Evaluation of multisectoral interprofessional collaboration for non-communicable disease management within a municipal setting: a mixed methods study by Salomey Asaah Denkyira, Kwaku Gyamfi Oppong, Daniel Boateng, Joseph Attakorah, Kwame Ohene Buabeng

“…To gather qualitative insights, semi-structured interviews were further conducted. The interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed, and key themes were extracted. …”
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Improving patients' understanding about pleural effusion management options by Maimuna Adamu, Greenway Tammy, Jennifer Nixon

“…Conclusion: This project demonstrates the benefits of providing structured, written information to patients with recurrent pleural effusion. …”
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Malaria and anaemia prevalence and associated factors among pregnant women initiating antenatal care in two regions in Ghana: an analytical cross-sectional study by Gifty Dufie Ampofo, Joseph Osarfo, Doris Dokua Okyere, Ekoue Kouevidjin, Matilda Aberese-Ako, Harry Tagbor

“…Data on socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics, bed net ownership and use were obtained using structured questionnaires. Haemoglobin concentration and malaria, Schistosoma and helminth infections were determined using an automated haematology analyser and microscopy, respectively. …”
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Radiographers’ involvement in MRI research: factors driving and hindering participation in Sub-Saharan Africa by Christian Ven Emery, Adesola Adepoju, Abdul Nashirudeen Mumuni, Bernard Amedzoame, Sekinat Zurakat-Aderibigbe, Elizabeth Balogun, Jackline Thairu, Eric Akpabli, Iris Asllani, Klenam Dzefi-Tettey, Godwin Ogbole

“…Implications for practice The findings emphasize establishing protected research time, fostering regional and international collaborations, and implementing structured skill development programs. Such measures can enhance research activity, promote innovation, and improve patient care and diagnostic outcomes in African radiography practice.…”
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Exploring family physicians’ experiences with electronic prescribing platforms in primary healthcare centers in Hail, Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study by Bader Alshoumr, Abdullah Alkhalaf, Hend Alkwai, Yazed Alsowaida, Ghaliah Alfehaid, Badr Alnasser

“…Methods A qualitative study was conducted using online semi-structured interviews which took place from March to September 2024. …”
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Prevalence and characteristics of tobacco use among adults in Kazakhstan: A cross-sectional National Survey by Anel Ibrayeva, Marat Shoranov, Rassulbek Aipov, Adil Katarbayev, Shynar Tanabayeva, Ildar Fakhradiyev

“…Data were collected through structured interviews based on the WHO STEPwise approach. …”
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Kidney transplantation and dialysis in older adults: goals, expectations, satisfaction, and regret – a mixed-methods prospective cohort study by Tessa S. Schoot, Marit G. Zuidema, Edward Bok, Marieke Perry, Joy Lips, Femke Molenaar, Willi van Kuijk, Susan J. J. Logtenberg, Louis J. Reichert, Bram Voorzaat, Rob J. van Marum, Luuk B. Hilbrands, Angèle P. M. Kerckhoffs

“…Qualitative data (semi-structured interviews) and quantitative data (questionnaires) were collected at baseline, and at six and 24 months after KT or dialysis initiation. …”
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Risky sexual behaviours: Predictors and perceived effect on the health of undergraduate students in a tertiary institution in Delta State, Nigeria by Browne Okonkwo, Richard Akinola Aduloju, Christabel Nneka Ogbolu, Justice Iyawa, Otovwe Agofure, Loveth Onuwa Okololise

“…Methods: 367 undergraduate students participated in a cross-sectional survey. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data on sociodemographic traits, hazardous sexual activity categories, perceived health risks, and contributing variables. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Oil Pulling on YouTube Shorts by Jun Yaung, Sun Ha Park, Shahed Al Khalifah

“…Data were extracted using a structured coding framework that recorded speaker type (e.g., dentist, hygienist, influencer), engagement metrics, stated benefits, oil type and regimen, the use of disclaimers or citations, and stance toward oil pulling rated on a 5-point Likert scale. …”
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Growth Monitoring and Promotion Service Utilization and Associated Factors Among Mothers/Caregivers of Children 0–23 Months in Sude District, Southeast Ethiopia by Birbirsa Sheri Edae, Tamiru Yazew, Hiwot Dejene Disasa, Chala G. Kuyu

“…Data collected through a structured questionnaire revealed a GMP service utilization rate of 40.2%. …”
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Strategic vegetable crop distribution in Himachal Pradesh for sustainable economic and environmental outcomes by Nikhil Chandel, S. A. Wani, Mushtaq A. Lone, Ohud A. Alqasem, Aafaq A. Rather, S. A. Mir, Danish Qayoom, M. Nagy, Getachew Tekle Mekiso, Oluwafemi Samson Balogun

“…Primary data were gathered from Solan and Sirmaur districts through structured questionnaires employing a multi-stage sampling design. …”
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Comparative analysis of emergency medical systems in the UK and Japan: recommendations for Japan based on on-site observations in the UK by Kazuhiko Omori, Paul Vulliamy, Chris Aylwin, Hiroki Nagasawa, Shigenori Kan, Jiro Takahashi, Noriaki Yamada, Ross Davenport

