“The professionals weren’t from here”: provision of mental health services in the context of the Colombian armed conflict by Diana Carolina Rubio-León, Laura Cano-Sierra, María-Juliana Reyes-Rivera, Sara Lucia Forero-García, Dennys García-Padilla, Pablo Abitbol, Wilson López-López

“…Data were collected through 15 semi-structured interviews and 7 focus groups held in 2023 and 2024. …”
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Serum albumin level in a sample of Egyptian patients with major depressive and bipolar disorders; a case control comparative study by Maha Mohamed Sayed, Maha Mohamed El Gaafary, Mona Mahmoud Ebrahim Elsheikh, Sohayla Samy Hamed, Rahma Mohamed Abdelaziz Mohamed, Mariam Yehia Mohamed Aboutaleb

“…Diagnosis was conducted using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders (SCID-I), while symptom severity was assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II) and the Young Mania Rating Scale (Y-MRS). …”
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Second Eye Syndrome: Patients’ Perspectives Regarding First Eye versus Second Eye Phacoemulsification and Intraocular Lens Implantation Surgery by Alqudah A, Al-Dwairi R, Sharayah A, Al-Qudah NS, Almustafa YS, Al-Qudah A, Alharahsheh D, Al Awam RK, Al-Qudah H, Aleshawi A

“…This study aims to assess the subjective responses of pain, anxiety, duration of surgery, and recovery of patients who underwent bilateral uncomplicated cataract surgery.Methods: A cross-sectional design utilizing a well-structured questionnaire was adopted in this study. …”
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Can open source large language models be used for tumor documentation in Germany?—An evaluation on urological doctors’ notes by Stefan Lenz, Arsenij Ustjanzew, Marco Jeray, Meike Ressing, Torsten Panholzer

“…It involves reading the textual patient documentation and filling in forms in dedicated databases to obtain structured data. Advances in information extraction techniques that build on large language models (LLMs) could have the potential for enhancing the efficiency and reliability of this process. …”
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Seasonal variations in public perceptions of diphtheria in Northern Nigeria by Abara Erim, Habibat Ohunene Lawal, Chizaram Anselm Onyeaghala, Chinenye Claire Chukwu-Mba, Olufunke Olayemi Ajibade, Ukamaka Gladys Okafor, Okechi Eberechukwu Nzedibe

“…Data were collected by trained fieldworkers over 12 months via structured questionnaires divided into four sections: demographics, public awareness, perceived risk, and vaccination attitudes. …”
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Incidence of death and its predictors among TB/HIV coinfected adult patients receiving anti-retroviral therapy at Gambelia referral hospital, Southwest Ethiopia, 2022 by Endeshaw Habtamu Wolelaw, Endalk Getasew Hiruy, Asiya Mohammed Abdu, Kebadnew Mulatu Mihretie

“…Data were extracted from the document by using a structured checklist adapted and prepared on the basis of the charts. …”
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Non-prescribed drug use and its associated factors among pregnant women in Southwest Ethiopia by Fentahun Yene, Berihun Bantie, Tarekegn Yilma, Idalamin Zinab, Simachew Animen

“…Data were collected using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire, entered into EpiData version 7.2.2 software, and exported to SPSS version 25 for further analysis. …”
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Effect of Simulation-Based Education of Adult BLS-CPR on Nursing Students’ Skills and Knowledge Acquisition by Bdiri Gabbouj S, Zedini C, Naija W

“…And the intervention group (n = 110) received the same lecture with added structured simulation-based education of adult BLS-CPR. …”
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF RESIDENTS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON FOREST CONSERVATION IN THE OPARA FOREST RESERVE BUFFER ZONE, OYO STATE, NIGERIA by Wahab Munir Karounwi Adegoke*, Adebayo Olaoluwa Ayodeji**, Olakojo Samson Ayoade*, Ademiluyi Ibiyinka Olubukola***

“…A quantitative research approach was adopted, employing structured questionnaires and personal interviews to collect data from 105 randomly selected respondents across nine villages within the buffer zone. …”
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Healthcare providers' insights on pediatric care quality in Gaza hospitals: integrating evidence-based practices and illness management, health information systems, and referral ef... by Saeed Y. Eleyyan, Bothyna B. ELssyed Etewa, Fatma Al’Haj Ahmad, Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi, Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi

“…This study aimed to assess healthcare providers' perspectives on the quality of pediatric care in Gaza's major hospitals, focusing on the integration of evidence-based practices (EBPs) and illness management, health information systems (HIS), and referral efficiency.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 at three major pediatric hospitals in the Gaza Strip: Al-Nasr Pediatric Hospital, EL-Dorra Pediatric Hospital, and Al-Rantisi Specialized Pediatric Hospital. A structured interview-based questionnaire was used to collect data from the healthcare providers. …”
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Self-reported adverse effects as barriers to adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected patients in Pretoria by Ntambwe G. Malangu

