Health workers’ conceptualisationand experiences of common mental symptoms and work-related psychosocial stressors in Central and Southern Ethiopian regions: a qualitative study by Abera Kumie, Eshetu Girma, Yitagesu Habtu, Medhin Selamu, Hidenori Harada

“…Furthermore, we advocate for a more robust exploration of the perceived causal link supported by lived experiences of health workers with chronic occupational stress, occupational depression and occupational anxiety to provide stronger evidence using longitudinal qualitative and quantitative studies.…”
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Anxiety and depression among people living in quarantine centers during COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed method study from western Nepal. by Udaya Bahadur B C, Sunil Pokharel, Sabika Munikar, Chetan Nidhi Wagle, Pratik Adhikary, Brish Bahadur Shahi, Chandra Thapa, Ram Prasad Bhandari, Bipin Adhikari, Kanchan Thapa

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A mixed method approach in this study included a quantitative survey and in-depth interviews (IDIs) among respondents in quarantine centers of Karnali province between 21st April and 15th May 2020. …”
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Food Choice Behaviors of Lactating Women: Association with Body Mass Index and Fruits and Vegetables Intake in Central Amhara Region, Ethiopia—An Observational Study by Gesessew Kibr

“…A multistage sampling technique was applied to select study participants. A study was conducted among 423 randomly selected lactating women using a face-to-face interview of the questionnaire. …”
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Respectful maternity care during childbirth: postnatal women's perspectives. Cross-sectional study from central India: February - December 2023 by Naseema Shafqat, K Jyotika, K. Pushpalatha, Radha K., Malini Mondal

“…Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative study was carried out in selected urban areas of Bhopal, India. …”
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A comparative study of self-regulated English learning through mobile language-learning applications in post-pandemic Hong Kong and South Korea by Bohyon Chung, Noble Lo

“…Abstract This study examines the ways in which students in Hong Kong and South Korea use mobile applications to learn English outside of the classroom. …”
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Investigating the role of AI-powered conversation bots in enhancing L2 speaking skills and reducing speaking anxiety: a mixed methods study by Dongliang Ding, Ahmad Muhyiddin B Yusof

“…Semi-structured interviews with a subset of the experimental group provided qualitative insights into their experiences. …”
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Navigating Parenthood Alone: A Mixed-Method Study of Single Fathers’ Experiences and Needs Regarding Received Midwife and Child Health Nurse Support in Sweden by Wells M. B., Kerstis B.

“…Fathers ( n  = 1,589, of which 25 were single fathers) completed an online survey regarding their depressive symptoms, coparenting relationship, and father–infant bonding. From the quantitative survey, six single fathers (mean age 35 years) consented to participate in an individual digital interview. …”
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Analysis of the Contextual Factors Influencing the Expansion of Construction Violations with an Emphasis on the Role and Position of Key Urban Stakeholders (Case Study: Isfahan Met... by Ahmad Shahivandi, Afsaneh Talebi Varnosfaderani

“…Materials & MethodsThis research was applied in nature and employed a descriptive-analytical approach. With a quantitative perspective and using grounded and systems theories, the study aimed to identify and analyze the factors influencing the occurrence and development of building violations in the city of Isfahan, as well as the roles of various stakeholders. …”
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Factors associated with patient values among individuals with tuberculosis: a mixed-methods study using a patient- and family-centered care approach by Yosephina Elizabeth Sumartini Gunawan, Servasius To’o Jala Mulu, Leni Landudjama, Melkisedek Landi, Wanto Paju, Heriberth Bara Hunggurami, Geralda Holi Mayela Ludji, Grazhela Tatu Rija, Donny Sulistiono, Israfil Israfil

“…The qualitative phase employed a descriptive approach, involving in-depth interviews with 11 patients and thematic analysis. Results showed that PFCC dimensions – respect, partnership, care coordination, communication, and information sharing – were significantly associated with perceived patient value, with respect showing the strongest correlation. …”
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Development and Validation of Virtual Reality Cognitive Training for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Program Evaluation Study by Chen IC, Wu CY, Hu YL, Huang YM

“…During the extension phase, feedback will be gathered from 26 participants who underwent fi-VRCT through focus group interviews and ongoing questionnaires. Quantitative and qualitative findings will be synthesized to refine the fi-VRCT program and elucidate training outcomes. …”
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Mental health in the pandemic: a repeated cross-sectional mixed-method study protocol to investigate the mental health impacts of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK by Ann John, Tine Van Bortel, Steven Martin, Antonis A Kousoulis, Chiara Lombardo, Lucy Thorpe, Jade Yap, Lauren Weeks, Lijia Guo, Catherine Seymour, Alexander D Morton

