Condom Use Rate and Associated Factors among Undergraduate Students of Gulu University, Uganda by Brian Otim, Jerom Okot, Christine Nannungi, Ritah Nantale, Winnie Kibone, Grace Madraa, Christopher Okot, Felix Bongomin

“…The students were accessed from their respective faculties and chosen using a simple random sampling method. Data were collected using a pretested self-administered structured questionnaire. …”
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MRFP-Mamba: Multi-Receptive Field Parallel Mamba for Hyperspectral Image Classification by Xiaofei Yang, Lin Li, Suihua Xue, Sihuan Li, Wanjun Yang, Haojin Tang, Xiaohui Huang

“…However, existing methods face several challenges: Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) are limited in modeling long-range spectral dependencies because of their limited receptive fields; Transformers are constrained by their quadratic computational complexity; and Mamba-based methods fail to fully exploit spatial–spectral interactions when handling high-dimensional HSI data. To address these limitations, we propose MRFP-Mamba, a novel Multi-Receptive-Field Parallel Mamba architecture that integrates hierarchical spatial feature extraction with efficient modeling of spatial–spectral dependencies. …”
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Adequacy of pain management among advanced cancer patients with solid tumors attending palliative care centers in Dar es Salaam by Judith Mwijage, Willbroad Kyejo, Davis Rubagumya, Thabit Kombo, Blessing Mathew, Faisal Hooda, Mandela Makakala, Eunice Pallangyo, Harrison Chuwa

“…Methodology This analytical cross-sectional study, conducted from October to December 2021 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, involved 332 advanced cancer patients with solid tumors from the Aga Khan Hospital and Ocean Road Cancer Institute. A structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire comprising demographic data and factors influencing cancer-related pain (CRP) management was utilized. …”
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High-sensitivity c-reactive protein and cardiovascular disease risk assessment in a population of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients by Bruno Basil, Jamila Aminu Mohammed, Izuchukwu Nnachi Mba, Blessing Kenechi Myke-Mbata, Joseph Chizoba Akujieze

“…Methods This cross-sectional hospital-based study was conducted over 13 months. Data on socio-demographic characteristics, medical history, clinical findings, and laboratory parameters were collected using a structured proforma. …”
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Cancer awareness amongst nurses in a tertiary care hospital in North Delhi, India by Ranga Raju Ranga Rao, Rudra Prasad Acharya, Peush Bajpai, Waseem Abbas, Ruchika Khetrapal

“…Of 458 employed nurses, 53.3% nurses working in the hospital participated in the study on a voluntary basis. A structured pretested questionnaire was administered to the study subjects. …”
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Robótica educacional nos anos iniciais: o processo de implementação e avaliação em uma escola pública / Educational robotics in elementary school: the process of implementation and... by Márcia Regina Kaminski, Clodis Boscarioli

“…This paper presents how a Brazilian municipal public school, which serves students from the first stage of Elementary Education, a pioneer in their municipality to implement Educational Robotics, followed the paths for consolidating this work that has been happening since 2015 in a perspective of continuity and progression of the contents, and as an integrated practice into his Political Pedagogical Project, in addition to investigating, through data obtained in a non-directive interview with the instructor responsible for the classes and semi-structured questionnaires applied to teachers and those responsible for students, how the school community has perceived its impacts. …”

Vivência de mães na unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal [Mothers’ experience in neonatal intensive care unit] by Laurita da Silva Cartaxo, Jamili Anbar Torquato, Glenda Agra, Maria Andréa Fernandes, Indiara Carvalho dos Santos Platel, Maria Eliane Moreira Freire

“…ABSTRACT The aim of this quantitative and qualitative descriptive study was to consider the experience of the mothers of premature newborns hospitalized in a neonatal intensive care unit. Data were collected by semi-structured interviews of 20 mothers at a public maternity facility in João Pessoa, Paraíba, in November and December 2010, and analyzed in the light of the collective subject discourse technique. …”
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Qualitative study exploring the barriers and facilitators to low-dose aspirin adherence in pregnant women with placental dysfunction risk in the UK by Danya Bakhbakhi, Christy Burden, Abigail Fraser, Anna Davies, Sarah Chapman, Charlotte Williams, Francesca Neuberger, Sadie Mullin

