The role of guardians in preventing unintentional injuries among rural children: a mixed-methods study by Liheng Huang, Liheng Huang, Dehong Luo, Dehong Luo

“…Study II used a qualitative approach, interviewing 30 guardians from 15 counties using a semi-structured guide. Thematic analysis was conducted using NVivo software, followed by Colaizzi’s phenomenological analysis. …”
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Prevalence of Mental Health Stress among Indonesian Islamic Boarding Schools Students in the Early Post-COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study by Hengky Irawan, Yuni Asri, Dian Pitaloka Priasmoro, Erik Irham Lutfi

“…Participants were selected using a convenience sampling method. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that included sociodemographic information and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) to measure stress levels. …”
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Understanding the needs of family caregivers of stroke patients with disabilities: A phenomenological study using the timing it right theory. by Miaozhen Wang, Ke Wang, Bin Xie, Dan Liu, Lingling Song, Xing Cao, Yunhui Tong, Chenting Liu, Hongyu Fu, You Zhou, Qinqin Chen, Yan Zhu, Ling Zhu, Fangqun Cheng

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Using a phenomenological qualitative design, this study recruited 48 family caregivers of stroke patients with disabilities from a tertiary hospital in Xiangtan City, China, from February 2024 and November 2024. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and were analyzed thematically using NVivo 12 software. …”
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Consumer attitudes towards goat milk and goat milk products in Vojvodina by Snežana Paskaš, Jelena Miočinović, Tijana Lopičić-Vasić, Izabela Mugoša, Marija Pajić, Zsolt Becskei

“…The quantitative random survey was conducted and the data were collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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The Allopathic Practitioners’ Awareness, Knowledge, and Use of Traditional Child Healthcare Practices in Tshwane District, Gauteng Province, South Africa by Eugene Musiwa Makhavhu, Sophy Mogatlogedi Moloko

“…An all-inclusive sampling technique was applied to select 70 allopathic practitioners; however, only 54 participated. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analysed using SPSS. …”
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Use of the PPCS-R scale to analyse the impact of training and experience on self-perceived perioperative nursing competence: A multicentre cross-sectional study by Fabio Ferraiuolo, Federica Tempera, Silvia Iezzi, Rosanna De Serio

“…These findings highlight the importance of professional experience and suggest that structured postgraduate education may support the development of competence in specific areas such as leadership and collaboration. …”
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Not for children’s ears? Parents’ insights into early childhood overweight and obesity treatment by My Sjunnestrand, Nicklas Neuman, Anna Ek, Karin Nordin, Ximena Ramos Salas, Kajsa Järvholm, Karin Eli, Paulina Nowicka

“…Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 45 Swedish parents (71% mothers, 60% with university degree, 51% of migrant background) of 45 children (mean age 7.1 years, SD 1.3, 76% girls) who received standard treatment for overweight or obesity. …”
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Comparison of neurological and psychiatric profiles of people with epilepsy based on the presence and timing of potentially psychologically traumatic experiences by Deniz Ertan, Nicolas Mezouar, Alexis Tarrada, Louis Maillard, Wissam El-Hage, Coraline Hingray

“…All participants underwent a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, including biographical, neurological, psychiatric, and traumatic data collection through a semi-structured clinical interview and standardized scales. …”
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Effectiveness of a scenario-based simulation course on improving the clinical communication skills of dietetic students by Mei-Yuan Liu, Li-Ling Liao, Yu-Ting Huang, Yi-Chen Lee, I-Ju Lai

“…Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and ANCOVA. …”
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Unplugging beyond the workplace: A scoping review of non-work digital detox strategies by Ema Štánerová, Eva Rošková, Milica Schraggeová, Nina Urukovičová, Jozef Smoroň

“…Conclusion: The findings provide a structured framework for digital detox interventions, allowing for the individualized combination of methods and activities. …”
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Constructing Ubudehe? Farmers’ perceptions of drought impacts and resilience capacities in Bugesera, Rwanda by Lazare Nzeyimana, Åsa Danielsson, Veronica Brodén-Gyberg, Lotta Andersson

“…Design/methodology/approach – This study was conducted in Bugesera, a drought-prone district in south-eastern Rwanda. Empirical data was collected through participatory observation, semi-structured interviews and focus groups. …”
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Insights Into the Future: Assessing Medical Students' Artificial Intelligence Readiness ‐ A Cross‐Sectional Study at Kerman University of Medical Sciences (2022) by Hossein Rezazadeh, Ali Madadi Mahani, Mahla Salajegheh

