Factors Associated with HIV Status Disclosure and Its Effect on Treatment Adherence and Quality of Life among Children 6–17 Years on Antiretroviral Therapy in Southern Highlands Zo... by Regina Edward Bulali, Stephen Matthew Kibusi, Bonaventura C. T. Mpondo

“…Simple random sampling was employed in selecting the children from existing treatment registers. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire which included the WHO Quality of Life standard tool (WHOQOL-BREF 2012 tool) and treatment adherence manual. …”
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Family-based intervention for prevention and self-management of disabilities due to leprosy, podoconiosis and lymphatic filariasis versus usual care in Ethiopia: study protocol for... by Anna Tiny van 't Noordende, Moges Wubie Aycheh, Nurilign Abebe Moges, Tesfaye Tadesse, Alice P. Schippers

“…Clusters consist of kebeles (lower administrative structures in the district) that have been merged, based on their geographical proximity and the number of cases in each kebele. …”
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Spatial and Temporal Distribution Characteristics of Stone Age to Warring States Period Sites in Sichuan Province by Runxuan Qian, Di Hu, Jun Chang, Xuejiao Ma, Duo Bian

“…This study systematically compiles site data from Sichuan Province and employs GIS spatial analysis methods to examine the distribution characteristics of sites and their relationship with natural geographical factors from a geographical spatial perspective. …”
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Understanding the Infection Prevention and Control Landscape at a Tertiary Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi by Mrs Dorica Ng'ambi, Dr Thomasena O'byrne, Prof. Nicholas Feasey, Dr. Tara Tancred

“…Methods: We conducted mixed methods implementation research to understand the IPC landscape in a surgical department (within general wards and operating theatres) at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) from September 2023 to April 2024. We used four data collection Methods: a survey using the Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Framework tool; a desk review on available IPC documentation; observation of IPC practices using structured tools adapted from the CDC; individual interviews with healthcare workers (HCWs); and focus group discussions with cleaners and patient caregivers/guardians. …”
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Older adult stroke survivors’ needs and perspectives of a stroke app: a qualitative study by Wenjing Cao, Afang Li, Azidah Abdul Kadir, Juan Chen, Lanying Chen, Qing Li, Intan Idiana Hassan

“…Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using Haase's adaptation of Colaizzi's phenomenological method. …”
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Survival outcomes and prognosis predictors of uveal melanoma from Indian population by Payal N Shah, Mahesh Shanmugam, Neha M Kagathi, Annu T Thaliath, Sunita Mohan

“…The critical window for metastasis management is within the first five years, underscoring the necessity of structured follow-up protocols.…”
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Perspectives on AI-Driven Nursing Science Among Nursing Professionals from China: A Qualitative Study by Yi Chen, Fulei Wu, Wen Zhang, Weijie Xing, Zheng Zhu, Qingmei Huang, Changrong Yuan

“…Between September and December 2024, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 nursing professionals from universities and hospitals in Shanghai, Suzhou, and Chengdu, China. …”
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X-ray emission from hot gas and XRBs in the NGC 5846 galaxy by Kyadampure Anil, Vagshette Nilkanth, Patil Madhav

“…The surface brightness distribution of the X-ray emitting gas in this galaxy exhibit structures in the form of discontinuities due to the presence of a pair of cold fronts at ∼20 \sim 20 kpc. …”
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Potential Associations Between Anthropometric Characteristics, Biomarkers, and Sports Performance in Regional Ultra-Marathon Swimmers: A Quasi-Experimental Study by Iasonas Zompanakis, Konstantinos Papadimitriou, Nikolaos Koutlianos

“…Although pacing and nutritional strategies were not directly examined, observational data—such as consistent swimming rhythm, time allocation for active recovery (AR), and structured carbohydrate intake—suggest these factors may have contributed to performance maintenance and probably the lack of body composition differences after the ultra-marathon effort. …”
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Effect of an Educational Program Regarding Cardiac Arrhythmias on Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices in Critical Care Units by Mai E. Mohsen, Sahar Y Mohammad, Dena E. Sobeh