“…However, adherence to LDA is suboptimal in pregnant women and may reduce its effectiveness.Objectives We aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators to LDA adherence in pregnant women with placental dysfunction risk.Design Qualitative semi-structured individual interviews were undertaken, and data were inductively thematically analysed.Setting A single NHS Trust in South West England, UK.Participants Pregnant women aged>18, recommended daily LDA for pregnancy indications. …”
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Evaluating comparative effectiveness of psychosocial interventions adjunctive to opioid agonist therapy for opioid use disorder: A systematic review with network meta-analyses. by Danielle Rice, Kimberly Corace, Dianna Wolfe, Leila Esmaeilisaraji, Alan Michaud, Alicia Grima, Bradley Austin, Reuben Douma, Pauline Barbeau, Claire Butler, Melanie Willows, Patricia A Poulin, Beth A Sproule, Amy Porath, Gary Garber, Sheena Taha, Gord Garner, Becky Skidmore, David Moher, Kednapa Thavorn, Brian Hutton

“…Heterogeneity in reporting formats precluded an NMA for opioid use. A structured synthesis was undertaken for the remaining outcomes which included opioid use (n = 18 studies) and opioid abstinence (n = 35 studies), where the majority of studies found no significant difference between OAT plus psychosocial interventions as compared to OAT-only.…”
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Prevalence of dyslipidemia in treatment naïve HIV-infected patients attending a faith -based hospital, Jos Plateau State, Nigeria, 2019 by Diddam Magdalene Ohunene, Muhammed Sani Shehu, Tamuno-Wari Numbere, Aisha Bukola Usman, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 350 treatment naïve HIV patients at Faith Alive Foundation Hospital from November 2018 to July 2019. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on demographics, medical histories, alcohol intake and drug use. …”
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Navigating HOPE (Hypermobile Online Pain managemEnt): Perspectives and Experiences From People With Hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder on a Condi... by Min Tze Chew, Emre Ilhan, Sarah Dennis, Leslie L. Nicholson, Sarah Kobayashi, Cliffton Chan

“…Methods Qualitative study. 1:1, semi‐structured online interviews of participants who took part in the HOPE programme. …”
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Can Self-Reported Symptoms Be Relied on for COVID-19 Screening in Low-Resource Settings? by Suraj Singh Senjam, Garima Goel, Neiwete Lomi, Yatan Pal Singh Balhara, Yashdeep Gupta, Animesh Ray

“…Methods: A community-based cross-section study was conducted in a rural district of Haryana, a state in north India, using a self-reported semi-structured questionnaire developed on a digital platform. …”
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Unlocking the Keys to Swift HIV Treatment: A Qualitative Exploration of Rapid Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation Among People Living with HIV in China by Chen T, Jiang L, Tian M, Cao B, Ai Z, Wang Y, He Y, Chen Y, Tang J

“…Data were analyzed by using the Colaizzi’s seven-step method.Results: Participants (n = 27) aged 14– 55 were interviewed (14 males and 13 females). …”
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Predictors to Poor Quality of Life Among Patients with Heart Failure and Its Correlation with Their Medication Adherence: Finding for Healthcare Improvement and Follow-Up by Alkubati SA, Aleyadah HK, Alboliteeh M, Alharbi A, Alsaif B, Alshammari B, Balawi A

