Understanding knowledge and media influence on people with hepatitis B in Senegal: a mixed-methods study by Séverine Carillon, Ibrahima Gueye, Moussa Seydi, Boubacar Coulibaly, Gilles Wandeler, Khaly Diaw, Aissatou Niang, Aminata Diallo, Albert Gautier Ndione, Mariama Diédhiou, Judicaël Malick Tine, Amady Ndiaye, Louise Fortes, Ndèye Fatou Ngom, Adrià Ramírez Mena, Oumy Camara, Astou Diop, Boly Niang, Bintou Fall, Bruce Wembulua, Kevine Tiogouo, Marianne Berthé, Ndeye Maguette Fall, Adrià Ramírez Mena, Judicaël Tine, Aboubakar Sidikh Badiane, Fatima Sall, Daye Ka, Ahmadou Mboup, Alassane Ndiaye, Abibatou Diaw, Assietou Gaye, Betty Fall, Houleye Saou, Ababacar Niang, Bessoum Sy, Sadio Ba, Astou Diagne, Mamadou Gueye, Kiné Ndiaye, Ndeye Fatou Nguirane, Mbaye Thiam, Ibrahima Niang, Joseph Diouf, Ndoye Diop, Khady Ndaw, Khady Ghassama, Khadim Faye, Fatou Diop, Marie Massaly, Aminata Ndoye Badji, Melissa Sandrine Pandi, Hubert Akotia, Bineta Seck Fall, Ousseynou Ndiaye, Marie-Joseph Dieme, Abdoulaye Keita

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Mini-grid performance in Sub-Saharan Africa: case studies from Tsumkwe and Gam, Namibia by Kedar Mehta, Bertha Lwakatare, Wilfried Zörner, Mathias Ehrenwirth

“…Qualitative insights were gathered through field visits, surveys, and interviews with mini-grid operators, allowing for a thorough examination of community perspectives, operational issues, and technical performance. …”
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Post-vaccination Streptococcus pneumoniae colonization and respiratory manifestations in children: A prospective cohort study. by Jaqueline Elisa Verardo Benedetti, Kauana Pizzutti, Mariana Preussler Mott, Pedro Uriel Pedrotti Vieira, Neide Maria Bruscato, Emilio Hideyuki Moriguchi, Roberta Rigo Dalla Corte, João Carlos Batista Santana, Cícero Dias

“…At the end of one year, counting from the date of entry, interviews and data collection took place in medical records (end of follow-up). …”
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Fostering Social Interaction Variability in the Metaverse: A Case Study of the Museum of L’Avesnois in Fourmies by Makram Mestiri, Meriem Khadhar, Arnaud Huftier, Amos Fergombe

“…Employing a robust mixed-methods approach, this research synthesizes quantitative metrics with qualitative insights from in-depth interviews to critically evaluate the metaverse’s capacity to deliver authentic, emotionally resonant, and pedagogically impactful engagements. …”
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An evaluation of the implementation of maternal obesity pathways of care: a mixed methods study with data integration. by Nicola Heslehurst, Sarah Dinsdale, Gillian Sedgewick, Helen Simpson, Seema Sen, Carolyn Dawn Summerbell, Judith Rankin

“…Three component studies were given equal priority. 1: Semi-structured qualitative interviews explored obese pregnant women's experiences of being on the pathways. 2: A quantitative and qualitative postal survey explored healthcare professionals' experiences of delivering the pathways. 3: A case note audit quantitatively assessed pathway compliance. …”
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Gender lens review of adolescent health care services: a mixed methods study in Bangladesh by Fariha Haseen, Hridi Hedayet, Shahana Nazneen, Nurjahan Akter, Umme Haney, Md Sunyet Alam Chowdhury, Md Saidur Rahman Khan, AGM Mashuqur Rahman, Nazma Siddika Begum, Mohd Shahdt Hossain Mahmud, Syed Shariful Islam

“…The study design was cross-sectional with a mixed methods approach. …”
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Lived experiences of persons on tuberculosis treatment in Nairobi County, Kenya: a mixed methods study by Joan Ondiro, Faith Onyangore, Reagan Onyango, Lenah Muema, Dickens S. Omondi Aduda

“…Participants were selected through simple random sampling and interviewed by semi-structured questionnaires and focused group discussions. …”
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Assessment of face mask use in peripartum women during the COVID-19 pandemic: an observational study by Samuel Adusei, Tracey Adams, Chantal Stewart

“…Methods This was a cross-sectional quantitative study using opportunistic sampling of women in the first and second stages of labour and the first six hours postpartum to assess the proportion of women who used face masks effectively between 1 and 31 October, 2020. …”
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Validation of a model for predicting HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake: a study protocol by Elizabeth Nailantei Kileku, Joseph Sitienei, Morris Senghor Shisanya, Nyawira Gitahi

“…Despite increased PrEP programs in sub-Saharan Africa since 2015, uptake remains low due to various barriers. This study aims to validate a model identifying demographic, economic, social, behavioral, and structural factors influencing PrEP use in Turbo Sub-County, where uptake is among the lowest.MethodsThe study will employ a descriptive cross-sectional design using both quantitative and qualitative methods to gather data from youths aged 15–24 in Turbo Sub-County. …”
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Implementation and acceptability of the Caregiver Care Model in general practice: a mixed-method feasibility study by Mette Kjaergaard Nielsen, Marie Cecilie Vinther, Mai-Britt Guldin, Kaj Sparle Christensen, Anna Mygind

