Knowledge and attitudes towards Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias among Nigerian medical and nursing students: a comparative study by Tobi Olajide, Favour Ajao, Inioluwa Joshua, Abigail Oyedokun, Ayosubomi Odubiyi, Oluwadabira Adewara, Feziechi Anele, Ayomide Fatola, Samuel Ayeni, Nneka Amakom, Oluwanifemi Osakuade, Oluwabunmi Adeyeye, Chidera Ezeh, Gbenga Shittu, Rashidat Mufutau, Serena Atoyebi, Michael Apata, Sandra Obatowon, Aminat Abdul, Jesufemi Adeyeye, Akin Ojagbemi

“…Multiple regression analysis identified department as a significant predictor of knowledge (p < 0.001) and attitudes (p = 0.010). …”
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The Power of Collaboration: Resilience of the Apparel Industry in Ghana during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Cynthia Akua Chichi, Benjamin Kwablah Asinyo, Eunice Owusu-Antwi, Ebenezer Owusu-Addo, Benjamin Tawiah, Ebenezer Kofi Howard

“…Data obtained was analysed using thematic analysis and themes related to products manufactured before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Using the WHO building blocks to examine cross-border public health surveillance in MENA by Laura Buback, Shayanne Martin, Esbeydy Pardo, Farah Massoud, Jesus Formigo, Atousa Bonyani, Noha H. Farag, Zayid K. Almayahi, Kenta Ishii, Susie Welty, Dana Schneider

“…Recommendations emphasize strengthened governance and leadership to facilitate regional cooperation and information sharing, sustainable financing for implementing a One Health approach, utilizing innovative information systems, workforce development to enhance data collection and analysis, and secure supply chains for medicines and vaccines and equitable service delivery for all mobile populations. …”
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Assessing a partnership-based model of surgical education in the Global South: a mixed methods study of the University of Global Health Equity, Rwanda by Naol Belema Gemechu, Gatwiri Murithi, Derbew Fikadu Berhe, Betel Amdeslassie Fenta, Amanuel Adane Bitew, Tairu Fofanah, Barnabas Tobi Alayande, Abebe Bekele, Geoffrey Anderson, Robert Riviello

“…Abstract Background Workforce shortages, resource limitations, and inadequate capacity in African higher education institutions are significant challenges that hinder their global competitiveness in generating knowledge products. …”
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Exploring the Validity of an Instrument That Measures Final Year Medical Students&amp;rsquo; Career Choice Preferences by Guru A, Henning MA, Webster CS, Kool B, Wilkinson TJ, Bagg W

“…This was followed by Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), conducted on a subsequent cohort to confirm the validity of the identified factor structure.Results: The EFA (n=300) identified four main factors: Placement Experiences, Work Flexibility, Vocational Characteristics, and Finances and Rewards. …”
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A person-centred primary care pharmacist-led osteoporosis review for optimising medicines (PHORM): a protocol for the development and co-design of a model consultation intervention by Andrew Sturrock, Robert Horne, Emma Clark, Toby Helliwell, Tracy Finch, Ian Maidment, Zoe Paskins, Shona Haining, Laurna Bullock, Robin Hyde, Meaghan Grabrovaz, Claire Pryor, Louise Statham

“…Clinical pharmacists in general practice are a relatively new workforce in the UK NHS; this is an unexplored professional group that could provide person-centred, adherence-focused interventions in an osteoporosis context.A model consultation intervention to be delivered by clinical pharmacists in general practice for patients already prescribed fracture prevention medications will be developed using existing evidence and theory and empirical qualitative work outlined in this protocol.Methods and analysis We will investigate the current practice and barriers and facilitators to a clinical pharmacist-led osteoporosis intervention, including exploring training needs, through focus groups with people living with osteoporosis, pharmacists, general practitioners, osteoporosis specialists and service designers/commissioners. …”
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Young Scientists’ Motivation for the Research Activity in Russian Regional Universities by R. A. Dolzhenko, V. A. Karpilianskii, R. A. Hady, A. S. Didenko

“…In modern Russian science, there is a contradiction between the need for workforce rejuvenation and the orientation of the existing system on established scientists, whose interest in conducting breakthrough research has been weakened. …”
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Understanding global mobility of dietetic talents: a survey study of overseas-educated dietetic returnees in China by Yajie Zhang, Luyue Zheng, Xiaoli Wang, Xiuhua Shen, Yi Feng, Yang Niu, Wei Cai

“…A multivariate regression helps further predict job satisfaction. Thematic analysis guides the analysis of an open-ended question. …”
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Organizational interventions to support and promote the mental health of healthcare workers during pandemics and epidemics: a systematic review by Emily Belita, Sarah E. Neil-Sztramko, Carolyn Seale, Fangwen Zhou, Clemence Ongolo Zogo, Sheila Boamah, Jason Cabaj, Susan M. Jack, Laura Banfield, Cory Neudorf, Gaynor Watson-Creed, Maureen Dobbins