“…Therefore, the study recommends: (1) implementing structured introductory AI courses in medical curricula, focusing particularly on technical fundamentals and practical applications, and (2) developing hands‐on training programs that combine AI concepts with clinical scenarios. …”
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Community‐Driven Health Promotion: Evaluation of a Rural Microgrant Program by Michele Conlin, Dorothy McLaren, Evelien Spelten, Sean MacDermott

“…Qualitative methods (reflexive thematic analysis) were used to answer the evaluation questions. Data sources included semi‐structured interviews with grantees (n = 11) and the health service's health promotion team (n = 4), electronic field notes kept by the health promotion team (n = 50 documents), electronic progress reports completed by grantees (n = 6) and information and feedback forums (n = 2). …”
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Examining the Impact of MOCK OSCE on Test Anxiety and clinical Performance of First-Term Nursing Students in the OSCE Exam by Masoumeh Fuladvandi, Shirin Ghazi, Masoumeh Abdi, Shahin Salarvand

“…Background: The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a commonly used method for assessing clinical skills among nursing students. …”
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The first comprehensive ethnozoological study of animal-based medicines in Iran: Therapeutic applications in the Turke Dava system by Eslam Mostafavi Maresht

“…Between April and June 2019, this investigation was conducted in Azerbaijani Turkish through semi-structured interviews with twelve renowned and experienced traditional healers residing in twelve villages in the Azerbaijani Turkic regions of Iran. …”
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An Intergenerational Exploration of Discipline, Attachment, and Black Mother–Daughter Relationships Across the Lifespan by Seanna Leath, Lamont Bryant, Khrystal Johnson, Jessica Bernice Pitts, Titilope Omole, Sheretta T. Butler-Barnes

“…In the current exploratory qualitative study, we used an intergenerational narrative lens and thematic analysis to explore semi-structured interview data from 31 Black mothers (25–60 years, M_age = 46) in the United States around their mothers’ disciplinary practices during their childhood. …”
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Challenges in Thirst Management for Intubated Patients in the ICU: A Qualitative Study of Healthcare Provider and Patient Perspectives by Yuan Y, He LF, Luo Q, Zhang X, Chen F, Hu RJ

“…You Yuan,1,&amp;ast; Li-Feng He,1,&amp;ast; Qian Luo,1 Xia Zhang,1 Fang Chen,1 Ru-Jun Hu1– 3 1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563000, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Nursing, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563000, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ru-Jun Hu, Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, No. 149 Dalian Road, Huichuan District, Zunyi, Guizhou Province, 563000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 15085060545, Email hurujunok@163.comObjective: This study aims to examine the challenges associated with thirst management among patients undergoing tracheal intubation in intensive care units (ICUs), and to inform the development of more effective clinical strategies.Methods: A qualitative research design was employed using semi-structured interviews with 32 participants, including healthcare professionals and patients who had experienced tracheal intubation and associated thirst in the ICU. …”
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Adherence to a dietary approach to stop hypertension (DASH) and associated factors among hypertensive patients on follow-up at public hospitals in Southwest Ethiopia: a non-pharmac... by Abdi Geda Gedefa, Ebbisa Negera Gemechu, Yared Nigusu, Teshome Bekana, Fikru Mosisa, Mahider Ayalew, Geremew Tolesa

“…A systematic random sampling technique was used to select participants.Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. …”
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„Kolisin siia ja sain aru, et ma põhimõtteliselt eesti keelt ei räägi.“ Vene dominantkeelega Tartu Ülikooli üliõpilaste eesti keele repertuaarid ja suhtlusstrateegiad by Birute Klaas-Lang, Kadri Koreinik, Kerttu Rozenvalde

“…Our analysis is based on the data collected through 24 semi-structured interviews between February and April 2022. …”
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Time to viral load suppression and its predictors among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in Gebi Resu zone, Afar Region, Ethiopia, 2023 by Anteneh Tefera Chirnet, Ephrem Mannekulih Habtewold, Haji Aman, Elias Bekele Wakwoya, Sewnet Getaye Workie

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to estimate the time to viral load suppression and identify its predictors among HIV patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the Gebi Resu zone, Afar Region, Ethiopia, 2023.SettingThe study was conducted at public health facilities in the Gebi Resu zone of the Afar region.Study designThis study is a facility-based, retrospective follow-up study.Study participantsThis study included 298 people living with HIV who were receiving ART services at selected health facilities in the Gebi Resu zone. Data were collected by reviewing patient records using a structured checklist. …”
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