“I feel reassured, but there is no guarantee.” How do women with a future childbearing desire respond to active surveillance of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2? A qualit... by Joan Hansen, Pia Kirkegaard, Birgitte Folmann, Helle Folge Bungum, Anne Hammer

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Determinants of postnatal care service utilization among mothers of Mangochi district, Malawi: a community-based cross- sectional study by Jonas, Sagawa, Allen, Kabagenyi, Godwin, Turyasingura, Saul Eric, Mwale

“…A transcribed semi-structured questionnaire was pre- tested, modified and used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics and maternal related factors. …”
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Predictors of Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factors Among People Living with HIV and HIV-Negative Patients in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital by Noel NB, Banwat ME, Okoro LN, Bulus NG, Nkala CAL, Anyamene EL, Isiko I

“…Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and blood pressure measurements. …”
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Participatory Intervention Development of a Peer-Guided Self-Help App for Anxiety Disorders: Mixed Methods Study by Laura Duddeck, Timo Stolz, Christian Zottl, Thomas Berger, Johanna Boettcher

“…Web-based self-help programs provide low-threshold access to evidence-based strategies. …”
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Biomechanics over body composition: what matters most in the 40 by Emma Sterne, Chukwudum Okpalaoka, Pavan Patel, Alexa Fraga, Caitlin Kucharski, Pete Bommarito, Monique Mokha

“…Thus, this study aimed to develop a multiple linear regression model to estimate 40-yard run times of NFL draft eligible players undergoing a structured 6-week training program using running biomechanics (GCT, vGRF) and body composition (LMM, BF%) dependent variables.Methods This study was part of a larger investigation into performance monitoring of 75 American football players participating in a 6-week NFL draft preparation training camp. …”
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Tobacco smoking and smokeless tobacco use among people living with HIV in Zambia: Findings from a 2023 National NCD/HIV Survey. by Cosmas Zyambo, Paul Somwe, Chomba Mandyata, Mwiche Musukuma, Phoebe Bwembya, Henry Phiri, Malizgani P Chavula, Hikabasa Halwindi, Joseph Zulu, Wilbroad Mutale

“…Given the strong association between alcohol consumption and tobacco use, structured behavioral interventions and support programs should also be prioritized. …”
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Early assistance children and their families: regulatory legal regulation by S. V. Pavlova, O. V. Rodriges-Navarro, A. V. Sokurov, T. V. Ermolenko, I. S. Ishutina, A. M. Salogub

“…Applied general scientific methods (content analysis, analytical, system-structured, comparative) and methodological methods of systematization, comparison, generalization, interpretation, as well as special methods – formal legal, comparative legal.Object of research: Early care for children and their families.Subject of research: Regulatory legal regulation of Early care.Results. …”
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How to improve support for people with (complex) multiple-problems through social prescribing in a vulnerable neighborhood; professionals’, experts-by-experience’ and clients’ pers... by C. Bos, S. Vader, N. van Vooren, K. Jerković-Ćosić, B. Keij

“…During the research, 26 semi-structured interviews and observations were applied to gain insight among professionals, experts-by-experience and clients. …”
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Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-examination among Middle-aged Females Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital by Barak Waris, Nauman Ismat Butt, Imania Khizar, Ihtisham UI Hasan, Ayman Bashir, Huzaifa Nadeem

