Identifying individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis using a battery of tasks sensitive to symptom mechanisms by Trevor F. Williams, James M. Gold, James A. Waltz, Jason Schiffman, Lauren M. Ellman, Gregory P. Strauss, Elaine F. Walker, Scott W. Woods, Albert R. Powers, Joshua Kenney, Minerva K. Pappu, Philip R. Corlett, Tanya Tran, Steven M. Silverstein, Richard E. Zinbarg, Vijay A. Mittal

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Barriers and facilitators to housing and healthcare services for people experiencing homelessness with concurrent brain injury, mental health and substance use disorders: a qualita... by Grace C. Warren, Cole J. Kennedy, Cole J. Kennedy, Cole J. Kennedy, Nicholas Gavas, Julia Schmidt, Julia Schmidt, Erica Woodin, Erica Woodin, Janelle Breese Biagioni, Mauricio A. Garcia-Barrera, Mauricio A. Garcia-Barrera

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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention among barbing and beauty salon operators in Mogadishu, Somalia, 2024 by Saadaq Adan Hussein, Marian Muse Osman, Yahye Sheikh Abdulle, Abdirahman Aden Hussein, Abdullahi Ahmed Tahlil MD, Ahmed Mohamed Nur, Mohamed MAli Fuje, Mohamed Farah Yusuf, Rage Adem, Abdirahman Abdikadir Osman, Mohamed Abdurahman Hashi, Ayan Nor Ali, Abdullahi Ali Hayle, Mohamed Adan Mohamed, Omar Mohamed Mohamud, AbdulJalil Abdullahi Farah, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo

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Body composition changes in resistance-trained adults Following 8-Weeks of supplementation with a combination of plant protein and creatine monohydrate by Joesi M. Krieger, Kevin F. Holley, Alex C. Schrautemeier, James L. Tice, Joshua Iannotti, Anthony M. Hagele, Connor J. Gaige, Wyatt B. McLaughlin, Ralf Jäger, Chad M. Kerksick

“…Participants were randomly assigned (n = 15 each group) to supplement with either 48 g of plant protein blend + creatine (PPCr), 48 g of plant protein blend (PP), 49 g of whey protein (WP), or 48 g of carbohydrate placebo (CHO) for 8 weeks, while following a structured 4-day per week resistance training program that emphasized strength and muscle hypertrophy. …”
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The First 6 Years’ Experiences of a National Centralized Offspring Surveillance Setting for Dutch Children Prenatally Exposed to Maternal Cancer to Inform Future International Prac... by Evangeline A Huis in 't Veld, Anouk M Kruse, Emma J Verwaaijen, Sterre C Huizer, Elisabeth M van Dijk-Lokkart, Christianne Lok, Maaike Kuethe, Frederic Amant, Mathilde M A van Gerwen, Martine van Grotel, Marry M van den Heuvel-Eibrink

“…ConclusionsThe CIP offspring outpatient clinic provides a unique, structured approach to long-term surveillance for in utero–exposed children, which enables early detection of potential late effects and provides comprehensive family support. …”
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A Virtual Self-Management Intervention for Adolescents With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Protocol for the VISTA-JIA Randomized Controlled Trial by Jessica Booth, Kathryn A Birnie, Kelsey Chomistek, Maria Santana, Jennifer N Stinson, Babatope O Adebiyi, Julia Brooks, Jaime Guzman, Robin Hellweg, Lily SH Lim, Dax Rumsey, Brian M Feldman, Jamie Tagseth, Jennifer Wilson, Heinrike Schmeling

“…ConclusionsThis is the first evidence-based, virtual, interactive, group-structured JIA SMP in Canada. This SMP will address needs for disease information, self-management skills, and peer support in adolescents with JIA. …”
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Bringing a Systems Approach to Living Donor Kidney Transplantation by Anna Horton, Katya Loban, Peter Nugus, Marie-Chantal Fortin, Lakshman Gunaratnam, Greg Knoll, Istvan Mucsi, Prosanto Chaudhury, David Landsberg, Michel R. Pâquet, Marcelo Cantarovich, Shaifali Sandal

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Gender differences and factors affecting opinions on condom use and sexual experiences among adolescents in a high teenage pregnancy setting in the Volta Region, Ghana by Desmond Klu, Percival Delali Agordoh, Charles Azagba, Evelyn Acquah, Phidelia Doegah, Alfred Kwesi Manyeh, Evelyn Korkor Ansah, Margaret Gyapong

“…Methods Data for this study were extracted from a larger primary baseline cross-sectional study among 188 adolescents (109 girls and 79 boys) aged 10–19 years in 30 communities. Data from a semi-structured questionnaire were analyzed using a bivariate analysis and binary logistic regression. …”
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The effect of prenatal education on exclusive breastfeeding among women in Quito: prospective cohort study by Betzabé Tello, Herminio Hernández, Iván Dueñas-Espín, Eduardo Tejera

“…Data collection included a structured survey, with baseline clinical information obtained through face-to-face interviews before hospital discharge and follow-up telephone interviews at one, four, and six months postpartum. …”
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HIV risk perception and associated factors among pregnant and breastfeeding women in Zambia: implications for PrEP uptake in antenatal and postnatal settings by Twaambo Euphemia Hamoonga, Wilbroad Mutale, Karen Hampanda, Benjamin H. Chi

