Emergency physician perspectives on using telehealth with older adults during COVID‐19: A qualitative study by Natalie M. Davoodi, Kevin Chen, Maria Zou, Melinda Li, Frances Jiménez, Terrie Fox Wetle, Elizabeth M. Goldberg

“…Methods Using a semi‐structured interview guide, we conducted 30‐min interviews. …”
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Assessment of the Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown Dietary Diversity among Urban Households in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria by Solomon Taiwo Folorunso, Ruth Alabi, Omolola Stephen-Adamu, Godfrey Onuwa

“…A multistage sampling technique was used to select 265 households. Data was collected using well-structured questionnaire. …”
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Edible oil consumption in Puducherry: A sequential exploratory mixed methods study by Sombuddha Biswas, Athira Menon, Namita Patel, Chandru Sivamani, Haripriya Sundaramoorthy, Subitha Lakshminarayanan

“…The quantitative phase involved a structured questionnaire and a 24-h dietary recall administered to 205 adults, selected using multi-stage cluster sampling. …”
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Effect of counseling intervention on symptoms, pain acceptance and psychological wellbeing among patients with fibromyalgia by Ayman Muhammad Kamel Senosy, Hoda Sayed Mohamed Abd El Naby, Eman Ahmed Elhaweet, Basma ElAraby El-Feqi

“…Design A quasi-experimental (study and control group pre/post-test) design included 120 patients with fibromyalgia during their follow-up visits to the outpatient rheumatology clinic at El-Demerdash Hospital affiliated with Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt. Tools for data collection (1) Structured Interview Questionnaire for Patients with Fibromyalgia, (2) Pain Acceptance Questionnaire, (3) Psychological well-being Questionnaire. …”
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Exploring the impact of smoking on mental health: A cross-sectional analysis in a district-level university in Bangladesh by Md. Ahsan Habib, Md. Sagor Islam, Isteaq Kabir Sifat, Md. Earfan Ali Khondaker, Md. Kaderi Kibria

“…Methods A representative sample of 300 students from Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) in Bangladesh participated in this study, selected through a two-stage sampling method. Data collection took place between 1 August and 30 September 2023, employing a self-structured questionnaire. …”
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Balancing and compensating extractions in primary teeth: How age, gender, and clinical setting shape pediatric dentists’ preferences by Eser Rengin Nalbantoglu, Parmjit Singh

“…Subjects and Methods: A structured online survey was distributed to 288 BSPD members. …”
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Exploring the Lived Experiences of Young Women With Congenital Heart Disease Through Adolescence: A Qualitative Feminist Study Using Focus Groups by Anna Tylek, Charlotte Summers, Ellen Maulder, Lindsay Welch, Lynn Calman

“…The study design and analysis adopted a feminist ontological positioning to elucidate the voice of women and offer an alternative perspective of cardiology health care. Data were analysed using the inductive thematic approach informed by the study aims. …”
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Diabetes mellitus among HIV patients on ART at Woldia comprehensive specialized hospital, Northeast Ethiopia by Alene Geteneh, Seada Muhammed, Selamyhun Tadesse, Aragaw Tesfaye, Solomon Rega, Sirak Biset, Mulugeta Kiros

“…A total of 253 HIV patients on ART for at least six months were randomly selected. Data were collected via structured questionnaires, clinical measurements, and medical record reviews. …”
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Exploring feasible factors to improve the practice of chronic kidney disease prevention among healthcare professionals in syria: a Q-methodology study by Fatema Ahmed, Qingyuan Ye, Li Li, Waleed Ksebe, Ruiyang Xu, Haya Radwan, Chen Wu, Kefang Wang

“…To analyze the data, KADE software, which includes techniques of principal component analysis and factor rotation, was used. …”
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Transtheoretical Model-based Interventions are Effective in Promoting Healthy Behaviors Related to Modifiable Risk Factors of Noncommunicable Diseases: A Systematic Review by Salwa B. El-Sobkey, Bassem M. Fouda, Radwa S. Ahmed, Dalia G. El-Sayed

“…The transtheoretical model (TTM) offers a structured approach to behavior change, identifying stages of readiness and change processes. …”
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Building a Sakinah Family of Qur'anic Memorizers: A Strategic Approach and Dynamics in the Framework of Contemporary Islamic Family Law by Digdo Aji Mukti, Zamakhsyari bin Hasballah Thaib, Fahrozi, Muh Zaitun Ardi, M. Fijar Ishlahul Ummah

