A mixed methods study exploring food insecurity and diet quality in households accessing food clubs in England by Nida Ziauddeen, Elizabeth Taylor, Nisreen A Alwan, Fran Richards, Barrie Margetts, Tim Lloyd, Marta Disegna, Naomi Mason, Ravita Taheem, Dianna Smith

“…Participants were invited to take part in a semi-structured interview. Results Of the 90 participants recruited at baseline, 52% were aged 35–54 years, 74% were female, 81% were of White ethnicity, and 71% reported having at least one dependent child. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) on Antibiotic Use and Disposal Ways in Sidama Region, Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Survey by Baye Sitotaw, Workneh Philipos

“…A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Adolescents perceptions and behaviors towards periodic health examinations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Mohammed Alrukban, Ahmad Alsultan, Alwaleed Alnasser, Ahmed Alayban, Mohammed Almousa, Salman AlOtaibi, Shaffi Ahamed Shaik

“…Ethical approval and Ministry of Education acceptance were considered. The data was collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire containing close-ended questions. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with adverse drug reactions among patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy at a tertiary hospital in south western Uganda: A cross-section... by Nangosya Moses, Sarad Pawar Naik Bukke, Narayana Goruntla, Daniel Chans Mwandah, Bontu Aschale Abebe, Fredrick Atwiine, Muyindike Rhoda Winnie, Tadele Mekuriya Yadesa

“…<h4>Methodology</h4>This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study carried out among 312 HIV patients on HAART attending HIV clinics at Mbarara Regional Hospital. Data was collected using an interviewer-administered, semi-structured questionnaire and a review of patient charts. …”
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Enhancing community participation for stroke survivors with cognitive impairment: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in Taiwan by Tsan-Hon Liou, Lu Lu, Feng-Hang Chang, Valeria Chiu, Pengsheng Ni, Yen-Nung Lin, Jiunn-Horng Kang, Der-Sheng Han, Elizabeth R Skidmore

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A qualitative study on optimizing influenza vaccination services and strategies for people aged 60 and above in Shanghai by WANG Xiaolan, YANG Tian, XUE Caoyi, WU Linlin, FEI Yi, YANG Xiaoguang, XU Biao

“…ObjectiveTo understand the process and influencing factors affecting the utilization of influenza vaccination services and vaccination decision-making among the elderly in Shanghai, to explore the delivery of influenza vaccination services and the difficulties faced by the health service system, and to provide guidance for optimizing immunization strategies.MethodsBased on the vaccine hesitancy determinants matrix, semi-structured personal interviews were conducted with stakeholders involved in influenza vaccination services in Shanghai from January to February 2024, using a purposive sampling method. …”
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Hypertension and associated risk factor among individuals attending tertiary care center in Sitapur district – A cross-sectional study by Jaideep Kumar Chaubey, Santosh Kumar, Monika Singh, Arslan Neyaz

“…A total of 500 participants were included. Data were collected through a pretested, semi-structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic, behavioral, psychosocial, and clinical factors. …”
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A quasiexperimental study of assessing the impact of stress management program on health science students at Kuwait University by Naser M. Alotaibi, Latifah Alenezi, Feddah M. Ahmad, Wadha Almutairi, Dhuha Alshammari, Manal Alenezi, Moudhi Alotaibi

“…., a presentation, written hand-outs and a structured home program). The program addressed nine topics pertaining to stress management strategies: breathing and imagery techniques; self-care routines; planning for success; meditation strategies; monitoring mechanisms for coping; seeking help for mental health, exercise and health; cognitive behavioral therapy tips (CBTs); and psychoeducation. …”
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MANAGING SUSTAINABLE TOURISM OF PERAWAN BEACH, EAST JAVA, INDONESIA BASED ON THE COASTAL ECOSYSTEM SERVICE (CES) APPROACH by Adellia Wardatus SHOLEHA, Sumarmi SUMARMI

“…Following CES indicators, this study is based on grounded theory. The data collection technique was based on semi-structured interviews involving 10 stakeholders. …”
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Comprehensive investigation of ergonomic challenges and predictors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among intensive care unit nurses of Western India through convergent mi... by Sonali Detroja, Rajkumar Mahajan, Ankit Sheth

“…Methods In this six-month convergent mixed methods study, 200 consenting nurses with over one year of experience from seven ICUs across three public tertiary hospitals of Ahmedabad participated. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data on socio-demographics, occupation, physical and workplace factors, risk perception, and musculoskeletal pain (through modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire) and ergonomic issues using REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) scale. …”
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The 4-step Early Research Exposure Model: Fostering Research Acumen in Undergraduate Medical Students by Anita S Chalak, Yogesh R Pawade, Shivaji S Chalak, Kinjalka Ghosh

