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. …”
Get full text

Phytosterol Glycosides from Olax subscorpioidea Oliv. Exhibit Cytotoxic Effects in In Vitro and In Silico Studies by Yemi Adekola Adekunle, Babatunde B. Samuel, Lutfun Nahar, Amos A. Fatokun, Satyajit D. Sarker

“…Bioactive compounds were isolated and their chemical structures were established by 1D and 2D nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and by comparing their NMR data with those previously reported in the literature. …”
Get full text

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

“…Their KAP were assessed before (baseline), posttest (immediately after the intervention), and retention (2 weeks after the intervention) using a pre-validated tool. The quantitative data were analyzed using appropriate tests (p < 0.05). …”
Get full text

Chemical Profiling and Quality Assessment of Food Products Employing Magnetic Resonance Technologies by Chandra Prakash, Rohit Mahar

“…These techniques offer in-depth information about the chemical composition, structure, and spatial distribution of components in a variety of food products. …”
Get full text

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. …”
Get full text

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. …”
Get full text

Construction of an evaluation indicator system for the emergency management capability of major infectious diseases in urban communities by Xiuying Guan, Wentao Li, Nan Cui, Jiacen Yu, Libin An

“…This study aims to analyze theories of emergency management, co-construction, co-governance, and shared benefits to identify relevant first- and second-level indicators. The Octopus big data collection tool was employed to gather policies related to infectious diseases and emergency responses. …”
Get full text

Comparative Evaluation of Enamel Surface Roughness after Minimally Invasive Treatment of White Spot Lesions: An In-vitro Experimental Study by I’udzuri Bin Md Jazam, Azwatee Abdul Aziz, Maria Angela Garcia Gonzalez, Prema Sukumaran

“…A non contact profilometer (3D Alicona) was used to measure surface roughness (Ra) at baseline and after pH cycling; initial and post-cycling mean differences were recorded. Statistical data were analysed using one-way repeated measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). …”
Get full text

Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity 1AB: Comparison in Patients Treated with Medializing Calcaneal Osteotomy and Lateral Column Lengthening with and without Soft Tissue Reconstru... by Julian Manuel Parma, Maria Gala Santini-Araujo MD, Julieta Brue MD, Virginia M. Cafruni MD, Daniel Villena MD, Ana Cecilia Parise MD, Pablo Sotelano MD, Leonardo Conti MD, Marina Carrasco MD

“…Clinical assessment was conducted using the AOFAS score. Demographic data were collected. Results: Thirty-six patients were included, divided into two groups: Group 1: 13 patients operated with MCO and ECL. …”
Get full text

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

“…Methods: Data were collected through interviews, which were then coded and analyzed using ATLAS.ti software. …”
Get full text

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). …”
Get full text

DEAR1 is a dominant regulator of acinar morphogenesis and an independent predictor of local recurrence-free survival in early-onset breast cancer. by Steven T Lott, Nanyue Chen, Dawn S Chandler, Qifeng Yang, Luo Wang, Marivonne Rodriguez, Hongyan Xie, Seetharaman Balasenthil, Thomas A Buchholz, Aysegul A Sahin, Katrina Chaung, Baili Zhang, Shodimu-Emmanu Olufemi, Jinyun Chen, Henry Adams, Vimla Band, Adel K El-Naggar, Marsha L Frazier, Khandan Keyomarsi, Kelly K Hunt, Subrata Sen, Bruce Haffty, Stephen M Hewitt, Ralf Krahe, Ann McNeill Killary

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Our data provide compelling evidence for the genetic alteration and loss of expression of DEAR1 in breast cancer, for the functional role of DEAR1 in the dominant regulation of acinar morphogenesis in 3D culture, and for the potential utility of an immunohistochemical assay for DEAR1 expression as an independent prognostic marker for stratification of early-onset disease.…”
Get full text

“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. …”
Get full text

Implementation of Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE) in Primary Care, as Perceived by Professionals: A Narrative Review by Kirkove D, Durieux N, Allory E, Louis G, Gagnayre R, Pétré B

“…Despite its proven effectiveness, TPE is mainly found in health care structures and has little presence in primary care. …”
Get full text

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

“…Data were entered in a Microsoft Excel sheet and analysed using SPSS V.27. …”
Get full text

Clonidine and dexmedetomidine for controlled hypotension during functional endoscopic sinus surgery: a comparative study by Erick Namegabe Mugabo, Yvette Masime Kulimushi, Gregor Pollach, Rania Abdelazim Sabra, Ragab Saad Beltagy, Furaha Nzanzu Blaise Pascal

“…Controlled hypotension during anaesthesia (hypotensive anesthesia) improves surgical field visibility and reduces risk of injuring surrounding structures. Clonidine (C) and dexmedetomidine (D) are both used to reduce blood pressure and heart rate while maintaining tissue perfusion. …”
Get full text

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

“…Understanding health provider perceptions of barriers and facilitators that influence implementation can optimize adoption and sustainment of health systems interventions. Methods The Data-informed Stepped Care (DiSC) study was a cluster randomized controlled trial of a stepped care intervention in 24 HIV care facilities in Kenya. …”
Get full text

Simultaneous Hydrogen Production and Dye Decomposition in Alkaline Photocatalytic Process Using Calcined Xerogels of CuO-TiO₂ by Susana López-Ayala, Elsa C. Menchaca Campos, Miguel A. Méndez-Rojas, Marina E. Rincón

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analyses showed sponge-like structures with 20 nm crystals. Polarization curves confirmed H₂ generation in the cathodic region. …”
Get full text

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. …”
Get full text

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

“…There is a paucity of data on the incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in children compared with that for adults. …”
Get full text