The prevalence and the correlates of mental disorders among the elderly population: results from China Mental Health Survey by Jingjuan Pang, Minghui Li, Zhaorui Liu, Yueqin Huang, Xiaofei Hou, Guoli Yan, Xiangdong Xu, Limin Wang, Yongping Yan, Shuiyuan Xiao, Lingjiang Li, Jie Yan, Yaqin Yu, Xiufeng Xu, Zhizhong Wang, Yifeng Xu, Tao Li, Tingting Zhang, Huifang Yin, Guangming Xu

“…CMHS employed Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI), a structured diagnostic tool, to collect relevant data. …”
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Implementing innovative technology promoting self-awareness of brain health and self-determination in obtaining a timely dementia diagnosis: protocol for a multimethods, concurrent... by Sharon L Naismith, Helen Macpherson, Bernice Redley, Alison M Hutchinson, Lidia Engel, Liliana Orellana, Loren Mowszowski, Tanita Botha, Tracey K Bucknall, Rajesh Vasa, Kon Mouzakis, Eva Yuen, Tanya Petrovich, Terence W H Chong, Kelly Burns, Stephanie Daly, Justine Lomas, Jessica Rivera Villicana, Andrew Vouliotis

“…In Study 2, general practitioners (~n=20) currently practising in Australia will participate in semi-structured interviews conducted via online teleconferencing. …”
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Implementation and maintenance of breast cancer screening among Chinese rural women: a mixed-methods evaluation based on RE-AIM framework by Huijiao Yan, Qiankun Wang, Le Dang, Xianzhi Duan, Zhirong Bai, Yinhui Feng, Linlin Zhang, Suyala Qimuge, Haiying Gao, Xinchun Wang, Min Sun, Shuxia Ma, Cailing Yan, Fanghui Zhao, Youlin Qiao

“…The qualitative study, conducted in 2024, collected data through semi-structured interviews with nine health workers and analyzed the transcripts using thematic analysis. …”
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Acid Fast Positivity Rate and Associated Factors of Leprosy in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Northeastern Ethiopia: Its Implication for Evidence‐Based Leprosy Prevention and Control... by Alemu Gedefie, Agumas Shibabaw, Zewudu Mulatie, Hussen Ebrahim, Habtu Debash, Mihret Tilahun, Ermiyas Alemayehu, Melaku Ashagrie Belete, Ousman Mohammed, Saba Gebremichael Tekele, Daniel Gebretsadik Weldehanna, Bruktawit Eshetu

“…Method A cross‐sectional study was conducted from September 2022 to March 2023 among 256 leprosy‐suspected cases selected using a simple random sampling technique. A semi‐structured questionnaire was used to collect socio‐demographic, clinical, and predictor variables of leprosy through face‐to‐face interviews. …”
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Exploration of Collective Coexistence and Social Governance of Water: A Study of the Citizens of Semirom by Mahmoud Ghasemi, Azimeh Sadat Abdelahi

“…The sampling method was purposive based on semi-structured interviews conducted with 30 individuals from the local community and the water sector. …”
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Cardioprotective Effects of Bosentan in Rats Subjected to Lung Ischemia–Reperfusion Injury by Şevki Mustafa Demiröz, Ayşegül Küçük, Esra Tekin, Sibel Söylemez, Hanife Yılmaz, Şaban Cem Sezen, Muharrem Atlı, Hüseyin Demirtaş, Abdullah Özer, Yusuf Ünal, Mustafa Arslan