“…Methods: A survey of patients, who started antiretroviral treatment between July 2004 and August 2005, was conducted by means of a semi-structured questionnaire. Those who consented to participate were interviewed for the collection of information on sociodemographic characteristics and clinical and other data. …”
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Investigating the psychometric properties of the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool (PSST) among Bangladeshi adolescent girls by Md. Saiful Islam, Maliha Khan Majlish, Md Saif Mahabub, Mahmudur Rahman, Md. Shefatul Islam, Md. Salim Uddin, Marc N. Potenza, Kamrun Nahar Koly

“…Data were collected through a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire that included informed consent, socio-demographic information, menstrual history, the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale 21 (DASS-21), and the PSST scale. …”
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Correlates of physical activity and sedentary behavior in children and adolescents during school recess: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kang Zhu, Xinyi Yin, Yucheng Liu, Guoyang Qin, Jingjing Jia, Zhenwen Xie, Yang Liu

“…Multiple factors, including age, gender, Body Mass Index (BMI), family economic status, length and frequency of school recess, structured recess, provision of exercise equipment, and playground markings, have been identified as being positively associated with PA among children and adolescents during school recess. …”
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Sample of learners and teachers perception on the implementation of the affectivity and integral sexuality in the Costa Rican Educational Program Percepción de una muestra de educa... by Giselle León León, Grettel Bolaños Bolaños, Johanna Campos Granados, Fabiola Mejías Rodríguez

“…To gather data for the different study categories (knowledge of the topic, teaching models, and methodological strategies), a questionnaire was applied to nineteen students and some semi-structured interviews were carried out for five Science teachers from a high school within the Costa Rican Metropolitan Area. …”
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Mental health and the healthy immigrant effect in Chile: a comparative cross-sectional study with international migrants and locals by Alice Blukacz, Marcela Oyarte, Báltica Cabieses, Báltica Cabieses, Paula Madrid, Alexandra Obach

“…Data was collected with international migrants and Chilean participants in 2021–2022 through a structured questionnaire. The study examined self-reported stress and mood disorders in relation to demographic, socioeconomic, health, and migration-related factors. …”
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Association between nutrition literacy and diet quality among adolescents and young adults in the rural district of Mayuge, Eastern Uganda by Thomas Buyinza, Edward Buzigi, Justine Bukenya, Mary Mbuliro, Julius Kiwanuka, Rawlance Ndejjo, David Guwatudde

“…Based on Nutbeam’s model of health literacy, the study was conducted among 1206 AYA aged 10–24 years in Mayuge district, Eastern Uganda, selected through stratified random sampling. Using a structured questionnaire, the Global Diet Quality Score (GDQS) was adapted to estimate diet quality, and the Adolescent Nutrition Literacy Scale was used to assess nutrition literacy status. …”
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Engagement, Retention, and Progression to Type 2 Diabetes: A Retrospective Analysis of the Cluster-Randomised "Let's Prevent Diabetes" Trial. by Laura J Gray, Thomas Yates, Jacqui Troughton, Kamlesh Khunti, Melanie J Davies, Let’s Prevent Diabetes Team

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We used data from a completed cluster-randomised controlled trial including 43 general practices randomised to receive either standard care or a 6-h group structured education programme with an annual refresher course for 2 y. …”
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A Step-by-Step Harmonization Process for Nutritional Epidemiology Purposes: A Methodological Work of the Collaborative PROMED-COG Pooled Cohorts Study by Federica Prinelli, Silvia Conti, Claire T. McEvoy, Caterina Trevisan, Stefania Maggi, Giuseppe Sergi, Marianna Noale

“…The main issues encountered were due to the heterogeneity of dietary assessment methods across studies: type of instrument (unstructured dietary questionnaires for ILSA and Pro.V.A. vs. structured FFQ for the BEST and NutBrain); data collection time frame (1992–1997 in ILSA, Pro.V.A., and BEST and 2019–2023 in NutBRain); and the period used for diet reporting (last week for ILSA and Pro.V.A., last 12 months for BEST and NutBrain). …”
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Factors influencing the risk of developing multidrug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis in Northeast Thailand by Nion Leeka, Wongsa Laohasiriwong, Roshan Kumar Mahato, Kittiporn Amprarat, Seksan Chaisuksant

“…Methods: A case-control study was conducted by reviewing medical record and collecting primary data using a structured questionnaire. The study population comprised the case group of patients with MDR-TB and the control group consisted of other pulmonary tuberculosis patients aged 18 years and over with ratio 1 case: 3 controls. …”
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The impact of paternal support on the success of exclusive breastfeeding among lactating mothers in Ado-Odo/Ota local government area of Ogun State by Jelili A. QUADRI, Yetunde J. OSINOWO, Lyanu C. ALAGBE, Tobi I. AKINREMI, Bilikisu T. EDUN

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and analyzed using SPSS version 26. …”
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