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Library Material Security and Service Delivery in Uganda: A Case Study of Rwenzori International University. by Muhindo, Sadress

“…Using simple random and purposive sampling techniques, a total of 67 respondents were selected to participate in the study. In this study, data was collected using questionnaires and key informant interviews. …”
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Acceptability and feasibility of an internet-based intervention for bereaved Chinese with prolonged grief: a mixed methods study by Wenxiao Jin, Wenjie Peng, Suqin Tang

“…Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, and difference tests, while thematic analysis was applied to the interview transcripts.Results: Thirty participants (78.9%) completed the whole intervention, and 25 participants (65.8%) attended the interview. …”
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Teachers’ Virtual Education Experiences in Iraq: Insights from a Mixed-Methods Study on Challenges and Consequences by ABBAS TAHER ALLAWI GHRABAT, NASROLAH GHASHGHAEIZADEH, JALAL SHANTA JABER, FRANK MOSAVI

“…The qualitative tool was a semi-structured interview, whereas the quantitative tool was a researcher-made questionnaire consisting of 10 components and 66 items. …”
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Impact of the DEDICATED approach to optimizing palliative care for people with dementia: a multi-method study by Jesper M.A. Biesmans, Sascha R. Bolt, Niels Hameleers, Jos M.G.A. Schols, Jenny T. van der Steen, Sandra M.G. Zwakhalen, Daisy J.A. Janssen, Judith M.M. Meijers

“…Methodology This multi-method evaluation study used: (1) qualitative interviews with those who had acted as ambassadors in implementing the DEDICATED approach; (2) questionnaires measuring perceived self-efficacy, work engagement, and psychological empowerment among healthcare professionals working in these ambassadors’ teams; and (3) questionnaires with bereaved family caregivers exploring the frequency of advance care planning discussion and their experiences with the end-of-life care provided to their relative with dementia. …”
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Feasibility of a videoconferencing-based parent-mediated intervention: a mixed-method pilot study by Marie-Maude Geoffray, Marie-Maude Geoffray, Maeva Bourgeois-Mollier, Maud Maleysson-Baste, Natacha Gallifet, Sara Dochez, Sara Dochez, Gaelle Bonis, Agathe Jay, Lucie Jurek, Lucie Jurek

“…However, accessibility issues often hinder families from accessing evidence-based intervention. This pilot study assessed the feasibility of videoconferencing-based PACT as a precursor for a multicenter randomized controlled trial.MethodologyA mixed-methods approach integrated quantitative retrospective measures and semi-structured interviews. …”
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A mixed-methods study of patient and healthcare professional perceptions of care pathways for knee osteoarthritis by Pika Krištof Mirt, Karmen Erjavec, Sabina Krsnik, Petra Kotnik, Mohsen Hussein

“…Methods A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with KOA patients (n = 82) and healthcare professionals (n = 68). …”
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Financial Innovations and Financial Inclusion Among Commercial Banks in Uganda: Case Study Of Kabale District. by Mpirirwe, Christine

“…The specific goals were to ascertain the relationship between institutional innovations and financial inclusion; examine the relationship between process innovation and financial inclusion among rural households; and examine the relationship between product innovation and financial inclusion among rural households. The study used both descriptive and cross-sectional research designs and combined qualitative and quantitative methods for data collecting and analysis. …”
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Informing family physician payment reform in Canada: protocol for a cross-provincial, multimethod study by Agnes Grudniewicz, Kimberlyn McGrail, Alan Katz, M Ruth Lavergne, David Rudoler, Lindsay Hedden, Maria Mathews, Rita McCracken, Erin C Strumpf, Nichole Austin, Gayle Halas, Sarah Spencer, Ted McDonald, Hugh Shiplett, Rachel Thelen

“…Second, using provincial and national administrative datasets, we will assess the impact of these payment reforms on service volume, attachment/enrolment, continuity of care, and costs.Ethics and dissemination We have obtained cross-jurisdictional ethics approvals from Research Ethics British Columbia for the qualitative components and Nova Scotia Health for the quantitative components of this research. Harmonised ethics approvals have been obtained from additional institutions across all study regions. …”
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A mixed-methods study on negative psychological states of infertile women undergoing assisted reproductive treatment by Jia-Yu Hu, Yi-Dan Wu, Zhen Xiao, Meng-Ting Yu, Yue-Feng Liu, Yu-Ting Peng, Xiao-Hua Fu, Yu Zhang

“…A mixed-methods design that combined quantitative survey and qualitative interview was adopted in this study. …”
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Determinants of vaccine hesitancy in Switzerland: study protocol of a mixed-methods national research programme by Claudine Burton-Jeangros, Michael J. Deml, Kristen Jafflin, Sonja Merten, Benedikt Huber, Andrea Buhl, Eleonora Frau, Valérie Mettraux, Joanna Sonderegger, Paulina Kliem, Rachele Cattalani, Daniel Krüerke, Constanze Pfeiffer, Philip E. Tarr

“…For the qualitative component, we conduct interviews with parents, youth, and biomedical and CAM providers and observations of vaccination consultations and school vaccination information sessions. …”
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