Technological trends in epidemic intelligence for infectious disease surveillance: a systematic literature review by Hazeeqah Amny Kamarul Aryffin, Murtadha Arif Bin Sahbudin, Sakinah Ali Pitchay, Azni Haslizan Abhalim, Ilfita Sahbudin

“…Methodology This review systematically analyzes how technological tools are being used in epidemic monitoring by conducting a structured search across online literature databases and applying eligibility criteria to identify relevant studies on current technological trends in public health surveillance. …”
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A qualitative analysis of formerly incarcerated women’s perspectives on a prison-based perinatal support program by Mollee K. Steely Smith, Julia E. Hooper, Maegan Calvert, Melissa J. Zielinski

“…This study explored formerly incarcerated perinatal individuals’ knowledge about, participation in, and perceptions of currently existing and potential future components of a perinatal support program in a Mid-southern women’s state prison. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with individuals who were incarcerated during pregnancy (N = 15; 100% identified as women; 66.7% white), the majority of whom gave birth while in custody (n = 13; 86.7%). …”
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GADGET USE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG CHILDREN: INVOLVEMENT PROCESS THEORY by Victor Piores, Roxana Dev Omar Dev, Mohd Mokhtar Muhamad, Dharatun Nissa Puad Mohd Kari, Ahmad Nasrulloh, Rizki Mulywan

“…Data were gathered through face-to-face semi - structured in depth interview. Computer assisted qualitative data analysis (CAQDAS) was implemented in this study. …”
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Academic formation and permanent education: influences on leadership styles of nurses Formação acadêmica e educação permanente: influências nos estilos de liderança de enfermeiros... by Karen Cristina Kades Andrigue, Leticia de Lima Trindade, Simone Coelho Amestoy

“…The data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed according to Thematic Analysis. …”
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Adverse drug events of immune checkpoint inhibitors - a retrospective, descriptive real-world data analysis by Lauris Annatha Mariam Auch, Chloé Sieber, Dirk Lehnick, Balthasar L. Hug

“…Further prospective studies on irAEs are warranted using structured documentation.…”
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Practice of bio-medical research amongst doctors in Owo by Charles O. Omolase, A.A. Egberongbe, O.O. Komolafe, A.A. Olasinde, O.A. Adeosun

“…One hundred respondents selected by simple random sampling technique were interviewed with the aid of a semi-structured questionnaire. Informed consent was obtained from each of the respondents. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of apparent treatment-resistant hypertension among patients in South African primary care: a single-centre observational study by Kellicia Courtney Govender, Mergan Naidoo

“…Participants underwent automated office blood pressure monitoring, anthropometric assessments and completed structured interviews on health behaviours and medication adherence. …”
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Evaluating the impact of a participatory organizational intervention on reducing occupational stress in an emergency department setting: a one group pretest-posttest design by Hendrik Van Simaeys, Lore Mannaerts, Brecht Serraes, Els Clays

“…The nine-week intervention consisted of structured group discussions to identify stressors and co-develop solutions, followed by targeted adjustments in work processes and the environment. …”
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Knowledge and attitude of populations on blackflies and onchocerciasis and participation in mass drug administration in first-line communities near Erin-Ijesha and Arinta waterfall... by Oluwadamilare Ganiu Dauda, Akinlabi Mohammed Rufai, Olabanji Ahmed Surakat, Oluwatoyin Adeola Oyeniran, Olusegun Quadri Adeshina, Abuh Ojomona Oboro, Azeezat Ayanbukola Ayannibi, Rhidollah Folashade Oyewusi, Glory Blessing Jokanola, Kamilu Ayo Fasasi, Monsuru Adebayo Adeleke

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 236 residents at Erin-Ijesha and Ipole-Iloro, two first-line communities using structured questionnaires. Data were entered into Microsoft Excel and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 21. …”
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Patient Perception of Informed Consent and Its Associated Factors among Surgical Patients Attending Public Hospitals in Dessie City Administration, Northeast Ethiopia by Hana Gebrehiwot, Nathan Estifanos, Yosef Zenebe, Tamrat Anbesaw

“…Data were collected using a pretested structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. EpiData version 3.1 was used for data entry, and then data were exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. …”
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Demands and resources of a long-standing bring-your-dog-to-work program: a constant comparative analysis by Braxton Schieler, Niwako Ogata, Leanne O. Nieforth

