ACTivity as medicine In Oncology for Head and Neck (ACTIOHN): a feasibility study investigating a patient-centred approach to exercise for head and neck cancer patients by Joanne M. Patterson, Mary G. Cherry, Andrew Levy, Simon N. Rogers, Rachel C. Brooker, Valerie M. Bryant, Steven Lane, Michael M. Nugent, Ruth Price, Andrew G. Schache, Jennifer A. Kirton, Bridget Young, Debra Fisher, Adrian W. Midgely

“…Three quarters of exercise sessions were completed as prescribed. Patient interviews found the flexible, personalised approach valuable. …”
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Strategies for implementing long‐acting cabotegravir for PrEP in US clinics serving Black women: interim healthcare provider findings from the EBONI study by Katherine L. Nelson, Tammeka Evans Cooper, Yolanda Lawson, Dylan Baker, Satish Mocherla, Megan Dieterich, Theo Hodge, Alftan Dyson, Denise Sutherland‐Philips, Heidi Swygard, Lisa Petty, Peter Jeffery, Kenneth Sutton, Courtney Peasant Bonner, Sara M. Andrews, Samantha Chang, Piotr Budnik, Kimberly Smith, Annemiek deRuiter, Maggie Czarnogorski, Nanlesta Pilgrim

“…Methods From August 2022 to June 2024, through quantitative surveys (prior to implementation [baseline] and Month 4 [M4]) and/or structured qualitative interviews (M4), HCPs provided their perceptions and experiences of integrating CAB LA in their clinical settings that served Black cis‐and‐trans women. …”
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Situation analysis for delivering integrated comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services for displaced population of Kasaï, Democratic Republic of Congo: Protocol for a m... by Jacques B O Emina, Parfait Gahungu, Francis Iyese, Rinelle Etinkum, Brigitte Kini, Joseph Fataki Mobolua, Mohira Boboeva, Loulou Kobeissi

“…<h4>Data and methods</h4>We will conduct a mixed-methods study design, which will combine quantitative and qualitative approaches. …”
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Improving equity in access to early diagnosis of cancer in different healthcare systems of Latin America: protocol for the EquityCancer-LA implementation-effectiveness hybrid study by Virginia García, Sónia Dias, María-Luisa Vázquez, Ingrid Vargas, Pamela Eguiguren, Josep Maria Borràs, Ignacio Aznar-Lou, Antoni Serrano-Blanco, Montserrat Gil-Girbau, Maria Rubio-Valera, Maria Luisa Garmendia, Daniel Ruiz, Amparo-Susana Mogollón-Pérez, Ana-Lucía Torres, Andrés Peralta, Signe Smith Jervelund, M.L. Vazquez, Aida Oliver, Verónica Espinel, Zahara Fernández, Paula Arroyo-Uriarte, Ana María Oyarce, Camilo Bass, Isabel Guzmán, Andrea Alvarez, Paola González, Isabel Abarca, Rodney Stock, Berta Cerda, Guillermo Hartwig, Cristopher Tabilo, Carmen Aravena, Gloria Stephens, Ana Maria Pedraza, Angela Pinzón, Carol Cardozo, María Camila Rangel, Pablo Cristancho, William Mantilla, Guillermo León, Juan Merchán, Iván Dueñas, Hugo Pereira, Estefanía Rodríguez

“…Baseline and evaluation studies adopt mixed-methods qualitative (semistructured individual interviews) and quantitative (patient questionnaire survey) methods. …”
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Development of a Mobile-Based Personal Health Record for Pediatric Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Management: Protocol for a Study Based on Action Research Design by Dian Budi Santoso, Martina Sinta Kristanti, Dian Kesumapramudya Nurputra, Retno Sutomo

“…The System Usability Scale (SUS) and the User Version of the Mobile App Rating Scale (uMARS) will be used for quantitative evaluation, while interviews and FGDs will be conducted for qualitative evaluation. …”
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Majelis Ta’lim Sebagai Alternatif Pusat Pendidikan Islam (Studi Kasus pada Majelis Ta’lim Se Kecamatan Natar Lampung Selatan) by Arif Mustopa

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Estimating the Impact on Parents’ Infant Feeding Choices of Increasing Age Guidance and Adding Sugar Warning Labels to Commercial Infant Foods: A Mixed-Methods Study by Rana E Conway, Ivonne Derks, Florence Sheen, Andrew Steptoe, Clare H Llewellyn

“…Quantitative and qualitative findings were then integrated for overall interpretation. …”
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The genetic relationship between Alune, Lisabata, Luhu, and Wemale (Western Seram, Indonesia): a historical-comparative linguistics approach by Hendrokumoro, Faradika Darman, Neni Nuraeni, Nadia Khumairo Ma’shumah

“…Language and cultural identity differences can easily lead to a small amount of warfare and confrontation due to a lack of sense of belonging. This study examined the genetic relationship of four languages spoken in Western Seram, consisting of the Alune, Lisabata, Luhu, and Wemale, and its urgency to the relation among four existing tribes by stepping on qualitative and quantitative evidence. …”
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Low HIV-risk aligned discontinuation among HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis users within public HIV clinics in Kenya: A mixed method study. by Njeri Wairimu, Kenneth Ngure, Vallery Ogello, Emmah Owidi, Paul Mwangi, Lydia Etyang, Winnie Waituika, Margaret Mwangi, Dominic M Githuku, Simon Maina, Elizabeth Irungu, Nelly Mugo, Kenneth K Mugwanya

