Association between knowledge of cervical cancer prevention and screening behaviors among women aged 20 to 49 years: a cross-sectional study in six provinces, China by Di Gao, Xueyin Wang, Juan Juan, Zhifei Pei, Xiaosong Zhang

“…Multivariate logistic regression models were used to analyze the association between cervical cancer screening behaviors and knowledge level. …”
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Perspectives and Experiences With Large Language Models in Health Care: Survey Study by Jennifer Sumner, Yuchen Wang, Si Ying Tan, Emily Hwee Hoon Chew, Alexander Wenjun Yip

“…While 75% (470/624) agreed that the user experience was positive, 46% (294/624) found the generated content unhelpful. Regression analysis showed that the experience with LLMs is more likely to be positive if the user is male (odds ratio [OR] 1.62, CI 1.06-2.48), and increasing age was associated with a reduced likelihood of reporting LLM output as useful (OR 0.98, CI 0.96-0.99). …”
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HBx mutant-regulated RPL13AP25 mediates suboptimal virological response to entecavir and HCC progression by Yang-Hsiang Lin, Ming-Wei Lai, Yu-De Chu, Kwang-Huei Lin, Chao-Wei Hsu, Rong-Nan Chien, Po-Heng Chuang, Chih-Lang Lin, Chau-Ting Yeh

“…We aimed to explore the contribution of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in mediating suboptimal responses in chronic hepatitis B patients, which remains to be fully elucidated. Methods Cox regression models were used to analyze associations between suboptimal response and clinical factors. …”
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Study on predictors for treatment efficacy of rituximab in patients with PLA2R-negative primary membranous nephropathy by XU Lili, HU Xiaofan, LI Hao, WANG Weiming

“…The univariate logistic regression analysis showed that factors influencing clinical remission at 12 months of RTX treatment in PLA2R-negative PMN patients were 3-month 24-hour proteinuria (OR=0.993, P=0.047 1) and 3-month serum albumin (OR=1.309, P=0.048 8). …”
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Exploring influenza vaccination coverage and barriers to influenza vaccine uptake among preschool children in Fuzhou in 2022: a cross-sectional study by Haimei Jia, Wenyan Gao, Xun Huang, Qinghua Wang, Yonghan Huang, Liang Chen, Desi Zheng, Yinchuan Zhang, Lifei Xu

“…Chi-square testing and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze factors that may be associated with influenza.ResultsThe coverage rate of influenza vaccination was 7.38% among preschool children in 2022 in Fuzhou City. …”
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Understanding the link between ALDH2 genotypes and diabetes by Miaomiao Peng, Miaomiao Peng, Ruikang Liu, Ruikang Liu, Ruikang Liu, Jiaoyue Zhang, Jiaoyue Zhang, Wen Kong, Wen Kong, Juan Zheng, Juan Zheng, Xiang Hu, Xiang Hu, Limin Wan, Shengqing Hu, Shenghua Tian, Shenghua Tian, Ying Wang, Ying Wang, Geng Liu, Geng Liu, Kangli Qiu, Kangli Qiu, Tianshu Zeng, Tianshu Zeng, Lulu Chen, Lulu Chen

“…IntroductionThe association between aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 (ALDH2) rs671 and diabetes remains controversial, with uncertainty about whether alcohol consumption or other factors mediate or modify this relationship. This study aimed to examine the ALDH2–diabetes association using standardized clinical criteria while systematically investigating potential confounding, mediating, and interacting factors in a community-based cohort.MethodWe analyzed baseline data from 4,535 participants in the China Cardiometabolic Disease and Cancer Cohort Study (4C study). …”
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Relationship between breastfeeding duration, lifestyle and obesity in children aged 3–16 years: a cross-sectional study by Yu Liu, Yiyao Gu, Jie Mu, Zhi Duan, Xixiang Wang, Xiuwen Ren, Lu Liu, Jingjing Xu, Chi Zhang, Shaobo Zhou, Ning Ma, Linhong Yuan, Ying Wang

