Multilevel determinants of racial/ethnic disparities in severe maternal morbidity and mortality in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA: protocol for a concurrent triang... by Bankole Olatosi, Jiajia Zhang, Xiaoming Li, Chen Liang, Jihong Liu, Peiyin Hung, Shan Qiao, Berry A Campbell, Myriam E Torres, Neset Hikmet

“…We will use a convergent parallel design which includes a quantitative analysis of data from the 2018–2021 SC Pregnancy Risk Assessment and Monitoring System (unweighted n>2000) and in-depth interviews of 40 postpartum women and 10 maternal care providers to identify distinct mediating pathways.Ethics and dissemination The study was approved by institutional review boards at the University of SC (Pro00115169) and the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC IRB.21-030). …”
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Patient-centeredness and determinant factors of palliative care service for adult cancer patients in public hospitals of addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024: cross-sectional mixed method s... by Muday Beneberu, Getachew Teshale, Kaleb Assegid Demissie, Endalkachew Dellie, Melak Jejaw, Asmamaw Atnafu

“…A total of 407 adult cancer patients, 7 key informant interviews and five in-depth interviews were included. …”
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Assessment of drug utilization evaluation and post-dispensing knowledge of ophthalmic medications: an explanatory sequential mixed-methods study at the University of Gondar Compreh... by Abaynesh Fentahun Bekalu, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Abebech Tewabe Gelaye, Habtamu Semagn Ayele, Demis Getachew, Alemante Tafese Beyna, Assefa Kebad Mengesha, Esileman Abdela Muche

“…Quantitative data were collected using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire, and chart review was then entered into EpiData version 4.6 and analyzed using SPSS version 25. …”
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Optimizing the Measurement of Information on the Context of Alcohol Consumption Within the Drink Less App Among People Drinking at Increasing and Higher Risk Levels: Mixed-Methods... by Abigail K Stevely, Claire Garnett, John Holmes, Andrew Jones, Larisa Dinu, Melissa Oldham

“…We assessed engagement and data quality with app data, usability with a validated questionnaire, and acceptability with semistructured interviews. ResultsQuantitative findings on engagement, data quality, and app usability were good overall, with participants using the app on most days (tags: mean 12.23, SD 2.46 days; occasion type: mean 12.39, SD 2.12 days). …”
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Alcohol consumption and associated factors among pregnant women at public health centers in Asella town, southeastern Ethiopia: a multicenter mixed-method cross-sectional study by Jibril Bashir Adem, Anas Ali Alhur, Legesse Tadesse Wodajo, Sudi Jemal Wado, Tewodros Desalegn Nebi

“…Quantitative data were analyzed using Epidata version 3.1 and Stata version 14. …”
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A blended learning approach for capacity strengthening to improve the quality of integrated HIV, TB, and malaria services during antenatal and postnatal care in LMICs: a feasibilit... by Alice Norah Ladur, Uzochukwu Egere, Marion Ravit, Florence Mgawadere, Christopher Murray, Sarah Ann White, Mohammed Hauwa, Rael Mutai, Lucy Nyaga, Shikuku Duncan, Issak Bashir, Olubunmi Olufunmilola Ayinde, Rukia Bakar, Leonard Katalambula, Carlo Federici, Aleksandra Torbica, Nicholas Furtado, Elizabeth Adjoa Kumah, Charles Ameh

“…Qualitative data was collected through key informant interviews and focus group discussions, analysed using thematic analysis. …”
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Clean intermittent catheterisation determinants and caregiver adherence in paediatric patients with spinal dysraphism and spinal cord injury in a paediatric spinal differences clin... by Azadeh Wickham, Cynthia L Russell, John M Gatti

“…Thematic analysis will be used to analyse and interpret the interview data. A comparison joint display will be developed to compare quantitative and qualitative data results.Ethical and dissemination Institutional review board approval was obtained from the Children’s Mercy Kansas City (Study00003003) and the University of Missouri-Kansas City (#2100185). …”
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Assessment of Community Stakeholders’ and Health Educators and Professionals’ Needs for the Continuous Enhancement of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Mali (Project CLE... by Sabina Abou Malham, Doufain Traoré, Fatoumata Dicko, Gabriel Blouin Genest, Jennyfer Boudreau, Drissa Mansa Sidibé, Souleymane Sidibé, Issa Souleymane Goïta, Aminata Sangaré, Mohamed Togo, Delphine Diarra, Michèle Rietmann, Mahamane Mahamoudou Maïga, Suzie Boulanger, Ann Isabelle Grégoire, David-Martin Milot, Djamal Berbiche, Sarah Stecko

“…A qualitative method, based on 3 sources of data (focus groups, individual semistructured interviews, and document analysis), which involved the same targets as the quantitative component, with additional community actors such as Community Health Associations (Associations de santé communautaire) and Women’s Service User Communities. …”
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Evaluation of lung cancer early detection offered by the German Social Accident Insurance for formerly asbestos-exposed employees using low-dose computed tomography – setting and s... by Felix Greiner, Jan Heidrich, Helena Keller, Dirk Taeger, Thorsten Wiethege, Volker Harth

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Feasibility of implementing a mobile phone-based telemonitoring programme to support pregnant women at high-risk for pre-eclampsia in Karachi, Pakistan: protocol for a mixed-method... by Emily Seto, Zulfiqar Bhutta, Anam Shahil Feroz, Sarah Saleem, Haleema Yasmin