“…Methods – This research utilized a phenomenological study to gain in-depth insight into the informants' experiences. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with three couples who memorize the Qur'an and work as teachers at Roudlatul Qur'an Islamic Boarding School. …”
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Patterns of physical activity and sedentary behavior among Brazilian schoolchildren: analysis based on types of behavior by Lizziane Andrade Dias, Gilmar Mercês de Jesus, Graciete Oliveira Vieira

“…Participants self-reported PA, SB, and weekly attendance PEC in an online questionnaire. Data on age and school shift were gathered from the Municipal Education Department. …”
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Prevalence of malaria and associated factors among febrile children under 15 years at Bududa General Hospital, Eastern Uganda by Benson Okongo, Daisy Asiimwe, Clinton Olong, Enoch Muwanguzi, Robert Wagubi

“…Informed consent was obtained from parents/guardians before 250 febrile children below 15 years were enrolled in this study. A structured questionnaire was administered to parents/guardians to collect sociodemographic characteristics and identify factors associated with malaria. …”
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The Role, Challenges, and Employment Characteristics of Disability Resource Professionals in Medical Education: A National Study by Erin Broskowski, Sarah E. Triano, Kara James, Rylee Betchkal, Karyn LaTurner Echols, Suzanne Hawks, Ochanya Ogah, Mytien Nguyen, Lisa M. Meeks

“…Questions addressed institutional structures, the size of DRP student caseloads, job satisfaction, mentorship, and barriers to managing caseloads. …”
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Implementing a chatbot to promote hereditary breast & ovarian cancer genetic screening in women’s health: identifying barriers and facilitators to screening adoption by Easton N. Wollney, Shireen Madani Sims, Luisel J. Ricks-Santi, Elizabeth Eddy, Daniel Wiesman, Carla L. Fisher

“…We conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 17 women (nine adopted the screen, eight did not). …”
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Retention of knowledge and skills among midwives one year after completing helping babies breathe pre-service training in Ethiopia: a non-randomized quasi-experimental study by Endalew Gemechu Sendo, Fekadu Aga, Lemi Abebe Gebrewold

“…Knowledge was assessed using a multiple-choice questionnaire, while skills were evaluated using Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). Data were collected immediately post-training, six months later, and one year later. …”
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Public Awareness About Frailty Prevention and Possible Association Between Frailty and Disability: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia by Ashour AM, Harbi MH, Alorfi NM, Alshehri FS, Wali SM, Aldurdunji MM

“…Despite the importance of early detection and prevention, public awareness about frailty remains insufficient, especially in Saudi Arabia.Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess public awareness of frailty and its association with disability, focusing on the socio-demographic factors that influence awareness.Methods: A cross-sectional study design was employed with 1000 participants from urban and rural regions of Saudi Arabia. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire to evaluate their knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding frailty awareness, particularly around its prevention strategies.Results: A total of 1000 respondents participated in the survey. …”
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Effectiveness of Peer Support on Foot Self-Care Practices among Diabetic Patients in Western Kenya by Lucy Kavinguha, Tecla Sum, John Okoth, Morris Senghor

“…Participants were conveniently sampled into the intervention and control groups. Data was collected using researcher-administered structured questionnaires while foot self-care practices were assessed using the Nottingham Assessment of Functional Footcare Questionnaire (NAFF). …”
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Magnetic Induction Spectroscopy-Based Non-Contact Assessment of Avocado Fruit Condition by Tianyang Lu, Adam D. Fletcher, Richard John Colgan, Michael D. O’Toole

“…The equivalent circuit model, which is both physically interpretable and fitted to experimental data, revealed that the ripening process of avocado fruits is characterized by a weakening of capacitive structures and an increase in extracellular solution conductivity, suggesting changes in cellular integrity and extracellular composition, respectively. …”
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Refreshing medical students’ intravenous-cannulation skills: a blinded observer three-arm randomised comparison of mental imagery, part-task trainer simulation and written instruct... by Robert Greif, Joana Berger-Estilita, Rafael Blülle, Daniel Stricker, Mathias Balmer, Christoph Berendonk

“…Each evaluator completed a 15-item standardised checklist in an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) station for intravenous cannulation. …”
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