“…Myocardial tissue was evaluated histopathologically for structural disorganization, inflammation, fibrosis, and edema. …”
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Vaccination status and its determinants among children aged 12-23 months in Tigray, northern Ethiopia: A zero-inflated Poisson regression analysis. by Hailay Gebretnsae, Brhane Ayele, Fana Gebresilassie, Tsegay Hadgu, Hayelom Kahsay, Asfawosen Aregay, Kiros Demoz, Mulugeta Tilahun, Ataklti Gebretsadik, Znabu Hadush, Liya Mamo, Tsegay Wellay, Reda Shamie, Adhena Ayaliew Werkneh, Mebrahtu Kalayu, Assefa Ayallew, Ferehiwot Hailemariam, Abrham Gebrelibanos, Tadele Tesfean, Haben Haileselassie, Mohammedtahir Yahya, Melaku Abraha, Haftu Gebrehiwot, Desalegn Meresa, Gebrekiros Gebremichael Meles, Atakilti Fisseha, Yaynshet Gebreyohannes, Moges Mekonnen, Ashenafi Asmelash, Teame Zegeye, Mitswat Mulaw, Tesfu Alemu, Gebrehaweria Gebrekurstos, Rieye Esayas, Tsegay Berihu, Amanuel Haile, Araya Abrha Medhanyie, Mussie Alemayehu, Afework Mulugeta

“…Data were collected through a pre-tested structured questionnaire designed on Open Data Kit (ODK). …”
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The Decision-Making Experience of Self-Management Behaviors in Home Peritoneal Dialysis for Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy: A Qualitative Study Using the Theory of Planned Beha... by Song Z, Xiao Y, Su Y, Qin G, Yang J

“…In this study, the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) was used to clarify patients’ decision-making processes and understand the reasons for adhering to and changing behaviors.Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 DKD patients who were undergoing follow-up and receiving home PD. …”
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Factors associated with utilization of skilled birth attendance among women of reproductive age in North Horr Sub-County, Northern Kenya, 2021 by Qabale Anna Duba, Elvis Omondi Oyugi, Paul Nyongesa, Joseph Obiero Ogutu

“…We interviewed the women using structured questionnaires and performed descriptive statistics. …”
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Radioiodinated Bicyclic RGD Peptide Derivatives for Enhanced Tumor Accumulation by Naoya Kondo, Marika Kato, Aoi Oshima, Fuko Hirano, Anna Miyazaki, Takashi Temma

“…These findings provide a foundation for further structural optimization of bicyclic RGD peptides for integrin α_Vβ₃-targeted imaging and therapy applications.…”
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Sexual Practices and HIV Prevention Strategies Used by Female Sex Workers in Lagos, Nigeria: An Assessment of the Willingness to Use a Microbicide by Ekama SO, Sheth AN, Ilomuanya MO, Okwuzu JO, Musa AZ, Idigbe I, Ezeobi PM, Oladele DA, Ezechi OC, Salako BL

“…An interviewer-administered, semi-structured questionnaire was used to obtain information. …”
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Synergistic Induction of Immunogenic Cell Death by Biomineralized Manganese and Bisphosphonates Enhances Anti-PD-L1 Therapy in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer by Zhang X, Liu N, Wei M, Yang C, Lin Y, Zeng Y, Li Y, Zhou L, Li T, Zheng Q, Yu H, Zhang J, Gu Y, Xia N, Li S

“…Xiuli Zhang,1,2,* Nan Liu,1,2,* Mingjing Wei,1,2 Chuanlai Yang,1,2 Yanhua Lin,1,2 Yarong Zeng,1,2 Yufang Li,1,2 Lizhi Zhou,1,2 Tingting Li,1,2 Qingbing Zheng,1,2 Hai Yu,1,2 Jun Zhang,1,2 Ying Gu,1,2 Ningshao Xia,1,2 Shaowei Li1,2 1State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, XiangAn Biomedicine Laboratory, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China; 2National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, The Research Unit of Frontier Technology of Structural Vaccinology of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Shaowei Li, Email shaowei@xmu.edu.cn Ying Gu, Email guying@xmu.edu.cnBackground: Despite therapeutic benefits of anti-Programmed Death-Ligand 1 (PD-L1) therapy in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), low response rates and resistance limit its efficacy. …”
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Factors associated with poor sleep quality on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index among hospitalized Ghanaian obstetrical patientsAJOG Global Reports at a Glance by Dhanalakshmi Thiyagarajan, MD, MPH, Astrid Sarfo, BA, Alim Swarray-Deen, MBChB, MS, Promise E. Sefogah, MBChB, MPH, Emma Lawrence, MD, MS, Sarah Compton, PhD, MPH

