How delays in seeking medical care for cervical cancer patients are affected by their health-seeking behaviour: a qualitative study by Jing Fang, Yuying Cheng, Yu Liu, Qing Yang

“…Health-seeking behaviours were collected through semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using a theory-driven thematic approach, guided by the Health Belief Model (HBM). …”
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Development of policy research-evidence organizer and public health-policy evaluation tool (prophet): a computing paradigm for promoting evidence-informed policymaking in Nigeria by Kingsley Otubo Igboji, Chigozie Jesse Uneke, Fergus U. Onu, Onyedikachi Chukwu

“…</p><p><strong><em>Conclusion: </em></strong>This system rates policy features, assesses overall implementation prospect of policies with seamless real-time data validation and referencing across modules. PROPHET is expected to aid health policymakers in amplifying evidence-informed policymaking for improved health outcomes.…”
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Biological effects of cinnamaldehyde in animal cancer models: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Dan Luo, Xu Luo, Jinghui Xie, Keying Ye, Xiangjin Wang, Xiyue Hu, Chenhao Liu, Yi Liu

“…Its classification as a PAINS compound, coupled with a lack of mechanistic specificity, appropriate controls, and clinical validation, limits the reliability and translational relevance of the existing data. The observed outcomes are more likely reflective of non-specific chemical activity rather than targeted therapeutic action. …”
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“Us” or “Them”: Internal Migrants in the Perceptions of the Siberian Cities’ Citizens (on the Example of Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk and Tomsk) by Dmitry O. Timoshkin, Fedor A. Smetanin, Diana E. Gorshkova, Andrei A. Voloshin, Kirill A. Ivanov, Iuliia O. Koreshkova, Arina E. Sorokina, Sofiya A. Ignatenko, Galina A. Shaposhnikova-Murashova

“…The material was analyzed using thematic axial data coding, performed in the MAXQDA program, and discourse analysis. …”
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Enhanced diagnostic precision of colorectal sessile lesions with blue laser imaging and JNET classification: a multicenter retrospective study in Chinese cohorts by Feng Wu, Wenxin Tan, Panpan Liu, Weiguang Qiao, Tongyin Xing

“…However, trainee endoscopists exhibited significantly low accuracy, underscoring the need for structured training. The proportion of HGD/m-SMs in JNET type 2B lesions within the Chinese cohort (88.2%) was significantly higher than that reported in Japanese data (Kobayashi et al., 2019), highlighting the need to optimize classification systems by incorporating region-specific characteristics.…”
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The AFFIRM Framework for gender-affirming care: qualitative findings from the Transgender and Gender Diverse Health Equity Study by Meg Quint, Schuyler Bailar, Alexis Miranda, Shalender Bhasin, Devin O’Brien-Coon, Sari L. Reisner

“…Methods Between May–October 2021, one-time individual in-depth interviews were conducted with 27 TGD adults receiving any healthcare in the greater Boston Massachusetts area to gather data about gender-affirming care. Interviews were semi-structured, explored prior and current experiences in healthcare and ideal gender-affirming care models, and conducted virtually via a secure Zoom platform. …”
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Health-related quality of life after rehabilitation from knee surgery in rural and urban settings: a quasi-experimental study by José Moreira, Ana João, Pedro Aguiar, Armando Raimundo, Marina Mesquita, José Flamínio, Manuel Almeida, Paulo Boto

“…Trial registration registry-ClinicTrials; trial registration number-NCT06206018; data of registration-16/01/2024.…”
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Changes in the excitability of the medial parabrachial nucleus neurons during the chronic phase of pilocarpine-induced epilepsy in mice by Jinyu Xiao, Jinyu Xiao, Jinyu Xiao, Yinghui Gu, Chunhua Quan, Shulei Li, Jianmin Liang, Jianmin Liang, Jianmin Liang

“…The medial parabrachial nucleus is a crucial brain structure that regulates sleep-phase transitions. However, its role in pathogenesis of epilepsy remains uncertain. …”
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Multimodal Magnetic Resonance Findings in Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease With &ldquo;Antecedent Essential Tremor&rdquo;: A Case Series of a Large Kindred by Kong Y, Yao L, Xiao X, Chen A, Wang K, Yan H, Sun R, Liu R, Kong Q

“…The clinical characteristics, genetic testing and multimodal MRI data of 16 family members were collected. Multimodal MRI analysis included structural MRI, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and tractography, and quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM).Results: Two second-generation family members diagnosed PD had ET history before PD performance appeared, five third-generation family members were diagnosed with ET. …”
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Exploring Psychosocial and Economic Support for Children with HIV/AIDS: Perspectives of Health and Community Workers in the Katuba Health Zone, Lubumbashi by Diyoka CK, Kaj FM, Mwanvua LN, Mukanya MM, Bukasa PK, Lambo GN, Mjumbe CK

