How do pro-social tendencies and provider biases affect service delivery? Evidence from the rollout of self-injection of DMPA-SC in Nigeria by Calvin Chiu, Aminat Tijani, Madeline Griffith, Emily Himes, Sneha Challa, Chioma Okoli, Shakede Dimowo, Ayobambo Jegede, Jenny X. Liu

“…Methods We conducted a mixed-methods study comparing stated pro-social tendencies and intentions to dispense DMPA-SC for SI (N = 81 in-depth interviews (IDIs)) with actual dispensing behavior during mystery client (MC) visits (N = 162 post-interaction surveys) across private and public facilities in Lagos, Enugu and Plateau. …”
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Vivência de mães na unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal [Mothers’ experience in neonatal intensive care unit] by Laurita da Silva Cartaxo, Jamili Anbar Torquato, Glenda Agra, Maria Andréa Fernandes, Indiara Carvalho dos Santos Platel, Maria Eliane Moreira Freire

“…ABSTRACT The aim of this quantitative and qualitative descriptive study was to consider the experience of the mothers of premature newborns hospitalized in a neonatal intensive care unit. …”
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What matters to patients with multiple sclerosis? Identifying patient-relevant attributes using a ranking exercise with open-ended answers from an online survey in Italy by Maria Pia Amato, Ulrik Kihlbom, Emilio Portaccio, Karin Schölin Bywall, Jennifer Viberg Johansson, Sylvia MARTIN, Claudia Niccolai, Guido Pasquini, Filippo Gerli, Sara Della Bella, Matteo Betti

“…All participants were interviewed by an experienced neuropsychologist.Procedures Participants were enrolled in the RELIABLE clinical trial, which included a ranking exercise and open-ended question. …”
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Economic feasibility, perception of farmers, and environmental sustainability index of sorghum-eucalyptus agroforestry by . Komalawati, S. Hidayat, R.H. Praptana, M.D. Pertiwi, A.S. Romdon, Y. Hidayat, R.P. Ramadhan, D. Yuniati, . Saptana, . Syahyuti, N. Khaririyatun, S. Ika, R.K. Jatuningtyas, . Subiharta, R.N. Hayati, S. Sudarto, M.P. Yufdy, B. Nuryanto, A. Prasetyo

“…The cultivation of this commodity on dryland is initiated in forestry areas through social programs. This study aimed to analyze the economic feasibility, perception of farmers, and environmental sustainability of sorghum-eucalyptus agroforestry in Majalengka.METHODS: This study innovatively combined qualitative and quantitative methods to assess economic, social, and environmental aspects across five dimensions, namely business organization, actors, working mechanisms, economic impacts, and sustainability of business and environment. …”
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Management of Chlamydia Cases in Australia (MoCCA): protocol for a non-randomised implementation and feasibility trial by Rebecca Guy, Marcus Y Chen, Basil Donovan, Jane S Hocking, Natalie Carvalho, Christopher Fairley, Claudia Estcourt, Meredith Temple-Smith, Jane Tomnay, Julie Simpson, David Regan, David Hawkes, Lena Sanci, Jane L Goller, Jacqueline Coombe, Helen Bittleston, Marion Saville, Lara Roeske

“…Mixed methods involving qualitative and quantitative data collection and analyses (observation, interviews, surveys) from staff and patients will be undertaken to explore our intervention implementation, acceptability and uptake. …”
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Opportunities and practices supporting responsive health care for forced migrants: lessons from transnational practice and a mixed-methods systematic review by Amy Robinson, Protus Musotsi, Ziaur Rahman A Khan, Laura Nellums, Bayan Faiq, Kofi Broadhurst, Gisela Renolds, Michael Pritchard, Andrew Smith

“…Review methods and data sources We ran database searches (American Psychological Association PsycINFO, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, MEDLINE, National Institute for Health and Care Research Journals Library) in February 2022, searched relevant agency websites and conducted backward and forward citation searches, extracted data, assessed methodological quality and integrated qualitative and quantitative findings. Case examples We studied three services in the UK, one in Belgium and one in Australia, conducting semistructured interviews with providers, collaborators and service users, and making site visits and observations if possible. …”
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Readiness of future teachers to work at school: Review of theoretical and empirical research by L. A. Novopashina, E. G. Grigorieva, N. F. Ilyina, I. А. Bidus

“…The most frequent methods of data collection in empirical studies are interviews, surveys and experiments. External and internal factors of readiness are revealed. …”
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The development and implementation of an innovative community-based intervention to strengthen community capacity for HIV prevention and care among Canadians of African Caribbean a... by Josephine Etowa, Notisha Massaquoi, Francisca Omorodion, Danielle Brown-Shreves, Ilene Hyman, Akalewold Gebremeskel, Hugues Loemba, Bishwajit Ghose, Egbe Etowa, Jennifer Rayner, Charles Dabone, Lounanjio Brown O’Sullivan, Azeeza Sule, Joseph Kiirya, Sanni Yaya, Wangari Tharao, Haoua Inoua, Angela Kaida, Apondi Odhiambo, Clinton Beckford

“…We will use a mixed methods approach, including quantitative and qualitative data, such as surveys and qualitative interviews, to analyze and identify implementation scenarios, changes in improving access, and ensuring equity to HIV prevention and care for ACB women in Ontario, Canada. …”
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Women's experiences and acceptability of self-administered, home delivered, intravaginal 5-Fluorouracil cream for cervical precancer treatment in Kenya by Konyin Adewumi, Aparna Ghosh Kachoria, Everlyn Adoyo, Mercy Rop, Mercy Rop, Antony Owaya, Jennifer H. Tang, Jennifer H. Tang, Lisa Rahangdale, Lisa Rahangdale, Lisa Rahangdale, Chemtai Mungo, Chemtai Mungo, Chemtai Mungo

