Health system determinants of access to essential medicines for children with cancer in Ghana by Avram Denburg, Sumit Gupta, Rhonda Boateng, Lorna Renner, Kadia Petricca

“…We sought to determine the availability and cost of essential CCD in Ghana and identify the underlying determinants of access.Methods Our study integrated quantitative data on drug prices and availability with qualitative insights into health system and sociopolitical determinants of CCD access in Ghana. …”
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Exploring SME owners’ motivation to learn and acquire new skills for the adoption of e-commerce by Naledi D.D. Gallant, Anthea P. Amadi-Echendu, Elriza Esterhuyzen

“…Traditional approaches in determining factors that motivate the adoption of e-commerce have been mainly quantitative, not taking into consideration the experiences, motivation and perceptions of SME owners’ willingness to learn and acquire new skills for the adoption of e-commerce. …”
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Mixed Methods Evaluation of a Youth-Friendly Clinic for Young People Living with HIV Transitioning from Pediatric Care by Hannah Chew, Kemberlee Bonnet, David Schlundt, Nina Hill, Leslie Pierce, Aima Ahonkhai, Neerav Desai

“…Qualitative interviews (n = 5) captured patients’ transition experiences. (3) Results: This study, conducted in the Southeastern USA, included a cohort where 47.6% were born abroad, with all participants being US citizens by birth or naturalization. …”
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Development and pilot-testing of an app to complement trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescents by Marianne Skogbrott Birkeland, Camilla Blestad, Ane-Marthe Solheim Skar, Filip K. Arnberg, Tine K. Jensen

“…Using a triangulation design, we combined quantitative data on app use and changes in PTSS with qualitative data from interviews with 10 adolescents and 10 therapists who described their experiences with the app.Results: The app includes psychoeducation, mental health self-monitoring, coping tools, and goal-setting functionality. …”
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Hospitals early challenges and interventions combatting COVID-19 in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. by Hamid Ravaghi, Vanessa Naidoo, Awad Mataria, Merette Khalil

“…To increase breadth of responses, this comprehensive qualitative study triangulated findings from a regional literature review with the findings of an open-ended online survey (n = 139), and virtual in-depth key informant interviews with 46 policymakers and hospital managers from 18 out of 22 EMR countries. …”
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Battery Electric Vehicle Adoption in Indonesia: Insights from Consumer Preferences and Stakeholder Perspectives by Indira Ayu Adzhani, Bambang Pramono, M. Setyawan Santoso, Mohamed Yusuf Faridian Wirayat, Liane Okdinawati, Prawira Fajarindra Belgiawan

“… Indonesia’s adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) remains limited, posing a challenge to the government’s ambitious targets for 2030 and beyond. This study adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative insights from focus group discussions and stakeholder interviews with quantitative analysis using a mixed multinomial logit (MMNL) model. …”
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Learner Support Systems in Distance Learning Education Systems (Comparative Analysis of VU and AIOU) by Ahmad Attiq-ul-Rehman, Amina Shahzadi

“…A mixed-strategies method is used, combining quantitative surveys, qualitative semi-based interviews, recognition organization discussions, and observations. …”
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La Teoría del andamiaje como herramienta de construcción del pensamiento matemático by Cesar Orlando Vargas Mantilla, Sonia Maritza Mendoza Lizcano, Wlamyr Palacios Alvarado

“…The research was developed under a quantitative approach, at the descriptive research level and with a quasi-experimental design, with a cross-sectional or transversal methodology that consisted of four phases, the initial one that was the selection of the study group, the execution of the study that was carried out through surveys and structured interviews; a third phase that focused on the analysis of the results obtained and a final phase, where the respective results were generated. …”
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"It's me who supports. How are you going to refuse to have a child?”: the social norms and gender dynamics of men’s engagement in family planning practices in the Democratic Republ... by Salomine Ekambi, Kathryn Sugg, Florence Mpata, Dédé Marachto Aliango, Peter J. Winch

“…This disconnect can be attributed to social and gender norms that influence discussions and decision-making regarding birth spacing, birth limiting, and the adoption of modern contraceptive methods. This qualitative study, through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions, explored the social norms shaping perceptions, attitudes, and decision-making around family planning among men in the DRC. …”
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Microbial Pattern of Abnormal Vaginal Discharge in Reproductive Age Women Presenting in a Tertiary Health Facility in Imo State Nigeria by Jideuma I. Egwim, VIctor Dike, Ifeoma J. Ogugua, Hope O. Igbonagwam, Adanna V. Egwim

