Women commencing anastrozole, letrozole or tamoxifen for early breast cancer: the impact of comorbidity and demographics on initial choice. by Anna Kemp, David B Preen, Christobel Saunders, Frances Boyle, Max Bulsara, C D'Arcy J Holman, Eva Malacova, Elizabeth E Roughead

“…Unit-level pharmacy and medical service claims, hospital, Cancer Registry, and self-reported data were linked to determine menopause status at diagnosis, tumour size, age, comorbidities, and change in subsidy restrictions. …”
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Association between waist-to-height ratio and stroke among American adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999–2023 by Yahui Pan, Yanzhen Sun, Xiaohua Pan

“…The diagnosis of stroke was determined using self-reported data from the survey questionnaire. The primary analytical methods employed in this study included multivariable logistic regression, stratified analysis with interaction, restricted cubic splines (RCS) to investigate the association between WHtR and stroke among American adults. …”
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Assessing the economic burden and health-related quality of life in chinese patients with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva: a questionnaire survey analysis by Xiaoyang Xu, Xiaoning He, Wei Wu, Yuhang Xin, Qingnan Li, Lei Song, Kexin Li, Jing Wu

“…This study aims to investigate the basic characteristics, diagnostic status, prognosis, economic burden and quality of life of FOP patients in China through self-reported data . Methods An online survey was conducted through the “China Cloud Platform for Rare Diseases” among patients recruited from the FOP patient organization in March 2023. …”
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Systematic review of health disparities for cardiovascular diseases and associated factors among American Indian and Alaska Native populations. by Rebecca Newlin Hutchinson, Sonya Shin

“…Finally, studies using self-reported data may not be accurate.<h4>Conclusions and implications of key findings</h4>Profound health disparities in cardiovascular diseases and associated risk factors for AI/AN populations persist, perhaps due to low socioeconomic status and access to quality healthcare. …”
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Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills in ChatGPT-Human Interaction: A Scoping Review by Lilia Raitskaya, Elena Tikhonova

“…However, the evidence base is still emerging and is limited by its short temporal scope, narrow database coverage, and reliance on self-reported data. Future research should focus on long-term effects, discipline-specific instructional models, and robust theoretical frameworks linking AI use to cognitive outcomes. …”
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Experiences and Challenges of the Integrated Development Model on Job Creation in Rwanda’s Gasabo District. by Rutarindwa, Alphonse, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…Limitations: the limitations of the study include potential biases in self-reported data and the geographical limitation to Gasabo District, which may not fully capture the national context. …”
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Scaling evidence-based interventions: Examining factors promoting and limiting the dissemination of research mentor training by Kimberly Spencer, Melissa McDaniels, So Hee Hyun, Jenna Griebel Rogers, Emily Utzerath, Christine Pfund

“…Methods: Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), we examined self-reported data from surveys administered annually to Facilitating Entering Mentoring participants. …”
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Truth or Myth: Is Breast Implant Illness Really an Illness? by Rami Hanna, MD, Udi Maor, MD, Meir Retchkiman, MD, Basel Abu-Ganem, MD, Julie Vaynshtein, MD, Eldad Silberstein, MD

“…The study’s cross-sectional design, small sample size, and self-reported data could limit its findings. Further research is needed to understand BII’s impact on well-being and safety.…”
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Intrinsic Links Between Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Sleep Quality and Cytokines: A Network Analysis Based on Chinese Adolescents with Depressive Disorders by Zhang Y, Suo X, Wang X, Xu J, Xu W, Pan L, Gao J

“…No direct association between NSSI and cognitive flexibility was observed.Limitations: The cross-sectional design, reliance on self-reported data, and restricted geographic sample limit the ability to establish causal relationships and generalize the findings.Conclusion: IL-12p70 plays a significant role in the development of NSSI among adolescents with depressive disorders. …”
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Assessing the environmental and economic benefits of integrating solar energy in Nigerian construction by H. C. O. Unegbu, D. S. Yawas, B. Dan-asabe, A. A. Alabi, R. C. Vedad

“…Practically, it provides policymakers and industry stakeholders with actionable insights, recommending regulatory reforms, financial incentives, public awareness campaigns, and community engagement initiatives to accelerate solar energy adoption.While the study is limited by its regional scope and reliance on self-reported data, future research should incorporate real-world performance data and expand geographical coverage. …”
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Brief interventions for smoking or alcohol moderated by history of mental health condition: a national survey of adults in Great Britain 2020–2023 by Lion Shahab, Jamie Brown, Sharon Cox, Leonie S Brose, Vera Helen Buss

