Patient-centered outcomes on preparing for and undergoing gender-affirming phalloplasty: a qualitative, descriptive study by Daphna Harel, Asa Radix, Rachel Bluebond-Langner, Tenny R Zhang, Carolyn A Berry, Nnenaya Mmonu, Elijah Castle, Lee Zhao, Clarissa Ospina-Norvell, Mark Fendrick

“…The objective of this study is to elucidate transgender and non-binary patient perspectives on gender-affirming phalloplasty/metoidioplasty via structured focus groups and determine convergent themes as the first step towards the development of a GGAS patient-reported outcome measure.Design We conducted a systematic qualitative study using a thematic content analysis of four focus groups from April 2021 to April 2022 comprising 8 patients undergoing phalloplasty/metoidioplasty and 10 patients post-phalloplasty/metoidioplasty. …”
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Developing a Quality Improvement Framework to Enhance the Health System User Experience for Individuals Living With Type 1 Diabetes: The Reshape T1D Study by Jamie Boisvenue, Youssef A. Elezzabi, Kim Young, Kathleen Gibson, Heather Hinz, Reid McClure, Robyn Homulos, Jude Spiers, Peter Senior, Roseanne Yeung

“…A questionnaire and virtual semi‐structured interview were applied across a purposeful sample of 41 adults living with T1D across Alberta, Canada, between September 2021 and May 2022. …”
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Feasibility of large language models for CEUS LI-RADS categorization of small liver nodules in patients at risk for hepatocellular carcinoma by Jiayan Huang, Rui Yang, Xiaotong Huang, Keyu Zeng, Yan Liu, Jun Luo, Andrej Lyshchik, Qiang Lu

“…ChatGPT-4.0, ChatGPT-4o, ChatGPT-4o mini, and Google Gemini were integrated with imaging features from structured CEUS LI-RADS reports to assess their diagnostic performance for sHCC. …”
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The burden of acute malnutrition among children under five in conflict-afflicted Gaza strip: prevalence and associated factors by Ahmed Albelbeisi, Kate Zinszer, Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi, Samer Abuzerr

“…BackgroundThis study aims to assess the prevalence and associated factors of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) among children in this region during a period of conflict.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 1,200 children under 5 years old, selected through stratified random sampling from three governorates in the Gaza Strip. Data were collected using structured interviews and physical examinations, including Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) measurements to determine nutritional status based on established cut-off points. …”
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Factors influencing adoption of self-monitoring of blood pressure among hypertensive patients in primary healthcare in Vietnam: a cross-sectional facility-based study by Nguyen Hoang Giang, Nguyen Thi Phuong Lan, Le Thi Kim Anh, Dominika Plancikova, Viera Rusnakova, Nguyen Thi Thang, Jaap A.R. Koot

“…Participants were selected using systematic random sampling from CHS patient lists. Data were collected through structured interviews and analysed using descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression to identify factors contributing to SMBP practices. …”
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Impact Assessment of an Educational Intervention Toward Rational Antibiotic Use Among Community Pharmacists in Nepal by Kafle S, Jha N, Shankar PR, Bhandary S, Palaian S

“…Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted after the follow-up, among six CPs to obtain their perspectives on the intervention and their role in combating AMR.Results: The majority (n = 118; 72.84%) had a “Diploma in Pharmacy” qualification. …”
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Impactos das ações extensionistas na capacitação de professores sobre parada cardiorrespiratória by Emmily Ferreira de Farias Cardoso, Sônia Maria Josino dos Santos, Marina Josino da Silva Souza, Iane Verônica de Lima Monteiro

“…The sample consisted of 15 teachers from the institution. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire containing five questions related to cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. …”
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The cognitive and psychosocial effects of online learning in medical students during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods study from Karachi, Pakistan by Asad Saulat Fatimi, Syeda Sadia Fatima, Russell Seth Martins, Rafay Iqbal, Saniya Sabzwari

“…The quantitative phase of the study involved a digital questionnaire, while the qualitative phase of the study employed semi-structured focus group discussions (FGDs). Quantitative data were summarized using descriptive statistics and categorical associations were statistically tested using Pearson’s chi-squared (𝜒2) test. …”
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Health education experiences of older adults with chronic disease by Lina Trigos-Carrillo, Diana Cristina Angarita-Rodriguez, Maria Claudia Uribe-Ruiz, Natalia Canchon-Bello, Margareth Alfonso-Mora

“…Participants: The study was conducted through face-to-face semi-structured interviews. A total of 40 older adults participated in the study. …”
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Impact of long working hours on insomnia, anxiety, and depression symptoms among employees of eight manufacturing enterprises in Shenzhen by Yingping XIANG, Juntao HE, Zihuang XIE, Wei ZHOU, Yeen HUANG

