Vaccine decision-making among pregnant women: a protocol for a cross-sectional mixed-method study in Brazil, Ghana, Kenya and Pakistan [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approv... by Prachi Singh, Jessica L Schue, Emily S Miller, Berhaun Fesshaye, Ruth A Karron, Shanelle Quinn, Maria Laura Costa, Renato T Souza, Kwasi Torpey, Jose Guilherme Cecatti, Emefa Modey, Caroline Dinam Badzi, Ferdinand Okwaro, Chris Guure, Sarah Saleem, Muhammad Asim, Saleem Jessani, Haleema Yasmeen, Sidrah Nausheen, Vanessa Brizuela, Grace Belayneh, Rupali J Limaye, Sami Gottlieb, Marleen Temmerman

“…Data collection includes cross-sectional surveys in pregnant women and semi-structured in-depth interviews with both pregnant and postpartum women. …”
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Built Environment and Active Transport to School (BEATS) Study: Multidisciplinary and Multi-Sector Collaboration for Physical Activity Promotion (El estudio «Entorno construido y d... by Sandra Mandic, Ashley Mountfort, Debbie Hopkins, Charlotte Flaherty, John Williams, Emily Brook, Gordon Wilson, Antoni Moore

“…The study uses a mixed-method approach incorporating both quantitative (survey) and qualitative (focus groups/interviews) approaches with students, parents, teachers and school principals. …”
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Bridging the gap in Chagas disease management: a mixed-methods study using an implementation science approach within the Brazilian primary health care system—‘Implementa-Chagas/SaM... by Carlos Henrique Valente Moreira, Laura Azevedo, Ariela Mota Ferreira, Ana Carolina Gonçalves Oliveira, Andréia Brito de Souza, Desirée Sant’Ana Haikal, Cláudia Di Lorenzo Oliveira, Clareci Silva Cardoso, Matthew Spinelli, Ana Luiza Bierrenbach, Nayara Dornela Quintino, Nayara Ragi Baldoni, Renata Fiuza Damasceno, Malu Ribeiro Drumond, Thallyta Maria Vieira, Dardiane Santos Cruz, Sâmara Fernandes Leite, Ana Clara de Jesus Santos, Léa Campos de Oliveira Silva, Renata Buccheri, Antônio Luiz Pinho Ribeiro, Ester Cerdeira Sabino

“…Methods: An exploratory sequential mixed-methods approach was used, combining focus groups with primary care physicians, in-depth interviews, and quantitative surveys with healthcare professionals. …”
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Incisional hernia prevention: risk–benefit from a patient perspective (INVITE) – protocol for a single-centre, mixed-methods, cross-sectional study aiming to determine if using pro... by Jared Torkington, Tessa Watts, Laurie Smith, Laura Knight, Julie Cornish, Alun Meggy

“…Questionnaires have been developed using a 5-point Likert scale to allow quantitative analysis. Qualitative analysis of interviews will be conducted using NVivo software and thematic analysis. …”
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Stigma and discrimination against adolescents living with perinatal HIV in Thailand: caregivers' perceptions by Audrey Geoffroy, Wasna Sirirungsi, Parinya Jongpaijitsakul, Wanna Chamjamrat, Chutima Ruklao, Manoosin Kongka, Usa Sukhaphan, Somporn Sathan, Sriphan Thina, Tassawan Khayanchoomnoom, Sophie Le Coeur, Sophie Le Coeur, Sophie Le Coeur, The TEEWA Study Group

“…Stigma/discrimination as perceived by the caregivers was analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative approaches.ResultsA total of 712 adolescents living with perinatal HIV and their caregivers were interviewed as part of the TEEWA study between March 2010 and November 2012. …”
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Unlocking the secrets of extroverted learners: a mixed-methods dive into English language learning strategies and preferences by Le Thanh Thao, Pham Trut Thuy, Thieu Thi Hai Yen, Nguyen Anh Thi, Phuong Hoang Yen, Huynh Thi Anh Thu, Nguyen Huong Tra

“…Employing a mixed-methods paradigm, the study used both survey questionnaires and qualitative interviews to gather data. …”
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Experiences of general practice teams and their patients with clinical research—a mixed-methods process evaluation of the Bavarian Research Practice Network (BayFoNet) by Linda Sanftenberg, Anna-Lena Schnaidt, Stefanie Eck, Antonius Schneider, Eva Bucher, Peter Konstantin Kurotschka, Ildikó Gágyor, Merle Klanke, Stefanie Stark, Thomas Kühlein, Fabian Walter, Marco Roos, Tobias Dreischulte, Jochen Gensichen, for the BayFoNet study group

“…Methods GPs and medical assistants (MAs) were interviewed using semi-structured interviews based on the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. …”
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COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among community members and health workers in Ebonyi state, Nigeria: study protocol for a concurrent-independent mixed method analyses of intention... by Ugwu I Omale, Osarhiemen Iyare, Richard L Ewah, Chidinma I Amuzie, Onyinyechukwu U Oka, Victor U Uduma, Azuka S Adeke, Cordis O Ikegwuonu, Olaedo O Nnachi, Okechukwu O Ukpabi, Ifeyinwa M Okeke, Glory E Nkwo, Ugochi IA Nwali

