Clinical effectiveness of mindfulness-based music therapy on improving emotional regulation in blind older women: A randomized controlled trial by Sunny H.W. Chan, Meryl Y.C. Cheung, Armstrong T.S. Chiu, Mimi H.T. Leung, Michael C.C. Kuo, Donald Y.C. Yip, Carole C.Y. Hui, Sally W.I. Kam, King Yeung, Doreen S.P. Mui, Shu-Mei Wang, Calvin C.K. Yip

“…Background: This study aimed to investigate clinical effectiveness of a structured eight-week mindfulness-based music therapy (MBMT) program on improving mood regulation in older women with blindness. …”
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Life-history traits, pace of life and dispersal among and within five species of Trichogramma wasps: a comparative analysis by Guicharnaud, Chloé, Groussier, Géraldine, Beranger, Erwan, Lamy, Laurent, Vercken, Elodie, Dahirel, Maxime

“…We can define a pace-of-life axis structuring reproduction and development time as a continuum from less-fecund, longer-developing ″slow″ types to more-fecund, shorter-developing ″fast″ types. …”
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Efficacy of the BOPPPS teaching model in enhancing end-of-life care education and attitudinal outcomes among Chinese nursing students by Qiu Zhu Xu, Qiu Zhu Xu, Junxi Chen, Qiusui Xu, Jiali Zhang, Yingzi Yang

“…The academic performance of the students was determined using written and skill-based assessments. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 experimental group participants to obtain qualitative feedback on the BOPPPS instruction. …”
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Dheerghayushmanbava – A survey on the perceptions of doctors towards physiology of aging and self-care strategies for healthy aging and longevity. by Dr. Lodugu Reshma Shireesha, Dr. Sharmila Nalli, Dr. Paleti Nanda Kumar, Dr. Yavvari Raghu Srinivas, Dr. Venkata Venu Gopala Raju Srijampana

“…Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 200 medical professionals from various specialties across India using a pre-validated structured questionnaire. The tool assessed demographics, perceptions on aging biology, importance attributed to self-care strategies, personal adoption of healthy aging behaviors, awareness of longevity-enhancing interventions, and perceived barriers to promoting healthy aging. …”
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Contextualizing post day-one childhood immunization in-take drop-off rate in Nigeria: An assessment of working mothers in Ibadan [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved wit... by Olugbenga S. Falase, Folakemi A. Amodu, Olukemi K. Amodu, Taiwo H. Olajide, Mofeyisara O. Omobowale

“…Methods The study utilized a mixed methods approach, including in-depth interviews and semi-structured questionnaire to capture immunization experiences and assess the context of post-day one. …”
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Depressive symptoms and correlations among war-survivor internally displaced persons in two IDP camps in northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional survey by Gebresilassie Tadesse, Girum Nakie, Setegn Fentahun, Fantahun Andualem, Techilo Tinsae, Getasew Kibralew, Gidey Rtbey

“…Data were collected through structured interviews using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) to assess depressive symptoms, the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire-16 (HTQ-16) for traumatic experiences, the Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) for substance use, and the Oslo-3 scale for social support. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to a combined strategy of HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening among Mexican women by Leith León-Maldonado, Alejandra Cabral, Gabriela Pages, Brandon Brown, Betania Allen-Leigh, Eduardo Lazcano-Ponce, Francesc Xavier Bosch, Donna Spiegelman, Leticia Torres-Ibarra, Raúl U. Hernández-Ramírez, Emilie Egger, Berenice Rivera-Paredez, Jorge Salmerón

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Hazardous waste management practices among healthcare workers in Gondar City, Ethiopia by Gashaw Mesfin Haylie, Mengesha Genet, Eshetu Abera Worede, Belayneh Jejaw Abate, Garedew Tadege Engdaw, Gelila Yitageasu, Abebe Birhanu, Lidetu Demoze, Bikes Destaw Bitew

“…Data were collected using a pretested, structured self-administered questionnaire and observational checklist. …”
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A biochemical screening platform to target chromatin states using condensates as a tool by Laura J. Hsieh, Tracy Lou, Muryam A. Gourdet, Emily Wong, Geeta J. Narlikar

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Innovating a Teach-Back Model for Community Health Workers Led Health Literacy Practice to Improve COVID-19 Health Equity by Kathryn Anderson, Eddie Rojas-Alvarado, Leyna Aragon, Joshua Bradshaw, Emily Fontana, Fred Hernandez, Colleen McCuskey, Hanna Nguyen, Terry Schlader, Jenny Vazquez, Janet Page-Reeves

