Mental health literacy among older adults in Shanghai: a descriptive qualitative study by Rongjing Xu, Mingrui Jing, Aining Zhang, Liqi Zha, Yan Wang, Anni Wang, Jun Tang, Biyun Xia, Shoumei Jia

“…Improving the mental health literacy of older adults can help them recognize mental illness and adopt proactive measures, potentially improving their mental health status and supporting the goal of healthy aging.ObjectiveTo explore mental health literacy among older adults, providing a foundation for future interventions aimed at improving their mental health literacy.MethodsGuided by the new conceptualization framework of mental health literacy developed by Jiang et al. the study involved 20 community-dwelling older adults from four communities in Shanghai who were selected through purposive sampling to participate in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was employed to summarize and extract themes from the data.ResultsThe qualitative analysis identified three primary themes and eight subthemes: inadequate knowledge about mental health and illnesses, negative intentions and attitudes toward maintaining mental health and preventing mental illnesses, and health behavior to promote mental health and prevent mental disorders.ConclusionThis study reveals significant gaps in mental health literacy among older adults, underscoring the necessity for multifaceted interventions. …”
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Perceptions of Wood Flooring: Insights from Croatian Consumers and Wood Experts by Andreja Pirc Barčić, Kristina Klarić, Manja Kitek Kuzman, Alen Mijoč, Ivana Perić, Petra Grošelj

“…This study investigates consumer behavior and preferences for wood flooring in Croatia, focusing on decision-making drivers, preferred materials and attributes, and differences between consumer and expert perspectives. Data were collected from 157 respondents via structured questionnaires using snowball sampling, focusing on their preferences, purchasing behavior, and evaluation of wood flooring attributes. …”
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Characterization of chicken Relaxin3 gene: mRNA expression and response to reproductive hormone treatment in ovarian granulosa cells, and single nucleotide polymorphisms associated... by Chunfeng Zhang, Yi Sun, Li Kang, Yunliang Jiang

“…As a protein structurally similar to insulin, relaxin3 (RLN3) plays a role in promoting arousal, suppressing depressive or anxious behaviors. …”
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The needs for medical visit accompaniment services among older patients with chronic diseases and their family members: a qualitative study by Yu-Han Chen, Jia-Ying Zhu, Qin-Ying Fu, Xin-Ye Yu, Chang-Hong Wu, De-Qin Huang

“…ObjectiveTo explore the specific needs of older patients with chronic diseases and their family members for medical visit accompaniment services in outpatient settings.MethodsThe interview outline was developed based on the theory of existence, relatedness, and growth needs. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with older patients and their family members. …”
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English Learning Experiences of Generation Z High School Students in Indonesia: A Narrative Inquiry by Nazar Hasby, Natalina Asi, Indra Perdana, Lailatul Kodriyah, Neneng Islamiah, Fitra Ramadani, Alna Triskaya Angrum, Lailatun Najmiah

“…A qualitative research design was applied by collecting personal narratives from five purposively selected students. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and reflective writing tasks, then thematically analyzed to identify patterns and individual perspectives. …”
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A Spatiotemporal Fusion Network for Remote Sensing Based on Global Context Attention Mechanism by Weisheng Li, Yusha Liu, Yidong Peng, Fengyan Wu

“…A GC attention-based U-block (GCAU) employs a U-structured design and integrates GC attention mechanisms into every layer of its architecture. …”
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What are the Mechanisms and Contexts for a Supported Life After Stroke Pathway: Protocol for a Rapid Realist Review [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservation... by Killian Walsh, Frances Horgan, Olive Lennon, Mary O'Neill

“…The review will follow the RAMESES five-stage structured methodology to (1) define the scope of the review, and the development of initial programme theories for supporting life after stroke, (2) develop a comprehensive search strategy to identify relevant research, (3) review primary studies and extract data, (4) synthesise evidence (5) refine programme theories iteratively throughout the process using an Expert Panel and reference group, to including stroke researchers, health care professionals working in stroke care, people with lived experience of stroke and carers, and stroke support agencies. …”
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Antimicrobial usage assessment and the factors associated among small-scale household dairy farms in a district of southern India by Shwetha Prabhu, Rinila Das, Arun Kharate, Ajith M. Nayak, Navya Vyas

“…Materials and Methods: A total of 330 dairy farmers participated in the study, and single-stage cluster sampling was performed, followed by probability proportional to size sampling. A semi-structured, validated questionnaire and a checklist were used to collect the data. …”
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Understanding the behavioral intention of rural women to engage in green poultry farming: A psychological analysis by Pouria Ataei, Hamed Ghadermarzi, Hamid Karimi, Meysam Menatizadeh, Nasim Izadi

