Utilization of personal protective equipment among sanitation workers in faecal-waste management plants in cities in Uganda by Douglas Bulafu, Lesley Rose Ninsiima, Bridget Nagawa Tamale, James Natweta Baguma, Lydia Nabawanuka Namakula, Filimin Niyongabo, Rawlance Ndejjo, David Musoke

“…This study assessed utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE) and associated factors among sanitation workers in fecal-waste management plants in Uganda's regional cities.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 417 sanitation workers in fecal waste treatment plants in nine cities in Uganda. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire uploaded on Kobo collect software and analyzed in Stata version 14 software. …”
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Providing medicines-related support for people with COPD before and after hospital discharge—a qualitative study of hospital staff perspectives by Torbjørn Nygård, David Wright, Reidun L. S. Kjome, Hamde Nazar, Aase Raddum

“…Methods Hospital pulmonary ward staff were included in a focus group and semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed through systematic text condensation. …”
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Digital human technology in the application of live streaming in social media by Xi Chen, Siva Shankar Ramasamy, Bibi She

“…The methods used in this study include quantitative approaches such as structured questionnaires to measure viewership indicators and qualitative approaches such as in-depth interviews with streamers and viewers. …”
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Preparing medical graduates to care for geriatric patients: A case study of the undergraduate medical curriculum at a South African university by Keshena Naidoo, Jacqueline van Wyk

“…Semi-structured interviews were conducted with health professions educators. …”
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Respiratory Clinicians’ Views on Offering “Rescue Packs” to Patients Discharged After COPD Exacerbation: Qualitative Interview Study by Karolina Kuberska, Graham Martin, John R. Hurst, Mona Bafadhel

“…Interview data were analysed using the constant comparative method. …”
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Lost in definition: unravelling microplastics from marine coatings through bibliometrics science mapping in thematic analysis and systematic narrative literature review by Gina Kum, Olof Berglund, Johan Hollander

“…This will also path the way for the collection of better data on microplastic emissions from marine coatings, thereby closing the knowledge gap in this area.…”
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Low Birth Weight and Its Associated Factors among Newborns Delivered at Wolaita Sodo University Teaching and Referral Hospital, Southern Ethiopia, 2018 by Eyasu Alem Lake, Robera Olana Fite

“…Systematic random sampling technique was used to select study participants. Data was collected by interviewing mothers through structured questionnaire and reviewing neonates' medical records using a checklist. …”
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Patient safety incidences: Perspectives of South African audiologists by Suvishka Barath, Ntandoyenkosi L. Msomi, Andrew J. Ross

“…Methods: A qualitative, contextual, descriptive exploratory research design was employed. Individual semi-structured online interviews were conducted with eight audiologists working in South Africa. …”
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Clinicians’ perspectives on the adoption and implementation of EMR-integrated clinical decision support tools in primary care by Debora Goetz Goldberg, Tulay G Soylu, Carolyn Faith Hoffman, Rachel E Kishton, Peter F Cronholm

“…Methods Qualitative research involving in-depth interviews with 32 primary care clinicians practicing in a range of settings across the United States. Semi-structured interviews were conducted between July 2021 and September 2023. …”
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Third Century University – a Factor Reducing Social and Cultural Exclusion of the Elderly People in the Region by Džiuljeta Maskuliūnienė, Bronius Maskuliūnas

“…Research methods are as follows: the analysis of theoretical literature, case analysis (the experience of the Faculty of Humanities of Šiauliai Third Age University is analysed), the analysis of semi-structured questionnaire data. The phenomenon of the Third Century University is examined in a socio-cultural context, emphasizing social exclusion, quality of life and other aspects. …”
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Determinants of Smallholder Farmers’ Participation in Goat Production and Its Constraints in North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Nurlgn Mohammed, Ebrahim Endris, Belete Terefe, Solomon Abegaz, Yimer Muktar, Belay Derbie, Tassew Mohammed

“…The study employed a multi-stage sampling technique to select 343 households (210 participants and 133 non-participants) from three rural kebeles of Habru district. Data was collected through a semi-structured questionnaire, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions. …”
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Medical students' and educators' opinions of teleconsultation in practice and undergraduate education: A UK-based mixed-methods study. by Lisa-Christin Wetzlmair-Kephart, Andrew O'Malley, Veronica O'Carroll

“…Questionnaire participants were given the opportunity to take part in a qualitative semi-structured interview. Descriptive and correlation analyses and a thematic analysis were conducted.…”
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Impact of Post-Harvest Technology Adoption on the Well-Being of Pepper Farmers in Kegalle, Sri Lanka by Adikaram W.A.M.K., Malkanthi S.H.P., Piyasena K.D.M.L.

“…The technologies assessed herein include threshing machines, blanchers, and drying equipment. Data were collected using a pre-tested questionnaire and structured interviews, involving 47 farmers who adopted the technologies and 50 non-adopters, selected through stratified random sampling. …”
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Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes for Egyptian Primigravida Women after Antenatal Dental Health Education Program by Azza Ibrahim Abd El-Kader, Sabah Abduo Aly Hagrass, Mai Atef Hassan

“…Setting: The study was conducted at the prenatal clinic at Zagazig University Hospital. Tools of Data Collection: The following four tools were used to achieve the study’s purpose: a structured interview questionnaire; a scale for assessing knowledge, practice, and attitude; and an outcome checklist for tracking mother and baby outcomes throughout labor. …”
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An automated hybrid deep learning framework for paddy leaf disease identification and classification by Chatla Subbarayudu, Mohan Kubendiran

“…The system follows a structured workflow comprising several stages: image acquisition, pre-processing, feature extraction, feature selection, and classification. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of diabetes among Bangladeshi adults: findings from a cross-sectional study by Faisal Ahmed

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted across Bangladesh, enrolling 5738 participants (mean age 43.96 ± 14.14 years). Data were obtained through structured questionnaires, clinical assessments, and medical record reviews. …”
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Assessing knowledge on thalassemia for prevention and management practices among the tribal population of Sitteri Panchayat, Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu, India by J Kezia Angeline, H Gladius Jennifer, Bala Ganesh Pichamuthu

“…Objectives: To assess the knowledge and perceived barriers concerning thalassemia among 369 participants in Sitteri, Tamil Nadu, India. Methods: Data were collected using a structured knowledge assessment schedule, analyzing demographic factors’ association with thalassemia knowledge scores. …”
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Relationship between Salivary Alpha-Amylase Enzyme Activity, Anthropometric Indices, Dietary Habits, and Early Childhood Dental Caries by Zahra Parsaie, Peyman Rezaie, Niloofar Azimi, Najmeh Mohammadi

“…Additionally, parents/caretakers completed a structured questionnaire about demographic factors, oral hygiene, and consumption of sugar-containing foods. …”
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Financial Innovation in Building Agricultural Sector Resilience: New Horizons and Challenges for Blended Finance in Poland by Agnieszka Kurdyś-Kujawska, Michał Soliwoda, Marlena Grzelczak, Adrian Apanel

“…This research is based on a critical literature study method, a logistic regression model, and a direct survey method using a structured questionnaire survey. The results show that the implementation of an innovative financial instrument combining a grant with a loan or credit has the potential for development. …”
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Exploring stakeholders’ experiences on implementing family medicine in urban South Africa by John M. Musonda, Shabir Moosa

“…A descriptive, explorative qualitative study was undertaken using semi-structured, in-depth interviews with purposively selected individuals from October 2019 to December 2020. …”
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