Experiences of Women who Faced Insecurity in Public Transport and its Impact on their Emotional Well-being: A Qualitative Study from Urban Area of Tamil Nadu, India by Sushmitha Govindaraj, VM Anantha Eashwar, P Sujitha, R Umadevi, Monica Albert Sekhar, Shirley Esther Priscilla, R Swathika Devi

“…Results: In the current study, the majority of the women interviewed were between the ages of 18 and 50 years. …”
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Assessment of drug utilization evaluation and post-dispensing knowledge of ophthalmic medications: an explanatory sequential mixed-methods study at the University of Gondar Compreh... by Abaynesh Fentahun Bekalu, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Abebech Tewabe Gelaye, Habtamu Semagn Ayele, Demis Getachew, Alemante Tafese Beyna, Assefa Kebad Mengesha, Esileman Abdela Muche

“…Quantitative data were collected using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire, and chart review was then entered into EpiData version 4.6 and analyzed using SPSS version 25. …”
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Assessment of Community Stakeholders’ and Health Educators and Professionals’ Needs for the Continuous Enhancement of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Mali (Project CLE... by Sabina Abou Malham, Doufain Traoré, Fatoumata Dicko, Gabriel Blouin Genest, Jennyfer Boudreau, Drissa Mansa Sidibé, Souleymane Sidibé, Issa Souleymane Goïta, Aminata Sangaré, Mohamed Togo, Delphine Diarra, Michèle Rietmann, Mahamane Mahamoudou Maïga, Suzie Boulanger, Ann Isabelle Grégoire, David-Martin Milot, Djamal Berbiche, Sarah Stecko

“…A qualitative method, based on 3 sources of data (focus groups, individual semistructured interviews, and document analysis), which involved the same targets as the quantitative component, with additional community actors such as Community Health Associations (Associations de santé communautaire) and Women’s Service User Communities. …”
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Evaluation of lung cancer early detection offered by the German Social Accident Insurance for formerly asbestos-exposed employees using low-dose computed tomography – setting and s... by Felix Greiner, Jan Heidrich, Helena Keller, Dirk Taeger, Thorsten Wiethege, Volker Harth

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Alcohol consumption and associated factors among pregnant women at public health centers in Asella town, southeastern Ethiopia: a multicenter mixed-method cross-sectional study by Jibril Bashir Adem, Anas Ali Alhur, Legesse Tadesse Wodajo, Sudi Jemal Wado, Tewodros Desalegn Nebi

“…Quantitative data were analyzed using Epidata version 3.1 and Stata version 14. …”
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A blended learning approach for capacity strengthening to improve the quality of integrated HIV, TB, and malaria services during antenatal and postnatal care in LMICs: a feasibilit... by Alice Norah Ladur, Uzochukwu Egere, Marion Ravit, Florence Mgawadere, Christopher Murray, Sarah Ann White, Mohammed Hauwa, Rael Mutai, Lucy Nyaga, Shikuku Duncan, Issak Bashir, Olubunmi Olufunmilola Ayinde, Rukia Bakar, Leonard Katalambula, Carlo Federici, Aleksandra Torbica, Nicholas Furtado, Elizabeth Adjoa Kumah, Charles Ameh

“…Qualitative data was collected through key informant interviews and focus group discussions, analysed using thematic analysis. …”
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Optimization of the Care4Today Digital Health Platform to Enhance Self-Reporting of Medication Adherence and Health Experiences in Patients With Coronary or Peripheral Artery Disea... by Stephanie Juan, Ante Harxhi, Simrati Kaul, Breeana Woods, Monica Tran, Gabrielle Geonnotti, Archit Gupta, Emily Dean, Cassandra E Saunders, Gloria Payne

“…Part 2, virtual focus group, and part 3, virtual individual interviews, both used semistructured qualitative discussion to cocreate and validate new app enhancements. …”
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Challenges Faced by Community Health Officers and Beneficiary Satisfaction Related to Telemedicine Services at Health and Wellness Centers: A Mixed-method Study from a Block of Wes... by Sinjita Dutta, Sreetama Chakrabarti, Mausumi Basu, Sukanta Manna

“…Quantitative data were collected using predesigned, pretested, prestructured schedules by face-to-face interview, while one focus-group discussion was conducted among CHOs for qualitative data. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with the multiple morbidity of postpartum depression, diabetes mellitus and hypertension among mothers in Mbarara district, south western Uganda:... by Catherine Atuhaire, Kabanda Taseera, Daniel Atwine, Samuel Maling, Francis Bajunirwe, Godfrey Zari Rukundo

“…In the qualitative phase, 20 key informant interviews each lasting 30–45 min were conducted purposively. …”
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Self‐Reported Quality of Life and Lived Experiences of Adolescent Cancer Survivors Aged 10–19 in Southwestern Uganda: A Mixed‐Methods Study in a Resource‐Limited Setting by Doreen Faith Longes, Leevan Tibaijuka, Moses Muwanguzi, Peter Kalubi, Steven Asiimwe, Kevin Schwartz, Howard Weinstein, Elizabeth Najjingo, Barnabas Atwiine

“…Methods and Results We conducted a mixed‐methods, cross‐sectional study using descriptive quantitative interviews using the summarized World Health Organization QOL questionnaire and qualitative in‐depth interviews with adolescent cancer survivors at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in southwestern Uganda in July and August 2023. …”
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Feasibility of implementing a mobile phone-based telemonitoring programme to support pregnant women at high-risk for pre-eclampsia in Karachi, Pakistan: protocol for a mixed-method... by Emily Seto, Zulfiqar Bhutta, Anam Shahil Feroz, Sarah Saleem, Haleema Yasmin