“…This study aimed to develop and evaluate the 4-step Early Research Exposure (ERE) Model, which provides a structured framework to introduce students to research, nurture their skills, and inspire them to pursue research-oriented careers. …”
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Patients&amp;rsquo; Perspectives on Social Barriers to Care and the Acceptability and Impact of a Community Health Worker Program in Outpatient Ophthalmology by Rustam Z, Amezcua Moreno J, Tran D, Ferguson K, Woods R, Cai CX

“…The purpose of this semi-qualitative study was 1) solicit patient-reported social needs and what they consider barriers to their ophthalmic care, 2) determine the acceptability of discussing SDoH in eye care, and 3) determine the acceptability of leveraging a CHW to address social needs.Methods: A total of 50 adults with type 2 diabetes at the Wilmer Eye Institute participated in semi-structured interviews. The interview included questions on barriers to care, acceptance of SDoH discussion in eye clinics, ideas to address SDoH and acceptability of CHWs. …”
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Advancing the measurement of knowledge, attitudes and practices of health workers who care for women and girls who have undergone female genital mutilation/ cutting (FGM/C): A qual... by Christina X Marea, Nicole Warren, Nancy Glass, Wisal Ahmed, Christina C Pallitto

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted 32 semi-structured individual interviews with global clinical and research experts on FGM/C from 30 countries including participants from Africa, Australia/ New Zealand, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. …”
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IDENTIFICATION OF REAR MODEL OF TV3-117 AIRCRAFT ENGINE BASED ON THE BASIS OF NEURO-MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES by Serhii Vladov, Yurii Shmelov, Ivan Derevyanko, Inna Dieriabina, Liudmyla Chyzhova

“…The following methods used are – methods of probability theory and mathematical statistics, methods of neuroinformatics, methods of the theory of information systems and data processing. The following results were obtained – The application of the neural network apparatus is effective in solving a large range of tasks: identifying the mathematical model of the aircraft engine TV3-117, diagnosing the condition, analyzing the trends, forecasting the parameters, etc., despite the fact that these tasks usually relate to the class difficultly formalized (poorly structured), neural networks are adequate and effective in the process of their solution. …”
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Barriers and Facilitators to Medicines Use in Patients With Vision Impairment: A Theory‐Informed Qualitative Study of Patients and Caregivers by Basma Y. Kentab, Heather E. Barry, Sinaa A. Al‐Aqeel, Carmel M. Hughes

“…This study aimed to identify potential barriers/facilitators of medicines use from the viewpoint of patients/caregivers, to establish a theory‐informed foundation for a future intervention. Methods Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with patients with vision impairment and their caregivers in Saudi Arabia. …”
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Determinants of smoking and smoking cessation among health professionals in Serbia: A cross-sectional study by Krstev Srmena, Marinković Jelena, Simić Snežana, Jovićević Ana, Marković-Denić Ljiljana

“…In this nationwide study, 3,084 physicians and nurses from 4 types of institutions and four geographical regions were selected and 2,282 included (response rate 74.0%). Data were collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire. …”
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Hantavirus in rodents in the United States: Temporal and spatial trends and report of new hosts by Francisca Astorga, Abdelghafar Alkishe, Paanwaris Paansri, Gabriel Mantilla, Luis E. Escobar

“…The NEON dataset, derived from a multiyear and structured surveillance system, revealed the extensive distribution of hantavirus across broad taxonomic and environmental ranges. …”
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Experiences, perceptions and ethical considerations of the malaria infection study in Thailand by Bhensri Naemiratch, Natinee Kulpijit, Supanat Ruangkajorn, Nicholas P. J. Day, Jetsumon Prachumsri, Phaik Yeong Cheah

“…MIST-ETHICS aimed to describe and understand the experiences, perceptions and ethical considerations of the MIST studies. Data were obtained from semi-structured interviews and a focus group discussion. …”
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Climate change and antimicrobial resistance: application of one health approach to mitigating dual global threats by Almaw Genet Yeshiwas, Gashaw Melkie Bayeh, Zekaryas Ewnetu Gashu, Abraham Teym, Berhanu Abebaw Mekonnen, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Chalachew Yenew

“…Inclusion criteria emphasized research on climate-related factors and AMR, while exclusion criteria omitted unrelated or incomplete studies. Data extraction followed a structured format, with quality assessed via Joanna Briggs Institute tools. …”
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Caregivers and multidisciplinary team members’ perspectives on shared decision making in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: A qualitative study by Elise Schoefs, Thomas Desmet, Evelyn Lerinckx, Liesbeth De Waele, Sam Geuens, Conny Pelicaen, Luc Meeus, Steven Simoens, Chantal Van Audenhove, Mieke Mommen, Rosanne Janssens, Isabelle Huys

“…Methods In this qualitative study, semi-structured interviews with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) of individuals with DMD (n = 18) and caregivers thereof (n = 11) were conducted in Belgium. …”
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