Depression care integration in tuberculosis services: A feasibility assessment in Pakistan by Saima Afaq, Aliya Ayub, Mehreen Riaz Faisal, Zara Nisar, Zala, Ateeq ur Rehman, Afzaal Ahmed, Olamide Todowede, Najma Siddiqi

“…Objective The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of delivering a co‐designed depression care pathway within TB services in Pakistan. Design Mixed‐method study. Setting and Participants Routine depression screening for TB patients was conducted at three TB facilities in Peshawar, Pakistan, encompassing primary, secondary and tertiary care settings. …”
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ADAPTATION STRATEGIES AMONG WOMEN IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE by NOR ALIYA AYUB, Fathiah Jabir, Shahrul Azhar Md Hani, Siti Najiha Binti Md Asari, Idayu Badilla Idris, Rozita Hod

“…The included studies used qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods study design. Results: At the individual level, women employed socioeconomic adaptations, primarily in agriculture and finance, using crop diversification, savings groups, and micro-credit to enhance resilience. …”
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Empowering Caregiver Well-Being With the Adhera Caring Digital Program for Family Caregivers of Children Living With Type 1 Diabetes: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study by Antonio de Arriba Muñoz, Elisa Civitani Monzon, Maria Pilar Ferrer, Marta Ferrer-Lozano, Silvia Quer-Palomas, Joia Nuñez, Alba Xifra-Porxas, Francesca Aimée Mees Mlatiati, Ioannis Bilionis, Ricardo C Berrios, Luis Fernández-Luque

“…MethodsThis was a two-step, prospective, mixed methods study targeting caregivers of children living with T1D who were under the care of a pediatric endocrinologist at Miguel Servet Children’s University Hospital in Zaragoza, Spain. …”
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How do Twitter users feel about telehealth? A mixed‐methods analysis of experiences, perceptions and expectations by Hannah Sazon, Soraia de Camargo Catapan, Afshin Rahimi, Oliver J. Canfell, Jaimon Kelly

“…This study aimed to explore Twitter users' experiences, perceptions and expectations about telehealth over the last 5 years. Methods Mixed‐methods study with sequential complementary quantitative and qualitative phases was used for analysis stages comprising (1) a quantitative semiautomated analysis and (2) a qualitative research‐led thematic analysis. …”
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Dental providers’ perceptions toward mental health screening at routine practices: a mixed-methods approach by Oksana Mishler, Cailin Trembley, Thomas W. Oates, Se-Lim Oh

“…Recognizing the potential for MH screening in dental settings, this sequential mixed-methods study assessed the feasibility and barriers to implementing MH screening in dental practices. …”
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Malaria incidence in Zimbabwe, 2021: A secondary data analysis by Samson Mutapure, Patience Dhliwayo, Tsitsi Juru, Gibson Mandozana, Gerald Shambira, Notion Gombe, Addmore Chadambuka, Mufuta Tshimanga

“…Methods: We conducted a mixed methods study comprising of key informant interviews and secondary data analysis on malaria data from DHIS2 and verified electronic databases. …”
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"Everything had stopped, no meeting, no gathering": Social interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Banglade... by Chiara Altare, Kwanghyun Kim, IMPACT CAR Team, IMPACT DRC Team, IMPACT Bangladesh Team, Paul B Spiegel

“…This comparative mixed-methods study uses a representative household survey and focus group discussions or key informant interviews in each site. …”
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Sex differences in alcohol use patterns and related harms: A mixed-methods, cross-sectional study of men and women in northern Tanzania. by Madeline McNee, Niveditha Badrinarayanan, Eleanor Strand, Thiago Augusto Hernandes Rocha, Timothy Antipas Peter, Yvonne Sawe, Anna Tupetz, Diego Galdino França, Judith Boshe, Joao Ricardo Nickenig Vissoci, Monica H Swahn, Blandina Mmbaga, Catherine Staton

“…This was a congruent triangulation mixed methods study consisting of focus group discussions (FGDs) and cross-sectional surveys. …”
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Paediatric Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment (ETAT) – preparedness for implementation at primary care facilities in Malawi by Carina King, Albert Dube, Beatiwel Zadutsa, Lumbani Banda, Josephine Langton, Nicola Desmond, Norman Lufesi, Charles Makwenda, Helena Hildenwall

“…Methods We conducted a concurrent mixed-methods study, including facility audit; healthcare provider survey; focus group discussions (FGD) and semi-structured interviews with facility staff. …”
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‘This caused our journey’: the relationship between sexual and gender-based violence and cross-border Sudan to South Sudan migration by Josephine Chandiru Drama, Badradin Elizeo Abdalla, Pamela Imma Lindrio, Richard Stephen Oneka, Lilian Sule Mazira, Onyango Galdine Loyda, C. Ashton Drew, Heather Tasker, Sabine Lee, Susan A. Bartels