“…Prolonged working hours may have adverse effects on the sleep and mental health of employees.ObjectiveTo investigate the impact of long working hours on insomnia, anxiety, and depression symptoms among manufacturing industry employees and provide scientific evidence for relevant occupational health interventions.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted involving 1524 employees from eight manufacturing enterprises in Shenzhen. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, which included demographic characteristics, work conditions (e.g., years of employment, job type, shift work, night shifts, weekly working hours), personal behaviors (e.g., smoking and drinking habits), and the occurrence of insomnia (by the Athens Insomnia Scale), anxiety (by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale), and depression (by the Patient Health Questionnaire). …”
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“Mulle oli isegi tšau võõras”: vene õppekeelega põhikoolist eestikeelsesse gümnaasiumi by Kristiina Praakli, Aive Mandel

“…The focus is on adapting to different registers of the Estonian language within the school environment. Based on semi-structured interviews with five gymnasium students from Tartu, we analyse their experiences with the challenges of sociolinguistic variation in Estonian. …”
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Prevalence of dental anxiety and its associated factors among patients visiting tertiary care dental hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal: a cross-sectional study by Archana Shah, Krishna Subedi, Monika Kumal, Kanaklata Karn, Kiran Kandel, Alina Paneru

“…Dental anxiety was assessed using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale-Nepali and a self-designed, semi-structured questionnaire that incorporated various demographic variables and the nature of the past and current dental visits. …”
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Determinants of implementation of a stepped care intervention for adolescents and youth living with HIV in Kenya: a qualitative evaluation by Nok Chhun, Dorothy I. Mangale, Kawango Agot, Winnie A. Owade, Julie Kadima, Jacinta Badia, James K. Kibugi, Pamela K. Kohler, Grace John-Stewart, Kristin Beima-Sofie

“…We conducted focus group discussions (FGDs) with providers across 12 intervention sites between January-February 2023. FGDs used a semi-structured interview guide, grounded in the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, which were audio-recorded and transcribed. …”
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Digital vs. conventional instructor-led midwifery training in Benue State, Nigeria: a randomized non-inferiority trial by Fanan Ujoh, Anja Dzunic-Wachilonga, Rafat Noor, Victoria Gusa, Roseline Ape-aii, Isaac Ohene, Rajan Bola, Jan Christilaw, Stephen Hodgins, Ronald Lett

“…Students’ knowledge, thinking, and technical skills were assessed using a pre-test, post-test, Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE), and daily modular quizzes. …”
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Screening for diabetes mellitus in learners residing in the Belhar, Delft and Mfuleni communities of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa by A. Somers, E. Rustford, M.S. Hassan, R.T. Erasmus

“…Anthropometric measurements were carried out using standard procedures. A structured questionnaire on physical activity, demographics and diabetic status was administered to all participants. …”
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War and chronic illness: a health center-based study of Palestinians with non-communicable diseases in Gaza by Belal Aldabbour, Yousef Barakat, Samah Elamassie, Fatima Hmeid, Manar Dughmoush, Maha Al-Rantisi, Doaa Abu-Helal, Lina Barakat, Diana Bader, Afnan Kwaik

“…Methods This cross-sectional survey employed a structured questionnaire to recruit 968 patients with six common NCDs from seven leading PHC clinics located in northern and southern Gaza between October and November 2024. …”
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Undernutrition and Associated Factors among Adolescent Girls in Damot Sore District, Southern Ethiopia by Degu Demissie Gagebo, Amene Abebe Kerbo, Thilagavathi Thangavel

“…Multistage sampling technique was used to select 729 adolescent girls. Structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on different variables. …”
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Motherhood role concerns in young women with breast cancer: a mixed-methods study by Qian Zhang, Wenjuan Gao, Xiaoxu Li, Dan Wang, Linping Zhang, Mengjiao Xu, Yuping Liu, Jing Han

“…Using purposive sampling, 20 young breast cancer patients were recruited and engaged in semi-structured interviews to explore their motherhood role concerns. …”
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DARE SPAZIO A CHI PARLA: L’AUTOBIOGRAFIA LINGUISTICA IN UN PERCORSO DI DIDATTICA LABORATORIALE PER GIOVANI MIGRANTI NEOARRIVATI by Cecilia Bartoli, Clelia Farina, Giulia Pizzolato

“…By creating expressive-narrative spaces within the classroom group, students engage with their multilingual repertoires and begin to construct their narratives in various ways, both in structured activities and in more informal settings. …”
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Hypothetical Preferences and Concerns for Long-Acting Injectable HIV PrEP Use Among Female Barmaids in Ubungo, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania by Akyoo WO, Mosha IH, Mpembeni RM, Jahn A

“…Interviews were conducted using a guide with semi-structured questions. We adopted an inductive approach for analyzing data.Findings: The majority of PrEP non-users expressed no preference for any form of PrEP, while oral PrEP-users preferred LAI PrEP. …”
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