Patient-Reported Outcomes among people living with Chronic Pruritus (PROs-CP): Protocol for a single-center, multistage, mixed-methods prospective cohort study in Thailand. by Surapon Nochaiwong, Chidchanok Ruengorn, Salin Kiratikanon, Rujira Rujiwetpongstorn, Panjit Chieosilapatham, Napatra Tovanabutra, Siri Chiewchanvit, Ratanaporn Awiphan, Chabaphai Phosuya, Yongyuth Ruanta, Kednapa Thavorn, Mati Chuamanochan

“…<h4>Methods and design</h4>This study is a single-center, prospective, open cohort, observational longitudinal study using a multistage, mixed-methods parallel designs to integrate both quantitative and qualitative data regarding PROs among people living with chronic pruritus (itch lasting six or more weeks). …”
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Challenges and possibilities when doing research on active school travel interventions in a school setting - a non-randomized pilot study assessing feasibility of an evaluation des... by Mathias Andersson, Elena Tseli, Anna-Karin Lindqvist, Stina Rutberg, Annie Palstam

“…Evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions requires suitable study designs and feasible quantitative evaluations relating to the school setting. …”
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A pragmatic assessment of contextual fit and feasibility for e-learning implementation among public health workers in 16 West African countries: a mixed-methods study by Kehinde O. Ogunyemi, Virgil K. Lokossou, Lionel S. Sogbossi, Chima Ohuabunwo, Simon Antara, Senait Kebede, Carol Haley, Tolbert Nyenswah, Melchior A. Aïssi, Scott McNabb

“…Statistical weighting was applied, and interviews were thematically analysed. Quantitative data were analysed using SAS version 9.4 with inverse probability weights and post-stratification weights at the country level. …”
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Lessons learned from ramping up a Canadian Take Home Naloxone programme during a public health emergency: a mixed-methods study by Jane Buxton, Michael Otterstatter, Jennifer Lee, Sympascho Young, Sierra Williams

“…Objectives This study describes the 2016 expansion of the British Columbia Take Home Naloxone (BCTHN) programme quantitatively and explores the challenges, facilitators and successes during the ramp up from the perspectives of programme stakeholders.Design Mixed-methods study.Setting The BCTHN programme was implemented in 2012 to reduce opioid overdose deaths by providing naloxone kits and overdose recognition and response training in BC, Canada. …”
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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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Higher biosecurity level was associated with reduced risk of Danish dairy cattle farms becoming test-positive for Salmonella Dublin in a nested case–control study by Lars Pedersen, Lars Pedersen, Hans Houe, Erik Rattenborg, Liza Rosenbaum Nielsen

“…Dublin (BAF-SD) was used to systematically and semi-quantitatively assess the on-farm biosecurity practices across 12 farm sections. …”
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Assessing HIV treatment literacy among men living with HIV in Mozambique: a mixed-methods study to identify insights, gaps and impact from the ‘Somos Iguais’ campaign by Marcos Chissano, Paul Bouanchaud, Mercy Murire, Nina Hasen, Montague Hermann, Micaela Rodrigrues, Yolanda Chongo

“…This study was conducted in Maputo, Nampula and Sofala provinces.Participants The study comprised 10 focus group discussions with MLHIV aged 18–35 years and 58 indepth interviews with MLHIV aged 15–35 years across diverse subpopulations. …”
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A Chatbot-Based Version of a World Health Organization–Validated Intervention (Self-Help Plus) for Stress Management in Pregnant Women: Protocol for a Usability Study by Silvia Rizzi, Valentina Fietta, Lorenzo Gios, Stefania Poggianella, Maria Chiara Pavesi, Chiara De Luca, Debora Marroni, Claudia Paoli, Anna Gianatti, Barbara Burlon, Vanda Chiodega, Barbara Endrizzi, Angela Giordano, Francesca Biagioli, Veronica Albertini, Marianna Purgato, Corrado Barbui, Chiara Guella, Erik Gadotti, Stefano Forti, Fabrizio Taddei

“…Specifically, there will be 1 session per week, which the woman can choose, to allow more flexibility regarding her needs, supplemented by ALBA-supported exercises to be performed between sessions. This study adopts a mixed methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. …”
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Monitoring the production, transfer and promotion of evidence-based knowledge in research centers of Ilam University of Medical Sciences and providing solutions for improvement: A... by Masomeh Mirzaee, Peigham Heidarpoor, Jafar Bazyar

