Incidence and determinants of excessive weight gain in people living with HIV initiating tenofovir, lamivudine, and dolutegravir-based therapy: a multicenter retrospective study in... by Gashaw Sisay Chanie, Wagaye Atalay, Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke, Zemenu Wube Bayleyegn, Yonas Sisay Aragie, Gizachew Kassahun Bizuneh, Mihret Melese, Rahel Belete Abebe

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess the incidence and factors associated with excessive weight gain among People living with human immunodeficiency virus on tenofovir, lamivudine, and dolutegravir based regimens in a real-world setting.MethodA multicenter retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted from December 1, 2022, to August 30, 2023, involving 620 human immunodeficiency virus patients initiating a tenofovir, lamivudine, and dolutegravir based regimen. Data on sociodemographic, clinical details, and excessive weight gain were collected from medical records and patient interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. …”
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Hepatitis B vaccination coverage and associated factors among children living in northwest Ethiopia city administrations: A community-based study by Mekuanint Geta, Asrat Hailu, Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel

“…Sociodemographic information, vaccination history, and epidemiological risk factors were collected using a pre-tested, structured questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 23, employing descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and logistic regression model. …”
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Acceptability and barriers of a GP–physiotherapist partnership in the diagnosis and management of COPD in primary care: A qualitative study by Lisa Pagano, Zoe McKeough, Sally L. Wootton, Andrew S. L. Chan, Sriram Mahadev, Nicholas Zwar, Deborah Pallavicini, Sarah Dennis

“…The aim of this study was to determine the acceptability of a general practitioner (GP)–physiotherapist partnership in the diagnosis and management of COPD in primary care and to explore the experiences of participants during the implementation of the model. Methods Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with physiotherapists (n = 3), GPs (n = 2), practice nurses (PNs) (n = 2) and patients (n = 12) who had participated in the InNovaTivE Gp‐physiotheRapist pArTnErship for copD (INTEGRATED) trial. …”
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Tobacco smoking and smokeless tobacco use among people living with HIV in Zambia: Findings from a 2023 National NCD/HIV Survey. by Cosmas Zyambo, Paul Somwe, Chomba Mandyata, Mwiche Musukuma, Phoebe Bwembya, Henry Phiri, Malizgani P Chavula, Hikabasa Halwindi, Joseph Zulu, Wilbroad Mutale

“…Given the strong association between alcohol consumption and tobacco use, structured behavioral interventions and support programs should also be prioritized. …”
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Percepções de idosos sobre a utilização de fraldas durante a hospitalização [Nursing staffs’ perceptions of the use of adult diapers in hospital] by Luise de Almeida Ferreira Alves, Rosimere Ferreira Santana, Renata da Silva Schulz

“…ABSTRACT This quantitative and qualitative descriptive study examined perceptions among older adults on the use of diapers at a hospital in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro by applying a semi-structured interview with items designed to characterize the sub­jects, the reason and duration of diaper use, and open questions. …”
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Crowdsourcing integrated into a digital mental health platform for anxiety and depression: A pilot randomized controlled trial by Benjamin Kaveladze, Jane Shkel, Stacey Le, Veronique Marcotte, Kevin Rushton, Theresa Nguyen, Stephen M. Schueller

“…“Crowdsourced peer support,” in which a “crowd” of many peers provides users support via structured and focused interactions, may enable DMHIs to provide some of human support's unique benefits at scale. …”
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The burden of generational harm due to alcohol use in Tanzania: A mixed method study of pregnant women. by Kirstin West, Alena Pauley, Mia Buono, Miriana Mikindo, Yvonne Sawe, Joseph Kilasara, Francis Sakita, Sharla Rent, Bariki Mchome, Blandina T Mmbaga, Catherine A Staton

“…Nineteen survey participants-both men and women-were purposively selected for qualitative semi-structured in-depth interviews (IDIs) exploring knowledge, attitudes, and cultural beliefs surrounding alcohol use during pregnancy. …”
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Assessment of a youth climate empowerment program: Climate READY by R. L. Wellman, A. Henderson, R. Coleman, C. Hill, B. T. Davey

“…</p></li></ul><p> Data were collected from all students in the form of pre- and post-assessment questionnaires during the 2022–2023 academic year. …”
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POSTMODERNISM AS PRESENTIMENT IN THE THEORY OF “AUTHORIAL CINEMA” AND THE FILMS OF THE FRENCH “NEW WAVE” / ПОСТМОДЕРНИЗМ КАК ПРЕДЧУВСТВИЕ В ТЕОРИИ «АВТОРСКОГО КИНО» И ФИЛЬМАХ ФРА... by REIFMAN B.V. / РЕЙФМАН Б.В.

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Digital Inclusion Pathways and Influencing Factors Among Older Adults in Outpatient Settings: A Grounded Theory Study by Chen Y, Yin Q, Zhou T, Gu S, Xie L, Xiao M, Wang L, Zhao Q

“…This study aims to investigate the experiences, attitudes, and perceptions of older adults in outpatient regarding smart healthcare service in order to develop an explanatory digital inclusion pathway and construct a comprehensive path model for older adults.Patients and Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with 27 older adults in outpatients in Chongqing, China to understand their experiences, attitudes, and perceptions of attending smart healthcare services through theoretical sampling. …”
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Evaluating the performance of ChatGPT in patient consultation and image-based preliminary diagnosis in thyroid eye disease by Yue Wang, Shuo Yang, Chengcheng Zeng, Yingwei Xie, Ya Shen, Jian Li, Xiao Huang, Ruili Wei, Yuqing Chen