“…Over the course of eight months (June 1, 2024 – February 8, 2025), with data collection from July 1 and August 1, 2024. HIV focal points participated in in-depth, semi-structured interviews, and case managers participated in focus groups. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Iranian version of the polycystic ovary syndrome quality of life questionnaire for married and unmarried women with PCOS: PCOSQoL-47 and PCOSQoL-42 by Fatemeh Bazarganipour, Seyed Abdolvahab Taghavi, Ali Montazeri, Fazlollah Ahmadi, Zahra Derakhshideh, Zahra Asadikalameh

“…Subsequently, a semi-structured interview was carried out to evaluate face validity. …”
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Assessing Knowledge of Radiation Protection and Safety Among Undergraduate and Intern Radiologic Technologists: A Pre- and Post-Educational Course Survey by Alamoudi D, Ahmed ME, Alhalwani AY, Alnakhli AT, Qahaf RM, Bazuhayr LF, Yamani BH

“…Knowledge of safe ionizing radiation use guidelines scored slightly lower (mean: 8.5 ± 1.6).Conclusion: Structured radiation education significantly enhances students’ knowledge of radiation physics, protection, and safety guidelines. …”
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Intervención educativa sobre VIH/sida en estudiantes de la carrera de Sistema de Información en Salud by Armando Salvador Escobar Rosabal, Pedro Rafael Martínez Lozada, Niurdes Cabrera Merino, Dalia Regina Cartaya, Ada Ibia Mora Ramírez

“…The universe comprised 46 students and the sample 30. A structured interview and a survey were applied and the obtained data were processed in a table for its statistical analysis by using Microsoft Word. …”
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The influence of COVID-19 on the practice of physical activity in the European Union countries by Diego Álvarez-Lourido, José Luis Paniza-Prados, Antonio Álvarez-Sousa

“…Objective: Analyze how pandemics contribute to the increase in social inequalities in the health sector. Method: Data are taken from Eurobarometer 97.3. We use the Generalized Structural Equation Model (GSEM) methodology for this analysis. …”
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Temporal–Spatial Partial Differential Equation Modeling of Land Cover Dynamics via Satellite Image Time Series and Sparse Regression by Ming Kang, Zheng Zhang, Zhitao Zhao, Keli Shi, Junfang Zhao, Ping Tang

“…Using MODIS and Planet satellite data, we demonstrate the effectiveness of the TS-PDE method in predicting the value of the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) and interpreting the physical significance of the derived equations. …”
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DYNAMICS OF MISCARRIAGE AMONG THE FEMALE POPULATION OF FERTILE AGE IN UKRAINE AND IN LVIV REGION IN 2014-2021 by Nataliia Timchenko, Taras Gutor

“…A retrospective analysis of the indicators of miscarriage among the female population of Ukraine and Lviv region for the period from 2014 to 2021 was carried out. Statistical data of the Center for Medical Statistics of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine were used, namely Form No. 21 "Report on medical care for pregnant women, women in labor and women giving birth". …”
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From parental education to under-5 mortality: how antenatal care and hand hygiene mediate the pathway mechanisms by Tapas Mazumder, Itismita Mohanty, Danish Ahmad, Theo Niyonsenga

“…Methods This study conducted weighted mediation analyses using the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey data from 2011, 2014 and 2017–18, with sample sizes 4,658, 4,367, and 4,826, respectively, and estimated a generalised structural equation model. …”
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Development and Clinical Interpretation of an Explainable AI Model for Predicting Patient Pathways in the Emergency Department: A Retrospective Study by Émilien Arnaud, Pedro Antonio Moreno-Sanchez, Mahmoud Elbattah, Christine Ammirati, Mark van Gils, Gilles Dequen, Daniel Aiham Ghazali

“…Objectives: To develop and clinically validate an explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) model for hospital admission predictions, using structured triage data, and demonstrate its real-world applicability in the ED setting. …”
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Reproductive health problem among youths and associated factors in Dilla town, southern Ethiopia by Seblewongel Gebretsadik Sertsewold, Getachew Assefa Zenebe, Amanuel Yosef Gebrekidan

“…A survey of houses with young people was followed by the use of a systematic sampling technique. Data was gathered using pretested and structured questionnaires. …”
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Comprehensive geriatric assessment for oral care in older adults: a focus group study by Nattariya Wongiam, Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa, Anjalee Vacharaksa

“…However, a framework for CGA in dental setting has not been clearly structured. This study aimed to identify the components of CGA essential for proper oral care in older adults based on the perspective of multidisciplinary experts. …”
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