“…Assigned and calculated the score of lifestyle habits and the total score of lifestyle habits and breastfeeding. Logistic regression was used to analyze the risk of obesity with breastfeeding and/or lifestyle habits scores, and ROC curves were applied to evaluate the accuracy of the models. …”
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The association of pesticide exposure on anthropometric parameters among under-five children in Magelang Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia: a cross-sectional study by Sani Rachman Soleman, Fresti Oktanindi, Shofiati Ashfia, Emi Azmi Choironi, Muhammad Fathi Banna Al Faruqi, Desvialin Ulfa Talitha, Afifah Az Zahra, Syifa Nurul Asma

“…Dependent variables include anthropometric status, including WLZ, WAZ, HAZ, and BMZ. Statistical analysis used Linear Regression and Analysis of Covariance with SPSS version 25. …”
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[Artículo traducido] El índice de comorbilidad de Charlson ajustado por la edad en las fracturas acetabulares de los pacientes ancianos by J.M. Bogallo, C. Castillejo, A. Ramirez, J.R. Cano, F. Rivas-Ruiz, E. Guerado

“…Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to analyze factors of comorbidity in older patients with acetabular fracture to know the role of disease in the treatment of this population. …”
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A Predictive Model of Cardiovascular Aging by Clinical and Immunological Markers Using Machine Learning by Madina Suleimenova, Kuat Abzaliyev, Madina Mansurova, Symbat Abzaliyeva, Almagul Kurmanova, Guzel Tokhtakulinova, Akbota Bugibayeva, Diana Sundetova, Merei Abdykassymova, Ulzhas Sagalbayeva, Raushan Bitemirova, Zhadyra Yerkin

“…<b>Methods:</b> This paper analyzes the relationships between immunological markers, clinical parameters, and lifestyle factors in individuals over 60 years of age. …”
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Birth Order and Chinese Adolescent Mental Health within the Context of the Three-Child Policy: The Roles of Parenting Styles and Parental Company by Qi Y, Qiu J, Zhang Y, Shi Y, Xie C, Zhou J, Wu Y, Gao Y

“…Hierarchical multiple regression analysis analyzes the relationships among these factors.Results: Compared with only-child adolescents, first-borns had higher scores of total SDQ (β= 0.74, p&lt; 0.01), emotional symptoms (β= 0.22, p&lt; 0.05), conduct symptoms (β= 0.18, p&lt; 0.01), and peer relationship symptoms (β= 0.29, p&lt; 0.001). …”
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Follow-up research about juvenile degree school students’ entrepreneur intentions and entrepreneur roles. Post-doc –study in the context of international entrepreneurship education... by Erkki Nevanpera

“…Th e research data has been based on statistical means, deviations, meanings (variance analysis / ANOVA), linear regression analysis and t-test in University of Applied Sciences Seinäjoki.Th ere are considerable diff erences between educational institutions in attitudes towards future entrepreneurial roles and intentions. …”
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Influence of social determinants on lifestyle modification adherence in people with prediabetes: a sequential explanatory mixed-methods study protocol by Ana Carvalho-Azevedo, Ana Carvalho-Azevedo, Ana Carvalho-Azevedo, Manuela Abbate, Manuela Abbate, Manuela Abbate, Sergio Fresneda, Sergio Fresneda, Sergio Fresneda, María Arias-Fernández, María Arias-Fernández, María Arias-Fernández, Marina Torres-Carballo, Marina Torres-Carballo, Aina M. Yañez, Aina M. Yañez, Aina M. Yañez, Aina M. Yañez, Aina M. Yañez, Cristina Moreno-Mulet, Cristina Moreno-Mulet, Cristina Moreno-Mulet, Miquel Bennasar-Veny, Miquel Bennasar-Veny, Miquel Bennasar-Veny, Miquel Bennasar-Veny, Miquel Bennasar-Veny

“…AimSocial determinants (SD) such as age, gender, ethnicity, postal code, or socioeconomic status, as well as health beliefs strongly impact health outcomes. This study aims to analyze the influence of SD on adherence to healthy lifestyle recommendations among individuals with prediabetes.DesignThis sequential explanatory mixed-methods study will include an initial cross-sectional analysis of quantitative data, followed by a qualitative ethnomethodological study using critical discourse analysis.MethodsThe quantitative analysis will use data from 103 participants with prediabetes included in the intervention arm of the PREDIPHONE trial. …”
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Steroids combined with anticoagulant in acute/subacute severe cerebral venous thrombosis by Shimin Hu, Yaqin Gu, Tingyu Zhao, Kaiyuan Zhang, Jingkai Li, Chen Zhou, Haiqing Song, Zhi Liu, Xunming Ji, Jiangang Duan, Ting Gao

