Predictors of topical steroid misuse among patrons of pharmacies in Pretoria by N. Malangu, G.A. Ogunbanjo

“…Exit interviews were conducted at 21 randomly selected pharmacies by trained interviewers using a structured questionnaire. A total of 1 228 patrons were approached, of which 225 gave verbal consent to be interviewed. …”
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Estudo da utilização de materiais de referência nas análises de água por laboratórios envolvidos no sistema de acreditação Case study on the usage of reference materials in water a... by Suzana Saboia de Moura, Stella Regina Reis da Costa

“…In this case study, based on the methodological exploratory and qualitative approach, a questionnaire was sent to testing laboratories which provide analytical services to the National Agency for Waters involved in the accreditation system performed by the General Coordination for Accreditation of Inmetro (Cgcre/Inmetro) by using structured questionnaire and with 50% of return. The results showed that there are few RM certificates with indication of third party recognition, i.e., accreditation bodies, based on standards dealing with metrological traceability. …”
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Enhancing thai fifth-year medical students’ knowledge and attitudes toward palliative care through active learning methods by Thammasin Ingviya, Orapan Fumaneeshoat, Pawita Limsomwong

“…Fifth-year medical students participated in a structured palliative care curriculum integrating TBL, FC, and experiential learning via palliative home visits. …”
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A framework for upskilling the clinical trial site: Learnings from a clinical trial coordinator workforce capability building pilot program by Thobekile Mthethwa-Pitt, Prudence Perry, Jhodie Duncan, Felicity Osmond, Anne Woollett

“…Clinical trial sites adoption of upskilling programs requires harmonisation and structured support through adaptive implementation, as described by the CTC upskilling framework. …”
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Optimal exercise interventions for enhancing cognitive function in older adults: a network meta-analysis by Han Han, Jinhao Zhang, Fan Zhang, Fanghui Li, Zhijian Wu

“…These findings support the integration of structured exercise interventions into aging and dementia prevention strategies, with particular attention to optimal protocol design and population targeting.…”
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Estimation of out-of-pocket expenditures on health in a coastal rural community in Karnataka, India by P. Monisha Mary, Ankeeta Menona Jacob, J. Jithin Daniel, Avinash K. Shetty

“…A total of 222 households were surveyed using a structured questionnaire, which gathered data on socio-demographic characteristics, health insurance coverage, and medical expenses. …”
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Psychological birth trauma and its related factors, and providing strategies for prevention of psychological birth trauma: protocol for an explanatory sequential mixed-method study by Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Alireza Shafiee-kandjani, Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi, Mahnaz Shahnazi, Fatemeh Abbasalizadeh, Minoo Ranjbar

“…Qualitative data will be collected through in-depth and semi-structured individual interviews with open-ended questions. …”
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The MAR method versus the visual estimation method in predicting external blood loss: a randomized controlled study by Betul Akbuga Ozel, Gurkan Ozel, Elmas Burcu Mamak Ekinci, Ahmet Eren Demirtola, Gizem Sahin, Gokcen Aksoy, Ilke Yanikyurek, Mehmet Ufuk Karaaslan

“…In conclusion, incorporating the MAR method into structured clinical skills training for external bleeding management could be beneficial. …”
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CLOSE-UP – a favourable protocol for limb-sparing surgery of diabetic foot osteomyelitis by A. A. N. Peterlin, A. A. N. Peterlin, L. K. Jensen, E. Gleipner-Andersen, H. Gottlieb

“…Given the high risk of mortality and limb loss in DFO, this structured approach has the potential to improve mobility, shorten rehabilitation, lower costs, and enhance quality of life. …”
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Associated factors with the access to sexual health and STI/HIV services for individuals aged 18 and older in the Marrakech-Safi region of Morocco: a cross-sectional study by Hajar Ouahid, Ouassim Mansoury, Majda Sebbani, Mohamed Cherkaoui, Mohamed Amine, Latifa Adarmouch

“…Data were gathered through a structured, pre-tested questionnaire delivered via both online platforms and face-to-face interviews to accommodate all participants. …”
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‘I Knew Nothing About Parkinson’s’: Insights into Receiving a Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease and the Impact of Self-Management, Self-Care, and Exercise Engagement, from People wi... by Leanne Ahern, Catriona Curtin, Suzanne Timmons, Sarah E. Lamb, Ruth McCullagh

