Exploring the decision-making process of Chinese older adults transitioning to continuing care retirement communities: a qualitative study by Meina Yuan, Nan Ding, Jinping Zhao, Tao Xue, Xinyi Xu, Yuanshuo Ma, Jie Hu

“…Methods A qualitative research approach was employed, involving semi-structured in-depth interviews with 20 older adults residing in a large CCRC in Hebei, China. …”
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Quantitative analysis of feeding kitchen food waste to domestic animals in rural and semi-urban areas from Sammanthurai Divisional Secretariat Division in Sri Lanka by Mohamed G. Mohamed Thariq, Mohamed I. Mufassara, Mohamed M. Mohamed Najim

“…The weight of KFW fed to domestic and stray animals was recorded before feeding. A semi-structured questionnaire was also used to collect the necessary data from the households selected. …”
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Adoption of artificial intelligence applications in clinical practice: Insights from a Survey of Healthcare Organizations in Lombardy, Italy by Vittoria Ardito, Giulia Cappellaro, Amelia Compagni, Francesco Petracca, Luigi M. Preti

“…Most applications focused on analyzing images or structured health data, and supported diagnostic, prognostic, or treatment optimization activities. …”
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Fatores de estresse na atividade de médicos em João Pessoa (PB, Brasil) Stress factors in physicians' activity in João Pessoa (Brazil) by Cidalia de Lourdes Moura Santos, Celso Luiz Pereira Rodrigues, Luiz Bueno da Silva, Hanne Alves Bakke, Alexandre Santos de Moura Leite, Maria Marta de Araújo Leal

“…<br>The objective of this study is to verify what factors impact directly on the development of stress among physicians in João Pessoa (PB) based on the variables of an adaptation made to the Stress in Nurses Inventory (IEE) proposed by Stacciarini and Trocoli (2000). The data were collected through a semi-structured questionnaire composed of identification questions and multiple-choice questions (44) applied to 391 hospital physicians. …”
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The effect of online nutrition and lifestyle education on body image dissatisfaction, body mass index, and disordered eating among female university undergraduate students in Lagos... by Foluke Adenike Olatona, Annette Van Onselen, Unathi Kolanisi

“…A total of 1 182 students (590 students from intervention and 592 from control) responded to follow-up out of 2 015 who completed the pre-intervention survey. Data were collected using pre-tested semi-structured self-administered questionnaires. …”
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Tackling student nurses’ absenteeism in clinical settings: recommended interventions from South African registered nurses. A qualitative study by Thingahangwi Cecilia Masutha, Mary Maluleke, Lufuno Makhado, Ndidzulafhi Selina Raliphaswa, Mphedziseni Esther Rangwaneni, Tinyiko Nelly Rikhotso

“…In-depth, individual, semi-structured interviews were conducted with consented participants. …”
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Partner notification and STI patient experiences in Ekurhuleni East, Gauteng, South Africa by Noluthando Mpobole, Raikane J. Seretlo, Mathildah M. Mokgatle

“…Methods: Thirty participants were selected purposively, using an exploratory design. A semi-structured interview guide and in-depth face-to-face interviews were used. …”
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'Integrating Ethics and Equity with Economics and Effectiveness for newborn screening in the genomic age: A qualitative study protocol of stakeholder perspectives. by Didu S Kariyawasam, Joanne Scarfe, Christian Meagher, Michelle A Farrar, Kaustav Bhattacharya, Stacy M Carter, Ainsley J Newson, Margaret Otlowski, Jo Watson, Nicole Millis, Sarah Norris

“…Data will be analysed using inductive content analysis. …”
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Self-prescription practices by Nigerian medical doctors by Joseph Fadare, Olufemi Desalu