“…Demographic data were obtained using a pre-tested, structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. Two vaginal swab samples were collected from each participant for wet mount and Gram staining, while an endocervical swab was collected for microbial culture. …”
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Understanding Recruiters’ Acceptance of Artificial Intelligence: Insights from the Technology Acceptance Model by Filomena Almeida, Ana Junça Silva, Sara L. Lopes, Isabel Braz

“…The first was a qualitative exploratory study involving 100 interviews with recruiters who regularly utilize AI tools in their professional activities. …”
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Designing a Model of Audit Quality Based on Various Organizational Culture Factors by Abbas Ali Daryaei, Vahid Shahbazi

“…In the qualitative phase, open, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 auditing experts and academics. …”
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The Emergence of Responsible Auditors in the Context of Cognitive Dissonance: Applying Grounded Theory to Expectation Convergence by Saeid Samimi

“…For this purpose, 35 semi-structured interviews were done with the participants based on a composite purposeful sampling technique. …”
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Building linkages between private pharmacies and public facilities to improve diabetes and hypertension care in urban areas of Nepal: a protocol for implementation research by Grishu Shrestha, Deepak Joshi, Helen Elsey, Abhigyna Bhattarai, Parash Mani Sapkota, Bassey Ebenso, Raju Raman Neupane, Bryony Dawkins, Sampurna Kakchapati, Sujan Poudel, Shreeman Sharma, Abriti Arjyal, Sushil Chandra Baral

“…Methods and analysis This study uses a sequential mixed-method design within the RE-AIM framework. …”
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Climate change and its differential impact on sexual and reproductive health and rights among women in Nepal by Jagadishwor Ghimire, Jagadishwor Ghimire, Khusbu Poudel, Kritee Lamichhane, Amit Timilsina, Madhav Prasad Dhakal, Parash Prasad Phuyal, Sumanjari Pradhan, Jivan Devkota, Sujan Karki, Sujan Karki

“…Focus group discussions and key informant interviews were conducted to capture their experiences. …”
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Mixed Comparative Evaluation of a Training Program Dedicated to Cystic Fibrosis Reference Centers: Protocol for the Pilot Implementation of Shared Decision-Making in the Treatment... by Nora Moumjid, Constance Gotte, Sophie Hommey, Stéphanie Poupon Bourdy, Julie Haesebaert, Isabelle Durieu, Quitterie Reynaud

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to perform qualitative and quantitative analyses for evaluating the outcomes and experience of SDM implementation between the physician/health care team trained for SDM and patients/their relatives for cystic fibrosis–related diabetes. …”
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Child Abuse and Intention to Dropout Among Secondary School Students in Rubanda District. by Ninsiima, Patience

“…The research aimed to analyse the prevalence of child abuse across various socio-demographic characteristics of secondary school students, assess dropout intentions based on these characteristics, and investigate the correlation between child abuse and the intention to drop out. The study employed a cross-sectional design with both quantitative and qualitative methods. …”
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Circular electronics: exploring the applicability of circularity and environmental sustainability criteria in power electronics by Irati Ruiz de Azua Lahidalga, Eider Mendiburu-Valor, Daniel Justel, Joan Manuel F. Mendoza

“…Likewise, 88 % of stakeholders interviewed do not consider end-of-life criteria suitable, highlighting a critical gap. …”
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Are South African registered dietitians ready to take responsibility for prescription of parenteral nutrition and intravenous nutrients? by BJ Kroukam, AL Du Toit, DG Nel, J Visser

“…Objective: To assess registered dietitians’ (RDs’) knowledge of their right to prescribe parenteral nutrition (PN) and intravenous nutrients (IVN) to adults, while exploring associated attitudes and practices.Design: A mixed-methods approach included a descriptive study design and semi-structured interviews.Setting: Dietitians registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa, working in government and private sectors.Subjects: Registered dietitians (n = 145), mostly female (95%), participated in an online self-administered questionnaire and semi-structured interviews (n = 6).Results: Most participants (64%, n = 93/145) actively recommend PN/IV nutrients and felt RDs should have the authority to prescribe (77%, n = 108/140). …”
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"How I Wish This Thing Was Initiated 100 Years Ago!" Willingness to Take Daily Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Kenya. by Robinson Njoroge Karuga, Serah Nduta Njenga, Rueben Mulwa, Nduku Kilonzo, Prince Bahati, Kevin O'reilley, Lawrence Gelmon, Stephen Mbaabu, Charles Wachihi, George Githuka, Michael Kiragu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Eighty MSM were recruited in 2 Counties in December 2013. Quantitative data on sexual behaviour and willingness to take PrEP were collected using semi-structured interviews and analysed using SPSS. …”
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