Domestic financing of HIV prevention interventions: a mixed methods study of the ability to pay (ATP) and willingness to pay (WTP) for voluntary medical male circumcision in Uganda by John Bekiita Byabagambi, Mark Limmer, Bruce Hollingsworth

“…Data were collected through phone interviews, with quantitative data analysed using regression and qualitative data via reflexive thematic analysis. # Results A total of 454 participants were recruited for the quantitative study and 29 for in-depth interviews. 85% had the ability to pay, and 76% expressed willingness to pay for VMMC. …”
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Patients’ experiences regarding self-monitoring of the disease course: an observational pilot study in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases at a rheumatology outpatient cl... by Lisanne Renskers, Sanne AA Rongen-van Dartel, Anita MP Huis, Piet LCM van Riel

“…The aims of this pilot study were to obtain patients’ experiences with online self-monitoring, to assess information about the agreement between the disease course assessed with patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and an objectively measured Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS28) by the rheumatologist, and to assess adherence to predetermined PROM frequency intervals.Design Observational study using qualitative and quantitative methods.Setting The rheumatology outpatient clinic of a teaching hospital in The Netherlands (secondary care).Participants 47 patients with an IRD who regularly attended the outpatient clinic.Methods Patients completed PROMs by using an online self-monitoring program. …”
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Transport practices of Māori Kaumātua (Indigenous elders) in Aotearoa New Zealand: baseline findings from prospective older adults transport and health study (NZPATHS) by Sarah Colhoun, Rebecca McLean, Claire Cameron, Sue Crengle

“…Abstract Background Transport is fundamental to support older Māori (kaumātua) wellbeing, facilitating ageing in place, social inclusion and access to cultural sites and practices – there is minimal research on transport practices of Indigenous populations and no published quantitative studies on the transport practices of kaumātua. …”
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Protocol for a feasibility and acceptability study using a brief ACT-based intervention for people from Southwest Wales who live with persistent pain by Madalina Saracutu, Darren J Edwards, Helen Davies, Jaynie Rance

“…In order to measure acceptability of the intervention, qualitative interviews will be conducted to provide an insight into peoples’ experiences of taking part. …”
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What stops private hospitals from engaging with publicly funded health insurance schemes? A mixed-methods study on PMJAY/MJPJAY in Maharashtra, India by Shweta Marathe, Prashant Ingle, Deepali Yakkundi, Kerry Scott

“…We combined quantitative analysis of the geographic distribution of empanelled private hospitals (993 across Maharashtra’s 36 districts) and qualitative interviews (n = 16) with diverse stakeholders to understand why some facilities do not engage. …”
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Clinical simulation practice and associated factors among nurse and midwife educators working at teaching institutions in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia: a mixed methods study by Melkam Alebachew Wubale, Ashagre Molla Assaye, Haileyesus Gedamu Wondyifraw, Bazezew Asfaw Guadie, Meseret Mekuriaw Beyene

“…In-depth interviews were used to acquire data for the qualitative study, which involved eight participants. …”
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The Fire Management Strategies for Worn-out Buildings With Fire Vulnerability Using the AʼWOT Analysis: A Case Study in the 19th District of Tehran, Iran by Afrasyab kheirdast, Seyed Ali Jozi, Sahar Rezaian, Mahnaz Mirza Ebrahim Tehrani

“…Background and objective In providing fire management strategies using international and integrated methods, no study has been conducted in district 19 of Tehran, Iran, so far. …”
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Testing the TEC-MED-Integrated Transcultural Social–Ethical-Care Model for Older People in the Mediterranean Basin: A Mixed-Method Quasiexperimental Study Protocol by Marta Lima-Serrano, Regina Allande-Cussó, Ana Magdalena Vargas-Martínez, Georges Karam, Lea El-Korh, Ana María Porcel-Gálvez

“…The TEC-MED project, which spans multiple countries, aims to evaluate whether the TEC-MED model can improve the quality of life and reduce care dependency among older adults in the Mediterranean region. Methods: This study employs a mixed-method approach including a longitudinal analytical quasiexperimental design, economic evaluation, and qualitative techniques such as interviews and focus groups. …”
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Impact of a videoconferencing educational programme for the management of concurrent disorders on nurses’ competency development and clinical practice: protocol for a convergent mi... by Pierre Pluye, Guillaume Fontaine, José Côté, Didier Jutras-Aswad, Gabrielle Chicoine, Jacinthe Pépin, Louise Boyer, Geneviève Rouleau, Simon Dubreucq