“…This was a questionnaire-based, cross-sectional survey of different categories of medical doctor working in two healthcare institutions. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect demographic data on the respondents, self-prescription practices, prescribing for family and friends, reasons for self-prescription and the type of medications usually prescribed. …”
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Assessing the Needs of Patients with Cancer and Healthcare Professionals for a Digital Pain Management System: A Qualitative Study by Xie X, Gao X, Wang H, Li B, Wang Y, Jiao X, Xv X, Zhou L

“…The findings will serve as a reference for developing cancer pain management tools in China.Methods: A Purposive sampling was used to conduct semi-structured interviews from March to June 2024 with patients experiencing chronic cancer pain, their family members, and healthcare workers in the oncology departments of two tertiary grade A hospitals in Shanghai, China. …”
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Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome and its association to mental health among the private university students of Dhaka, Bangladesh. by A B M Nahid Hasan, Md Asaduzzaman, Most Nourin Mahfuj, Rashedul Islam, Md Mohasin Kabir Bhuyan, Prosenjit Basak, Azaz Bin Sharif

“…A cross-sectional study conducted between November 2023 and May 2024 and involved 550 students aged 19-40 years from three private universities in Dhaka, Bangladesh selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected via in-person interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire that included the Rome III and the DASS-21 scale. …”
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The impact of an online support group on patients’ awareness of pregnancy-and lactation-induced osteoporosis by Sansin Tuzun, Eren Aygun

“…A 9-item survey assessed membership duration, sources of group awareness, knowledge improvement, changes in fears and concerns, and impacts on treatment decisions. Data were collected through structured survey questions for quantitative analysis and an open-ended question to capture qualitative insights. …”
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Opportunities and Challenges to Improve Postpartum Care: Payors’ and Purchasers’ Perspectives in California by Lindsay Parham, Renee Clarke, MariaDelSol De Ornelas, Sabrina Li, Sylvia Guendelman

“…Methods: We conducted a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with high-level administrators from major California health insurance providers and purchasers between June and October 2023. …”
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Seroprevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Azare, Bauchi State, Nigeria by Umar H, A., Aisha, H.Z., Hussaini, I.H., Aliyu, M.S.

“…In this study, 100 consenting pregnant women were recruited and their blood samples were screened for HBs Ag using Rapid Test Strip. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain information about the socio-demographic and risk factors of the study population. …”
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The Effectiveness of Community Mobilization Intervention in Creating Awareness Regarding Early Marriage among Adolescents in Bangladesh: The Case of Shornokishoree Network by Farzana Rashid Brownia, Shah Ehsan Habib

“…The study was conducted using stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 23. …”
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Knowledge and application of sonographic scoring models for ovarian cancer management among gynecologists in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Rana Aldahlawi

“…Participants completed a structured questionnaire that was distributed online, designed to evaluate their knowledge and application of the RMI and ADNEX models. …”
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Implementação e difusão do programa Seis Sigma no Brasil Six Sigma program implementation and diffusion in Brazil by Marly Monteiro de Carvalho, Linda Lee Ho, Silvia Helena Boarin Pinto

“…The research methodology approach was a survey, data were gathered from a structured questionnaire answered by 198 professionals responsible for the quality area in largest Brazilian companies from different sectors. …”
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PERSPECTIVES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LEAN CONSTRUCTION IN THE GHANAIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY by J Ayarkwa, K Agyekum, E. Adinyira, D. Osei-Asibey

“…A quantitative approach to data analysis was employed using mean scores of factors studied. …”
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Overreliance on cultural doulas: the paradox of entrusting the communication and care of high-risk migrant women to cultural doulas by Birgitta Essén, Ayanthi Wickramasinghe, Lise Eriksson

“…Methods A qualitative study was conducted in 2022, involving semi-structured interviews with 18 healthcare providers; obstetricians and midwives from two Swedish counties. …”
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Utilization of eye care services among adults in a rural community in Rivers State South-South, Nigeria by Datonjo Alwell George, Godswill Inye Nathaniel

“…An interviewer-based self-structured questionnaire was administered to each participant following which ocular examination was performed. …”
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