“…The preliminary diagnosis of TED was deemed accurate, and the differences in the accuracy rates were further calculated.ResultsFor common TED consultation questions, ChatGPT-4o delivered more accurate information with logical consistency, adhering to a structured format of disease definition, detailed sections, and summarized conclusions. …”
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The impact of referral workload on cardiology registrars in a high-volume district general hospital: implications for workforce well-being and service efficiency by Md Imran Hossain, Jaymin Shantilal Shah

“…A structured survey was distributed to 12 cardiology registrars, achieving a 92% response rate, assessing workload perception, stress, exhaustion, bleep volume impact, consultant support and training limitations. …”
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Efficacy of a Digital Educational Intervention for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Multicenter, Randomized, Prospective, 6-Month Follow-Up Study by Irene Caballero Mateos, Cristóbal Morales Portillo, María Lainez López, Ángel Vilches-Arenas

“…The intervention group received education through social networks and digital tools in a structured program of healthy lifestyle changes. This was provided by a “Digital Coach” for weekly and on-demand advice and individualized support. …”
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Menopausia y estereotipos de género: importancia del abordaje desde la educación para la salud [Menopause and gender stereotypes: the importance of the health education approach] by Alicia Botello Hermosa, Rosa Casado Mejía

“…The research was held in Seville (Spain), with 43 women of both rural and urban areas, from different age groups, namely, the young ones (18-25 years, 26-35 years), the middle aged (36-45 years, 46-55 years, 56-65 years), and the elderly (> 65 years). Data collection took place from March, 2008 to December, 2011, and made use of techniques such as semi-structured interviews and 3 focus groups. …”
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Examining the relationship between oral health indicators, obesity, and Xerostomia in older adults by Raziyehsadat Rezvaninejad, Mahdie Zeinali, Amirreza Fatemi, Maryam Alsadat Hashemipour

“…Methods This cross-sectional study involved 439 adults aged 50 years or older. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire consisting of five sections: (I) demographic information, (II) oral health (issues such as loose teeth, tooth loss, use of dentures/implants, bleeding gums - self based on reported questionnaires and dental examination), (III) general health, (IV) overweight and/or obesity ( based on BMI- Height and weight measurement by a final year dental student), and (V) xerostomia (self-reported questionnaires). …”
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Business model development for installation of rubber floor mats to support productivity in dairy farming by Suteera Chanthes, Weerasak Sawangloke, Rujira Luangsakdapich, Adisak Pattiya, Yottha Srithep

“…It also used semi-structured interviews to scrutinise the subjective experiences of farmers. …”
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Serological Vulnerability and Active Infection Detection Among Recently Arrived Migrants in Spain: Results from a Targeted Screening Program by Guillermo Lens-Perol, Olalla Vázquez-Cancela, Magdalena Santana-Armas, Angeles Bouzas-Rodriguez, Victoria Tuñez-Bastida, Adrián Domínguez-Lago, Hugo Pérez-Freixo, Cristina Peiteado-Romay, Juan Manuel Vázquez-Lago, Cristina Fernández-Pérez

“…These findings support the integration of structured protocols into national health systems to ensure equity, reduce transmission risk, and align with WHO and ECDC public health frameworks.…”
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Nurses' experiences of participating in employee assistance program and factors influencing its effectiveness: a qualitative study by Xuanhao Fan, Xuanhao Fan, Jiehao Zhuang, Jiehao Zhuang, Zhongqing Chen, Ziyi Xiong, Niu Yang, Jiangfeng Pu, Jiangfeng Pu, Peng Xu, Lifang Chen, Huigen Huang, Huigen Huang

“…The themes of the interview data were distilled through thematic analysis using NVivo 15 software. …”
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Factors associated with tobacco use among Saudi Arabian youth: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior by Mosa A. Shubayr, Anwar S. Alhazmi, Mervat M. El Dalatony, Eman D. El Desouky, Abdulmohsen H. Al-Zalabani, Sarah S. Monshi, Ahmed A. Elkhobby, Shaikha K. Aldukhail, Mohammed M. Alqahtani, Mohammed S. Aldossary

“…Methods A cross-sectional study used the 2022 Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) to assess tobacco use among 5610 Saudi students aged 13–15 years. The structured, anonymous questionnaire collected demographic data and TPB constructs (e.g. attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and intentions) were derived from the validated GYTS questionnaire, with items grouped and scored to represent each construct. …”
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Predicting coronavirus disease 2019 severity using explainable artificial intelligence techniques by Takuya Ozawa, Shotaro Chubachi, Ho Namkoong, Shota Nemoto, Ryo Ikegami, Takanori Asakura, Hiromu Tanaka, Ho Lee, Takahiro Fukushima, Shuhei Azekawa, Shiro Otake, Kensuke Nakagawara, Mayuko Watase, Katsunori Masaki, Hirofumi Kamata, Norihiro Harada, Tetsuya Ueda, Soichiro Ueda, Takashi Ishiguro, Ken Arimura, Fukuki Saito, Takashi Yoshiyama, Yasushi Nakano, Yoshikazu Muto, Yusuke Suzuki, Ryuya Edahiro, Koji Murakami, Yasunori Sato, Yukinori Okada, Ryuji Koike, Makoto Ishii, Naoki Hasegawa, Yuko Kitagawa, Katsushi Tokunaga, Akinori Kimura, Satoru Miyano, Seishi Ogawa, Takanori Kanai, Koichi Fukunaga, Seiya Imoto

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