“…Methods: This was an explanatory sequential mixed method study using a standard questionnaire, and semi structured interviews. …”
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The development of language proficiency through global skills enhancement using web 2.0 tools in university EFL contexts: a mixed methods quasi-experimental study by Mohammad Hamad Al-khresheh, Suheyla Demirkol Orak, Shatha F. Alruwaili

“…Data were collected through standardized language proficiency tests, pre- and post-interviews, reflection journals, and instructor feedback. …”
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A Conceptual Pattern for Ranking Urban Furniture in Pedestrian Pathways of Tabriz from a Socio-Cultural Perspective (Case Study: Ark, Maqsudiyeh, Tarbiat, and Valiasr Pathways) by Afrang Beignejad Heric, Reza Valizadeh, Ali Panahi

“…This study aims to present a conceptual model for ranking urban furniture in the pedestrian pathways of Ark, Maqsudiyeh, Tarbiat, and Valiasr in the city of Tabriz. …”
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Designing an AI-Enhanced Public Health Care Platform for the Rapidly Aging Population in South Korea: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study Based on the Design Thinking Approach by Jeongone Seo

“…MethodsThis mixed methods study will integrate qualitative and quantitative research within a design thinking framework, progressing through 3 operational phases: empathize and define, ideate, and prototype and test. …”
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Challenges, experience and coping of health professionals in delivering healthcare in an urban slum in India during the first 40 days of COVID-19 crisis: a mixed method study by Leeberk Raja Inbaraj, Carolin Elizabeth George, Shon Rajukutty, Luc P de Witte

“…Objectives To describe the initial dilemmas, mental stress, adaptive measures implemented and how the healthcare team collectively coped while providing healthcare services in a large slum in India, during the COVID-19 pandemic.Setting Community Health Division, Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bangalore.Study design We used mixed methods research with a quantitative (QUAN) paradigm nested in the primary qualitative (QUAL) design. …”
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Assessing the satisfaction of health professionals towards the introduction of Maathru Samman pants for normal delivery in the labour room: A multi-site mixed method study from Ind... by Venkatashiva B Reddy, Sirisha Pulla, Anushree Patil, Archana Bhosale, Deepti Tandon, Madhur Verma, Noorin Bhimani, Priti Gupta, Pradeep Aggarwal, Rakesh Kakkar, Star Pala, Wansalan Karu Shullai

“…The health care professionals involved in normal delivery where pregnant women used Maathru Samman Pants, were enrolled in the study total of 20 doctors and 39 nurses were studied using a quantitative questionnaire. …”
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Investigating the Quality of Waiting Time and Visits of Patients Referring to Comprehensive Health Centers using the Structure, Process, and Outcome Standards: A Case Study of Nort... by Maysam Yousefi, Eshrati Ali Asghar, Andisheh Eslami, Milad Mehri, Anahita Behzadi

“…The quantitative phase involved 429 patients visiting comprehensive health centers in Mashhad from May to August 2022. …”
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Exploring the research interest, capacity and culture of NHS staff in South-East Scotland and changes in attitudes to research following the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: a qualitative stud... by Magdalena Pribanova, David J. Chinn, Fleur Davey, Frances Quirk

“…We investigated the current research interest, culture, and capacity amongst staff in one medium-sized, regional Health Board in Scotland to determine how research activity may be increased and how attitudes to research may have changed following the recent pandemic. Methods This study was part of a two-phase evaluation with both quantitative and qualitative methods using an initial questionnaire (n = 503) and then semi-structured interviews with 28 staff recruited following completion of their questionnaire. …”
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Delays in health care seeking for diarrheal disease and associated factors among caregivers of under five children in health centers of northwest Ethiopia: a mixed-method study by Asnakech Marew, Zenebe Jebero Zaza, Shiferaw Birhanu, Amare Belachew, Tsehaynew Kasse

“…Quantitative data were collected from 374 participants who were selected by systematic random sampling using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire and chart review. …”
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Longer sitting times and bulk amounts of rice intake are associated with the increased risks of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver diseases (MAFLD): A case-control study by Shahinul Alam, Mahbuba Kawser, Saif Uddin Nisar Ahmed, Md Mahabubul Alam, Md Saiful Islam, Shayla Nasrin

“…Quantitative approaches, such as interviews, were applied to measure dietary practices and physical activity levels. …”
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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 quantitative approach determined the proportion of missed opportunities for NCPAP in preterm neonates admitted to the KNH newborn unit, while the qualitative approach explored the barriers and facilitators of NCPAP utilisation.Participants Preterm neonates of gestation less than 37 weeks in the first 48 hours of life who met the criteria for NCPAP. …”
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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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