“…Data sources will include semi-structured interviews with the enrolled women, caregivers and clinicians, as well as quantitative data from paper medical records, research logs and server data. …”
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Optimization of the Care4Today Digital Health Platform to Enhance Self-Reporting of Medication Adherence and Health Experiences in Patients With Coronary or Peripheral Artery Disea... by Stephanie Juan, Ante Harxhi, Simrati Kaul, Breeana Woods, Monica Tran, Gabrielle Geonnotti, Archit Gupta, Emily Dean, Cassandra E Saunders, Gloria Payne

“…Part 1, internet survey, posed quantitative questions with Likert-scale answer options about existing app features. …”
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Newborn care service utilization and associated factors among women who gave birth in Kore district, West Arsi zone, Ethiopia, 2022: a mixed method study by Ararso Hordofa Guye, Bekele Niguse Lata, Tomas Benti Tefera, Tadesse Nigussie, Beka Teressa Meka

“…Data were collected through a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire. Additionally, qualitative data were gathered using a focus group discussion guide to complement the quantitative findings. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with the multiple morbidity of postpartum depression, diabetes mellitus and hypertension among mothers in Mbarara district, south western Uganda:... by Catherine Atuhaire, Kabanda Taseera, Daniel Atwine, Samuel Maling, Francis Bajunirwe, Godfrey Zari Rukundo

“…In the qualitative phase, 20 key informant interviews each lasting 30–45 min were conducted purposively. …”
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What sustain Chinese adult second language (L2) learners' engagement in online classes? A sequential mix-methods study on the roles of L2 motivation and enjoyment. by Yanyan Li, Wentao Liu, Shuai Ren

“…To address this gap, our study examined the underlying mechanisms connecting these constructs. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and determinants of post-abortion contraceptive use among women of reproductive age seeking care in healthcare facilities in Ile-Ife, Nigeria: a cross-sectional... by Uchechi Grace Okonta, Olabisi Muslimat Odekunle

“…It is a key strategy for the reduction of unintended pregnancies and repeated abortion.Objective The study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude towards post-abortion contraception and examine the determinants of post-abortion contraceptive use among women of reproductive age seeking care in healthcare facilities in Ile-Ife.Design The study was a facility-based descriptive cross-sectional survey which employed a quantitative method.Method The study was conducted among women of reproductive age who have had abortion and are seeking care in the family planning units of healthcare facilities in Ile- Ife. 285 respondents were recruited for the study using a two-stage sampling technique. …”
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Study protocol: Feasibility of medically tailored meals for pediatric populations at risk for disparities in serious illness outcomes due to inequities in food-related social drive... by Bridgette Thom, Victoria R Crowder, Andrew B Smitherman, Bethany S Cosgrove, Rebecca Bosch, Yashvi Vardhan, C Natasha Matt, Alice Ammerman, Sheila Judge Santacroce

“…Feasibility will be assessed based on recruitment, retention, and adherence to study requirements. Acceptability and appropriateness of the intervention will be evaluated using surveys and semi-structured interviews conducted at 4, 8, and 12 weeks. …”
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Self‐Reported Quality of Life and Lived Experiences of Adolescent Cancer Survivors Aged 10–19 in Southwestern Uganda: A Mixed‐Methods Study in a Resource‐Limited Setting by Doreen Faith Longes, Leevan Tibaijuka, Moses Muwanguzi, Peter Kalubi, Steven Asiimwe, Kevin Schwartz, Howard Weinstein, Elizabeth Najjingo, Barnabas Atwiine

“…Methods and Results We conducted a mixed‐methods, cross‐sectional study using descriptive quantitative interviews using the summarized World Health Organization QOL questionnaire and qualitative in‐depth interviews with adolescent cancer survivors at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in southwestern Uganda in July and August 2023. …”
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What influences uptake and early adherence to Option B+ (lifelong antiretroviral therapy among HIV positive pregnant and breastfeeding women) in Central Uganda? A mixed methods stu... by Aggrey David Mukose, Hilde Bastiaens, Fredrick Makumbi, Esther Buregyeya, Rose Naigino, Joshua Musinguzi, Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden, Rhoda K Wanyenze

“…Questionnaires were administered to 507 HIV positive pregnant females seeking antenatal care services. Key informant interviews were conducted with 54 health providers, and in-depth interviews (IDIs) with 57 HIV positive women on Option B+ ART. …”
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Digital supportive supervision (DiSS) of maternal health, child health and nutrition (MCHN) service delivery in Rajasthan, India: study protocol for impact evaluation and cost-effe... by Anurag Joshi, Anil Agarwal, Shankar Prinja, Shweta Sharda, Aarti Goyal, Pranav Kshtriya, Praween Kumar Agrawal, Prakash Singh, Ajay Trakroo, Luigi D'Aquino, Shubhra Singh, Raghuraj Singh

“…Key informants involved in supervising MCHN sessions will also be interviewed to complement the quantitative findings. …”
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Determinants of continuation on HIV pre-exposure propylaxis among female sex workers at a referral hospital in Uganda: a mixed methods study using COM-B model by Samuel Kawuma, Rodgers Katwesigye, Happy Walusaga, Praise Akatukunda, Joan Nangendo, Charles Kabugo, Moses R. Kamya, Fred C. Semitala

“…Methods We conducted an explanatory sequential mixed method study at Kiruddu National referral hospital in Uganda. …”
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