“…Quantitative data will be collected from all consenting/assenting community members aged 15 years and above, in 28 randomly selected geographical clusters, through structured interviewer-administered questionnaire household survey using KoBoCollect installed in android devices. …”
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Skills for adolescent WELLbeing (SWELL): protocol for a preventive effectiveness randomised controlled trial for young people at high-familial risk of depression with treatment opt... by Graham Moore, Neil A Harrison, Daniel Michelson, Lucy Brookes-Howell, Rebecca Playle, Anita Thapar, Frances Rice, Judy Garber, Kim Munnery, Rachel McNamara, Jonathan Bisson, Ajay Thapar, Olga Eyre, Victoria Powell, Elizabeth Randell, Detelina Grozeva, Rhys Bevan Jones, Stephan Collishaw, Jac Airdrie

“…Mechanisms of intervention action will be assessed with mediation analysis of quantitative data and thematic analysis of qualitative interviews. …”
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Evaluation of the feasibility, acceptability, and impact of Group Antenatal Care at the health post level on continuation in antenatal care and facility based delivery in Ethiopia... by Reena Sethi, Rediet Fasil, Walelegn W. Yallew, Della Berhanu, Yenealem Woldemariam, Gayane Yenokyan, Alemayehu Worku, Dedefo Teshite, Konjit Wolde, Anne Hyre, Stephanie Suhowatsky, Lisa Noguchi

“…Quantitative and qualitative data collection approaches will be used. …”
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Characterizing stakeholders in cancer primary prevention in European countries: an exploration of challenges and opportunities using a penta-helix framework by Luis Roxo, Luis Roxo, Luis Roxo, Ana Santos, Charis Girvalaki, Marius Geantă, 4P-CAN WP2 study team, Mafalda Sousa-Uva, Mafalda Sousa-Uva, Mafalda Sousa-Uva, Mirjana Babamova, Adriana Boată, Stefania Boccia, Ana Cristina Garcia, Stanimir Hasardzhiev, Andreia Leite, Lilia Kriachkova, Milica Kuzmanoska, Nikola Milasevic, Vlad Nerau, Ivaylo Petrov, Ramona Popescu, Oscar Ribeiro, Viktor Semenov, Leonardo Villani, Ivana Vojvodic, Clara Volintiru, Rodica Milena Zaharia, Serhii Zakharov

“…Cancer primary prevention (CPP) is a cost-effective strategy tackling lifestyle and risk factor exposure, but its implementation goes beyond the actions of the governments. This study aims to characterize stakeholders’ role in CPP, using a penta-helix approach, with the objective of shedding a new light in the Iron Curtain of Cancer Cases.MethodsWe followed a mixed-methods approach, with quantitative and qualitative data from CPP stakeholders from the public sector, academia/research, private sector, media and civil society. …”
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E-Governance and Community Outreach in Higher Education Institutions in Sudan by Saifaldin Onia

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The adoption of artificial intelligence by doctoral students by Atmane Ait Baha, Khalil Douiri, Sara Elamraoui, Amira Hamraoui, Amal Raillani, Omar Akhouayri, Mohammed Ouhssine, Kaoutar Elhaderi, Houda Elyakoub, Mounia Slimane

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The adaptation of French expatriate executives in Morocco: thematic analysis by Ghita, Oumaima RHAZAOUI, Ahmed MAGHNI

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Challenges in English-medium instruction classes among engineering major students at Bangladeshi private universities by Md. Tarikul Islam, Md. Kamrul Hasan, Mohd. Moniruzzaman Akhand

“…Quantitative data were collected through a survey of 301 respondents, while qualitative data were gathered via focus group interviews with 10 respondents using a random sampling technique. …”
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SEXUAL INTIMACY FACTOR IN MARITAL CONFLICTS AMONG CHRISTIAN COUPLES IN LAGOS WEST BAPTIST CONFERENCE, NIGERIA by DANIEL ADEOLA ADEROUNMU

“…A descriptive research mixed method, which is quantitative and qualitative in approach, was utilised in this study. …”
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Creative communication in the socio-psychological context: driving and hindering factors of the acculturation of Ukrainian migrants by Kristina Kovaitė, Mariia Kononets, Olena Vynoslavska, Paulius Šūmakaris

“…Communication and creativity emerged as key resources for resilience. The study contributes by bridging the gap between economic participation and psychological adaptation in forced migration contexts and offers a foundation for future quantitative research on migrant acculturation processes. …”
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Effects of Four Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Intervention (FFMBI) on Salivary Cortisol Levels, Body Composition, Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate, and Brain Waves of Practitioners by Nadnapang Phophichit, Phramaha Phuen Kittisobhano, Phramaha Anon Anando, Phramaha Duangthip Pariyattidhari, Sakchai Sakabucha, Wilasinee Jeungprasopsuk, Tararat Khaokhiew

“…A quantitative experimental study with 30 volunteers participating in a 7-day meditation retreat assessed changes in physical and mental states. …”
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From marginalisation to mission: Akit’s indigenous ecological knowledge for transformissional ecotheology by Meilanny Risamasu

“…A hybrid-method approach was employed, integrating literature from sociology, theology and environmental studies, and combining both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. …”
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CHALLENGES OF LOCALIZATION OF THE POLICY FRAMEWORK AND NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR PREVENTING VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA by BEJI GOWAL BEKUMA, JOHN UKAWUILULU

“…Simple descriptive statistics presented in tables using frequency and percentages were used to analyse the quantitative data collected in the study. While, in-depth interview summaries were used to analyse the qualitative data. …”
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