“…Data collection included direct clinical observations, structured discussions with UK clinicians and administrators, and a review of institutional guidelines. …”
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Effect of educational intervention on knowledge of breast self-examination among senior secondary school female adolescents in Ogun State, Nigeria: A quasi-experimental design by Chidinma Abaribe, Ngozi Okafor, Chinwenmeri Dike, Florence Opatunji, Amarachi Onuiri, Folasade Komolafe

“…Breast self-examination training was conducted in experimental groups for four (4) weeks. A structured questionnaire with Cronbach alpha coefficients of 0.725 was used to collect data at pre-intervention(P0), 2-week post-intervention(P1) and 6-week post-intervention(P2). …”
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Patient safety culture and satisfaction in Ghana: a facility-based cross-sectional study by Emmanuel Kumah, Prince Owusu Adoma, Francis Acquah, Charles Owusu-Aduomi Botchwey, Agartha Afful Boateng, Patricia Ofori Ahimah, Dorothy Serwaa Boakye, Ebenezer Addae Boahen, Vivian Kruh, Joseph Bob Kow Koomson

“…Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and processed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences, V.21. …”
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PENGARUH KECERDASAN EMOSI DAN KECERDASAN SPIRITUAL TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI BALAI DIKLAT APARATUR KEMENTERIAN KELAUTAN DAN PERIKANAN by Yudistira Adi Nugroho

“…Data collection is done by field research, through the spread of questionnaires that are structured using Likert scale. Data analysis to describe each variable using scale range analysis. …”
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Quality of Life Following High-Intensity Rehabilitation Programme After Total Knee Arthroplasties by Khalid H. Alzahrani, Dhuha A. Al Hazmi, Shahad S. Al Juaid, Abdan Bin Sayeed, Ibrahim Alramadhani, Mazen M. Tayeb, Rabab S. Zaghlol

“…Given the observed benefits, implementing structured rehabilitation protocols can optimise recovery for TKA patients. …”
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Prevalence of fast food consumption and associated factors among secondary school adolescents in Jigjiga Town Somali Region Eastern Ethiopia. by Ahmed Mohammed Ibrahim, Nasra Ali Hussein, Mohyadin Abdullahi Ahmed, Girma Tadesse Wadajo, Mohamed Omar Osman, Ramadan Budul Yusuf, Abdilahi Ibrahim Muse, Seid Muhumed Abdilaahi, Raymond Place, Jakob Zinsstag

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Data entry was done using Epi-Data 3.1 and then was analyzed with SPSS version 23.0. …”
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A Comparative Study of the Accuracy and Readability of Responses from Four Generative AI Models to COVID-19-Related Questions by Zongjing Liang, Yun Kuang, Xiaobo Liang, Gongcheng Liang, Zhijie Li

“…Readability: domestic models produced more fluent and publicly accessible language; international models generated more standardized and formally structured texts with greater consistency. Comprehensibility: domestic models offered superior readability, while international models were more stable in output. …”
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SPRINT INDIA: Regional Variations in Primary and Secondary Stroke Outcomes Based on Baseline Characteristics in North and South Indian Sites by Somasundaram Kumaravelu, Shweta Jain Verma, Rimpi Arora, Deepti Arora, KS Arya Devi, Aneesh Dhasan, Padmavathyamma Narayanapillai Sylaja, Dheeraj Khurana, Pamidimukkala Vijaya, Biman Ray, Vivek Nambiar, Sanjith Aaron, Gaurav Mittal, Sundarachary Nagarjunakonda, Aparna Pai, Yerasu Muralidhar Reddy, Sunil Narayan, Nomal Borah, Rupjyoti Das, Girish Kulkarni, Vikram Huded, Thomas Mathew, Madakasira Vasantha Padma Srivastava, Rohit Bhatia, Pawan Ojha, Jayanta Roy, Sherly Abraham, Anand Vaishnav, Arvind Sharma, Shaikh Afshan Jabeen, Abhishek Pathak, Sanjeev Bhoi, Sudhir Sharma, Sulena Sulena, Aralikatte Onkarappa Saroja, Neetu Ramrakhiani, Madhusudhan Byadarahalli Kempegowda, Sankar Gorthi, Mahesh Kate, Tina George, Ivy Sebastian, Meenakshi Sharma, Rupinder Dhaliwal, Rahul Huilgol, Jeyaraj Durai Pandian

“…This subanalysis of Secondary prevention with a structured semi-interactive stroke prevention package in INDIA (SPRINT INDIA) randomized controlled trial compared the demographics, risk factors, and clinical outcomes of stroke patients from North and South India to identify regional differences and inform targeted interventions for stroke prevention. …”
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Sero-epidemiological survey of Coxiella burnetii in livestock and humans in Tana River and Garissa counties in Kenya. by Damaris Mwololo, Daniel Nthiwa, Philip Kitala, Tequiero Abuom, Martin Wainaina, Salome Kairu-Wanyoike, Johanna F Lindahl, Enoch Ontiri, Salome Bukachi, Ian Njeru, Joan Karanja, Rosemary Sang, Delia Grace, Bernard Bett

“…Data on potential factors associated with animal and human exposure were collected using a structured questionnaire. Multivariable analyses were performed with households as a random effect to adjust for the within-household correlation of C. burnetii exposure among animals and humans, respectively.…”
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