Key and evolving needs of service providers in women’s harm reduction centers during the COVID-19 pandemic by Azam Rahmani, Maryam Janatolmakan, Elham Rezaei, Malihe Tabarrai

“…Methods This qualitative study utilized conventional content analysis. Data were gathered through semi-structured face-to-face interviews conducted with ten service providers employed in women’s harm reduction centers situated across three Iranian provinces (Tehran, Khuzestan, and Kermanshah) between January and May 2023. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and prevention practices for hepatitis B and C virus infection among patients in the North Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia by Yideg Abinew, Gebre Ayanaw Alula, Sefinew Gebeyehu, Jemberu Chane

“…Method A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from November to December 2023 among 383 randomly selected patients visiting Debark and Janamora Hospitals in the North Gondar Zone. Data on KAP related to hepatitis B and C viruses among patients were collected by interviewing participants via pretested and well-structured questionnaires. …”
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Ethnobotany and phytochemistry of plants used to treat musculoskeletal disorders among Skaw Karen, Thailand by Rapeeporn Kantasrila, Hataichanok Pandith, Henrik Balslev, Prasit Wangpakapattanawong, Prateep Panyadee, Angkhana Inta

“…Karen farmers use many medicinal plants to treat MSD.Objective This study collects traditional plant-based remedies used by the Skaw Karen to treat MSD and evaluates their active phytochemical compounds.Materials and methods The ethnobotanical study was conducted in six Karen villages in Chiang Mai province using semi-structured interviews were of 120 informants. The data were analyzed using ethnobotanical indices including use values (UV), choice value (CV), and informant consensus factor (ICF). …”
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Determinants of quality in home-based management of malaria by community health volunteers in rural Kenya by Enock Oburi Marita, Richard Gichuki, Elda Watulo, Sylla Thiam, Sarah Karanja

“…Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in November 2016 in Bungoma County, Kenya. Data were collected through observing CHVs perform routine CCMM and through interviews of CHVs using structured questionnaires. …”
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Knee Osteoarthritis Detection and Classification Using Autoencoders and Extreme Learning Machines by Jarrar Amjad, Muhammad Zaheer Sajid, Ammar Amjad, Muhammad Fareed Hamid, Ayman Youssef, Muhammad Irfan Sharif

“…Symptoms range from typical joint structures to significant joint damage, such as bone spur growth, joint space narrowing, and bone deformation. …”
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Nursing Errors in Iranian Nurses: A Mixed Study by Monirsadat Nematollahi, Behnaz Bagherian, Roghayeh Mehdipour‐Rabori

“…In the qualitative phase, the researchers conducted semi‐structured, in‐depth, face‐to‐face individual interviews with 30 nurses. …”
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Exploring the Role of Volunteer Organizations in Developing Italy’s Community-Based Care Model by Federico De Luca, Giuliana Costa, Cristina Masella

“…Data collection spanned July 2021 to March 2022, and thematic analysis was used to identify core themes related to the integration of volunteer organizations in CHCs. …”
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Smartphones through children’s eyes: perceived benefits and educational considerations by Mirari Gaztañaga, Nahia Idoiaga-Mondragon, Idoia Legorburu Fernandez, Amaia Eiguren Munitis

“…Participants shared their experiences and opinions through structured questionnaires and open-ended responses, allowing for both statistical analysis and thematic exploration.ResultsChildren identified four main benefits of smartphone use: (1) maintaining social connections and contacting parents in emergencies, (2) accessing information, (3) reducing boredom, and (4) engaging in multimedia entertainment. …”
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A Single-Site Qualitative Study Exploring What Cancer Patients and Health Care Professionals Consider to be the Core Priorities in Relation to Psychosocial Cancer Care by Zoe Clothier MSc, Jenny Harris PhD, Agnieszka Kehinde MSc, Victoria Mumford MBA, Kate Upshon BSc, Clare Williamson MRes, Rachel MacArthur MSc, Rachel Stevenson DipHE, Sophie Otter MD(Res), May Teoh MD(Res), Jo Armes PhD

“…Aim This study aimed to explore what cancer patients and HCPs consider to be the core priorities in relation to psychosocial cancer care. Method Semi-structured interviews were conducted with cancer patients and HCPs at a single UK cancer centre to explore the research question. …”
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Breastfeeding Practices among Urban Mothers of Central Kerala, India: A Cross-Sectional Study by Fathimathusalma Othayoth, Prabhakumari Chellamma, Sajna Mathumkunnath Vijayan, Jackson Kulampallil Sebastian, Rini Raveendran