“…Therefore, this mixed methods study aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of an ECHO programme impact for CD management on nurses’ competency development and clinical practice.Methods and analysis The proposed mixed methods study, based on a convergent parallel design, will be conducted in the province of Quebec, Canada, to collect, analyse and interpret quantitative (QUAN) and qualitative (QUAL) data from a specific ECHO Program on CDs. …”
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Challenges in accessing health care services for women and girls with disabilities using a humanitarian physical rehabilitation program in Lebanon: a mixed method study by Linda Abou-Abbas, Diana Sabbagh, Rodolfo Rossi, Lavanya Vijayasingham, Maria Rita Lteif, Haya Rawi, Rouba Mitri, Hala Al Sultan, Aicha Benyaich, Ahmad AL-MOSA, Claudia Truppa

“…Recognizing the importance of gender equity, this study aims to explore the specific barriers faced by women and girls with disabilities in accessing quality healthcare services in Lebanon. …”
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Implementing psychosocial guidelines into specialized spinal cord injury rehabilitation services to strengthen person-centred health care: protocol for a mixed methods study by Candice McBain, Candice McBain, Anne Marie Sarandrea, Anne Marie Sarandrea, Anne Marie Sarandrea, Ilaria Pozzato, Ilaria Pozzato, Mohit Arora, Mohit Arora, Daniel Myles, Daniel Myles, John Bourke, John Bourke, Yvonne Tran, Ian D. Cameron, Ian D. Cameron, James W. Middleton, James W. Middleton, James W. Middleton, Ashley Craig, Ashley Craig

“…Success of implementation will be determined by analyzing any shifts in perceived knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour of staff and cultural/structural processes observed through comparing baseline and post-intervention qualitative and quantitative data. To capture lived experience insight, 10 patients with SCI currently undergoing rehabilitation will be interviewed.DiscussionThis study will establish the success of implementing psychosocial guidelines into three specialist SCI services. …”
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Sexual Health Determinants During the Life Course and Migration of Haitian-Origin People in French Guiana: Protocol for the Parcours d’Haïti Biographical and Transdisciplinary Stud... by Leslie Alcouffe, Marc-Alexandre Tareau, Gabriel Brun Rambaud, Aude Lucarelli, Mathilde Boutrou, Camille Thorey, Greta Cantalupi, Karl Kpossou, Florence Huber, Sébastien Rabier, Dévi Rita Rochemont, Théo Blaise, Estelle Thomas, Guerline Jean, Ruth Pierre Louis, Annette Zephirin, Célia Basurko, Félix Djossou, Hawa Cissé, William Faurous, Quentin Drouaud, Mayka Mergeay-Fabre, Antoine Adenis, Mathieu Nacher, Nicolas Vignier

“…MethodsThis mixed methods study involves a quantitative epidemiological and biographical analysis of Haitian individuals aged 18 to 60 years who have lived in French Guiana for more than 3 months. …”
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Ethnobotanical study on factors influencing plant composition and traditional knowledge in homegardens of Laifeng Tujia ethnic communities, the hinterland of the Wuling mountain ar... by Shuwang Hou, Mengfan Yu, Zhen Yao

“…Results This study documented a total of 414 species of homegarden plants from 114 families. …”
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The prevalence and contributing factors of NSAIDs prescription among chronic kidney disease patients in primary care: a mixed methods study from Kingdom of Bahrain by Walaa A. Husain, Rabab M. Moosa, Ameera M. Awadh, Fadak M. Aladraj, Bayan Mahdi, Shereen M. Haji, Sadok Chlif, Olakunle Alonge, Mohamed H. Shehata

“…Methodology A sequential mixed-method design study comprising of a retrospective cross-sectional survey drawn from patients’ electronic medical records (EMR) and qualitative in-depth interviews with primary care physicians (PCPs) was conducted between December 2022 and January 2023 – with an EMR data lookback from 1 st June 2021 to 1 st June 2022 Quantitative descriptive analysis was conducted to estimate the prevalence of NSAIDs and their associations with sociodemographic and service delivery indicators. …”
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Evaluating the Impact on Pain Perceptions, Pain Intensity, and Physical Activity of a Mobile App to Empower Employees With Musculoskeletal Pain: Mixed Methods Pilot Study by Stijn Keyaerts, Maxwell Szymanski, Lode Godderis, Vero Vanden Abeele, Liesbeth Daenen