“…CHWs conducted outreach through events, phone calls, individual in-person meetings, group meetings, spur-of the moment conversations, and shorter and less structured CHW conversations. Results The AHLP reached 44,690 people—2.5 times our goal. …”
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Evidence of physiological changes associated with single-session pre-frontal tDCS: a pilot study by Hannah N. Rembrandt, Ellyn A. Riley

“…The current study is designed to investigate if a single session of tDCS will improve attention and fatigue as shown by relevant physiological methods in persons with post-stroke aphasia.MethodsTen participants (5 male; mean age: 62.8) engaged in two identically structured data collection sessions with at least a 3-day wash-out period between them. …”
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Experiences and narratives of mandatory psychological assessment in Trans and Nonbinary people: An Italian qualitative analysis by Ciro De Vincenzo, Andrea Garolla, Sara Delinna, Laura Pizzolato, Ines Testoni

“…Specifically, the data collection technique consisted of semi-structured interviews with N = 21 participants. The corpus of data was analyzed consistently with thematic analysis and reflexive thematic analytic approach, for identifying, analysing and reporting patterns in data, allowing the corpus of data to be examined in terms of their principal themes, using both theory-driven (top-down) and bottom-up analytical strategies. …”
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Generative artificial intelligence in physiotherapy education: great potential amidst challenges- a qualitative interview study by Yvonne Lindbäck, Karin Schröder, Torkel Engström, Karin Valeskog, Sofi Sonesson

“…Focus groups were conducted, using a semi-structured interview guide, at the Physiotherapy program at Linköping University, Sweden, from March to April 2024. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward azithromycin infusion reactions among pediatric nurses: a cross-sectional study by Linlin Wei, Jianying Xu, Chaolang Zhang, Cuiying Chen, Jia Chen

“…Hospitals should prioritize structured in-service programs, simulation-based learning, and pre-infusion checklists to enhance safety. …”
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Consistent condom utilization and associated factors among HIV positive clients attending ART clinic at Pawi general hospital, North West Ethiopia. by Alex Yeshaneh, Adugna Lencha, Amlaku Mulat Aweke, Yaregal Dessalew, Tegegne Wale, Esubalew Mekuriya, Temkin Abdulahi, Alemu Workineh, Meseret Yitayew, Hirut Dinku, Genet Asfaw

“…The study subjects were reached using a systematic sampling technique and data were collected using a pretested and structured questionnaire. Data entry and analysis were performed using epi-data version 3.1 and SPSS version 23 respectively. …”
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Nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and decision-making related to sepsis assessment and management in Palestinian intensive care units by Hatem Khallaf, Moath Abu Ejheisheh, Malakeh. Z. Malak, Anas Shehadeh, Ahmad Ayed, Ahmad Batran, Mosaab Farajallah

“…A convenience sample of 243 participants was recruited. A structured self-reported questionnaire comprising three sections: socio-demographic characteristics, Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes Survey, and the Nurses’ Decision-Making Instrument (NDMI) was used to collect the data from April to June 2024. …”
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Exploration of employability skills among Osun state undergraduate students in the era of 4IR by Oluwaseyi Aina Gbolade Opesemowo, Rukayat Oyebola Iwintolu, Temiloluwa Faith Odeyemi, Titilope Rachael Opesemowo

“…Adopting a descriptive survey design, data were collected using an online platform from a representative sample (n = 184) of undergraduates across federal, state, and private universities within the state. The structured questionnaire was an adapted instrument with an alpha level of 0.909. …”
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Prevalence, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern, and Associated Factors of Urinary Tract Infections among Adult Diabetic Patients at Metu Karl Heinz Referral Hospital, Southwest E... by Tesfaye Gutema, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Dadi Marami, Zelalem Teklemariam

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Clean-catch midstream urine samples were investigated for the presence of pathogenic bacteria and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern using recommended culture methods. …”
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Transforming Opioid Overdose Prevention in the United States: Leveraging FDA’s Narcan Approval to Foster a Culture of Health by Rangachari P, Tran A

“…This paper applies the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s (RWJF) Culture of Health (COH) model to provide a structured framework for optimizing Narcan’s impact. …”
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Using implementation science to enhance specialized mental health supervision: pre-implementation assessment and rapid qualitative methods by Tonya Van Deinse, Allison Waters, Kasey Barton, Sherri Bloodworth, Nicholas Powell

“…Within a 30-day timeframe, the research team conducted 22 brief, semi-structured interviews with members of the implementation team and community supervision officers and their supervisors. …”
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