“…Background Individuals with mental health conditions can experience lower life expectancy, partly due to risk factors, such as smoking and alcohol use.Objective To assess potential differences in receiving support for smoking cessation or alcohol reduction in British general practice based on history of a mental health condition.Methods Self-reported data were collected between October 2020 and June 2023 from the monthly cross-sectional Smoking and Alcohol Toolkit Study. …”
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Use of Digital Technology Among Older Adults in Poland With and Those Without Near Visual Impairment: Cross-Sectional Study by Adrian Lange, Natalia Lange, Kacper Jagiełło, Bogdan Wojtyniak, Tomasz Zdrojewski

“…The sample included 5872 community-dwelling Polish adults aged 60 years and older, selected using a random, 3-stage, proportional sampling method, stratified by age and gender. Self-reported data on access to and usage of digital technologies, including smartphones, computers, and internet access, were collected. …”
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Association between muscle strength and low back pain among middle-aged and older adults: a cross-sectional study by Peng Wang, Xiangjun Lu, Mohan Wen, Xu Li, Qipeng Gao, Rujie Qin

“…The identification of LBP symptoms relied on self-reported data. Muscle strength was measured by grip strength (determined using a handgrip dynamometer) and chair-rising time (recorded using a stopwatch). …”
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Associations between digital media use behaviours, screen time and positive mental health in youth: results from the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth by Zahra M. Clayborne, Colin A. Capaldi, Vrati M. Mehra

“…Methods We used self-reported data from youth aged 12–17 years in the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth (N = 10,695). …”
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Association between the dietary index for gut microbiota and female infertility: a cross-sectional study of NHANES 2013–2018 by Xiaoyan Zhang, Liangzhi Wu, Haiyan Li, Shuyao Zhang, Wenfeng Hua, Wenfeng Hua

“…Weighted multivariable logistic regression, restricted cubic splines (RCS), and subgroup analyses were used to investigate the association between DI-GM and female infertility.ResultsBased on self-reported data, 370 participants (12.12%) were classified as infertile. …”
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Physical activity, screen time and sleep among children and adolescents: findings from the 2022 active healthy kids Ethiopia by Chalchisa Abdeta, Alem Deksisa, Mesfin Hailu, Debrework Tesfaye, Lucy Westerman, Anthony D. Okely, John J. Reilly, Mark S. Tremblay

“…Results We found eight studies (n = 8) with relevant information; all were based on parent- or self-reported data. Only a small proportion of them met the guidelines for physical activity (16%) and sedentary screen time (55%). …”
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Association Between Alcohol Consumption and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Across Different Body Mass Index Categories Among Japanese Workers by Yu Wang, Yosuke Inoue, Shohei Yamamoto, Ami Fukunaga, Shuichiro Yamamoto, Toru Honda, Tohru Nakagawa, Takeshi Hayashi, Maki Konishi, Tetsuya Mizoue

“…Methods: Participants were 31,524 health checkup examinees (26,819 males and 4,705 females aged 20–64 years) who were free from diabetes at baseline. Self-reported data on alcohol use were used to estimate the average daily alcohol consumption at the baseline. …”
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Objectively Measured Smartphone Use and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Among College Students: Cross-Sectional Study by Wenhua Wang, Mingyang Wu, Xiaoxiao Yuan, Xue Wang, Le Ma, Lu Li, Lei Zhang

“…Some questionnaire-based research suggests that smartphone use correlates with nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). Self-reported data seem unlikely to capture actual smartphone use precisely, requiring objective measures to advance this field. …”
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Prevalence and Patterns of Use of Natural Health Products and Medicines in New Zealand: A Pilot Study Using an Online Market Research Panel by E Lyn Lee, Jeff Harrison, Joanne Barnes

“…Methods An online cross-sectional survey was administered to a sample of the adult population in NZ via an online market research panel in November 2021. Self-reported data on participants’ use of NHPs (including photographs of products), consultations with TCAM practitioners and use of conventional medicines were collected. …”
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Methodology of the international cross-sectional prevalence and severity study of pediatric and adult IgE-mediated food allergies (ASSESS FA) by Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH, Tarek Mnif, PharmD, Suzanne Reed, PhD, Mira Hleyhel, PhD, Stefani Dritsa, PhD, Perrine LeCalvé, MSc, Alissar Moussallem, PharmD, MPH, Paolo Tassinari, MD, Jessica Marvel, MPH, Alessandro Fiocchi, MD

“…Methods: This was a cross-sectional, international study that collected self-reported data through an online quantitative survey. …”
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