Transtheoretical Model-based Interventions are Effective in Promoting Healthy Behaviors Related to Modifiable Risk Factors of Noncommunicable Diseases: A Systematic Review by Salwa B. El-Sobkey, Bassem M. Fouda, Radwa S. Ahmed, Dalia G. El-Sayed

“…The transtheoretical model (TTM) offers a structured approach to behavior change, identifying stages of readiness and change processes. …”
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Building a Sakinah Family of Qur'anic Memorizers: A Strategic Approach and Dynamics in the Framework of Contemporary Islamic Family Law by Digdo Aji Mukti, Zamakhsyari bin Hasballah Thaib, Fahrozi, Muh Zaitun Ardi, M. Fijar Ishlahul Ummah

“…Methods – This research utilized a phenomenological study to gain in-depth insight into the informants' experiences. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with three couples who memorize the Qur'an and work as teachers at Roudlatul Qur'an Islamic Boarding School. …”
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Patterns of physical activity and sedentary behavior among Brazilian schoolchildren: analysis based on types of behavior by Lizziane Andrade Dias, Gilmar Mercês de Jesus, Graciete Oliveira Vieira

“…Participants self-reported PA, SB, and weekly attendance PEC in an online questionnaire. Data on age and school shift were gathered from the Municipal Education Department. …”
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Evaluating associations between social risks and health care utilization in patients with chronic low back pain by Sang S. Pak, Yuxi Jiang, Dmytro S. Lituiev, Emilia H. De Marchis, Thomas A. Peterson

“…This retrospective cross-sectional study examined how social risk factors identified in unstructured and structured electronic health record (EHR) data for 1,295 patients with cLBP were associated with health care utilization. …”
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Prevalence of malaria and associated factors among febrile children under 15 years at Bududa General Hospital, Eastern Uganda by Benson Okongo, Daisy Asiimwe, Clinton Olong, Enoch Muwanguzi, Robert Wagubi

“…Informed consent was obtained from parents/guardians before 250 febrile children below 15 years were enrolled in this study. A structured questionnaire was administered to parents/guardians to collect sociodemographic characteristics and identify factors associated with malaria. …”
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The Role, Challenges, and Employment Characteristics of Disability Resource Professionals in Medical Education: A National Study by Erin Broskowski, Sarah E. Triano, Kara James, Rylee Betchkal, Karyn LaTurner Echols, Suzanne Hawks, Ochanya Ogah, Mytien Nguyen, Lisa M. Meeks

“…Questions addressed institutional structures, the size of DRP student caseloads, job satisfaction, mentorship, and barriers to managing caseloads. …”
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Implementing a chatbot to promote hereditary breast & ovarian cancer genetic screening in women’s health: identifying barriers and facilitators to screening adoption by Easton N. Wollney, Shireen Madani Sims, Luisel J. Ricks-Santi, Elizabeth Eddy, Daniel Wiesman, Carla L. Fisher

“…We conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 17 women (nine adopted the screen, eight did not). …”
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Retention of knowledge and skills among midwives one year after completing helping babies breathe pre-service training in Ethiopia: a non-randomized quasi-experimental study by Endalew Gemechu Sendo, Fekadu Aga, Lemi Abebe Gebrewold

“…Knowledge was assessed using a multiple-choice questionnaire, while skills were evaluated using Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). Data were collected immediately post-training, six months later, and one year later. …”
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Public Awareness About Frailty Prevention and Possible Association Between Frailty and Disability: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia by Ashour AM, Harbi MH, Alorfi NM, Alshehri FS, Wali SM, Aldurdunji MM

“…Despite the importance of early detection and prevention, public awareness about frailty remains insufficient, especially in Saudi Arabia.Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess public awareness of frailty and its association with disability, focusing on the socio-demographic factors that influence awareness.Methods: A cross-sectional study design was employed with 1000 participants from urban and rural regions of Saudi Arabia. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire to evaluate their knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding frailty awareness, particularly around its prevention strategies.Results: A total of 1000 respondents participated in the survey. …”
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Effectiveness of Peer Support on Foot Self-Care Practices among Diabetic Patients in Western Kenya by Lucy Kavinguha, Tecla Sum, John Okoth, Morris Senghor

“…Participants were conveniently sampled into the intervention and control groups. Data was collected using researcher-administered structured questionnaires while foot self-care practices were assessed using the Nottingham Assessment of Functional Footcare Questionnaire (NAFF). …”
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Magnetic Induction Spectroscopy-Based Non-Contact Assessment of Avocado Fruit Condition by Tianyang Lu, Adam D. Fletcher, Richard John Colgan, Michael D. O’Toole