“…Study team members administered a structured questionnaire to pregnant and breastfeeding women at the hospital's maternal and child health clinic to get information on socio-demographics, obstetrics and pregnancy history, sexual behavior and HIV risk perception. …”
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Collaborative design of a care pathway for pharmacy-based PrEP delivery in Nigeria: insights from stakeholder consultation by Obinna I. Ekwunife, Theodora C. Omenoba, Ugochi Eyong, Valentine Okelu, Michael Alagbile, Ifeanyi Ume, Ambrose Eze, Aderinola Fisayo, Gloria Aidoo-Frimpong, Farah Shroff, Chimezie Anyakora

“…The meeting utilized the Nominal Group Technique (NGT)—a structured method for facilitating group decision-making and prioritizing ideas—to adapt the Kenyan pharmacy-delivered PrEP model for implementation in the Nigerian context. …”
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Anemia and its determinants among non-pregnant women of childbearing age at Tsirae Wonberta district, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2020: a community based cross sectional study by Zuriyash Tadesse Melkamu, Tedros Bereket, Gebretsadkan Gebremedhin Gebretsadik, Gebretsadik Kiros Lema, Abreham Habtemariam Weldu, Makele Hailu Beyene, Solange Cullen

“…Data were collected using a semi-structured, pretested questionnaire, and blood samples were collected to measure hemoglobin levels. …”
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Virtual reality simulation for high-risk neonatal emergency nursing training: a mixed-methods study on nurse competency and outcomes by Abeer Nuwayfi Alruwaili, Afrah Madyan Alshammari, Ali Alhaiti, Nadia Bassuoni Elsharkawy, Sayed Ibrahim Ali, Osama Mohamed Elsayed Ramadan

“…Qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews (n = 24) exploring experiential aspects. …”
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Evaluating the impact of NSAIDs and exercise therapy versus sole exercise therapy on joint mobility, pain levels, grip strength, and muscle activity in lateral epicondylitis patien... by Junaid Ahmad Parrey, Mohd Arshad Bari, Abdul Qayyum Khan, Arish Ajhar, Shivani Singh

“…Conclusion: Combining NSAIDs with exercise therapy resulted in more significant improvements in pain, grip strength, and ROM than NSAIDs alone, highlighting the added benefits of structured exercise therapy for Lateral epicondylitis. …”
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Communication Between Parents and Young People on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues and Its Associated Factors in Holeta and Bako Towns, Oromia, West Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectiona... by Tsegaye Benti Muse, Hunduma Dinsa Ayeno, Mulugeta Mekuria Mengistu, Yohannes Bacha Gemechu, Seifadin Ahmed Shallo, Elias Teferi Bala

“…Data were collected using interviewer‐administered structured questionnaires, entered into Epi Data version 4.6, and exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. …”
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A geo-additive spatial analysis of condom use among women aged 15–49 in Rwanda by Mkhombiseni Zamani Sithole, Jesca Mercy Batidzirai, Ashenafi Argaw Yirga, Ashenafi Argaw Yirga, Retius Chifurira

“…Central and Northern districts, such as Ruhango and Musanze, showed positive structured spatial effects, suggesting regionally correlated factors promoting condom use. …”
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Comportamentos de bullying em jovens praticantes de desporto (Bullying behaviours in young athletes) by Philippe Marracho, Eduarda Maria Rocha Teles de Castro Coelho, Miguel Venda da Graça Nery, Antonino Manuel Almeida Pereira

“…Thirteen federated sports athletes were interviewed, using semi-structured interviews. The data was analysed using the content analysis technique. …”
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Exergaming System for Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation in Patients With Heart Failure: Development and Usability Assessment Study of a Device Prototype by Carles Blasco-Peris, Juan Pedro Alcolea Garrido, Barbara Seguí, Rocio Zaragoza, Vicente Climent-Paya, Laura Fuertes-Kenneally, Agustín Manresa-Rocamora, Ana Sanz-Rocher, Sabina Baladzhaeva, José M Sarabia

“…High usability and enjoyment ratings support its acceptability, while structured user experience analysis provided valuable insights for system refinement. …”
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Stress, physical activity, and mindfulness practices among youth amidst COVID-19 by A. El Hajj, M. Noulhiane, M. Noulhiane, B. Andrieu, Natacha Heutte, O. Sirost

“…Qualitative insights were gathered through semi-structured interviews with three directors of the university's sports and physical activities department (SUAPS), as well as four wellness program instructors. …”
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Chronic lower back pain among occupational workers: effect of relaxation technique on quality of working life, pain and disability level with nurse-led intervention by Nabila ELSayed Sabola, Kamal Wifaq, Musaad M. Alruwaili, Rasha Kamal Mohamed Sweelam, Sabah Hassan El-Amrosy, Amal Yousef Abdelwahed

“…Instruments The study used a structured interview questionnaire, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the Quality of Working Life Scale (QWL), and the Oswestry Disability Index. …”
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