“…In addition, semistructured interviews were conducted with 12 participants to explore how they engaged with the intervention and perceived its impact. …”
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Uptake of routine viral load testing among people living with HIV and its implementation challenges in Yangon region of Myanmar: a mixed-methods study by Pruthu Thekkur, Khine Khine Thinn, Nang Thu Thu Kyaw, Nyein Su Aye, Tin Maung Zaw, Pyae Soan, San Hone, Htun Nyunt Oo

“…We aimed to determine the uptake of VL testing and factors associated with it among PLHIV initiated on ART during 2017 in ART clinics of Yangon region and to explore the implementation challenges as perceived by the healthcare providers.Design An explanatory mixed-methods study was conducted. The quantitative component was a cohort study, and the qualitative part was a descriptive study with in-depth interviews.Setting Six ART clinics operated by AIDS/sexually transmitted infection teams under the National AIDS Programme.Primary outcome measures (1) The proportion who underwent VL testing by 30 March 2019 and the proportion with virological suppression (plasma VL <1000 copies/mL); (2) association between patient characteristics and ‘not tested’ was assessed using log binomial regression and (3) qualitative codes on implementation challenges.Results Of the 567 PLHIV started on ART, 498 (87.8%) retained in care for more than 6 months and were eligible for VL testing. 288 (57.8%, 95% CI: 53.3% to 62.2%) PLHIV underwent VL testing, of which 263 (91.3%, 95% CI: 87.1% to 94.4%) had virological suppression. …”
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A theoretical model of the mechanism of entrepreneurial leadership attributes and leadership behaviours on nursing team creativity in a new hospital: a grounded theory study by Jing Gong, Lorna Kwai Ping Suen, Binxu Yang, Yifei Yang, Xintong Deng, Jing Zhou

“…It encourages nurses to explore and utilize entrepreneurial opportunities, positively impacting their organizations’ development. While many studies have used quantitative data to examine how entrepreneurial leadership influences team creativity through mediating variables, few have focused on the interactive qualities and intrinsic motivations between entrepreneurial leadership and team creativity. …”
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Developing a Life Story Intervention for Older Adults With Dementia or at Risk of Delirium Who Were Hospitalized: Multistage, Stakeholder-Engaged Co-Design Study by Sarah J Flessa, James D Harrison, Roniela Turnigan, Megan Rathfon, Michael Chandler, Jay Newton-Small, Stephanie E Rogers

“…A 3-stage co-design process that used a mixed methods data collection approach including in-depth interviews and surveys was completed. We used content analysis to analyze qualitative data and descriptive statistics to summarize quantitative data. …”
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A qualitative study on the experience of nurses in the health education for patients with ulcerative colitis based on the Ottawa decision support framework (基于渥太华决策支持框架的护士参与溃疡性结肠炎患... by LIANG Zhuolin (梁琢琳), LI Xumiao (李旭苗), WEI Rongsai (魏荣赛), LIU Jingying (刘璟莹), ZHANG Nan (张楠), MA Hongwen (马宏文)

“…The Colaizzi's 7-step analysis method was used to analyze, summarize and refine the themes of the interview data. Results The experience of nurses can be summarized into three main themes and six sub themes: Cognitive limitation(role ambiguity, priori knowledge and contingency on authority); Imbalance between supply and demand(shortage of specialized nurses, lack of systematic planning); Ineffective evaluation(Insufficient quantitative tools, unclear indicators). …”
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Reducing syndemics of non-communicable chronic diseases in Mayan Indigenous population through community-based participatory research: a mixed-methods study protocol by Maarten M H Lahr, Erik Buskens, Adalberto Loyola-Sanchez, Ingris Peláez-Ballestas, Alfonso Gastelum Strozzi, Emilio Motte-García, Cinthya Cadena-Trejo, María Fernanda Ramírez-Flores, María Victoria Fernandez-Garcia, Karen G Castillo-Hernandez, Kenia Nayrobi López-Herrera

“…The aim of this protocol is to describe the methodological process to create, implement and evaluate a Syndemic-Based Care Model (SCM), using a Community Based-Participatory Research (CBPR) strategy in three Mayan-Yucatecan communities.Methods and analysis This is a convergent mixed-methods protocol. The quantitative component is a before-after study, and the qualitative component is an ethnographic study. …”
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