“…The equivalent circuit model, which is both physically interpretable and fitted to experimental data, revealed that the ripening process of avocado fruits is characterized by a weakening of capacitive structures and an increase in extracellular solution conductivity, suggesting changes in cellular integrity and extracellular composition, respectively. …”
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Refreshing medical students’ intravenous-cannulation skills: a blinded observer three-arm randomised comparison of mental imagery, part-task trainer simulation and written instruct... by Robert Greif, Joana Berger-Estilita, Rafael Blülle, Daniel Stricker, Mathias Balmer, Christoph Berendonk

“…Each evaluator completed a 15-item standardised checklist in an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) station for intravenous cannulation. …”
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Assessment of sports injury knowledge and preventive practices among national-level professional cricket players in nepal: a cross-sectional study by Mobin Pandey, Rajan Bhusal, Aashish Acharya, Shreesti Sharma, Niraj Bhattarai, Alisha Acharya, Shambhu Jamarkattel, Amit Joshi

“…Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using semi-structured questionnaires among 124 professional cricket players. …”
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Post-stroke dysphagia: identifying the evidence missing by Zicong Wang, Zicong Wang, Ran Shi, Paulo Moreira, Paulo Moreira, Paulo Moreira

“…The article provides a structured discussion clarifying key points on the relationship between stroke lesions and swallowing dysfunctions and contributes to clarifying the gaps in evidence to further improve the quality of life of the patients suffering from Post-Stroke Dysphagia.…”
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Chinese dental students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding traumatic dental injuries in immature permanent teeth by Jingjing Yu, Chang Liu, Jian Yu

“…The obtained data was statistically analyzed via the Chi-square (χ2) test (p < 0.05) using SPSS. …”
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Coronary Slow Flow Is Associated with Anxiety and Depression but Not Adverse Childhood Experiences and Alexithymia by Hayriye Mihrimah Ozturk, Ibrahim Halil Inanc, Mehmet Cilingiroglu, Yasar Turan, Huseyin Kandemir, Selcuk Ozturk

“…Furthermore; there is no existing data in the literature on the potential association between CSF and adverse childhood experiences or alexithymia. …”
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Correlates of Hepatitis B infection in pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Wa Municipality, Ghana. by Emmanuel Anebakwo Awiah, Simon Aabalekuu, Frederick Dun-Dery, Elvis Dun-Dery, Fidelis Bayor, Martin Nyaaba Adokiya, Barnabas Bessing

“…A cross-sectional study employing systematic random sampling was conducted among 183 consented pregnant women who went for antenatal care in nine health facilities in the Wa Municipality. A structured validated questionnaire was used to collect information about socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics, awareness of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) transmission and its prevention. …”
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Genome identification of the LRR-RLK gene family in maize (Zea mays) and expression analysis in response to Fusarium verticillioides infection by Yiao Gao, Qing Qu, Ning Liu, Manli Sun, Xinfang Liu, Zhiyan Cao, Jingao Dong

“…Results A total of 205 maize LRR-RLK gene family members from 15 subfamilies were identified. The gene structures, physicochemical properties, and conserved motifs of these LRR-RLKs were thoroughly analyzed. …”
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Exploring the emigration intentions of Nigerian medical and nursing students: factors driving migration and implications for Nigeria’s healthcare system by Abigail Olawumi Oyedokun, David Mobolaji Akoki, Adeniyi Abraham Adesola, Ayomide Olawunmi Fatola, Henry Demian Oyoyo, Samuel Jesutominsin Adu, Mikail Muhammad Mikail, Ayebamiebi Lawrence Yousuo, Boluwatife Israel Olu-Ajayi, Yusuf Mustapha Babangida, Ibrahim Musa, Christopher Ebubechukwu Anyanwu, Aderonke Olamide Abimbola, Muhammad Bakir Sulaiman

“…A total of 2,152 students (Medicine and Surgery = 1254; Nursing = 898) participated in the study. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered online questionnaire and analysed with IBM SPSS version 27. …”
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Menstrual hygiene management practices and associated factors among primary school girls in Gakenke district, Rwanda by Thamar Niwemukiza, Monica Mochama, Amanuel Kidane Andegiorgish

“…A systematic sampling technique was used for recruiting participants. The data were collected using a structured questionnaire and were entered in Excel, which was subsequently sent to SPSS V. 25 for analysis. …”
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