Risk factors for 1-year peripheral neuropathy and F-wave abnormalities after COVID-19: a prospective cohort study by Qian Yang, Yingying Chang, Yinuo Zhao, Yanhui Lai, Xuzhao Liu, Ying Xiao, Na Li, Shuhua Cui, Zhibo Wang, Ling Cui, Yubin Zhao

“…Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the independent risk factors for PNP and F-wave abnormality. p-values <0.0125 were considered significant in the multivariable analyses to account for type I error.ResultsA total of 313 patients with COVID-19 [aged 49.0 (IQR 33.0–58.0) years, and 191 (61.0%) females] were included. …”
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Innovative integration of rural initiatives for participatory agricultural transformation (RIPAT) and farmer market school (FMS): a pathway to enhanced income and dietary diversity by Rogers Andrew Lumenyela, Emanuel Timothy Malisa, Christopher Paul Mahonge, Suzana Samson Nyanda

“…Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, a multivariate multiple regression model, and content analysis. …”
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Systemic lupus erythematosus and risk factors for adverse outcomes in pregnancy: a single center retrospective cohort study in Northern Brazil by Sérgio Henrique Oliveira dos Santos, Juliana Bühring, Luiz Fernando de Souza Passos, Bárbara Seabra Carneiro, Domingos Sávio Nunes de Lima, Sandra Lúcia Euzébio Ribeiro

“…Methods Pregnancies that occurred after the SLE diagnosis between 2001 and 2020 were analyzed. Risk factors for adverse outcomes were determined using logistic regression. …”
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Risk factors for implant failure of PFNA–II in the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures (AO/OTA 31 A1 and A2) by Zijian Li, Jianpeng Gao, Xiaoyong Wu, Zhengyang Chang, Xiao Liu, Licheng Zhang, Ming Li, Shaobo Nie

“…Reduction quality, continuity of the medial femoral cortex, nail length, and tip apex distance (TAD) were analyzed to determine risk factors. Results A total of 466 patients were enrolled, with an average age of 83 years old. …”
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Preoperative CA125 as a risk factor for symptom recurrence of adenomyosis after ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation surgery by Ying Tang, Yang Ming-tao, Ru-mei Xiang, Wei Xu, Ruo-yi Zhang, Ming-bo Weng, Fang-xiang Tang, Hui-quan Hu, Fan Xu, Jun Li, Qiuling Shi

“…Magnitude of preoperative CA125 relating to timing of symptom recurrence was measured by cox regression and Kaplan-Meier (K-M) curves. Besides, multiple liner regression model was used to identify the impacting factors for preoperative CA125.Results Multiple binary logistic analysis showed preoperative CA125 was related to symptom recurrence (OR = 1.002, 95%: 1.000～1.004, p = 0.043). …”
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Risk Factors of Non-Classic Radiation-Induced Liver Disease (ncRILD) After Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Du YQ, Tao SP, Li JX, Zhao YN

“…Dosimetric parameters were also assessed across different fractionation doses.Results: Multivariate analysis identified tumor number ≥ 2, mean liver dose ≥ 1371.4 cGy, and normal liver volume < 700 mL as independent risk factors for ncRILD. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of depression and anxiety among Sudanese refugees at Bambasi Camp in northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Endris Seid Amede, Elias Tesfaye, Gutema Ahmed

“…A multivariable logistic regression analysis indicated that being a female (AOR = 2.56; 95% CI = 1.50–4.26), duration of stay (≥11 years) in the camp (AOR = 2.32; 95% CI = 1.39–3.86), being jobless (AOR = 2.68; 95% CI = 1.30–5.50), and poor social support (AOR = 3.12; 95% CI = 1.25–7.79) were identified as risk factors of depressive symptoms and also being female (AOR = 3.60; 95% CI = 2.26–5.74) and age above 45 (AOR = 2.48; 95% CI = 1.16–5.30) were identified as risk factors for anxiety symptoms.ConclusionThe findings highlight the high burden of mental health problems that Sudanese refugees bear. …”
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Utilization of personal protective equipment and its key factors among WA oil factory workers in Debre Markos town, Ethiopia by Abraham Teym, Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke

“…Data were collected through an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire, focusing on the use of protective equipment, as well as socio-demographic, work-related, environmental, and organizational characteristics. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 26. Logistic regression analysis was employed to identify factors influencing the use of protective equipment, with the strength of associations expressed as odds ratios at a 95% confidence level.ResultsOut of the total workforce, 214 individuals (55.3%) reported using personal protective equipment while on duty. …”
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Intestinal parasitic infections: risk factors and zoonotic aspects in human and dog populations of a rural area of Piaui State, Brazil by J. Silva, K. J. L. Monteiro, O. B. Lima, M. L. A. da Silva, M. M. Almeida, B. B. C. Evangelista, R. S. Pinheiro, D. N. Leal, E. L. N. C. Carneiro, J. C. P. Bordignon, L. A. Pereira, M. F. L. Alencar, F. A. Carvalho-Costa, A. H. A. Moraes Neto

“…Associations between parasites and risk factors were assessed using Pearson's chi-square test, Student's t-test and logistic regression. …”
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Risk factors for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma in disease pathogenesis and prognosis: the importance of smoking cessation and the concept of harm reduction by A. I. Stukan, V. N. Bodnya, V. A. Porkhanov, T. Yu. Semiglazova, O. Yu. Chukhray, E. A. Nefedova, O. N. Nefedov, D. V. Xenodokhov, S. D. Maksimenko