“…Those critically ill or younger than 18 years were excluded. Using a structured questionnaire, we collected data on the participants’ sociodemographic characteristics, medical and obstetrical history, and current pregnancy or postpartum presentation and outcomes. …”
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Predictors of Late Antenatal Care Initiation: A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study in Ghana by Jonathan Gbene MPH, Mohammed Augustine Takase PhD, Valentine Ayangba MPhil, Williams Azumah Abanga MPhil, Anwar Sadat Hamza MPhil, Justina Atogichiga Alechana RM, MPhil, Edem Kojo Dzantor MPH, Elvis E. Tarkang PhD

“…Multistage sampling was employed to select 352 pregnant women attending ANC in selected health facilities. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. …”
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Unraveling the hidden expenses of free delivery services: a cross-sectional analysis of the public health facilities of the Harari Region, Ethiopia by Ibsa Abdusemed Ahmed, Behailu Hawulte Ayele, Yadeta Dessie Bacha, Alo Edin Huka, Girmaye Deye Dinsa, Abdulmalik Abdela Bushra

“…Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study design was used to collect data from January 01, 2022, to February 15, 2022, among 446 randomly selected mothers who delivered at selected facilities. A pretested and structured questionnaire was used to collect data through face-to-face interviews and participant record reviews. …”
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Description of the combined evidence-based, theory-based and person-based approaches used to develop a behavioural intervention package to support non-allergist healthcare workers... by Sarah Tonkin-Crine, Neil Powell, Jonathan Sandoe, Bridie Kent, Mathew Upton

“…Finally, we outline how the implementation intervention will be evaluated.Setting Single-centre District General Hospital in the SW England servicing a rural community of 575 000 people without local allergy services.Results HCWs reported PADL needed to be structured, standardised, evidence based and supported by hospital approved guidelines with easy to access patient information leaflets, supported by a sustained programme of education and training with named PADL leaders and visible PADL champions. …”
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Enhancing Quality of Life in Patients With Hypothyroidism Using a Scientific Yoga Module: Randomized Controlled Trial by Savithri Nilkantham, Amit Singh, Vijaya Majumdar, Harini K N, Snigdha Atmakur

“…In addition, in the yoga intervention group, performance was assessed using a yoga performance assessment scale, and satisfaction was measured through a structured feedback survey. ResultsThe intervention showed highly significant effects across all domains of the primary outcome measure (P<.001), with the most notable effects on mental health (F2, 118=425.88; η2=0.88), energy and vitality (F2, 118=371.73; η2=0.86), and role limitations—emotional (F2, 118=335.45; η2=0.85). …”
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&amp;ldquo;I Don&amp;rsquo;t Have Time to Exercise&amp;rdquo;: Determinants of Physical Activity and Diet Consumption Among Adolescents Living with HIV in Southern Tanzania &amp;nd... by Maganga JJ, Katende A, Luoga E, Nshatsi N, Siru J, Sigalla G, Mollay C, Weisser M, Mtenga S

“…This study aimed at qualitatively exploring the factors perceived to influence physical activity and diet consumption in this vulnerable population.Methods: Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with ALHIV aged 15 to 19 years (N=22) and their parents and caregivers (N=10) to explore the lived experiences and perceptions regarding physical activity and diet consumption. …”
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Development of a Comprehensive Fall Risk Assessment Tool for Older People in Elderly Care Institutions and Its Test by LUO Yuan, ZHANG Hua, WANG Sanxiang, ZHANG Mengxi, DENG Yuqian, RAN Haiye, LIU Jiaxin, ZHANG Yi, CHEN Xi, WU Yibo, ZHAO Liping

“…Methods From March to December 2021, the initial item pool of the tool was developed through a literature review, semi-structured interviews and 2 rounds of expert consultation and pre-investigation. …”
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Plant selection for semi-arid urban landscapes with an emphasis on climate change (case study: Tehran) by Malek Rabiei Sadeghabadi, Omid Nouri, Reza Deihimfard

“…Material and methods: In our study, the methodology structured a hierarchy consisting of a goal and sub-ordinate attributes of the problem. …”
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