“…Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. …”
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Foundational community factors: A local look at what and how neighborhoods matter for early childhood development in Quebec city, Canada by Alexandra Matte-Landry, Anne-Marie Rouillier, Nicolas R-Turgeon

“…We employed mixed methods to document five categories of community-level factors: neighborhoods’ physical environment, social environment, services, governance, and SES. Quantitative data included administrative, survey, and monitoring data, while qualitative data involved field observations and interviews with 21 key stakeholders or service providers. …”
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Improving Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Provision as Part of Routine Gynecologic Care Among Black Cisgender Women (Project PrEP4Her): Protocol for the Implementation of an Intervention by Maira Sohail, Lynn Matthews, Audra Williams, Mirjam-Colette Kempf, Desiree Phillips, Hannah Goymer, Bernadette Johnson, Michael Mugavero, Latesha Elopre

“…MethodsGuided by the information gathered on (1) factors impacting PrEP implementation at gynecology clinics, including key barriers and facilitators to PrEP implementation and potential strategies to address the identified barriers (in-depth interviews with the gynecology care team), (2) structural barriers and provider-level barriers to PrEP implementation (cross-sectional study among gynecologists), and (3) implementation strategies on how to integrate PrEP services into routine gynecology care (in-depth interviews and focus groups with Black cisgender women), a multicomponent implementation strategy, tailored for Black cisgender women, was developed to integrate PrEP in routine women’s health visits (ie, PrEP4Her). …”
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Indigenous Knowledge and Utilisation of <i>Strychnos spinosa</i> Lam. in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review of Its Medicinal, Nutritional, and Cultural Significance by Sanele Nomfundo Sandisiwe Thothela, Elizabeth Kola, Mwazvita T. B. Dalu, Peter Tshepiso Ndhlovu

“…Most studies used semi-structured interviews, but over 70% did not analyse the plant’s nutritional and bioactive compounds. …”
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Medication Non-Adherence in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review Identifying Risk Factors and Opportunities for Intervention by Kathryn King, Wladyslawa Czuber-Dochan, Trudie Chalder, Christine Norton

“…Identifying factors associated with IBD medication adherence is crucial for supporting effective disease management and maintaining remission. Quantitative and qualitative studies researching IBD medication adherence between 2011 and 2023 were reviewed. …”
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The “Soft Skills” of plastic surgeons and their teams, compared to other occupations in a COVID-19 pandemic environment by Marco Flávio Mastrandonakis, Amilton Braio Ara, Ana Cristina Limongi França, Eder de Carvalho Januário, Manuela Brandão Borges, Thiago Schiavon Ara, Andressa de Fátima Kotleski Thomaz-de-Lima

“…These results, obtained through a survey with quantitative data, align with this article’s scientific literature and with corporate organizations’ studies.…”
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What are the experiences of nurses returning to work following maternity leave: a scoping review by Elizabeth Johnson, Elizabeth Elder, Jennifer Kosiol

“…Results In total, six studies were incorporated into the review, comprising of a diverse array of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. …”
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Walking in urban neighbourhoods − Insights from a mixed methods approach and citizen science in walkability research by Noriko Otsuka, Janina Welsch, Katrin Lättman, Edward Prichard, Anna-Lena van der Vlugt, Jonas De Vos

“…The complementary roles of other methods (spatial modelling, household survey and walk-along interviews) are also discussed to reveal the benefits of mixed methods approaches for future walkability studies. …”
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Human Resources in Russian Industry: why Do Employees Increasingly Quit Companies? by E. S. Marmysh, A. A. Soboleva, A. A. Shatova, I. V. Shutikhin

“…Unlike many published studies on this topic, this paper is an organizational case-stage and is based on a mixed methodology that combines qualitative and quantitative analysis methods. …”
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DIAGNOSTICS OF POLYCULTURAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE TEACHERS by O. G. Smolyaninova, V. V. Korshunova, Ya. M. Dayneko

“…Theoretical and empirical methods of studying of formation of components of poly-cultural competence of students are used; interviewing and questioning of students, methods of quantitative-qualitative and content analysis are applied.Results and scientific novelty. …”
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Empowerment in Adolescent Patients with a Disability/Chronic Condition: A Scoping Review by Kennedy Austin, Carly Pistawka, Colin J. D. Ross, Kathryn A. Selby, Alice Virani, Vanessa Kitchin, Alison M. Elliott

“…Extracted data were divided into demographic characteristics (e.g., ethnicity/ancestry), type of disability/condition (e.g., type 1 diabetes), interventions used to increase empowerment or empowerment-adjacent elements, quantitative and qualitative tools used to measure empowerment (e.g., questionnaires and/or interviews), domains/outcomes associated with empowerment (e.g., self-control), and review articles. …”
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Psilocybin-Assisted suppoRtive psychoTherapy IN the treatment of prolonged Grief (PARTING) trial: protocol for an open-label pilot trial for cancer-related bereavement by Jerome Sarris, Rachel E Neale, Jörg Strobel, Stephen Parker, Fiona Maccallum, Margaret Ross, Vanessa L Beesley, Susan L Rossell, Tom J Kennedy, Renee Harvey, Daniel Perkins, James Bennett-Levy, Shevaugn Johnson, Hanna Beebe, Natalie Roset

“…Diagnostic clinical interviews for PGD and quantitative participant-reported measures of therapeutic effects are also being collected. …”
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