“…Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to evaluat associations between steroid use and favorable outcomes (mRS ≤2) at the 6-month follow-up. …”
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IORT for early-stage, low-risk breast cancer: Outcomes from a prospective, observational study by Amalia Palacios-Eito, María del Carmen Moreno-Manzanaro, María Espinosa-Calvo, Fátima Ginés-Santiago, Juan Adrián Camús-Martínez, Ángel Calvo-Tudela, Pilar Rioja-Torres, Sara Romero-Martín, José Antonio Miñano-Herrero, Gustavo R. Sarria, Sonia García-Cabezas

“…The Kaplan-Meier method was used to analyze survival and recurrence risk, and risk factors for IBR were assessed through Cox regression analysis. …”
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Donor-derived cell-free DNA and miRNA monitoring for the early prediction and diagnosis of liver allograft rejection and patient outcomes by Judit Julian, Olga Millán, Olga Millán, Esther Titos, Pablo Ruiz, Yiliam Fundora, Alba Díaz, Alba Díaz, Jordi Colmenero, Jordi Colmenero, Constantino Fondevila, Constantino Fondevila, Joan Anton Puig-Butillé, Mercè Brunet, Mercè Brunet

“…The diagnostic performance of the levels of dd-cfDNA and signature miRNAs was assessed through receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis and logistic regression models.Resultsdd-cfDNA levels were significantly elevated during acute rejection (AR) episodes, with a median 3.9-fold increase over those in stable patients. …”
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Mediating roles of corneal biomechanical and topographic parameters in eye rubbing and keratoconus based on the Chinese keratoconus cohort study by Kaili Yang, Kaili Yang, Runqi Tu, Liyan Xu, Liyan Xu, Yuwei Gu, Qi Fan, Shanshan Yin, Yi Yuan, Anqi Chang, Yifan Wang, Chenchen Yin, Yonghao Zang, Chenjiu Pang, Daniela Oehring, Yibin Hao, Shengwei Ren, Shengwei Ren

“…The Spearman correlation and generalized linear regression models were used to analyze the associations between the time of eye rubbing, -SPA1, Kmax, and KC. …”
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Outcome of different facial nerve managements in petrous bone cholesteatoma patients with facial paralysis by Qin Wang, Ruoya Wang, Jianze Wang, Na Sai, Shuhang Fan, Jianbin Sun, Zhikai Zhao, Junhui Huang, Weidong Shen, Weiju Han

“…Multivariate ordinal logistic regression models were used to determine the prognostic factors. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of people living in artisanal mining areas on water pollution in Siguiri, Guinea, 2023 by Aly Badara Toure, Aly Badara Toure, Mariama Sadjo Diallo, Mariama Sadjo Diallo, Sidikiba Sidibe, Sidikiba Sidibe, Salifou Talassone Bangoura, Salifou Talassone Bangoura, Fassou Mathias Grovogui, Fassou Mathias Grovogui, Fassou Mathias Grovogui, Maladho Diaby, Maladho Diaby, Mohamed Aly Bangoura, Yamoussa Youla, Mory Kourouma, Alexandre Delamou, Alexandre Delamou, Alexandre Delamou

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to water pollution in artisanal mining areas. Logistic regression was used to analyze factors associated with KAP.ResultsThe survey included 501 respondents. …”
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What explains differences in average wait time in the emergency department among different racial and ethnic populations: A linear decomposition approach by Hao Wang, Nethra Sambamoorthi, Richard D. Robinson, Heidi Knowles, Jessica J. Kirby, Amy F. Ho, Trevor Takami, Usha Sambamoorthi

“…Median wait times among NHW, NHB, and Hispanic were calculated with multivariable linear regressions. The extent to which demographic, clinical, and hospital factors explained the differences in average wait time among the three groups were analyzed with Blinder‒Oaxaca post‐linear decomposition model. …”
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