Mental health clinicians’ perceptions on patient motivations and intervention engagement for prenatal cannabis use: A mixed methods study by Maha N. Mian, Monique B. Does, Andrea Altschuler, Andrea Green, Deborah R. Ansley, Carley Castellanos, Asma H. Asyyed, Derek D. Satre, Kelly C. Young-Wolff

“…ESS completed a survey (N = 26; 100 % Female; 73.1 % White; Mage=48.1) and semi-structured interview (n = 14) on their perceptions about patients’ prenatal cannabis use and engagement in the ES program. …”
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Risk Factors for Hypertension in Koumbri Municipality, Burkina Faso, December 2016-April 2017 by Pedwindé Hamadou Séogo, Salam Ouedraogo, Simon Antara, Bernard Sawadogo, Denis Yelbeogo, Brice Wilfried Bicaba, Yacouba Savadogo, Hyacinthe Euvrard Sow, Agballa Mébiny-Essoh Tchalla Abalo, Amado Traoré, Moussa Kagoné, Abdoulaye Nitiema, Harouna Sawadogo, André McKenzie, Mamadou Sawadogo, Oumarou Batoure, Patrice Zabsonré

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Effects of ActTeens intervention on physical activity and health indicators in Brazilian adolescents: a pilot study by Gessika Castilho dos Santos, Jadson Marcio da Silva, Renan Camargo Correa, Sarah Kennedy, Jeffer Eidi Sasaki, Aristides Miguel da Costa Machado-Rodrigues, Antonio Stabelini Neto

“…This pilot study of the ActTeens Program was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and included three components: (1) structured PA sessions delivered within Physical Education, (2) self monitoring plus goal setting by a pedometer, and (3) healthy lifestyle guidance (mHealth). …”
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Experiences of intensive care unit nurses in end-of-life care at Ho Teaching Hospital, Ghana: a qualitative study by Anita Fafa Dartey, Beatrice Bella Johnson, Ellen Eyi Klutsey, John Zigah, Beauty Okai, Regina Ahorli, Joan Asiwome Appati, Beatrice Essiakoh, Agani Afaya

“…The study used semi-structured interviews to gather data from the nurses who had experience providing EOL care to patients. …”
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Non-dominant foot training enhances technical skills in under-13 Palestinian football players: a randomized controlled trial by Hamza Abdelqader Maraba, Aseel M. A. Qadi, Jamal Abubshara, Nidal O. H. Alqasem, Mohamed Chedly Ajlil

“… Introduction and Objective. Structured training from the dominant foot continues to be a poorly exploited strategy in youth football, despite its potential to reduce functional asymmetries and improve bilateral competence. …”
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Revisiting teacher educators' training in Ethiopia: Implications for a new approach to curriculum development by Haftu Hindeya Gebremeskel, Ahmed Yibrie Ahmed, Dawit Asrat Getahun, Meskerem Lechissa Debele, Dawit Tibebu, Dereje Taye Wondem

“…Data were collected using semi-structured interview and focus group discussion. Furthermore, secondary data sources such as the National Learning Assessment results (MoE, 2000–2016), Education Sector Development Program documents (2010–2015), Growth and Transformation Plan I (GTP I) (MoFED, 2010) and GTP II (National Plan Commission, 2016), previous MEd curricular documents in science and mathematics education, as well as existing research outputs were examined. …”
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Understanding Referral Patterns for Bone Mineral Density Testing among Family Physicians: A Qualitative Descriptive Study by Sarah E. P. Munce, Sonya Allin, Leslie Carlin, Joanna Sale, Gillian Hawker, Sandra Kim, Debra A. Butt, Irene Polidoulis, Karen Tu, Susan B. Jaglal

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Communicating to the Intellect, Heart, and Person: A Model Describing Participants’ Experience of Goals of Care Discussions Conducted During Acute Inpatient Care by Joshua S. Lee, Katrielle Joy X.Y. Fu, Lynn Wiryasaputra, Celestine Z.Q. Lim, Paul Victor Patinadan, Joseph Y.J. Ong, Andy H.Y. Ho, Tricia S.H. Yung