“…Cigarette smoking along with alcohol consumption, infection with human papilloma (HPV) and the Epstein–Barr viruses, is one of the main risk factors for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. …”
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IGWO-MSVR model for predicting stress in coal seam during drilling process by Jian Tan, Yanfeng Geng, Liangke Xu

“…Then, utilized Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) model to optimize the relevant factors which appear in Modified Support Vector Regression model (MSVR). …”
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Factors influencing nutritional literacy among rural older adults: a cross-sectional survey based on the theory of planned behavior by Shasha Liu, Xiaomei Fan, Li Jiang, Tao Liu

“…The survey instruments included general demographic questionnaires, the nutrition attitude scale (NAS), the multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS), the instrumental activities of daily living scale (IADLS), the general self-efficacy scale (GSES), and the nutrition literacy questionnaire for the Chinese elderly (NLQ-E). Data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0 and AMOS 23.0.ResultsHierarchical regression analysis revealed that education level positively predicted nutritional literacy (β = 0.126, t = 2.659, P < 0.01), while denture use due to tooth damage negatively predicted nutritional literacy (β = −0.077, t = −2.375, P < 0.05). …”
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Quality of Youth‐Friendly Service and Associated Factors at the Public Health Facilities of Awi Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: A Mixed Study by Gashaw Alamineh, Alemtsehay Mekonnen Munae, Melash Belachew Asiresie, Mekonen Melkie Bizuneh, Zemenu Shiferaw Yadita

“…Data were entered into Epi‐data version 3.4 and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify associated factors. …”
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Exploring the Spatio-Temporal Dynamics and Factors Influencing PM_2.5 in China’s Prefecture-Level and Above Cities by Long Chen, Yanyun Nian, Minglu Che, Chengyao Wang, Haiyuan Wang

“…Furthermore, the effects of natural environmental and socioeconomic factors on PM_2.5 were analyzed from both global and local perspectives using a spatial econometric model and the geographically and temporally weighted regression (GTWR) model. …”
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Magnitude and associated factors of unhealthy food consumption among women in lesotho: evidence from the demographic and health survey 2023–2024 by Enyew Getaneh Mekonen, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Deresse Abebe Gebrehana, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Mulugeta Wassie, Berhan Tekeba, Gebreeyesus Abera Zeleke

“…Using STAT Version 14 software, the data were extracted, cleaned, and analyzed. A multilevel logistic regression analysis was used to determine the factors associated with unhealthy food consumption. …”
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Academic performance and its associated factors among khat-chewer and non-khat chewer high school students in Ethiopia, 2023 by Tilahun Tesfa, Tilahun Belete Mossie, Meseret Tadesse, Yonas Deressa Guracho, Yonas Deressa Guracho, Birhanu Mengist Munie

“…A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to assess students’ academic performance. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25. Ordinal logistic regression analysis was performed at P < 0.05 with a 95% confidence interval to identify statistically significant variables.ResultsThe study participants, 45 (20.7%) Khat chewers and 41 (9.4%) non-chewers, had failed/poor academic performance. …”
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Magnitude of extrapulmonary tuberculosis and its associated factors among TB suspected patients at Wolkite University specialized hospital in central Ethiopia by Asnake Simieneh, Rahel Dereje, Gizachew Ayele Manaye, Admasu Haile Hantalo, Bisrat Fikadu Habtu, Rebie Kedir Negash, Seid Abrar

“…Binary logistic regression analysis was done to determine the presence of a statistically significant association between independent variables and EPTB status. …”
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Association of the interaction between occupational hazard factors and IL-1β gene polymorphism with cognitive function in electrolytic aluminum workers by Youxing Li, Youxing Li, Yaqin Pang, Yaqin Pang, Yaqin Pang, Dongshun Chen, Feiyu Lu, Hongyan Tian, Fengni Qin, Kuntao Wei, Ahmad Razali Bin Ishak, Mohd Shukri Bin Mohd Aris, Mohd Shukri Bin Mohd Aris, Guangzi Qi

“…The associations between environmental exposure, genetic factors, and cognitive function were examined using multivariate stepwise linear regression, restricted cubic splines, generalized linear models, and hierarchical analysis. …”
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Positive rate and influencing factors of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis among school children aged 9 to 18 years in Xiamen, China by Zhongrui Peng, Yuanchao Li, Hong Yang, Yanfang Jiang, Yuqing Li, Mengyang Gao, Yangjingling Hua, Guimei Liu, Manqi Zhou, Tianmu Chen, Huarong Hong, Lei Li

“…Demographic data, clinical characteristics, and behavioral factors were collected using a questionnaire, and logistic regression analysis was conducted to analyze the possible risk factors. …”
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Factors Influencing the Quality of Managing Severe Malaria among Children under Five Years at Selected County Hospitals in Kisumu, Kenya by Rose Maoga, Alex Chebor, Nyumbile Bonface

“…An observational checklist was also used to collect quantitative data. Thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data, while descriptive statistics and logistic regression were used to analyze quantitative data. p<0.05 was considered significant. …”
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