“…Data analysis was guided by the Job Demands-Resources Model. …”
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Assessment of the Pharmaceutical-Related Scope of Practice of Community Healthcare Workers by Nsovo Mayimele, David Katerere

“…Descriptive statistical analysis was used to summarise the distribution of countries per region and the extent of CHW involvement in pharmaceutical tasks. …”
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The relationship between compassion fatigue and psychological resilience among Chinese midwives: a cross-sectional study by Jingyi Li, Wan Shu, Qunfang Miao, Yahong Wang, Xiaolei Wang, Lulu Yang, Peiqing Li, Siying Xin

“…SPSS 23.0 statistical software was used for data analysis. Results The total CF score among midwives was 96.62 ± 10.45, with the following dimension scores: compassion satisfaction (35.70 ± 5.74), job burnout (28.47 ± 2.21), and secondary trauma (35.44 ± 4.98). …”
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Hospital-at-home care in Singapore: A review of overseas protocols and guidelines to support implementation and policy redesign (systematic review). by Clive Goh, Jun Jie Soh, Valerie Ng, Yi Feng Lai

“…<h4>Methods</h4>The systematic review is according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020 checklist. A literature review across three databases and an Advanced Internet Search was performed to collect guidelines that included recommendations on HaH implementation requirements. …”
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Healthcare Professionals' Views on the Use of Passive Sensing and Machine Learning Approaches in Secondary Mental Healthcare: A Qualitative Study by Jessica Rogan, Joseph Firth, Sandra Bucci

“…ABSTRACT Introduction Globally, many people experience mental health difficulties, and the current workforce capacity is insufficient to meet this demand, with growth not keeping pace with need. …”
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Challenges in student assessment in medical and health sciences education in Northern Iraq by Shahram Aziz, Masood Hameed, Shokhan Azeez, Shirwan Omer, Kawa Ameen, Trefa Abdullah, Mohanad Nada

“…Logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine the association between educator characteristics with grading leniency and decisions to pass failing students. …”
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Qualitative study exploring knowledge and attitudes towards dementia risk prediction, barriers to dementia services and service improvement recommendations with diverse populations... by Louise Robinson, Nadeem Qureshi, Manpreet Bains, Blossom C M Stephan, Amani Al-Oraibi, Rupinder Bajwa, Ralph Akyea, Matilda Hanjari, Manjot Brar

“…Objectives This study explored knowledge of dementia, attitudes towards dementia risk prediction and barriers and facilitators to accessing dementia services for diverse populations in England.Design Qualitative study using task group methodology, interrogated through framework analysis.Setting Task groups were held primarily in-person at local community venues (n=12) with one task group conducted online.Participants 147 individuals (mean age=63 years old, 62% female) were recruited, representing low-income and ethnically diverse groups from two sites (Nottingham and Newcastle, UK). …”
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Barriers to increase surgical productivity in Sierra Leone: a qualitative study by Alimamy P Koroma, Maaike Flinkenflögel, A J van Duinen, H A Bolkan, Juul Bakker, Wouter W E Nolet, Peter Mboma, Tamba Sam, Ankie van den Broek, Andreas Gjøra, Barbro Lindheim-Minde, Samuel Kamanda

“…The main barriers involve both patient and facility financial constraints, lack of equipment and supplies, weak regulation of providers and facilities and a small surgical workforce, which experiences a lack of recognition. …”
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El tratamiento jurídico de las migraciones internacionales a través de las regulaciones globalistas de gestión de mano de obra (The Legal Treatment of International Migrations Thr... by Iker Barbero González

“…The new contractual models become fragmented titles that recognize rights as immigrant workers and not as a persons or human beings, placing in a legal limbo those who migrate outside the established mechanisms and that not meet the qualification requirements of the global workforce. This text is addressed to the analysis of the categorization of migrants as disposable labour in the global management of the flows. …”
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Moderating role of resilience on professional quality of life, stress and turnover intention among oncology nurses by Asma Al Yahyaei, Zainab Al Kindi, Sulaiman Al Sabei, Nabiha Al Hasni, Wafa Al Jabri, Joshua Muliira

“…Descriptive statistics summarized the data, and regression analysis was used to examine associations and predictive relationships. …”
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Exploration of employability skills among Osun state undergraduate students in the era of 4IR by Oluwaseyi Aina Gbolade Opesemowo, Rukayat Oyebola Iwintolu, Temiloluwa Faith Odeyemi, Titilope Rachael Opesemowo

“…However, students are more prepared to overcome the challenges of 4IR (M = 3.82). Statistical analysis indicates no significant differences in awareness and preparedness levels across genders (t(182) = 1.77, p > 0.08) and institutions (F(2, 181) = 2.45; p > 0.050). …”
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Exploring the unemployment crisis among speech therapists and audiologists in South Africa: perspectives on institutional roles, professional bodies, and the path to job creation by Nomfundo Moroe, Nothando Nkosi, Ben Sebothoma

“…Addressing these issues is essential for aligning the workforce with the nation’s healthcare needs and ensuring that speech therapists and audiologists can contribute effectively to the healthcare system.…”
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