Las voces de los agentes dinamizadores en la implementación de un PLC como clave para la transformación de un centro educativo / The voices of the dynamizer agents in the implement... by Ester Trigo Ibáñez, Manuel Francisco Romero Oliva, Ángela García Delgado de Mendoza

“…In order to get to understand the studied context, a mixed methodology was designed combining quantitative instruments (proficiency tests of students' language competence), and qualitative ones (semi structured interviews) to give voice to the dynamizing agents of the transformation: the coordinator of the educational inspection team assigned to the center, the head teacher of the high school, and its permanent training adviser. …”
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Impact of contract farming on householders' income, intensification, and land productivity in Ethiopia: evidence from smallholder malt barley producers in the highlands of the Cent... by Tamrat Gebiso Challa, Ephrem Boka Dube, Ibsa Dawid, Eihab Fathelrahman

“…Household-level data from 248 randomly sampled households were collected by face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. In addition, focus group discussions (FGDs), key informant interviews (KIIs), and secondary data were used to substantiate the household-level data. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with hypertension in rural areas of Naubatpur block of Patna District in Bihar, India: a population−based cluster cross−sectional study by Alok Ranjan, Sanjay Pandey, Santosh Kumar Nirala, Chandramani Singh, Mohit Bhardwaj

“…Data on socio-demographics and economic, anthropometric, family history, lifestyle variables, and awareness were collected using a pre−tested standardized structured questionnaire. Standard WHO procedures were used to measure blood pressure and anthropometric variables. …”
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Availability and Use of HIV Monitoring and Early Infant Diagnosis Technologies in WHO Member States in 2011-2013: Analysis of Annual Surveys at the Facility Level. by Vincent Habiyambere, Nathan Ford, Daniel Low-Beer, John Nkengasong, Anita Sands, Mercedes Pérez González, Paula Fernandes, Ekaterina Milgotina

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>The survey questionnaire included 14 structured questions focusing on HIV testing, cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) testing, HIV viral load (VL) testing, and EID and was administered annually from 2012 to 2014 through WHO country offices, with each survey covering the previous 12-mo period. …”
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HPTN 062: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Exploring the Effect of a Motivational-Interviewing Intervention on Sexual Behavior among Individuals with Acute HIV Infection in Lilo... by Audrey Pettifor, Amy Corneli, Gift Kamanga, Kevin McKenna, Nora E Rosenberg, Xuesong Yu, San-San Ou, Cecilia Massa, Patricia Wiyo, Diana Lynn, Jenae Tharaldson, Carol Golin, Irving Hoffman, HPTN 062 Study Protocol Team

“…An interviewer administered quantitative questionnaire was conducted at baseline and at weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24. Semi-structured qualitative interviews (SSI) were conducted at weeks 2, 8, 12, and 24.…”
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Exploring the barriers and enablers of oral health care utilisation and safe oral sex practices among transgender women in Malaysia: a qualitative study by Lahari A. Telang, Hezreen Shaik Daud, Abdul Rashid, Aoife G. Cotter

“…Methods Participants were recruited through a snow-balling method of sampling with the help of community workers. Semi-structured in-depth interviews (IDIs) with transgender women in northern Malaysia and Focus group discussion (FGD) with a mixed group of transgender women and health care professionals were conducted to gain insights into the needs of the community. …”
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Older adults’ goals of care in the emergency department setting: A qualitative study guided by the 4Ms framework by Melissa Sheber, Mackenzie McKnight, Daniel Liebzeit, Aaron Seaman, Erica K. Husser, Harleah Buck, Heather S. Reisinger, Sangil Lee

“…Methods A qualitative study was conducted using the 4Ms to identify what matters to older adults (≥60 years old) presenting to the ED and what challenges or concerns they identify related to medication, mobility, and mentation. We conducted semi‐structured interviews with a convenience sample of patients in a single ED. …”
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Exploring learning communities’ actions and perceived impact on healthy weight approaches across Dutch municipalities by M. J.J. ter Bogt, K. E. Bevelander, G. R.M. Molleman, M. E.T.C. van den Muijsenbergh, G. A.J. Fransen

“…Additionally, we thematically analyzed qualitative evaluation questionnaires completed by LC members and the results of semi-structured interviews that we conducted with members. …”
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Persistent symptoms are diverse and associated with health concerns and impaired quality of life in patients with paediatric coeliac disease diagnosis after transition to adulthood by Katri Kaukinen, Kalle Kurppa, Heini Huhtala, Satu Vuolle, Pilvi Laurikka, Marleena Repo, Laura Kivelä

“…Also, patients completed structured study questionnaire. All variables were compared between those with and without persistent symptoms.Results Altogether 180 patients reported adhering to a strict gluten-free diet. …”
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Life skills among school-going adolescents in South India: A gender comparison by Vaddar Thippeswamy, K Vishwesh, Arif Ali, Govindappa Lakshmana