“…A sample of 420 women was selected using a multi-stage clustering technique, and data were gathered through structured interviews. …”
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Effects of fodder production on smallholder farmers’ household income in Homa Bay County, Kenya: An application of propensity score matching by Mary Stacey Ayuko, Job Kibiwot Lagat, Michael Hauser, Kevin Okoth Ouko, Dick Chune Midamba

“…The study used primary data collected through structured questionnaires in Homabay County, Kenya from a sample size of 300 smallholder farmers. …”
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Pregnancy-Specific Concerns and Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Antenatal Women by Sanjay Singh, Vinod G Nair, Virendra Vikram Singh, Shyamji Tiwari, Devendra Arora, Madhusudan Dey, Ravindu Tiwari, Sreeni V Nair

“…Prevalidated questionnaires, Personal Health Questionnaire-9 & Generalized Anxiety Disorder questionnaire-7 were used for data collection. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to evaluate pregnancy-specific concerns of the patients with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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An employee empowerment model in healthcare organizations: a case study of the Iranian social security organization by Ali Sadeghinezhad, Hamdollah Manzari Tavakoli, Saeed Sayadi, Mahdi Mohammad Bagheri, Mohammad Jalal Kamali

“…In the quantitative phase, data from 210 healthcare employees were collected via a structured questionnaire. …”
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Mass drug administration to eliminate lymphatic filariasis: A population-based coverage and compliance study in Eastern India by Shubhashisha Mohanty, Birasen Behera, Abhinav Sinha, Madhusmita Bal, Sanghamitra Pati, Prakash Kumar Sahoo

“…These participants were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Collected data regarding socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of filariasis, coverage and consumption of MDA drugs were analyzed. …”
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Improving uptake of telemedicine (phone/video consult): methods and lessons learnt by Tiing Leong Ang, Kenneth Lin, Kwong Ming Fock, Andrew Tan, Michael Chu, Yu Jun Wong, Bochao Jiang, Huanghuan Li, Francis Teh, Jonathan Quek, Chin Kimg Tan, Andrew Kwek

“…Key lessons include the importance of structured workflows and stakeholder engagement to overcome barriers. …”
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Continuity within a community integrated palliative care model and the influence of remote and digital approaches to care: a qualitative interview study by Emma Ladds, Malaika Ivey, Katrina Gadsby, Elin Preest, Ffion Samuels, Victoria Bradley

“…Method: Twenty narrative and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 patients, relatives, and professionals between May 2022 and November 2023. …”
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Training in the speciality of General and Family Medicine in Angola: A cross-sectional study by Clara T.L. da Silva Fernandes, Isabel N. da Mata Ferreira, Manuel F.D. dos Santos, Paulo Santos

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2024 to June 2024 using an online structured questionnaire. The survey was distributed via email and messaging platforms to all primary care doctors practising in Angola. …”
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Swimmer’s Head Detection Based on a Contrario and Scaled Composite JTC Approaches by D. Benarab, T. Napoléon, A. Alfalou, A. Verney, P. Hellard

“…This module is based on the method a contrario which consists of modeling the random noise corresponding to the water and detecting the structured movement relative to the swimmer motion. …”
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Adherence challenges to therapeutic footwear among high risk diabetic foot populations in urban Southwest China by Wangqiao Zhu, Liuxue Lu, Lifang Huang, Sulan Long, Lina Ou, Meng Yang, Yongxian Wei, Yanfang Lu, Yunjiao Tang, Jia Liu

“…This study employed a qualitative descriptive design. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions, and analyzed using a thematic approach. …”
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Discussing Weight in Real World GP Consultations: A Video Recording Analysis Study by Kimberley Norman, Neha Giri, Nilakshi Gunatillaka, Kellie West, Divya Ramachandran, Elizabeth Sturgiss

“…Results 17/43 consultations included the topic of weight in the discussion. 15 were initiated by the GP and 2 by the patient. 14/17 used a structured approach. All GPs asked for consent to discuss weight or gave patients space to decline the discussion. …”
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The Impact of the Use of Sodo and Tiger Trawling Gear on Communities in Tambakrejo Fishers' Village, Semarang by Indah Susilowati, Ika Suciati, Hapsari Ayu Kusumawardhani, Dwi Putri Wulan Sari, Sintia Diah Puspita

“…This study uses primary data from semi-structured and in-depth interviews. …”
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