“…STATA and NVIVO will be used to carry out quantitative and qualitative analysis, respectively.Ethics and dissemination Ethics approval for this study has been granted by the Cambridge Psychology Research Ethics Committee of the University of Cambridge, UK (PRE 2020.050) and by the Health and Life Sciences Research Ethics Committee of De Montfort University, UK (REF 422991). …”
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A case study of an international teaching practicum program in Thailand: Indonesian EFL teacher trainees’ teaching strategies, challenges, and intercultural sensitivity level by Andi Rustandi, Ayuninda Agusandra, Bambang Ruby Sugiarto, R. Bunga Febriani

“…Data were obtained from questionnaires, observation, and interviews. The quantitative data were analyzed statistically, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. …”
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Supervised and self-directed technology-based dual-task exercise training programme for older adults at risk of falling - Protocol for a feasibility study. by Prerna Mathur, Helen Thomas, Angela Cooper, Magdalena Chechlacz, Afroditi Stathi, Victoria Goodyear, Caroline Miller, Taylor Krauss, Natalie Ives, Laura Magill, Philip Kinghorn, Daisy Wilson, Shin-Yi Chiou

“…This is a single-arm, non-randomised feasibility study employing quantitative and qualitative methods. …”
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The relationship between therapeutic alliance and service user satisfaction in mental health inpatient wards and crisis house alternatives: a cross-sectional study. by Angela Sweeney, Sarah Fahmy, Fiona Nolan, Nicola Morant, Zoe Fox, Brynmor Lloyd-Evans, David Osborn, Emma Burgess, Helen Gilburt, Rosemarie McCabe, Mike Slade, Sonia Johnson

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Evaluating the Feasibility and Acceptability of a Community-Based, Co-Created Yoga Program for Women with Gynecologic Cancer: A Series N-of-1 Feasibility Study by Jenson Price, Brooklyn Westlake, Jennifer Brunet

“…Quantitative feasibility outcomes were tracked throughout the study. …”
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Epidemiology and Control of diabetes - tuberculosis comorbidity in Eswatini: protocol for the prospective study of tuberculosis patients on predictive factors, treatment outcomes a... by Diederick E Grobbee, Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch, Kennedy Otwombe, Victor Williams, Alinda Vos

“…For the qualitative, key informants who provide TB services at the health facilities will be interviewed. Quantitative data from patients will be analysed descriptively and by tests of association and multivariate modelling. …”
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Alternative payment models in Dutch hospital care: what works, how, why and under what circumstances? Protocol for a realist evaluation study by Frank Eijkenaar, Celine Maria Rosanne Hendriks, Miel Antonius Petrus Vugts, Jeroen Nathan Struijs, Daniëlle Cattel

“…We will use various qualitative and quantitative methods, including interviews with involved stakeholders, document analysis and difference-in-differences analyses. …”
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Financial study and the relationship between farmer identity and the income of lowland rice farmers in Selubuk Village, Air Napal District, North Bengkulu Regency by Sarina, Ikhsan Hasibuan, Asfaruddin, Eka Suzanna

“…Methods: This study used a quantitative approach with a survey method on 29 farmer respondents selected from 97 farmer families using the Slovin formula. …”
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AI4HealthyCities: a protocol for a mixed-method ethnographic study on the social determinants of cardiovascular health in New York City by Anna-Maria Volkmann, Elizabeth Adamson, Yongkang Zhang, Peter Speyer, Emma Boxley, David Napier, Reekarl Pierre, Wenqin Zhang

“…By combining lived experiences and system-level perspectives, the research will provide contextualised insights to support local stakeholders in designing more effective, equity-oriented interventions.Methods and analysis This mixed-method ethnographic study will collect data in three phases: expert interviews, community roundtables and vulnerability assessments across three New York City boroughs (Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens). …”
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Virtual Life Story Club Intervention to Improve Loneliness and Apathy in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Feasibility Study by Chava Pollak, Helena M Blumen, Lily Zhou, Jennifer Wong, Ying Jin, Atul Bhattiprolu, Sophie Anfang, Mirnova E Ceïde

“…Qualitative interviews will be conducted with a subset of 30 individuals to explore acceptability, barriers, and facilitators of the intervention. …”
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