“…Sameer A Alkubati,1,2 Homoud Khaled Aleyadah,1,3 Mohammad Alboliteeh,4 Abdulhafith Alharbi,5 Bandar Alsaif,6 Bushra Alshammari,1 Anas Balawi1 1Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia; 2Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hodeidah University, Hodeidah, Yemen; 3Sharaf Primary Health Care, Hail Health Cluster, Hail, Saudi Arabia; 4Nursing Administration Department, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia; 5Department of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia; 6Department of Public Health, College of Public Health and Health Informatics, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Sameer A Alkubati, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia, Tel +966506575284, Email alkubatisa@yahoo.comBackground: Understanding medication adherence and its relationship with quality of life (QoL) is essential for improving health outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF).Objective: This study aimed to investigate the predictors of poor quality of life and its relationship with medication adherence among patients with heart failure.Methods: A cross-sectional correlational study was performed on 229 patients with HF receiving care at the Cardiac Center of King Salman Specialist Hospital from March to June 2024. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire comprising patient demographics, the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) to assess QoL, and the General Medication Adherence Scale (GMAS) to measure medication adherence.Results: The mean medication adherence score among patients with heart HF was 17.53 ± 6.94. …”
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Prevalence and Socio-Demographic and Hygiene Factors Influencing Impetigo in Saudi Arabian Children: A Cross-Sectional Investigation by Aleid AM, Nukaly HY, Almunahi LK, Albwah AA, AL- Balawi RMD, AlRashdi MH, Alkhars OA, Alrasheeday AM, Alshammari B, Alabbasi Y, Al Mutair A

“…Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia, Email yaalabbasi@pnu.edu.saPurpose: To determine the prevalence of impetigo among children in Saudi Arabia as well as to identify socio-demographic factors associated with impetigo.Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted in Saudi Arabia examined impetigo prevalence and associated factors among children aged 2 to 15. Data collection occurred between June 2022 and November 2023, involving structured interviews with the parents or legal guardians of the participating children. …”
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Identification of Formative Antecedents of Archetypes by Fozieh Taheri Mina, Tohfeh Ghobadi Lamuki, Meisam Latifi, Hossein Hajibabaei

“…Methodology This research is both fundamental and applied in its objectives, qualitative in nature, and field-based in its execution. Data was collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews with open-ended questions, accompanied by note-taking. …”
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Self-medication for malaria and associated factors in Kakumiro District, Uganda, August 2023: implications for malaria management and mortality prevention by Marie Gorreti Zalwango, Richard Migisha, Bosco B. Agaba, Lilian Bulage, Benon Kwesiga, Daniel Kadobera, Alex Riolexus Ario

“…Using multistage sampling, 592 households were selected. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to interview one participant per household about self-medication for malaria in a family member of any age who suffered from malaria 6 months prior to the interview. …”
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Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Work Ability and Associated Factors among Hairdressers of South Delhi: A Cross-sectional Study by Sana Zareen, Sheetal Kalra, Richa Hirendra Rai, Deepak Raghave, Sonia Pawaria, Usha Panihar, Sajjan Pal

“…A total of 316 participants, aged 18- 40 years, who communicated in Hindi or English and consented to participate, were included. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) and the WAI. …”

CONCEPÇÕES ATRIBUÍDAS AO CORPO PELAS PROFESSORAS DO PRIMEIRO ANO DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL by Margareth Rocha Lima Matos, Nilma Margarida Castro Crusoé

“…Five (5) teachers were interviewed, responsible for the five existing classes. Semi-structured interviews and content analysis were used for data analysis.The results indicated that the body is recognized as important for these educators. …”
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Experiences of antibiotic use and healthcare access among migrants to the UK: a qualitative study by Luisa Silva, Amani Al-Oraibi, Shajwan Nanakali, Mayuri Gogoi, Osama Hassan, Isra Al-Sharabi, Pankhuri Sahare, Manish Pareek, Irtiza Qureshi, Laura B. Nellums

“…Methods Adult migrants were purposively recruited through community organisations, collaborators, online platforms and snowball sampling representing different migrant statuses, countries of origin and ethnicities. Semi-structured interviews were conducted online, by phone or face-to-face, in participants’ preferred languages, between March and July 2022 exploring antibiotic use and healthcare access. …”
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