’s Hospital, Kabul.Participants 385.Methods A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on sociodemographic conditions and anthropometry of children. …”
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Evaluating the diagnostic performance of adult sepsis event criteria in the emergency department: impact of including isolated serum lactate elevations by Hyojun Park, Ryoung-Eun Ko, Hyo-Seok Oh, Jae Young Moon, Youjin Chang, Gee Young Suh

“…Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), utilize electronic Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (eSOFA) scores derived from structured electronic health records to retrospectively detect organ dysfunction in patients with suspected sepsis. …”
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Therapeutic and antioxidant properties of Acridocarpus monodii Arène & Jaeger, an endemic plant of Dogon Country in Mali by Mamadou A. Konaré, Joudy Dougnon, Issiaka Togola, Nah Traoré, Nouhoum Diarra, Moussa Karembé

“…An ethnobotanical investigation based on semi structured questionnaire was used to identify the traditional uses of A. monodii among the local population in three villages (Ireli, Youdiou and Yon-biré) inside ‘’Dogon country’’ in Mali. …”
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Comparison of treatment outcomes in severe personality disorder patients with or without substance use disorders: a 36-month prospective pragmatic follow-up study by Lana F, Sanchez-Gil C, Adroher N, Perez Sola V, Feixas G, Martí-Bonany J, Torrens Melich M

“…All patients were diagnosed with PD according to the Structured Clinical Interview for PD. Patients were further assessed (DSM-IV diagnostic criteria) to check for the presence of concurrent SUD, with 28 patients diagnosed with both disorders (PD-SUD). …”
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Unfolding insights about resilience and its coping strategies by medical academics and healthcare professionals at their workplaces: a thematic qualitative analysis by Salman Yousuf Guraya, Jacqueline Maria Dias, Mohamed Ahmed Eladl, Ayah Mohammad Rajai Rustom, Fatima Audi Saleem Alalawi, Majid Hassan Saleh Alhammadi, Yusra Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed, Amna Ali Omran Taryam Al Shamsi, Sarah Juman Bilalaga, Alfred Nicholson, Hani Malik, Shaista Salman Guraya

“…The synergies and dissimilarities in work-life balance, personal productivity, and job-specific stressors among HCPs and MHAs demand a well-structured resilience program. The themes of cognitive mastery, affective well-being, and conative efficiency are interconnected and can help foster work-life balance and personal well-being of HCPs and MHAs to improve their resilience.…”
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Consumo crítico en pandemia en Chile: iniciativas económicas alternativas que producen comunidad sin Estado ni mercado by Alejandro Marambio-Tapia

“…It highlights how unconventional forms of exchange and consumption led by initiatives such as a barter platform, a time bank and grassroots organisations produced social cohesion and resilience in context of State retrenchment and market failures. The data are based on the study of four representative cases through virtual ethnographies, participant observations and semi-structured interviews. …”
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People with dementia and informal caregivers’ perceptions of barriers and facilitators to implementing a behavioral activation intervention: a qualitative study using Normalization... by Frida Svedin, Oscar Blomberg, Anders Brantnell, Paul Farrand, Louise von Essen, Anna Cristina Åberg, Joanne Woodford

“…Methods Following an interview guide informed by NPT, semi-structured interviews were held with people with dementia (n = 8) and informal caregivers (n = 19). …”
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Awareness and Attitude of Undergraduate Nursing Students at King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University Regarding Palliative Care by Mona H. Afifi, Reema H. Alharby, Haya A. T. Alanizy

“…Attitude toward end-of-life care shows a swing between positive and negative attitudes yet still reflected an evident lack of comfort in dealing with death and dying. Structured courses in palliative care are recommended as a core part of undergraduate nursing education. …”
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Effect of Nursing Protocol Regarding Nasal Skin Breakdown for Preterm Infants Receiving Continuous Positive Airway Pressure by Khadiga M. Said, Rawia A. Mohamed, Safaa F. Draz

“…Three tools used. A structured interviewing questionnaire sheet designed to assess nurses’ sociodemographic characteristics, and nurses' knowledge regarding CPAP, care provided to preterm infants undergoing CPAP, and nasal skin breakdown. …”
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Human-Wild Animal Conflict in Banja Woreda, Awi Zone, Ethiopia by Binega Derebe, Yonas Derebe, Birtukan Tsegaye