“…Methods A cross-sectional, mixed-methods study was conducted in July 2024 using a ‘sensemaking’ approach among migrants crossing from Sudan to South Sudan at the Aweil North border crossing. …”
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Feasibility, enablers and challenges of using timeliness metrics for household contact tracing and TB preventive therapy in Pakistan. by Bushra Jamil, Divya Nair, Pruthu Thekkur, Neelofar Laeeq, Anum Adil, Mohammed Khogali, Rony Zachariah, Selma Dar Berger, Srinath Satyanarayana, Ajay M V Kumar, Aaron Bochner, Amanda McClelland, Razia Fatima, Anthony D Harries

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted an explanatory mixed methods study with a quantitative component (cohort design) followed by a qualitative component (descriptive design with focus group discussions).…”
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Building the 8-star doctor: a modified Delphi study to define, teach, and assess health professions education for undergraduate medical students by Sara Jamil Khan, Rahila Yasmeen, Shazia Imran

“…Methods A multi-phase, mixed-methods study design was employed. The initial phase involved a comprehensive literature review, followed by expert consensus through the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) with 19 national HPE professionals. …”
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Implementing one health in Palestine: Mapping ministerial mechanisms for pandemic preparedness, zoonotic disease control, and inter-sectoral collaboration by Leen Humos, Hanin Basha, Walaa Saleh, Fa’ida Awashreh, Ali Baradiea, Eias Salhab, Mohammad Salaymeh, Jakob Zinsstag, Maysaa Nemer, Niveen Abu Rmeileh, Said Abukhattab

“…The main goal of the article is to enhance the preparedness and response capabilities for future health emergencies and pandemics, with zoonotic diseases as a prime example, in Palestine, by adopting the One Health approach. A mixed-method study design was used to meet the study objectives. …”
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Real-world experience with the use of diazoxide among people living with congenital hyperinsulinism and their caregivers by Tai L. S. Pasquini, Kristen E. Rohli, Fiona J. Almeida, Indraneel Banerjee, Antonia Dastamani, Diva D. De Leon, Lauren N. Lopez, Paul S. Thornton, Julie Raskin

“…This is the first mixed-methods study to focus on the experience of diazoxide treatment as reported by the individual taking the medicine and/or their caregiver.ResultsOf HIGR participants, 93% reported at least one side effect, including hypertrichosis (89%), loss of appetite (40%), facial changes (23%), and swelling (22%) with diazoxide use. …”
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A Mixed Methods Comparison of Oral Hygiene Behaviors by Gender Among Mexican-Origin Young Adults in California by Melissa Yu, Guadalupe X. Ayala, Melody K. Schiaffino, Kristin S. Hoeft, Vanessa Malcarne, Tracy L. Finlayson

“…Objective: This mixed methods study explores gender differences in, and reasons for, toothbrushing and flossing among Mexican-origin adults. …”
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Direct to psychology stepped care model implementation in the multidisciplinary sleep service: study protocol by Sara Winter, Sara Crocker, Tricia Rolls, Deanne Curtin, Jessica Haratsis, Tamlyn Rautenberg, Irene Szollosi

“…Method This single-site, multiphase, mixed methods study will implement and evaluate a service model of care re-design incorporating a new Direct to Psychology referral pathway for insomnia presentations and a Stepped Care treatment approach including digital intervention in a quaternary public multidisciplinary sleep service. …”
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The effect of medication use on breastfeeding continuation: a systematic review with narrative synthesis by Rachel Pilgrim, Mo Kwok, Anthony May, Sarah Chapman, Matthew D. Jones

“…Results Twenty studies (nine prospective cohort, five retrospective surveys, four qualitative, one randomised controlled trial and one cross-sectional mixed-methods study) were included. Discontinuation rates ranged from 2 to 18% (n = 293) in general populations and 2–58% (n = 1077) in women with chronic or severe acute conditions. …”
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Evaluating patient participation in value‐based healthcare: Current state and lessons learned by Henrike J. Westerink, Mirjam M. Garvelink, Cornelia F. vanUden‐Kraan, Ouisam Zouitni, Hans A. J. Bart, Philip J. van derWees, Paul B. van derNat, the Santeon Patient Participation Study Group

“…We therefore evaluated the current state of patient participation in VI teams and share lessons learned. Methods This mixed‐methods study was conducted at seven collaborating hospitals in the Netherlands. …”
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Exploring Respectful Maternity Care and its determinants: a mixed methods cross-sectional study from a rural area in central India by Chullithala Athira, Anindo Majumdar, Roshan F. Sutar, Bharti Singh, Parvathy Thampy, Ashlesh Rupani, Deepti Dabar

“…The study aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to improve maternal health outcomes. Methodology A mixed methods study with a convergent parallel design was conducted in the Obedullaganj block of Raisen district in Madhya Pradesh. …”
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Capacity-building strategies that support correctional and justice health professionals to provide best-evidenced based healthcare for people in prison: a systematic review by Monique Hooper, Claudia Virdun, Jane L. Phillips

“…Results Of the 20 included articles, the highest level of evidence (level III) was generated by a mixed methods study, with most (n = 17) generating low-level (Level IV) evidence. …”
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