“…Demographic information was noted, and then the participants completed a structured questionnaire comprising two domains: the first domain was regarding knowledge of BSE, and the second domain was about the practice of BSE. …”
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SPRINT INDIA: Regional Variations in Primary and Secondary Stroke Outcomes Based on Baseline Characteristics in North and South Indian Sites by Somasundaram Kumaravelu, Shweta Jain Verma, Rimpi Arora, Deepti Arora, KS Arya Devi, Aneesh Dhasan, Padmavathyamma Narayanapillai Sylaja, Dheeraj Khurana, Pamidimukkala Vijaya, Biman Ray, Vivek Nambiar, Sanjith Aaron, Gaurav Mittal, Sundarachary Nagarjunakonda, Aparna Pai, Yerasu Muralidhar Reddy, Sunil Narayan, Nomal Borah, Rupjyoti Das, Girish Kulkarni, Vikram Huded, Thomas Mathew, Madakasira Vasantha Padma Srivastava, Rohit Bhatia, Pawan Ojha, Jayanta Roy, Sherly Abraham, Anand Vaishnav, Arvind Sharma, Shaikh Afshan Jabeen, Abhishek Pathak, Sanjeev Bhoi, Sudhir Sharma, Sulena Sulena, Aralikatte Onkarappa Saroja, Neetu Ramrakhiani, Madhusudhan Byadarahalli Kempegowda, Sankar Gorthi, Mahesh Kate, Tina George, Ivy Sebastian, Meenakshi Sharma, Rupinder Dhaliwal, Rahul Huilgol, Jeyaraj Durai Pandian

“…This subanalysis of Secondary prevention with a structured semi-interactive stroke prevention package in INDIA (SPRINT INDIA) randomized controlled trial compared the demographics, risk factors, and clinical outcomes of stroke patients from North and South India to identify regional differences and inform targeted interventions for stroke prevention. …”
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Factors influencing burnout, stress levels, and coping strategies among nursing staff in intensive care units by Beata Wudarczyk, Sabina Krupa-Nurcek, Michał Czapla, Michał Czapla, Izabella Uchmanowicz, Izabella Uchmanowicz

“…Addressing burnout requires comprehensive approaches that consider these interrelated factors.Practical implicationsTo reduce burnout among ICU nurses, healthcare institutions should integrate routine stress assessments and provide structured support systems, such as resilience training and peer support programs. …”
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Effects of 8-weeks of supplementation with a plant protein blend + creatine monohydrate on changes in maximal strength in resistance-trained males and females by Anthony M. Hagele, Kevin F. Holley, Alex C. Schrautemeier, James L. Tice, Joshua Iannotti, Joesi M. Krieger, 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 a plant protein blend + creatine (PPCr), 48 g of a plant protein blend (PP), 49 g of whey protein (WP), or 48 g of a carbohydrate placebo (CHO) for 8 weeks, while following a 4-day per week structured resistance training program. Strength was assessed using the hex bar deadlift 1RM (HBDL) and bench press 1RM (BP) at Week 0 and Week 8. …”
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‘I Don't Think There Is a One‐Size‐Fits‐All’: A Qualitative Study Exploring Healthcare Professional and Service Provider Perspectives of Using Innovative Models of Cervical Screeni... by Claire Bavor, Tessa Saunders, Mikayla Wolfe, Megan A. Smith, Nicola Creagh, Deborah Bateson, Angela Kelly‐Hanku, Paula Jops, Marion Saville, Natalie Taylor, Kate Broun, Julia M. L. Brotherton, Claire Nightingale

“…Methods We conducted online, semi‐structured interviews with healthcare professionals, pathology providers and community service providers (June–October 2023). …”
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The second victim phenomenon among German emergency medical technicians: a cross-sectional study based on the SeViD questionnaire (SeViD-VIII) by Hartwig Marung, Victoria Klemm, Reinhard Strametz, Thomas Neusius, Matthias Raspe, Hannah Roesner, Harald Karutz, Klaus Runggaldier, Rainer Petzina, Luis Teichmann, Stefan Bushuven

“…The implementation of structured peer support programs may help mitigate the impact of SVP.…”
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Patient safety and the second victim phenomenon in nursing and medical curricula: A qualitative study by Einav Srulovici, Mary-Elizabeth Tumelty, Ivana Meszaros Skoumalova, Patricia Vella Bonanno, Erika Kubilienė, José Joaquín Mira, Valentina Marinkovic, Anat Rafaeli, Reinhard Strametz, Susanna Tella, Anu Venesoja, Žymantė Jankauskienė, Sandra C. Buttigieg