“…A total of 95 household heads (HHs) from the two kebeles were interviewed using structured and semistructured questionnaires. Additional information was also gathered through focus group discussions (FGDs), key informant interviews, and personal observation during data collection. …”
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Embracing innovation to drive positive change to clinical practice in stroke care by Indira Natarajan

“…The NMES device stimulates nerves in the leg to activate calf and foot muscle pumps, increasing venous blood flow in the deep veins, significantly reducing VTE incidence, with no cases reported in the NMES-treated group.The successful adoption of this technology was facilitated through leadership and a structured, multidisciplinary approach involving key stakeholders. …”
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Assessment of Tuberculosis Drugs and Diagnostics in Katsina Central, Katsina State, Nigeria by Adamu, S. U., Jamilu, M. Z., Adamu, M. B.

“…A cross-sectional descriptive survey involving qualitative and quantitative methods was carried out using a semi-structured questionnaire adapted from the USAID logistics system assessment tool.  …”
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Cultural and linguistic adaptation of stop the bleed: saving lives in a multi-ethnic refugee resettlement community by Iris Feinberg, Randi N. Smith, Amy Zeidan, Deepika Kogonti, Kelleigh Dawn Trepanier, Stephanie Adrian, Mary Helen O’Connor

“…Materials were adapted using focus guide/interview data and HL guidelines and shared with members of the targeted language groups to ensure cultural and linguistic responsiveness and understanding of terminology. …”
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Exploring the Real Mental Experience of Patients with Moyamoya Disease: A Qualitative Analysis by Li M, Zhang W, Zhang N, Li S, Pan Z, Xiong X, Li Q, Wei J, Li H

“…Meng Li,1,* Wenling Zhang,2,* Ning Zhang,3 Shen Li,4 Zhongjie Pan,5 Xiaoyun Xiong,6 Qiong Li,3 Junfan Wei,7 Huawei Li1 1Nursing Department, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Operation Department, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Nursing Department, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, People’s Republic of China; 4School of Rehabilitation Department, Henan Vocational College of Tuina, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China; 5School of Medicine Department, Zhengzhou University of Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China; 6Rehabilitation Medicine Department, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China; 7Nursing Department, The Seventh Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Huawei Li, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, 198 Funiu Road, Zhengzhou, Henan, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13937182631, Email 178065643@qq.com Junfan Wei, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 22,25 Yu’an 2nd Road, 30 District, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13253369959, Email weijunfan123456@163.comPurpose: The objective of this study was to explore the real mental experiences of moyamoya disease patients.Patients and Methods: A phenomenological research method was used, and participants were selected by purposive sampling from two tertiary care hospitals in Henan Province, China. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 17 patients diagnosed as moyamoya disease face-to-face. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with late presentation for HIV care among adult men at a large HIV clinic in Eastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study by Sherifah Nabikande, Juliana Namutundu, Joanita Nangendo, Steven Ndugwa Kabwama, Anne Ruhweza Katahoire

“…We defined late presentation for HIV/AIDS care as persons presenting for care with a CD4 cell count below 350 cells/μl or presenting with an AIDS defining event, regardless of the CD4 cell count. We used semi-structured questionnaires to interview 394 HIV positive adult men receiving care at Family Hope Centre, and reviewed patient files to collect data on baseline CD4 cell count. …”
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Effects of Conservation Agriculture and Conventional Tillage on the Soil Physicochemical Properties and Household Income in Southern Ethiopia by Lemlem Tajebe Lejissa, Feyera Senbeta Wakjira, Agena Anjulo Tanga

“…To assess crop production and income, a total of 392 household heads were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using an independent sample t-test. …”
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Optimizing Conservative Treatment for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: A Scoping Review of Rehabilitation Strategies by Federica Giorgi, Daniela Platano, Lisa Berti, Danilo Donati, Roberto Tedeschi

“…Although surgery may offer faster symptom relief and greater short-term functional gains, long-term differences between surgical and conservative management appear minimal in selected patient populations. Structured physiotherapy interventions should be prioritized before surgical consideration, except in cases where symptoms persist despite adequate rehabilitation. …”
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