“…The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate how a long-standing bring-your-dog-to-work program at a large midwestern university veterinary college, the Dogs at Work Program, impacted the workplace well-being of program participants.MethodsA total of n = 11 staff and faculty members who participated in the program completed semi-structured interviews about their experiences. Interviews were analyzed using the constant comparative technique.ResultsConstant comparative analysis revealed four themes situated within a job demands-resources theoretical framework: (1) Dogs providing emotional support as a resource, (2) Dogs providing social support as a resource, (3) Increased responsibility as a demand, and (4) Lack of adherence to program rules as a demand. …”
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Aproximación a la homofobia desde la perspectiva de los estudiantes de Educación Social de la Universidad de Murcia / Approach to homophobia from the perspective of the Social Educ... by Antonia Gómez García, Francisca José Serrano Pastor, Laura María Amat Muñoz, Alexandra López Gomis

“…In this research, the authors use a semi structured questionnaire containing the different dimensions that underlie the conceptualization of homophobic attitudes and beliefs. …”
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A psychological reaction of higher education students to the new national exit exam in the case of Dilla University, 2023 by Chalachew Kassaw, Chalachew Kassaw, Valeriia Demareva, Samrawit Getu, Misrak Negash, Selamawit Alemayehu

“…Data collection utilized structured questionnaires combined with interviews. …”
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Exploring opportunities to enhance the quality of pharmacy-based contraceptive service delivery for adolescents and young women in Kenya: a multimethod qualitative study by Tessa Fujisaki, Dismas Congo Ouma, Merceline Awuor, Cellestine Aoko, Syovata Kimanthi, Elizabeth A. Bukusi, Elizabeth K. Harrington

“…Methods In this multi-method, cross-sectional study, conducted from March to June 2023, we triangulated data from semi-structured qualitative interviews with pharmacy providers, flow mapping, and AGYW mystery clients at 20 community pharmacies in Kisumu County, Kenya. …”
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Assessing the gap between policy and practice: community health workers’ contributions to nutrition services in Sub-Saharan Africa by Akriti Singh, Mahamadou Mansour Ndiath, Djeinam Toure, Romance Dissieka, Lennie Kyomuhangi Bazira, Carolyne Wanyonyi, Rolf DW Klemm

“…Methods We combined structured interviews with 735 CHWs from six countries with a document review of national CHW policies and training manuals to assess the alignment between policy and practice in nutrition service delivery. …”
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Microbial Pattern of Abnormal Vaginal Discharge in Reproductive Age Women Presenting in a Tertiary Health Facility in Imo State Nigeria by Jideuma I. Egwim, VIctor Dike, Ifeoma J. Ogugua, Hope O. Igbonagwam, Adanna V. Egwim

“…Demographic data were obtained using a pre-tested, structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. Two vaginal swab samples were collected from each participant for wet mount and Gram staining, while an endocervical swab was collected for microbial culture. …”
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Hair follicle punch grafts in hard‐to‐heal wounds: A monocenter study and patient survey by Theresa M. Jansen, Sarah Janßen, Edwin Bölke, Bernhard Homey, Norman‐Philipp Hoff

“…The retrospective evaluation of ulcer healing encompassed photo documentation and clinical records, while patient satisfaction was assessed through structured questionnaires. Results In 78.6% (22) of the cases, a favorable impact on wound healing was observed, characterized by epithelization, and in 57.1% (16) of the patients, complete wound closure was achieved. …”
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Management of microaspiration and gastrointestinal dysfunction after lung transplantation: A narrative review by René Hage, Carolin Steinack, Macé M. Schuurmans

“…This review provides clinicians with a structured framework for diagnosis and management of microaspiration-related injury in lung transplantation.…”
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Effects of Home-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Dyspnea, Exercise Capacity, Quality of Life and Impact of the Disease in COPD Patients: A Systematic Review by Diêgo Mendes Xavier, Endi Lanza Galvão, Alenice Aliane Fonseca, Glaciele Maria de Souza, Vanessa Pereira Lima

“…The objective was to systematically compare a structured program with HBPR or a control group for participants with COPD. …”
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Developing and implementing a multi-stage conservation strategy for Egyptian endemic flora: from assessment to action by Karim Omar, Ibrahim Elgamal

“…Conclusions: Investing in fieldwork monitoring and rehabilitation for endemic plant taxa is crucial. This structured program ensures systematic data collection, effective implementation, ongoing monitoring, and identification of conservation gaps, ultimately safeguarding these unique species.…”
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