“…Inclusion criteria required at least 5 years of experience in curriculum development at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; there were no dropouts. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted in participants' native languages, translated to English, and analyzed using thematic analysis. …”
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Effects of caloric restriction and exercise-induced weight loss on physiological dysregulation in postmenopausal women: The mediating role of fat mass and adipose tissue distributi... by Éloïse Routhier, Martin Brochu, Alan A. Cohen, Denis Prudhomme, Ahmed Ghachem

“…Objectives: 1) To evaluate the impact of a 6-month caloric restriction (CR) program, either alone or in combination with structured exercise (CR + Ex), on PD. 2) To investigate whether changes in adipose tissue quantity and distribution mediate the effects of these interventions on PD. …”
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Outcomes of nonoperative treatment of displaced anterior glenoid rim fractures without dislocation in the elderly: should instability be a concern? by Kutalmis Albayrak, Matthijs Jacxsens, Muhammed Bilal Kurk, Mert Demirci, Mehmet Ozbey Buyukkuscu, Bulent Karslioglu

“…Treatment involved sling immobilization for up to 4 weeks, followed by a structured rehabilitation program. Clinical outcomes were assessed using Constant Score (CS), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV), and range of motion. …”
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Assessment of public awareness and willingness to establish a forensic DNA and odontology national database in Egypt: a cross-sectional study by Asmaa Mohammad Moawad, Fatma Mohamed Hassan, Eman D. El Desouky, Youssef Mohsen Ashmawy, Ebtehal Mohammed, Noha E. Ibrahim, Howaida Saeed Mohammed, Basma kamal Ibrahim

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted on forensic dental and DNA databases in Egypt from October 2023 to April 2024. A structured online questionnaire was used to gather data on participants' sociodemographic characteristics, awareness of the national DNA and forensic dental databases, and willingness to support a national database. …”
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Effect of bio-psychosocial nursing intervention on emotional status, body image, and quality of life of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a quasi-experimental study by Hanaa M. Abo Shereda, Eman A. Shokr, Hanaa A. Radwan, Doaa Lotfi Afifi Alqersh, Shereen Roushdy Hashem, Ashraf Mohamed El-Saiyed Konsouh, Zeinab A. Kasemy, Hanan E. Nada