“…Data sources will include semi-structured interviews with the enrolled women, caregivers and clinicians, as well as quantitative data from paper medical records, research logs and server data. …”
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What sustain Chinese adult second language (L2) learners' engagement in online classes? A sequential mix-methods study on the roles of L2 motivation and enjoyment. by Yanyan Li, Wentao Liu, Shuai Ren

“…Qualitative data, gathered through semi-structured interviews with five participants and analyzed using MAXQDA 2022, provided deeper insights into these statistical trends. …”
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What influences uptake and early adherence to Option B+ (lifelong antiretroviral therapy among HIV positive pregnant and breastfeeding women) in Central Uganda? A mixed methods stu... by Aggrey David Mukose, Hilde Bastiaens, Fredrick Makumbi, Esther Buregyeya, Rose Naigino, Joshua Musinguzi, Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden, Rhoda K Wanyenze

“…Questionnaires were administered to 507 HIV positive pregnant females seeking antenatal care services. Key informant interviews were conducted with 54 health providers, and in-depth interviews (IDIs) with 57 HIV positive women on Option B+ ART. …”
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Transition from child to adult health services for young people with cerebral palsy in Ireland; implications from a mixed-methods study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Owen Hensey, Amanda Breen, Aisling Walsh, Mary Owens, Claire Kerr, Sebastian Koppe, Grace Lavelle, Meriel Norris, Michael Walsh, Jennifer M. Ryan, Thilo Kroll, Jennifer Fortune

“…Quantitative finding from the surveys and qualitative findings from interviews were integrated at the interpretation stage of the research using integration through joint displays. …”
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Missed opportunity for nasal continuous positive airway pressure in preterm neonates admitted at a tertiary-level hospital newborn unit in Kenya: a mixed method study by Florence Murila, Peace Kakibibi, Diana Marangu-Boore

“…The key informants were mainly different staff cadres from the newborn unit, a procurement officer and a biomedical engineer.Primary and secondary outcome measures The proportion of preterm infants admitted to the newborn unit with a missed opportunity for NCPAP, and the barriers and facilitators of NCPAP utilisation.Results 167 preterm neonates were reviewed from July to November 2021 and analysed of whom 33.5% (95% CI 26.8% to 41.0%) missed the opportunity to receive NCPAP. 20 key informants were interviewed from September to October 2021. Facilitators of NCPAP use reported were (1) training of health workers, (2) availability of NCPAP machines, (3) KNH being a national and tertiary referral hospital able to receive neonates referred with RDS, (4) global evidence that NCPAP use is beneficial and (5) technology development. …”
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Study protocol: Feasibility of medically tailored meals for pediatric populations at risk for disparities in serious illness outcomes due to inequities in food-related social drive... by Bridgette Thom, Victoria R Crowder, Andrew B Smitherman, Bethany S Cosgrove, Rebecca Bosch, Yashvi Vardhan, C Natasha Matt, Alice Ammerman, Sheila Judge Santacroce

“…Feasibility will be assessed based on recruitment, retention, and adherence to study requirements. Acceptability and appropriateness of the intervention will be evaluated using surveys and semi-structured interviews conducted at 4, 8, and 12 weeks. …”
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Evaluation of an interactive web-based programme on relapse management for people with multiple sclerosis (POWER@MS2): study protocol for a process evaluation accompanying a random... by Christoph Heesen, Sascha Köpke, Lisa Wenzel, Jutta Scheiderbauer, Markus van de Loo, Anne Christin Rahn

“…Qualitative semistructured telephone interviews will be conducted at the end of the study with selected participants, especially people with multiple sclerosis and neurologists. …”
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Clean intermittent catheterisation determinants and caregiver adherence in paediatric patients with spinal dysraphism and spinal cord injury in a paediatric spinal differences clin... by Azadeh Wickham, Cynthia L Russell, John M Gatti

“…Thematic analysis will be used to analyse and interpret the interview data. A comparison joint display will be developed to compare quantitative and qualitative data results.Ethical and dissemination Institutional review board approval was obtained from the Children’s Mercy Kansas City (Study00003003) and the University of Missouri-Kansas City (#2100185). …”
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Determinants of continuation on HIV pre-exposure propylaxis among female sex workers at a referral hospital in Uganda: a mixed methods study using COM-B model by Samuel Kawuma, Rodgers Katwesigye, Happy Walusaga, Praise Akatukunda, Joan Nangendo, Charles Kabugo, Moses R. Kamya, Fred C. Semitala

“…Methods We conducted an explanatory sequential mixed method study at Kiruddu National referral hospital in Uganda. …”
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Exploring symptoms perception and barriers to medication adherence among Thai Muslim patients with non-communicable diseases in a rural community in southern Thailand: a mixed-meth... by Worawit Wanichanon, Napakkawat Buathong, Surawut Naruephai, Kananas Rodkitvitthaya, Peeraphol Thananinkul, Napat Jankaew, Phisit Wessamanon, Samatchaya Khaotrakul, Ratthakorn Boonmak, Nichamon Choo-eard, Thanakrit Nintap, Teera Sarakitphan, Paweeorn Kaewchuay, Kittiya Naruephai, Monchai Chaison

“…In the qualitative phase, 22 participants were selected for in-depth interviews, and their symptom perceptions and the obstacles they faced in adhering to medication were explored. …”
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