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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Predictions of COVID-19 dynamics in the UK: Short-term forecasting and analysis of potential exit strategies. by Matt J Keeling, Edward M Hill, Erin E Gorsich, Bridget Penman, Glen Guyver-Fletcher, Alex Holmes, Trystan Leng, Hector McKimm, Massimiliano Tamborrino, Louise Dyson, Michael J Tildesley

“…We present a deterministic, age-structured transmission model that uses real-time data on confirmed cases requiring hospital care and mortality to provide up-to-date predictions on epidemic spread in ten regions of the UK. …”
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The use of cost analysis in examinations of health coaching interventions: a scoping review protocol by Bo Kim, Jason G Smith, Maura Dougherty, Sophia M Bartels, Steven B Zeliadt, Justeen Hyde

“…This scoping review aims to identify gaps in the literature and help set a research agenda regarding the costs of health coaching implementation and its impacts.Methods and analysis The scoping review will be structured according to Levac et al’s enhancement to Arksey and O’Malley’s framework for conducting scoping reviews. …”
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Screening attendance of breast or cervical cancers and its associated factors among 30-49 year old women in Gedeo zone, South Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study. by Abel Desalegn Demeke, Bedilu Deribe, Martha Girma, Muluken Gizaw, Sefonias Getachew, Susanne Unverzagt, Eva J Kantelhardt, Betty Ferrell, Eric Sven Kroeber, Lesley Taylor

“…Data were collected using pretested, structured questionnaires by trained interviewers. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were employed to identify factors associated with screening attendance.…”
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Determinants of minimum meal frequency among children in Kumbungu District of Ghana: a cross-sectional study by Ambrose Atosona, Hidaya Abdul Wahab, Fuseini Alhassan, Mildred Donkoh, Michael Akenteng Wiafe, Clement Kubreziga Kubuga

“…Methods An analytical cross-sectional study design was used and involved 395 mother-child pairs selected through systematic random sampling. A semi- structured questionnaire was used to obtain respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics, maternal nutritional knowledge and feeding practices and anthropometric information of children. …”
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Effects of remote Baduanjin Qigong intervention on quality of life and physical function in patients with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease: a protocol of randomized controlled... by Jizhe Yu, Yi Jia, Guanglin Ma, Dong Wang, Zhen Zhang, Zengbao An, Yingkui Li

“…The EG will undergo a structured regimen consisting of moderate period high-intensity resistance training (MP-HI-RT) combined with moderate period low-intensity aerobic exercise (MP-LI-AE), also performed remotely in three 40-min sessions per week. …”
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