“…Four tools were used for data collection: A structured interview questionnaire, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), the Body Self-Image Questionnaire-Short Form (BSIQSF), and the Modified Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (MPCOSQ). …”
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Biomarker profile and disease burden associated with intermittent and long-term oral corticosteroid use in patients with severe asthma prior to biologic initiation in real-life (ST... by Florence Schleich, MD, PhD, Désirée Larenas-Linnemann, MD, FAAAAI, Dist.Intl.FACAAI, Alan Altraja, MD, PhD, Luis Pérez de Llano, MD, PhD, Konstantinos Kostikas, MD, PhD, FERS, Mohsen Sadatsafavi, MD, PhD, Arnaud Bourdin, MD, PhD, Roy Alton Pleasants, PharmD, Mark Hew, MBBS, PhD, FRACP, Wenjia Chen, PhD, Libardo Jiménez-Maldonado, MD, Simon Couillard, MD, MSc, Charlotte Suppli Ulrik, MD, DMSc, Adeeb A. Bulkhi, MD, MS, Ming-Ju Tsai, MD, PhD, George C. Christoff, MD, MPH, PhD, Nikolaos G. Papadopoulos, MD, PhD, FRCP, Paul E. Pfeffer, MRCP(UK), PhD, Dermot Ryan, MD, FRCGP, Celine Bergeron, MD, FRCPC, MSc, Mona S. Al-Ahmad, MD, FRCPC, Delbert R. Dorscheid, MD, PhD, Eileen Wang, MD, MPH, John D. Blakey, PhD, Belinda Cochrane, MBBS (Hons), MD, Matthew J. Peters, MD, PhD, Todor A. Popov, MD, PhD, Carlos A. Torres-Duque, MD, Susanne Hansen, PhD, Francesca Puggioni, MD, Kirsty Fletton, MBChB, Laila Salameh, PhD, Peter G. Middleton, MBBS, BSc(Med), PhD, FRACP, FERS, Paulo Márcio Pitrez, MD, PhD, Chin Kook Rhee, MD, PhD, Eve Denton, MBBS(Hons), MPH, PhD, FRACP, Kenneth R. Chapman, MSc, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FERS, Lauri Lehtimäki, MD, PhD, Ruth B. Murray, PhD, Chau-Chyun Sheu, MD, PhD, David J. Jackson, FRCP, PhD, Riyad Al-Lehebi, MD, FRCPC, Mariko Siyue Koh, MBBS, MRCP (UK), FCCP, Bassam Mahboub, MD, Ledit R.F. Ardusso, MD, Athena Gogali, MD, PhD, Giorgio Walter Canonica, MD, Piotr Kuna, MD, PhD, Martin Sivori, MD, PhD, Renaud Louis, MD, PhD, Shelley Abercromby, BSc(Hons), Giuseppe Guida, MD, PhD, Bernt Bøgvald Aarli, MD, PhD, Aaron Beastall, MSc, Victoria Carter, BSc, Ghislaine Scelo, PhD, John Townend, PhD, Borja G. Cosio, MD, PhD, Pujan H. Patel, MD, Celine Yun Yi Goh, MBBS, Zsuzsanna Csoma, MD, PhD, John W. Upham, MBBS, PhD, FRACP, João A. Fonseca, MD, PhD, Peter G. Gibson, MBBS, FRACP, Christine Jenkins, AM, MD, FRACP, Guy G. Brusselle, MD, PhD, Anne Chèvremont, Andréanne Côté, MD, MSc, FRCPC, Carlos Andrés Celis-Preciado, MD, MSc, Ivan Solarte, MD, MHPE, Celeste M. Porsbjerg, MD, PhD, Asger Sverrild, MD, PhD, Paula Kauppi, MD, PhD, Stelios Loukides, MD, FERS, Michael P. Makris, MD, PhD, Andriana I. Papaioannou, MD, PhD, Enrico Heffler, MD, PhD, Jeffrey Shi Kai Chan, MBChB, MPH, FESC, Hyonsoo Joo, MD, PhD, Liam G. Heaney, MD, Wei-Han Cheng, PhD, Njira Lugogo, MD, Michael E. Wechsler, MD, MMSc, Cláudia Chaves Loureiro, MD, PhD, Bellanid Rodríguez-Cáceres, BSc, Tatsuya Nagano, MD, PhD, Zhixiao Wang, PhD, Hao-Chien Wang, MD, PhD, Jorge Máspero, MD, Fernando Saldarini, MD, Ana María Stok, MD, Anahi Yañez, MD, Philip G. Bardin, PhD, Sinthia Z. Bosnic-Anticevich, PhD, Vidya Navaratnam, BMBS, MSc, PhD, Mohit Bhutani, MD, FRCPC, FCCP, M. Diane Lougheed, MSc, MD, FRCP(C), Lyle Melenka, MD, FRCP, B.MSc, Petros Bakakos, MD, Konstantinos P. Exarchos, MD, PhD, Aggelos A. Ladias, MD, Dóra Lúdvíksdóttir, MD, PhD, Takashi Iwanaga, MD, PhD, Elvia Angelica Contreras Contreras, MD, Sverre Lehmann, MD, PhD, José Alberto Ferreira, MD, Rebecca Gall, MD, Pin-Kuei Fu, MD, PhD, Diahn-Warng Perng, MD, PhD, Flavia Hoyte, MD, Rohit Katial, MD, Unnur S. Björnsdóttir, MD, Camille Taillé, MD, PhD, Christian Taube, MD, Breda Cushen, MD, PhD, Lakmini Bulathsinhala, MPH, Leif Bjermer, MD, PhD, David B. Price, FRCGP

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