Ethnic disparities in the association between maternal socioeconomic status and childhood anemia in Peru: a nationwide multiyear cross-sectional studyResearch in context by Ali Al-kassab-Córdova, Claudio Intimayta-Escalante, Pamela Robles-Valcarcel, Diego Urrunaga-Pastor, Baltica Cabieses

“…Maximizing SES alone does not preclude ethnic disparities but rather, may even widen them, highlighting the need for equity-focused interventions that address underlying structural and systemic barriers. Funding: Self-funded.…”
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KNOW FOR CARE: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY TREATED AT AREHABILITATION CENTER by Soraia Dornelles Schoeller, Ana Maria Fernandes Borges, Paula Brigno, Adriana Eich Kuhnen

“…Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results:. …”
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Effect of a web-based intervention on the mental health of informal caregivers of the elderly: a randomized controlled trial by Fatemeh Rahimi, Elham Shakibazadeh, Mahnaz Ashoorkhani, Hamed Hosseini, Mahshid Foroughan, Zahra Aghayani, Hadiseh Farhandi

“…The intervention group accessed the website, which provided structured educational content and chatrooms(psychologist-led for three months, then peer-led). …”
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Emotional Eating, Impulsivity, and Affective Temperaments in a Sample of Obese Candidates for Bariatric Surgery: Which Linkage? by Davide Gravina, Miriam Violi, Andrea Bordacchini, Elisa Diadema, Sara Fantasia, Marly Simoncini, Claudia Carmassi

“…Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected by psychiatrists during a single consultation. …”
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Demand analysis of perioperative nursing service needs for patients with cervical spondylosis based on the Kano model: a cross-sectional study by LinLing Hu, Lei Wang, Yan Wang, Jing Huang, Ping Dong, Chunmei Luo

“…Methods Using the Kano model as the theoretical framework, a questionnaire on the perioperative nursing service needs of patients with cervical spondylosis was developed through a literature review, semi structured interviews, and expert consultation methods. …”
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Tracking Coronavirus 2019 pandemic-related waste generation in urban waterways by R.G. Banal, I.L.M. Abad

“…The determination of sample sizes was conducted using conventional statistical techniques, informed by the most up-to-date census data and business establishment profiles. Structured questionnaires and checklists were used to gather information from household respondents regarding Coronavirus 2019 related waste sources, generation rates, and disposal behaviors. …”
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A Multiple Regression Model Analysing Additional Sources of Dietary Fibre as a Factor Affecting the Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract in Broiler Chickens by Tomasz Hikawczuk, Patrycja Wróblewska, Anna Szuba-Trznadel, Agnieszka Rusiecka, Andrii Zinchuk, Krystyna Laszki-Szcząchor

“…The use of various structural components, including oat hull (OH), sunflower hull (SH), sugar beet pulp (SBP), and wheat bran (WB), in proportions of 3% of the diet not only affects digestive processes in broiler chickens’ gastrointestinal tract but also causes a change in the length of their intestinal sections or the weight of related organs. …”
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O uso da massagem para alívio de cólicas e gases em recém-nascidos [The use of massage to relieve colic and gases in newborns] by Elizia Moraes Ramos, Liliane Faria da Silva, Emilia Gallindo Cursino, Maria Estela Diniz Machado, Dayanna Santos de Paula Ferreira

“…ABSTRACT This descriptive qualitative study, which examined possibilities of mothers’ using massage techniques to ease cramps and stomach gas in newborn babies, was conducted at a rooming-in facility at a university hospital in Rio de Janeiro, through semi-structured interviews of 10 mothers. Data were subjected to thematic content analysis. …”
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Nursing practice in relation to older people’s fundamentals of care in nursing homes: An exploratory design by O.M. Nordaunet, E.R. Gjevjon, H. Aagaard, C. Olsson, G. Borglin

“…Data analysis incorporated both textual and numerical analyses in a multimethod approach. …”
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Integrating local fine food traceability mapping in Vietnam’s fine dining sector by Minh Thanh Le, Phuong-Anh Thi Dang, Cong Yen Le, Thanh Thao Thi Nguyen

“…This study utilizes qualitative case analysis of two fine dining establishments among 12 supporting culinary concepts that have effectively employed traceability mapping to enhance consumer trust, sustainability, and ethical sourcing. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with chefs, restaurateurs, and supply chain stakeholders, as well as observations of traceability integration at farm, distribution, and restaurant levels. …”
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Presence of toxin-producing bacterial pathogens and associated risk factors in neonatal diarrhea of piglets on commercial sow farms in Vietnam by Duy Tien Do, Tram Thi Ngoc Ngo, Huong Dieu Vu, Nhat Minh Duong, Sittikorn Traiyarach, Danh Cong Lai, Joaquin Miguel Escuder

