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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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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Individual goal-based plan based on nursing theory for adults with type 2 diabetes and self-care deficits: a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial by Janeth Leksell, Mats Martinell, Anna Lindholm Olinder, Jessica Rosman, Jan W Eriksson

“…Additionally, a qualitative interview study will be conducted 12 months after the intervention. …”
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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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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 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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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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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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Usability and User Experience Testing of a Co-Designed Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes App (“MyPal for Adults”) for Palliative Cancer Care: Mixed Methods Study by Panos Bonotis, Pantelis Angelidis, Pantelis Natsiavas

“…Participants were also asked to provide quantitative feedback via the postuse System Usability Scale, User Experience Questionnaire, and Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire. …”
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Transition from child to adult health services for young people with cerebral palsy in Ireland; implications from a mixed-methods study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Owen Hensey, Amanda Breen, Aisling Walsh, Mary Owens, Claire Kerr, Sebastian Koppe, Grace Lavelle, Meriel Norris, Michael Walsh, Jennifer M. Ryan, Thilo Kroll, Jennifer Fortune

“…Quantitative finding from the surveys and qualitative findings from interviews were integrated at the interpretation stage of the research using integration through joint displays. …”
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Women's knowledge and attitudes toward female genital mutilation and associated factors in Diguna Fango, a rural district in southern Ethiopia: a community-based mixed study by Tamirat Beyene Gerete, Asresash Demissie, Enatfenta Sewmehone, Wubishet Gezimu, Wubishet Gezimu

“…It was conducted from May 20, 2023, to June 30, 2023, among 821 participants selected using a multistage sampling technique. The quantitative data were collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. …”
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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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User Experience of and Adherence to a Smartphone App to Maintain Behavior Change and Self-Management in Patients With Work-Related Skin Diseases: Multistep, Single-Arm Feasibility... by Nele Ristow, Annika Wilke, Christoph Skudlik, Swen Malte John, Michaela Ludewig

“…Adherence to skin protection tracking was higher over the study period than adherence to skin documentation and goal assessment. …”
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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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Evaluation of an interactive web-based programme on relapse management for people with multiple sclerosis (POWER@MS2): study protocol for a process evaluation accompanying a random... by Christoph Heesen, Sascha Köpke, Lisa Wenzel, Jutta Scheiderbauer, Markus van de Loo, Anne Christin Rahn

“…Participants are people with multiple sclerosis, neurologists, nurses and stakeholders. Quantitative semistandardised evaluation forms will be collected throughout the study. …”
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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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Exploring symptoms perception and barriers to medication adherence among Thai Muslim patients with non-communicable diseases in a rural community in southern Thailand: a mixed-meth... by Worawit Wanichanon, Napakkawat Buathong, Surawut Naruephai, Kananas Rodkitvitthaya, Peeraphol Thananinkul, Napat Jankaew, Phisit Wessamanon, Samatchaya Khaotrakul, Ratthakorn Boonmak, Nichamon Choo-eard, Thanakrit Nintap, Teera Sarakitphan, Paweeorn Kaewchuay, Kittiya Naruephai, Monchai Chaison

“…In the quantitative phase, 138 Muslim patients diagnosed with non-communicable diseases were enrolled, and their medication adherence and associated factors were assessed. …”
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Prevalence of Edentulism, Associated Factors, Perceived Treatment Needs and Barriers for Dental Care among the Elderly in a Rural Area of Puducherry, India: A Communitybased Mixed-... by Ranjana Ravindranath, Jayalakshmy Ramakrishnan, Vijayageetha Mathavaswami, Vanessa Ravel, Balasubramanian Madhan

“…A pretested semi-structured proforma was used to collect data. Quantitative data on the extent of partial and complete edentulism and treatment needs were collected, while perceived barriers to seeking treatment were assessed qualitatively through indepth interviews. …”
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SCAPAS-LungCancer—improving supportive care for patients surgically treated for non-small cell lung cancer: protocol for a prospective, longitudinal, observational and exploratory... by Wei Dai, Britt Borregaard, Zaigham Saghir, Pernille E Bidstrup, Morten Quist, Thomas Decker Christensen, Rene Horsleben Petersen, Rikke Langballe, Lin Huang, Malene Missel, Pernille Orloff Donsel, Michael Stenger, Pernille Brasch Andersen, Camilla Corvinius, Johnny Moons, Florian Fehlmann, Lisbeth Søbæk Hansen, Mai Nanna Schoenau

“…A longitudinal qualitative study, including individual interviews and ethnographic fieldwork, will be conducted to explore patients’ experiences and interactions with clinicians on symptoms and late effects. …”
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Improved land reforms to the benefit of women´s access to land to foster and support social norm change, a case study of Western Area rural district and Bombali district in Sierra... by Bankolay Theodore Turay, Modupe Moronke Omirin

“…Key informant interviews (KII) consisted of local leaders, household heads, women leaders and community land owners. …”
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