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Continuous quality improvement across a South Australian health service and the role it plays in a learning health system: a qualitative study by Mia Bierbaum, Susan Hillier, Louise A. Ellis, Robyn Clay-Williams, Angie Goodrich, Robert Padbury, Peter Hibbert

“…Methods A qualitative study was conducted in 2023/2024 to evaluate the implementation of CIP009 and 12 associated quality improvement projects. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with key stakeholders (executives, coaches and CIP009 fellows) and guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). …”
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Combined effects of aerobic exercise with ketogenic mediterranean and hypocaloric balanced diets on adolescents with polycystic ovarian syndrome by Reham Hamoda, Nada Elkady, Afaf Botla, Amir Gabr, Efrem Kentiba, Shaimaa Hamed

“…These findings advocate for personalized dietary strategies alongside structured exercise in adolescent polycystic ovarian syndrome management.…”
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Model description of combined numerical and stochastic groundwater flow in Bandung-Soreang Groundwater Basin, West Java, Indonesia by Achmad Darul, Dasapta Erwin Irawan, Prihadi Sumintadireja, Gumilar Ramadhan

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Can high-value markets ensure households food security? Evidence from avocado producers in Sidama Region of Ethiopia by Tibebu Legesse, Kehabtimer Kebede, Aneteneh Ashebir, Zerhun Ganewo, Abera Alemu, Andachew Samuel

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HEALTH LITERACY AND HYGIENE PRACTICES: IMPACT ON SCABIES PREVENTION IN ISLAMIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS by Moh. Bahrawi Angga Reksa, Asri Kusyani, Yusiana Vidhiastutik, Kusuma Wijaya Ridi Putra

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Stakeholder-based sustainable management strategy in artisanal and small-scale gold mining: a case study of Sekotong, West Lombok, Indonesia by Fairuz Luqyana Ismayanti, Dyah Tjahyandari Suryaningtyas, Nuva Nuva

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Beyond the basics: A qualitative exploration of mathematics teaching effectiveness in South African secondary schools by Oratilwe Penwell Mokoena, Solly Matshonisa Seeletse

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Investigation of the sustainability of breastfeeding and infant nutrition in the earthquake region based on mothers' experiences: a qualitative study by Özge Karakaya Suzan, Sümeyra Topal, Sinem Yalnızoğlu Çaka, Nursan Çınar

“…Data were collected between September and November 2023 by face-to-face interviews using a Personal Information Form and a semi-structured interview form. A total of 21 participants who breastfed their babies before the earthquake and experienced the earthquake were included in the study, which was conducted using purposive sampling technique. …”
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Effect of Educational Intervention Guideline on Quality of Life among Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Aziza I. Mohamed, Shimaa A. Moustafa

“…Three tools used for data collection.  A structured interviewing questionnaire, a healthy practice assessment scale, and health-related quality of life questionnaire for polycystic ovary syndrome. …”
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Chronic Kidney Disease in the Eastern Region of the State of Mexico: Implication of the Social Determinants of Health by Luis Enrique Hernández Gamundi, Donovan Casas Patiño, Alejandra Rodríguez Torres, Angélica Heredia Sánchez

“…<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> a qualitative study was carried out in the eastern part of the State of Mexico in which 27 patients with chronic kidney disease participated who answered a semi-structured interview, using the Iramuteq v0.7alpha2 software to code the speeches. …”
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Language concerns and issues of Uyghur international students in Japan by Z Alifu, K. T Selorio, H Saito

“…To enhance the study-abroad experience for all international students, we argue that Japan should clarify study pathways at language schools, reduce initial adjustment burdens, and provide comprehensive information on higher education to facilitate a smoother academic transition. Moreover, structured language exchange programs and government-supported initiatives could help students integrate more effectively into society. …”
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Factors impeding physical activity in older patients with chronic diseases: a qualitative study by Peiting Wen, Ying Fang, Rong Xu, Zhaodi Wang

“…Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted one-on-one, and the social ecology model and theme analysis method were used to examine the data. …”
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