“…We used random simple stratification to select individuals who had discontinued PrEP and completed surveys; we purposively sampled a subset of participants for in-depth interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively; qualitative data were analyzed thematically guided by the socio-ecological model. …”
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Decision-Making Process of Home and Social Care Professionals Using Telemonitoring of Activities of Daily Living for Risk Assessment: Embedded Mixed Methods Multiple-Case Study by Renée-Pier Filiou, Mélanie Couture, Maxime Lussier, Aline Aboujaoudé, Guy Paré, Sylvain Giroux, Hubert Kenfack Ngankam, Patricia Belchior, Carolina Bottari, Kevin Bouchard, Sébastien Gaboury, Charles Gouin-Vallerand, Faustin Armel Etindele Sosso, Nathalie Bier

“…For this paper, we used the data collected during interviews (45-60 min) with clinicians only. Quantitative metadata were also collected on each service provided to care recipients before and after the implementation of NEARS-SAPA to triangulate the qualitative data. …”
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A mixed-method study on awareness, haemoglobin phenotype result accuracy and sickle cell knowledge among parents of children with sickle cell disease in ibadan, Nigeria by Adeniyi Abraham Adesola, David Mobolaji Akoki, Joshua Simpa Lawal, Abigail Olawumi Oyedokun, Oluwatomisin Esther Agboola, Anuoluwapo Agnes Babawale, Biobele Jotham Brown

“…Data were collected using structured questionnaires and supplemented with six key informant interviews. Quantitative data were analysed using IBM SPSS, and qualitative data were thematically analysed to complement the quantitative findings. …”
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Personalised care for people with excessive alcohol use following an episode of self-harm: a mixed methods community case study in a psychiatric liaison team by Sarah Wigham, Elizabeth Titchener, Katherine Jackson, Eileen Kaner, Eilish Gilvarry, Eilish Gilvarry, Amy O’Donnell

“…Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients and clinicians and analysed thematically. …”
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Career Guidance and Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Kisoro District; A case Study of Namirembe and Nyanamo Comprehensive Secondary Schools in Bukimbiri Sub-County. by Robert, Mwesigwa

“…The study was both qualitative and quantitative in nature. …”
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The experience of living with human immunodeficiency virus among adolescents at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Bahir-Dar, Northwest Ethiopia, A phenomenological st... by Bazezew Asfaw Guadie, Minyichil Birhanu Belete, Meseret Mekuriaw Beyene, Ayalew Kassie Melese, Tarik Yenew Tessema, Yinager Workineh

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Protocol for a quasiexperimental study testing the effectiveness of strengthening growth monitoring and promotion in community clinics for improving the nutritional status of under... by Tahmeed Ahmed, Sk Masum Billah, Muttaquina Hossain, Tarana -E- Ferdous, Ziaul Islam, Md M Islam Bulbul, Md Mezanur Rahman

“…A difference-in-difference and linear mixed effects analysis of quantitative data will be done. Thematic analysis will be conducted for qualitative information. …”
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Identification of amendable risk factors for childhood stunting at individual, household and community levels in Northern Province, Rwanda – a cross-sectional population-based stud... by Albert Ndagijimana, Kristina Elfving, Aline Umubyeyi, Torbjörn Lind

“…Methods We conducted a population-based, cross-sectional study using a quantitative questionnaire in households with children aged 1–36 months in the Northern Province. …”
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Associations of dyadic appraisal of cancer cachexia symptoms with psychological distress and quality of life in dyads of palliative care patients: a longitudinal mixed-methods stud... by Huilin Cheng, Carmen Wai Lim Leung, Jeffrey Sheung Ching NG, Kam Hung Wong, Deepa Natarajan, Lut Ming Chan, Nancy Hiu Yim NG, Tsz Wai Tsang, Wai Ming Leung, Raymond See Kit LO

“…Methods This study will adopt a longitudinal mixed-methods design, combining both quantitative and qualitative data collection at baseline and eight weeks after baseline. 281 dyads of patients with CC and caregivers will be recruited from palliative care units of three hospitals in Hong Kong. …”
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Contributions of District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS2) to maternal and child health service performance in Ethiopia: an interrupted time series mixed-methods study by Taddese Alemu Zerfu, Moges Asressie, Amare Abera Tareke, Zenebu Begna, Tigist Habtamu, Netsanet Werkneh, Tariku Nigatu, Meskerem Jisso, Addisalem Genta

“…A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative methods to provide a comprehensive understanding of the data. …”
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Impact of an educational physiotherapy-yoga intervention on perceived stress in women treated with brachytherapy for cervical cancer: a randomised controlled mixed study protocol (... by Marta Jarlier, Estelle Laboureur, Kerstin Faravel, Laetitia Meignant, Maguy Del Rio, Sylvain Demontoy, Mailys De-Meric-de-Bellefon, Marie Cantaloube, Estelle Guerdoux

“…Qualitative analyses based on semistructured interview surveys will be conducted to gather valuable information and analyse in depth patients’ experiences with the intervention and UBT.Ethics and dissemination This study was approved by the French ethics committee (Comité de Protection des Personnes Ouest V, reference number 2023-A01491-44) on 22 February 2024 and will be carried out in accordance with the good clinical practice guidelines and the Declaration of Helsinki. …”
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Using a Sober Curious Framework to Explore Barriers and Facilitators to Helping Sexual Minority Women Reduce Alcohol-Related Harms: Protocol for a Descriptive Study by Tonda L Hughes, Lauren Bochicchio, Laurie A Drabble, Belinda Lunnay, David Whiteley, Jillian R Scheer, Beth Meadows, Paul Ward, Carol Emslie

“…To address the study aims, we are conducting 2 descriptive studies with adult (>18 years) sexual minority women using mixed methods. …”
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