“…PwPD (varying in age, sex, geographical setting, and disease severity) were recruited from urban physiotherapy services. Semi-structured interviews with 12 PwPD and a group interview with four family members were conducted between November 2022 and January 2023. …”
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Frequency, barriers and facilitators of adherence to treatment among people with systemic lupus erythematosus in China: a scoping review by Yu Wang, Ning Liu, Zhang Feng, Xiao Ying, Wu Peiyu

“…Facilitators included structured education, psychological support, simplified regimens and family support.Conclusions Treatment adherence among Chinese SLE patients is suboptimal and influenced by multidimensional factors. …”
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Adolescent sexuality education, sexual debut, and associated factors in Nigerian public secondary schools by Tope Michael Ipinnimo, Olalekan Oladipupo Rosiji, Olumide Temitope Asake, Oluwafunmilayo Oluwadamilola Ibikunle, Motunrayo Temidayo Ipinnimo, Toluwalope Motunrayo Asake

“…Data were collected using a validated semi-structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic variables, sexuality education (assessed with 13 questions exploring past sex-related discussions, sexually transmitted infection, contraceptive, and puberty), as well as engagement in sexual intercourse. …”
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Risk factors for anorectal and associated malformations in German children: A 10-year analysis by Melanie Kapapa, Nastassja Becker, Alexandre Serra

“…We used modified prenatal questionnaires, analyzed mothers’ prenatal records and participants completed a structured interview. Endpoints were medical history, drug consumption, occupational risk factors, and time point of diagnosis, associated malformations and sensitivity of radiological imaging. …”
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Optimizing transformer-based prediction of human microbe–disease associations through integrated loss strategies by Rong Zhu, Yong Wang, Junliang Shang, Ling-Yun Dai, Feng Li

“…Separate hypergraph neural networks (HGNNs) are then applied to microbe and disease graphs to extract structured node-level features. An attention mechanism (AM) is subsequently introduced to emphasize informative signals, followed by a Transformer module to capture contextual dependencies and enhance global feature representation. …”
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Limitations of informed consent in routine clinical practice - An observational survey study to characterize patient populations with limited understanding of the routine informed... by Elisabeth Bär, Tobias Bock, Bettina Bock, Anne Goldbach, Julia Heusner, Saskia Schuppener, Sven Bercker

“…A total of 501 patients were interviewed using a structured questionnaire, 489 were analysed for demographic data. 12 patients were excluded in the first place due to incomplete data and a further 135 could not be used in the analysis for the comparison groups. …”
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Development and evaluation of an online HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) training program for community pharmacists to implement pharmacy-led PrEP services in Malaysia. by Yan Nee Gan, Rafdzah Zaki, Safia Alia Hafidzar, Kwee Choy Koh, Mariani Ahmad Nizaruddin, Rosnida Mohd Noh, Khairil Erwan Khalid, Andrew Yap, Frederick L Altice, Sin How Lim, Iskandar Azwa

“…Most pharmacists agreed that the training was well-structured, easy to understand, of appropriate duration, and useful for their work. …”
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Psychiatrists’ and trainees’ knowledge, perception, and readiness for integration of artificial intelligence in mental health care in Nigeria by Olatunji Alao Abiodun, Peter Omoniyi Ajiboye, Mumeen Olaitan Salihu, Dauda Sulyman, Adesanmi Akinsulore, Okwudili Obayi, Hassan Bala Salihu

“…Participants completed a structured online questionnaire assessing demographics, knowledge, perception, and readiness for AI adoption in psychiatry. …”
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Italian Medical Professionals' Practices, Attitudes, and Knowledge in Travel Medicine: Protocol for a National Survey by Francesco Baglivo, Luigi De Angelis, Federico Vannini, Antonello Agostini, Antonio Todaro, Eleonora Torri, Giulio Alberto Gianolio Lopez, Margherita Fui, Alberto Tomasi, Caterina Rizzo

“…ConclusionsThis cross-sectional study will guide strategic planning and targeting training and awareness activities in areas deemed most critical or lacking. The study’s structured approach and periodic assessments will facilitate the identification of educational gaps, the dissemination of best practices, and the overall improvement of health care services for travelers in Italy. …”
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Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome and its associated factors among patients with musculoskeletal complaints: a single-center experience from Eastern Ethiopia by Tewodros Yesuf, Asfaw Borsamo, Hailu Aragie, Yared Asmare

“…The primary data were collected by using structured questionnaires and checklists. The history taking, anthropometric measurements, physical examination, and diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome were performed by the orthopedicians. …”
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