Association between adherence to behavioral intervention and capability well-being among parents of autistic children: a cross-sectional study from China by Huanyu Zhang, Shanquan Chen, Jiazhou Yu, Xuejing Niu, Xue Wang, Li Wang

“…The index scores for each domain were computed based on the preference-based value set in the United Kingdom, ranging from 0 to 1. …”
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Multi-century mean summer temperature variations in the Southern Rhaetian Alps reconstructed from <i>Larix decidua</i> blue intensity data by R. Cerrato, M. C. Salvatore, M. C. Salvatore, M. Brunetti, A. Somma, C. Baroni, C. Baroni

“…Moreover, the correlation values between the BI data and June–August mean temperature are stable over time, ranging between 0.40 and 0.71 (mean value of 0.57), considering a moving window of 50 years, and at spatial scale, with significant values over the western and central Mediterranean areas returned for all the considered time windows. …”
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Prediction of outcomes following intravenous thrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke using serum UCH-L1, S100β, and NSE: a multicenter prospective cohort study employin... by Ming-Ya Luo, Yang Qu, Peng Zhang, Reziya Abuduxukuer, Li-Juan Wang, Li-Chong Yang, Zhi-Guo Li, Xiao-Dong Liu, Ce Han, Dan Li, Wei-Jia Wang, Dian-Ping Lv, Ming Liu, Jian Gao, Jing Xu, Yongfei Jiang, Hai-Nan Chen, Fu-Jin Li, Li-Ming Sun, Qi-Dong Sun, Yingbin Qi, Si-Yin Sun, Yu Zhang, Zhen-Ni Guo, Yi Yang

“…Machine learning (ML) and biomarkers like ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase L1 (UCH-L1), S100 calcium-binding protein β (S100β), and neuron-specific enolase (NSE) may enhance prognostic accuracy. Objectives: We aimed to assess the predictive value of serum brain injury biomarkers for 3-month outcomes in AIS patients treated with IVT, using an ML-based model. …”
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Knowledge on HIV postexposure prophylaxis and associated factors among healthcare workers in Kigoma region, Tanzania by Zekky Mussolini Lyatula, Theresia A. Ottaru, Hussein H. Mwanga

“…Bivariate analysis and multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess the association between the level of knowledge on HIV PEP (inadequate/moderate (score ≤ 14) vs. adequate (score > 14) and the independent variables. Data analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists version 23.0 and p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. …”
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Iron status and anaemia of chronic disease in HIV-infected African women in Mangaung, Bloemfontein by Corinna M. Walsh, Zorada Hattingh, Frederick J. Veldman, Christina J. Bester

“…Background: Anaemia occurs widely among people living with HIV/AIDS. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of HIV status on iron status, more specifically to investigate the nutritional health of women between 25 and 44 years of age. …”
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Anemia status and associated factors among adolescent girls under weekly iron and folic acid supplementation (WIFAS) and non-WIFAS programs in public schools in Janamora district,... by Thomas Kidanemariam Yewodiaw, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Destaw Fetene Teshome

“…Descriptive and multivariate logistic regression analyses was performed via STATA Version 17 to identify a significant association between anemia and its associated variables at a p-value < 0.05. Results The overall prevalence of anemia was 50.43% (CI: 45%, 55%). …”
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Post pull- through bowel function outcome and contributing factors in children; a cross-sectional study from low resource setting by Tafese Gudissa Merga, Hiwote Girma Assefa, Maru Gama Erge, Hana Abebe Gebreselassie

“…Fischer’s exact test was used to evaluate the association between independent variables and bowel function outcome, considering a confidence interval of 95% and a significant P value of < 0.05. …”
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Utilization of skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis offal waste for mass culture of Daphnia sp. as feed for Betta sp. by Indra Cahyono, Sri Nurul Mutmainah, Buana Basir, Ardi Eko Mulyawan, Sri Mulyani

“… This study aims to assess the impact of skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) offal soaking water on the mass culture of Daphnia sp. for the growth of Betta fish (Betta sp.). …”
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Human papillomavirus vaccine uptake and associated factors among adolescent girls in Bona district, Sidama regional state, Ethiopia: a community-based study design by Getahun Tiruye, Getahun Tiruye, Aster Sodo, Abera Kenay Tura, Anteneh Dirar, Anteneh Dirar, Adera Debella, Kasiye Shiferaw