“…Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 40 commercial sow farms across North, Central, and South Vietnam between August and December 2023. Structured questionnaires captured data on farm characteristics, management practices, and health interventions. …”
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Assessing the Psychosocial Impact of Expressive Writing on Adults With Spinal Cord Injury: Qualitative Study by Shelly M Xie, Molly McKenna, Kendall Veach, Sydney Williams, Mary Grace Jones, Elizabeth Vander Kamp, Salaam Green, Lauren Edwards, Kimberly Kirklin, Benjamin A Jones, Hon K Yuen

“…The program sessions were structured with reflective prompts designed to explore their emotions and life experiences related to their conditions. …”
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The Effect of the Virtual Reality–Based Biofeedback Intervention DEEP on Stress, Emotional Tension, and Anger in Forensic Psychiatric Inpatients: Mixed Methods Single-Case Experime... by Lisa Klein Haneveld, Tessa Dekkers, Yvonne H A Bouman, Hanneke Scholten, Joanneke Weerdmeester, Saskia M Kelders, Hanneke Kip

“…This highlights the importance for the structural integration of DEEP into current treatment protocols.…”
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Presenting a Leadership Empowerment Model through Sense-making by Using the Cognitive and Behavioral Scripts by Hamid Zare, Aliasghar Pourezzat, Hasan Zareei Matin, Arezoo Salmani

“…Objective Leadership has consistently been recognized as a fundamental element in any group of individuals, playing a critical role whether in defining their roles within society or within the structural confines of an organization. Effective leadership within an organization is crucial for steering its members toward the attainment of established goals and upholding the values defined by the organization. …”
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Medication Adherence and its Association with Treatment Satisfaction and Diabetes Related Psychological Distress among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Cross-sectional Study fr... by PL Thameen Raja Mohamed, AH Irfaunul Azees, Vinodhini Balamurugan, S Shravan Kumar, Ruma Dutta

“…Materials and Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted at ACS Medical College and Hospital, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, India, from January to April 2024 among 350 adult T2DM patients selected through systematic random sampling. Data collection involved a semi-structured questionnaire, Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-4 (MMAS-4), Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (DTSQ), and Diabetes Distress Scale-17 (DDS-17). …”
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Academic performance and its associated factors among khat-chewer and non-khat chewer high school students in Ethiopia, 2023 by Tilahun Tesfa, Tilahun Belete Mossie, Meseret Tadesse, Yonas Deressa Guracho, Yonas Deressa Guracho, Birhanu Mengist Munie

“…A multistage sampling method was used to select participants. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to assess students’ academic performance. …”
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The level and comparison of ethnic identity and national identity in Turkmen and Sistani ethnic groups of Golestan province by Zeinab Hashemikhah, Sajad amoozad khalili, Jalil Dara

“…Both ethnic groups are from 9 clans, which were filled in the questionnaires according to population balance. The data were analyzed in two descriptive and inferential levels, which in the descriptive level; frequency distribution and average and at the inferential level; Pearson's correlation coefficient and T-test were used. …”
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Factors influencing healthy product consumer behavior: an integrated model of purchase intention by Jessica Müller-Pérez, Ángel Acevedo-Duque, Elizabeth Emperatriz García-Salirrosas, Manuel Escobar-Farfán, Jorge Alberto Esponda-Pérez, Elena Cachicatari-Vargas, Rina Álvarez-Becerra, Sandra Alcina De Fortoul

“…This research addresses the growing need to understand consumer behavior in the context of healthy and sustainable food choices.MethodsA cross-sectional online survey was conducted, collecting data from 703 Mexican consumers. The dataset was analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to assess the relationships among the studied variables and their effects on purchase intention and consumer behavior.ResultsThe analysis revealed that willingness to pay was the strongest predictor of healthy purchase intention (β = 0.347, p < 0.001), followed by price considerations (β = 0.325, p < 0.001). …”
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Urban agriculture and women's empowerment: an analysis based on female producers in the Talangaï market gardening belt in Brazzaville (Republic of Congo) by Abdias Rodias Paul Ngalekoua

“…To achieve these objectives, a qualitative and quantitative survey was conducted in the field in Talangaï, focusing on a sample of 105 households selected in a reasoned manner. The data collected during the semi-structured interviews were analyzed. …”
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Estudo exploratório das iniciativas acerca da segurança do paciente em hospitais do Rio de Janeiro. [Exploratory study of patient safety measures at hospitals in Rio de Janeiro] by Ruth Francisca Freitas de Souza, Lolita Dopico da Silva

“…ABSTRACT: The main aim of this exploratory study was to examine patient safety measures through information gathered from risk managers. The qualitative data analysis-based study was carried out at five hospitals in Rio de Janeiro City, from March to August 2013, by applying a semi-structured questionnaire to fourteen risk managers. …”
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