“…A convenient sample of all available nurses (139) nurses in critical care units was recruited in this study and divided into 116 female and 23 male nurses. The data collection tool encompassed two: A structured interviewing questionnaire with demographic characteristics, a nurses' knowledge questionnaire, and nurses' practice observational checklists. …”
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From plough to portfolio: Occupational diversification of farmers in Odisha by Debi Kalyan Jayasingh, Bishnupriya Mishra, Habung Ali, Kamalakanta Behera

“…These districts have the highest population density of end consumers and the widest range of activities that farmers do, which makes them great places for diversification. Data were gathered through personal interviews, employing pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires. …”
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Effect of Hygiene Guidelines on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Food Handlers at University Cafeterias by Eman N. Ramadan, Gamalat M. Abd El-Ghany, Maha M. Abd Elaziz

“…Three tools used for collecting data: A Structured interview questionnaire included two parts. …”
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Reconceptualisation of sport and quality of life in young athletes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: understanding the experiences behind the numbers through a p... by Fiona Webster, Dianne M Bryant, Hana Marmura, Olivia Morassutti, Alan M J Getgood

“…Descriptive quantitative analyses of QOL ratings and thematic analysis of qualitative data were conducted to identify mechanisms of response shift. …”
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A modeling study of pre-exposure prophylaxis to eliminate HIV in Taiwan by 2030 by Huei-Jiuan Wu, Ya-Ping Cheng, Yi-Hsuan Chen, Chia-Chen Chang, Tung Lo, Chi-Tai Fang

“…Methods We applied stochastic and risk/age-structured deterministic modeling to assess the impact of PrEP scale-up on the basic reproduction number (R 0) and the trajectory of the HIV epidemic in Taiwan, respectively. …”
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Awareness and perceptions regarding autism among school teachers in Jazan region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Eman A. Otaif, Sarah M. A. Salih, Mohammed S. Mahfouz

“…Materials and Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was carried out in the Jazan region among a random sample of school teachers (males and females) who are working at the governmental primary Schools, throughout the scholastic year 2019–2020. A structured validated self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. …”
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Development of the ADFICE_IT clinical decision support system to assist deprescribing of fall-risk increasing drugs: A user-centered design approach. by Sara S Groos, Kelly K de Wildt, Bob van de Loo, Annemiek J Linn, Stephanie Medlock, Kendrick M Shaw, Eric K Herman, Lotta J Seppala, Kim J Ploegmakers, Natasja M van Schoor, Julia C M van Weert, Nathalie van der Velde

“…In phase I, a prototype of the CDSS was developed which involved a literature and systematic review, European survey (n = 581), and semi-structured interviews with clinicians (n = 19), as well as the aggregation and testing of deprescribing guidelines and the development of the fall-risk prediction model. …”
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Ascaris lumbricoides: prevalence and associated factors among pre-school children in Rukiga district, Uganda: a cross-sectional study by Martine Kasiita, Stephen Businge, Agnes Napyo, James K. Tumwine

“…Methods In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 739 children aged 6–59 months and their caregivers between September and October 2023. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect data on sociodemographic characteristics of the caregivers. …”
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Quality of Life of Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Cross-sectional Study from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh by Abhijit Das, Shraddha Mishra, Amarnath Gupta, Sandhya Singh, Shatkratu Dwivedi

“…Participants were recruited from a non-governmental organization that works toward the welfare of MSM individuals. Socio-demographic data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, while QOL was measured using the Hindi version of the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. …”
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Effect of Security Measures on Business Performance of Tourism Entrepreneurs in National Museum Lagos, Nigeria by Samuel Taiwo OLABOSINDE, Virginia KASSAH

“…A quantitative research design was adopted, and data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to 150 tourism entrepreneurs, selected using stratified random sampling from a known population of 250 businesses. …”
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Barriers and enablers to opioid deprescription: A qualitative study. by Rebecca Lawrence, Everett Versteeg, Andrea Pike, Holly Etchegary, Amanda Hall

“…After consenting to participate, data was collected using semi-structured telephone interviews and analyzed by researchers experienced in applying the Theoretical Domains Framework to assess barriers and enablers of behavior change.…”
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