“…Binary logistic regression models were used to identify factors associated with HPV vaccine uptake. Variables with a p-value &lt;0.05 in the multivariable logistic regression were declared statistically significant predictors of HPV uptake.ResultsIn this study, the overall prevalence of HPV vaccination uptake was 49.58% [(95% CI: 46.18–52.98)]. …”
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A comparative perception and impact of pictorial warnings on cigarette packaging among Malaysian smokers and non-smokers by Nurul Asyikin Yahya, Nur Aqilah Mohamed Kutty, Nurul Afira Saleh

“…Statistically significant results were set at p-value < 0.05. Non-parametric tests, the Chi-square test and the One-Way ANOVA test were used to calculate the differences between the variables, as the data was not normally distributed. …”
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Clinical breast cancer screening uptake and associated factors among reproductive age women in Kenya: further analysis of Kenyan Demographic and Health Survey 2022. by Habtamu Wagnew Abuhay, Gebrie Getu Alemu, Mekuriaw Nibret Aweke, Tewodros Getaneh Alemu, Berhanu Mengistu, Amare Mesfin

“…A Multilevel mixed effects binary logistic regression analysis was performed and in the multivariable analysis, variables with a p-value less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. …”
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Prenatal ultrasound utilization and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in south Wollo zone public hospitals, north east, Ethiopia, 2023 by Belay Susu, Kibir Temesgen, Sindu Ayalew, Selam Yibeltal, Tadele Emagneneh, Adem Yesuf, Chalie Mulugeta

“…The strength of the association between the dependent and independent variables was presented as odds ratios (ORs) at a 95% confidence interval (95% CI), with a P-value of less than 0.05 according to multivariable logistic regression.ResultsThe prevalence of prenatal ultrasound utilization was 62.8% [95% CI: 58.7%–66.8%]. …”
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Diagnostic performance of MUAC and MUACZ in screening acute malnutrition among children aged 6–23 months in Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Yonatan Menber, Tefera Belachew, Netsanet Fentahun

“…Therefore, this study aimed to validate the diagnostic performance of MUAC and MUACZ in screening for acute malnutrition among children aged 6–23 months in Ethiopia. …”
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Centenarian Mortality Rate During COVID-19: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Shaima Ibrahim, Omnia Mahmoud Abdelraheem, Wafa Abu El Kheir-Mataria, Sungsoo Chun

“…Heterogeneity between studies with a significance of P=.05 will be assessed by calculating the I2 value using the DerSimonian and Laird method for random effects. …”
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Prevalence of alcohol use disorders and associated factors among people with epilepsy attending Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Waja T, Ebrahim J, Yohannis Z, Bedaso A

“…Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to study the association, and variables with P-value &amp;lt;0.05 were considered as having a statistically significant association at 95% confidence interval. …”
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Elimination of factors contributing to the development of colo-esophageal anastomotic dehiscence following retrosternal colonic esophagoplasty performed for esophageal atresia corr... by A. N. Kivva, M. G. Chepurnoy, B. M. Belik, Yu. V. Tyshlek, M. Yu. Shtilman, A. A. Kivva, I. R. Chumburidze

“…Aim. Development of methodology that would allow surgeons to decrease the risk of colo-esophageal anastomotic dehiscence following esophagoplasty through prevention of colonic transplant compression in the retrosternal tunnel and surgery facilitation.Material and methods. …”
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Low falls and inpatient complications increase risk for longer length of stay in older persons admitted following trauma by Christopher J. Emmett, Wen Kwang Lim, Alyssa Griffiths, Rachel Aitken, David J. Read, Katherine Gregorevic

“…Univariable negative binomial regression identified variables associated with LOS with p-values ≤ 0.1 which were then included in a multivariable regression model. …”
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Prevalence of anemia, its associated factors, and impact on quality of life among heart failure with reduced ejection fraction outpatients at the university of Gondar hospital, Eth... by Daniel Belay Agonafir, Biruk Mulat Worku, Hailemaryam Alemu, Andinet Azaje Alemu, Gebrehiwot Lema Legese

“…Bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with anemia. Variables with a p-value ≤ 0.05 in the multivariable analysis (based on AORs with 95% CIs) were considered statistically significant. …”
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Predictors of Intestinal Parasitic Infection among Food Handlers Working in Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Kemal Ahmed Kuti, Rameto Aman Nur, Geroma Morka Donka, Amene Abebe Kerbo, Adem Esmael Roba

“…Data on sociodemographic variables were collected through face-to-face interview using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Analysis of Quality Indicators of Preanalytical and Analytical Phases in Cervical Pap Smear Cytology: A Cross-sectional Study by Gracy Jeba Rani, S Sowmya, ES Keerthika Sri

“…Additionally, focusing on value-added activities will optimise resource utilisation and enhance overall efficiency.…”
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