Electronic community health information system practice and associated factors among health extension workers in South Wollo Zone, North East Ethiopia: Mixed study by Mohammed Ali Dawud, Mulugeta Hayelom Kalayou, Yitbarek Wasihun, Toyeb Yasine, Tewoflos Ayalew, Mulugeta Desalegn Kasaye

“…Study participants were selected by using simple random sampling for the quantitative study, and purposive sampling was employed for qualitative study. …”
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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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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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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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Availability of essential medicines, inventory management practices, and related challenges in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, eastern Amhara, Ethiopia: an explanatory se... by Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Alem Endeshaw Woldeyohanins, Eskedar Dires Gebremeskel, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Yilkal Abebaw Wassie, Mekonnen Derese Mekete, Tefera Minwagaw, Tesfaye Birhanu Abebe, Kelemnesh Seifu

“…Data were collected through face-to-face and telephone interview, document review, and observation. Quantitative data were entered into Epi Data version 4.6 and analyzed by SPSS window version 26, and descriptive statistics were computed and summarized results were presented by using text, tables and graphs, while thematic analysis using open code software was employed for qualitative data analysis. …”
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Evaluation of combined multi-chamber with compounded bags and multi-chamber bags only for British adults on home parenteral nutrition: A mixed methods pilot study by Karen Allsopp, Simon Lal, Anne Marie Sowerbutts, Debra Jones, Michael Taylor, Simon Harrison, Arun Abraham, Kirstine Farrer, Gavin Leahy, Antje Teubner, Sorrel Burden

“…Methods: This mixed-methods pilot study collected data from patients between June 2022 and January 2023. …”
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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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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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Presenting a model for determining the level of technological complexity of research and development activities in knowledge-based companies (case study: companies based in Golesta... by Gholamali shahmoradi, Taghi Torabi, Reza Radfar, Mohammadhasan Cheraghali

“…Also, a researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect the data in the quantitative part of the study, which was designed based on the findings of the qualitative part of the research. …”
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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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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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Food aversion and its association with pregnant women’s nutritional status in Teticha Woreda, Sidama Region, Ethiopia: A community-based mixed comparative cross-sectional study by Turufat Paskal Gebre, Temesgen Tafesse, Teshome Abuka Abebo

“…Data were collected using an unstructured interview guide for qualitative data and a structured questionnaire for quantitative data. …”
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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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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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Mixed method study of feasibility and acceptability of electronic screening for measurement-based symptom monitoring of veterans accessing mental health treatment in VA community c... by Erin Almklov, Michael W. Lee, John D. Gault, Brian H. Blanco, Brian Huynh, Abigail Angkaw, Neal Doran, Niloofar Afari, James O. E. Pittman

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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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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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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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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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