“…Details regarding sociodemographic factors, obstetric history, child-related data and breastfeeding practices were collected from mothers using a pretested and semi-structured questionnaire. …”
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Fishing to farming livelihood diversification: Perceptions from commercial fishers and shellfish farmers in the United States by Hayley R. Lemoine, Adriane K. Michaelis, Sarah E. Lester

“…We used reflexive thematic analysis to analyse the data we collected from 66 semi‐structured interviews with commercial fishers, shellfish farmers and fisher‐farmers. …”
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How Clinician-Scientists Access and Mobilise Social Capital and Thus Contribute to the Professional Development of Their Colleagues in Their Networks by Esther de Groot, Jasperina Brouwer, Yvette Baggen, Nienke Moolenaar, Manon Kluijtmans, Roger Damoiseaux

“…Ego-level social network data were collected via semi-structured interviews on professional interactions about evidence-based practice with 15 clinician-scientists in the area of general practice and elderly care. …”
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Microgrid Multivariate Load Forecasting Based on Weighted Visibility Graph: A Regional Airport Case Study by Georgios Vontzos, Vasileios Laitsos, Dimitrios Bargiotas, Athanasios Fevgas, Aspassia Daskalopulu, Lefteri H. Tsoukalas

“…The proposed method affords notable benefits to the forecasting of energy demand, offering a versatile tool for various kinds of structures and types of energy production in a microgrid. …”
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Taking action, return-to-work strategies used by Iranian cancer survivors: a qualitative study by Vahid Zamanzadeh, Leila Valizadeh, Ali Sadeghian, Azad Rahmani, Robab Abbasdost, Mohammad Zirak

“…These participants had completed primary cancer treatment and had rich and diverse RTW-related experiences. Data were collected through semi-structured, face-to-face interviews and then analysed using the inductive content analysis approach described by Graneheim and Lundman (2004).Results ‘Active Strategies for Returning to Work’ constituted the main theme and consisted of three categories, including assessing the situation, self-accommodation and impressing the workplace.Conclusions Cancer survivors actively engaged in RTW. …”
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The impact of large-class flipped classrooms incorporating design thinking on self-awareness, team collaboration, learning efficiency, and comprehensive literacy of clinical medici... by Hui Zhang, Xiaomei Wang, Xiaojin Li, Jinghua Zhai, Xiuguo Li, Yan Guo

“…Significant gender differences emerged in resource preferences (males favored interactive resources while females preferred structured materials) and perceived learning burden (p < 0.05). …”
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Indicators of patients with major depressive disorder in need of highly specialized care: A systematic review. by Frédérique C W van Krugten, Meriam Kaddouri, Maartje Goorden, Anton J L M van Balkom, Claudi L H Bockting, Frenk P M L Peeters, Leona Hakkaart-van Roijen, Decision Tool Unipolar Depression (DTUD) Consortium

“…Three reviewers independently executed data extraction by using a pre-piloted, standardized extraction form. …”
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Patient participant, healthcare professional, and stakeholder perspectives on the Pharmacy Homeless Outreach Engagement Non-medical Independent prescribing Rx (PHOENIx) community p... by Hannah Scobie, Shona MacKinnon, Karen Wood, Alessio Albanese, Yvonne Cunningham, Andrea Williamson, Jane Moir, Andrew McPherson, Cian Lombard, Steven Ross, Adnan Araf, Helena Heath, Richard Lowrie, Vibhu Paudyal, Frances Mair

“…Data was analysed thematically using Normalisation Process Theory (NPT) as a conceptual framework.…”
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Environmental Awareness Through Project-Based Learning in Primary Social Science Classrooms in Dhaka: A Qualitative Analysis by Khondokar Sabera Hamid

“…The study promotes structured professional development focused on project-based learning, emphasizing its significance in improving environmental education and fostering a culture of lifelong learning among teachers. …”
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Caregivers’ views on childcare staff’s role in promoting children’s oral health by Dalil Alshammari, Nia Coupe, Sarah Peters, Joanna Goldthorpe

“…Participants were recruited through EYS settings and using online social media. Data were analysed using an inductive and latent reflexive thematic analysis. …”
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Where are the Mothers Going to Deliver? A Study of Birthplace Preference in a Rural Community in South-South Nigeria by Glory Ovunda Worgu, Prince Nukoamene Abueh, Siene Oluwatosin Orogun, Lisa Aleruchi Orianwo, Ekene Ajah

“…Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 606 women of childbearing age in a rural Rivers State community. Data were collected through a semi-structured e-questionnaire and analysed using SPSS version 25, employing descriptive and analytical statistics with a significance set at P ≤ 0.05. …”
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