“…A stratified random sampling technique was adopted to draw the sample, giving equal representation to domicile, gender, and medium of instruction. A semi structured data sheet and Life Skills Scale were administered. …”
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Patterns of postnatal weight gain and its predictors among preterm very low birth weight neonates born in Bahir-Dar city public hospitals, 2022: A cross sectional study. by Yihenew Ayehu Dessie, Worku Abemie, Elda Mekonnen Nigussie, Bethelehem Taye Mengistu, Leweyehu Alemaw Mengstie, Bekahegn Girma, Solomon Hailemeskel

“…Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed with Stata version 14.0 software. …”
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Mitigating Financial Burden of Tuberculosis through Active Case Finding Targeting Household and Neighbourhood Contacts in Cambodia. by Fukushi Morishita, Rajendra-Prasad Yadav, Mao Tan Eang, Saly Saint, Nobuyuki Nishikiori

“…<h4>Methods</h4>In this cross-sectional comparative study, structured interviews were carried out with 108 ACF patients and 100 PCF patients. …”
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Understanding the adult and adolescent patient experience with cyclic vomiting syndrome: a concept elicitation study by Katja Karrento, Melody Wu, Danielle Rodriguez, Karin S. Coyne, Muna J. Tahir, Camilla A. Richmond, Yaozhu J. Chen, James Williams, Thangam Venkatesan

“…Methods Qualitative, cross-sectional, semi-structured concept elicitation interviews were conducted with adults and adolescents with CVS and with adolescents’ caregivers. …”
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Contextualizing post day-one childhood immunization in-take drop-off rate in Nigeria: An assessment of working mothers in Ibadan [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved wit... by Olugbenga S. Falase, Folakemi A. Amodu, Olukemi K. Amodu, Taiwo H. Olajide, Mofeyisara O. Omobowale

“…Methods The study utilized a mixed methods approach, including in-depth interviews and semi-structured questionnaire to capture immunization experiences and assess the context of post-day one. …”
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Revolutionizing e-health: the transformative role of AI-powered hybrid chatbots in healthcare solutions by Jack Ng Kok Wah

“…Data was extracted using a structured template, capturing study objectives, methodologies, findings, and challenges. …”
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Guided Research-Based Learning in Fostering Research Creativity for Biodegradable Plastic among Prospective Primary School Teachers by Rendi Restiana Sukardi, Fully Rakhmayanti, Nurhidayatulloh Nurhidayatulloh, Alya Rahmadiyani, Mohd Yahya Fadzli Jusoh, Roel Verdadero Avila, Roseleena Anantanukulwong, Nova Kurnia

“…These findings highlight the need for science teacher education to embed structured, hands-on research experiences that connect scientific knowledge with real-world environmental issues, preparing future educators to promote both creativity and ecological awareness in the classroom.…”
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Determinants of Malaria Incidence and Its Effects on Households’ Welfare by Udeme Henrietta Ukpe, Sikiru Adekunle Olayiwola, Comfort Nfor, Molikah Olabisi Olayiwola

“…A multistage sampling technique was utilized to gather primary data from 151 respondents residing in six out of the ten wards in the LGA, using structured questionnaires. Data collected included total income lost due to malaria and treatment costs. …”
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Frequency of obsessive and compulsive symptoms in patients with blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm Freqüência de sintomas obsessivos e compulsivos em pacientes com blefaroespasmo e... by Renato P. Munhoz, Helio A.G. Teive, Marcus V. Della Coletta, Francisco M.B. Germiniani, Fábio M. Iwamoto, Carlos H.F. Camargo, Lineu César Werneck

“…METHODS: 30 patients from each group (BS and HFS) followed by the botulinum toxin clinic at the HC-UFPR were evaluated using a structured interview based on the DSM-IV criteria and the Yale-Brown scale. …”
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Efficacy, Feasibility, and Utility of a Mental Health Consultation Mobile Application in Early Care and Education Programs by Ruby Natale, Yue Pan, Yaray Agosto, Carolina Velasquez, Karen Granja, Emperatriz Guzmán Garcia, Jason Jent

“…App usability and acceptability were only evaluated post-intervention. Seven semi-structured interviews were conducted post-intervention with JS Go directors/teachers to assess the app’s feasibility for implementing the four program pillars: safety, behavior support, self-care, and communication. …”
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Pain and Sleep Disturbances are Associated with Post-stroke Anger Proneness and Emotional Incontinence by Adekola B. Ademoyegun, Wasiu A. Rasaq, Omotola I. Adelowokan, Victor A. Afolabi, Adebukola G. Ibitoye, Taofeek O. Awotidebe, Chidozie E. Mbada

“…We investigated the influence of composite and different components of post-stroke pain(PSP) as well as post-stroke sleep disorders (PSSD) on PSAP and PSEI.Methods: Cross-sectional data on PSAP, PSEI, PSP and PSSD were evaluated through validated instruments and structured interviewsfor a total of 185 community-dwelling stroke survivors attending two Nigerian tertiary health facilities. …”
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