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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Development of a herpes zoster vaccination intention scale and identification of factors associated with vaccine hesitancy among middle-aged and older attendees in community health... by Ying Gao, Ting Wei, Ruijie Gong, Linfei Cai, Yuhui Sheng, Meili Shang, Yang Ni

“…Vaccine hesitancy was defined as participants who had neither received the HZ vaccine nor expressed intention to receive it. Data on socio-demographic characteristics, health behaviors and vaccine hesitancy were collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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A Quantitative Review of Gender Differences in Vocational Interests in Iceland: Pervasive and Persistent by Sif Einarsdóttir, James Rounds

“…First, we found that that the RIASEC scales in the inventories conform to Holland’s structural model both for women and men, except in the youngest age group. …”
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Comparison of Removal Characteristics of Organophosphorus Flame Retardants Using Ozone and UV-Based Advanced Oxidation Processes in the Downstream of Nakdong River by Woorim Lee, Changdong Seo, Jaedon Shin, Yunho Lee, Heejong Son

“…The results are expected to be utilized as basic data for modernizing aging water treatment facilities. …”
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Dose effects of ultraviolet and terahertz laser radiation on the plasma membrane of erythrocytes by Лариса Січевська, Тетяна Овсяннікова, Ірина Забєліна, Аліна Коваленко, Олександр Левченко, Олег Гурін

“…The objective was to study the biogenic activity of ultraviolet (UV) and terahertz (THz) ranges of LLLR on the structural and functional state of red blood cells of rats in vitro. …”
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Low-carbohydrate diet: a promising strategy for type 2 diabetes management among Egyptian patients by Noha R. Ahmed, Nagwa Saad, Ghada Khafagy, Inas ElSayed, Nadia M. Tawfik

“…Low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) have shown promise in improving glycemic control, yet limited data compare their effect directly with medication intensification. …”
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The mediating role of psychological distress in the association between migration experiences and stigma and coping strategies: a cross-sectional study on Ethiopian migrant returne... by Yekoyealem Desie, Lemma Derseh Gezie, Kassahun Habtamu, Abebaw Minaye, Mulat Asnake, Emebet Mulugeta, Fantahun Admas, Azeb Asaminew Alemu, Dame Abera, Endirias Gina, Teshome Kondale

“…Psychological distress was measured using the 21- item version of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale and coping strategies were measured with the Brief-COPE. Structural equation modeling was employed to estimate the relationship among variables. …”
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Análisis de las prácticas lúdicas y tradicionales en la en la zona norte del Camino Central Portugués y su relación con el ámbito educativo (Analysis of game and traditional pract... by José Eugenio Rodríguez Fernández, Beatriz Oliveira Pereira, Rubén Navarro Patón

“…We opted for a qualitative methodology, using personal semi-structured interviews as a tool for obtaining data. …”
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A Qualitative Study of Migraine Headache Experience in Patients with Patent Foramen Ovale Based on the Symptom Management Theory by Li M, Feng M, Li M, Wei J, Li S, Zhang N, Li Q, Song R, Li H

“…Meng Li,1 Min Feng,2 Mengtian Li,3 Junfan Wei,4 Shen Li,5 Ning Zhang,3 Qiong Li,6 Ruipeng Song,1 Huawei Li1 1Nursing Department, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Social Undertakings, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Nursing, Henan Medical University, Xinxiang, People’s Republic of China; 4School of Nursing,Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 5School of Rehabilitation,Henan Vocational College of Tuina, Luoyang, People’s Republic of China; 6North Henan Medical University, Xinxiang, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Huawei Li, Nursing Department, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, No. 198, Funiu Road, Zhongyuan District, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13700841908, Email 178065643@qq.comObjective: To explore the migraine experience of patients with patent foramen ovale (PFO) and migraine based on the Symptom Management Theory(SMT).Methods: A qualitative research approach was employed to conduct face-to-face, semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 16 patients diagnosed with PFO and migraine at the Department of Cardiology, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, from March to June 2025. …”
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Willingness to use long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis among key populations at a large HIV prevention clinic in Kampala, Uganda: a cross-sectional study by Jonathan Derrick Lukubuya, Elizabeth B. Katana, Micheal Baguma, Andrew Kaguta, Winnie Nambatya, Peter Kyambadde, Timothy R. Muwonge, Andrew Mujugira, Eva Agnes Laker Odongpiny

“…Participants were recruited through convenience sampling and interviewed using a structured questionnaire by trained interviewers. Participants were categorised into three groups based on their oral PrEP use: those who had not yet initiated PrEP, those who had discontinued oral PrEP, and those currently on oral PrEP. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of metabolic syndrome among patients with severe mental illness attending Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: hospital-b... by Helena Getenet, Yeweyenhareg Feleke, Ruth Tsigebrhan, Tadesse Lejisa, Genet Ashebir

“…Socio-demographic and other clinical data were collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Emocionalidad en el aula de primaria de Educación Física postpandemia (Emotionality in the post-pandemic primary physical education classroom) by Alejandro Almonacid-Fierro, Mirko Aguilar-Valdés, Ricardo Souza de Carvalho, Eugenio Merellano-Navarro

“…The convenience sample consisted of 12 physical education teachers who worked in elementary schools and were active during the virtual and post-pandemic years. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data regarding gender equality and years of experience. …”
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