Perspectives of the Obstetric Care Environment for Pregnant Individuals Who Have an Opioid Use Disorder by Samantha Girasulo, Caro Maltz, Maggie Weichert, Joy S. Kaufman, Amanda Mele, Karen Hunkele, Kimberly A. Yonkers, Nancy Byatt, Ariadna Forray

“…Furthermore, the present study suggests obstetricians provide in-house access to MOUD, if possible, or assist patients with referrals to care, as these may reduce the structural barriers patients face.…”
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Parameters of the internal picture of the disease and quality of life in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus by V. M. Yaltonsky, I. N. Abrosimov, T. D. Andrushkevich, E. M. Shashurina, S. K. Solovyev, E. A. Aseeva

“…Objective: to analyze the structural features of the internal picture of the disease (IPD in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and its ratio with quality of life (QOL) as an indicator of adaptation to the disease.Patients and methods. …”
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Assessment of health-related quality of life and adherence to antituberculosis therapy among patients in three tertiary hospitals in Sierra Leone: a cross-sectional study by Michael Lahai, Sally-Mattu Conteh, Ahmed Vandy, Onome T. Abiri, Brian Thompson, Mohamed Bawoh, Alvin Turay, Peter Bai James

“…Method An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire to collect data from 384 patients from Connaught Hospital, Lakka and Kenema government hospitals. …”
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Feeding practices during childhood illness and associated factors among mothers of children under 24 month olds in southwest Ethiopia: A Facility-based cross-sectional study design by Diribsa Tizazu Hailu, Vinod Bagilkar, Ebissa Bayana, Tesfaye Asfaw, Merga Garoma Jatu, Assefa Desalew, Mulualem Keneni, Fentahun Meseret, Tigist Demeke

“…Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 20 to June 20, 2023, involving 415 participants selected through a systematic random sampling technique.Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a pretested, structured questionnaire.Data entry and analysis were performed using Epidata version 4.6 and Statistical Package for Social Science version 25.0, respectively. …”
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Knowledge attitudes and practices of healthcare workers on respirator fit testing and PAPR use at a university medical center by Fatimah Alshahrani, Abba Elgujja, Lulwa Alabdan, Jaser S. Alharbi, Ali A. Rabaan, Ibrahim Alzayid, Mohammed Alasiri, Khalid Faqihi, Samih Alanazi

“…A total of 204 HCWs from different departments and hospitals around the medical center participated in cross-sectional research. Structured surveys measuring demographic variables, knowledge, attitudes, training experience, and compliance with fit testing and PAPR use gathered data. …”
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Identification of hypoxene metabolites in urine samples using gas chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry for anti-doping control by P. V. Postnikov, A. V. Polosin, N. B. Savelieva, S. A. Kurbatkin, Yu. A. Efimova, E. S. Mochalova

“…They can act as markers for taking the target antihypoxant, and their possible structural formulas are given. The excretion curves of two metabolites with an m/z of 300 and 346 respectively in urine were studied. …”
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Morphological and Crystallinity Studies of Nanofiber Cellulose Based on <i>Sargassum</i> sp. Using Multistep Preparation by Nurhayati Nurhayati, Hari Eko Irianto, Mochamad Chalid, Rini Riastuti

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Factors associated with the serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in adults by Sue-Hsien Chen, Shu-Ching Chen, Yo-Ping Lai, Pin-Hsuan Chen, Kun-Yun Yeh

“…Sociodemographic data were obtained through structured questionnaires, while anthropometric measurements, hemogram results, and biochemical markers were collected from medical records and physical examination findings. …”
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Understanding patients’ perceptions of uncomplicated low back pain: a theory-informed qualitative study using the Common-Sense Self-Regulation Model by Shannon M. Ruzycki, Yamile Jasaui, Sameh Mortazhejri, Shawn Dowling, D’Arcy Duquette, Stefanie Linklater, Kelly Mrklas, Gloria Wilkinson, Jeremy M. Grimshaw, Andrea M. Patey, on behalf of the De-Implementing Wisely Research Group

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Prevalence and determinants of Musculoskeletal Disorders among quarry workers in The Gambia: a cross-sectional study by Ebrima Touray, Lamin Sambou, Balla Jammeh, Sambou L S Kinteh, Bakary Kinteh, Amadou Barrow

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Integrating AI predictive analytics with naturopathic and yoga-based interventions in a data-driven preventive model to improve maternal mental health and pregnancy outcomes by Neha Irfan, Sherin Zafar, Kashish Ara Shakil, Mudasir Ahmad Wani, S. N. Kumar, A. Jaiganesh, K. M. Abubeker

“…Data collection was conducted at Majidia Hospital, involving a diverse sample of 70,000 pregnant women recruited through antenatal clinics, online health platforms, community outreach programs, and telephone surveys using structured questionnaires. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of water, sanitation, and hygiene among internally displaced persons in Somalia by Abdullahi Ahmed Tahlil, Mohamed Abdisalan Dahir, Yahye Sheikh Abdulle Hassan, Marian Muse Osman, Gallad Dahir, Liban Hassan Jimale, Abdiwali Ahmed Siyad, Mohamed Abdelrahman Mohamed, Osman Abubakar Fiidow, Abdinasir Yusuf Osman

“…A 3-stage sampling technique was used to select 8 high-density camps, households, and 728 participants. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. …”
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Current situation of pharmacy services in community health centers and the functioning of pharmacists in family doctor teams in Shanghai by Rui LIU, Yu CAO, Aiqun CHU, Huanyun WU

“…Concurrently, a convenience sampling method was used to invite 29 key stakeholders, including 11 head of pharmacies, 6 family doctors, 12 community health center directors or health commission managers from central urban areas, inner and outer suburban areas, and outer suburban areas, for semi-structured focus interviews on pharmacy service demands, resources allocation, and service processes. …”
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Mass drug administration coverage and its determinants for the elimination of onchocerciasis in Ulanga District, Tanzania. by Ambakisye Kuyokwa Mhiche, Dinah Gasarasi, George Kabona, Ally Hussein, Upendo John Mwingira, Ahmed Mohamed Abade

“…Using multistage cluster sampling, 502 participants were randomly selected and interviewed through a structured questionnaire. Modified Poisson regression analysis was used to identify independent factors affecting MDA uptake.…”
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Prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among female university students in Jashore, Bangladesh by Farjana Fardaus, Md. Nowshad Mahmud Choyon, Md. Sakhawot Hossain, Md. Obydullah, Farjana Khatun, Md. Hasibul Hasan Milton, Fakir Md. Shah Hafiz, Tanvir Ahmad

“…Data on socio-demographics, anthropometry, clinical status, and dietary intake were collected through interviewer-administered structured questionnaires and direct measurements. Hemoglobin levels were assessed to determine anemia status. …”
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Diagnosis of Columnar Metaplasia of the Esophageal Mucosa in Patients with Complicated Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by E. D. Fedorov, A. V. Shidii-Zakrua, L. M. Mikhaleva, K. S. Maslenkina, A. A. Lindenberg, D. E. Seleznev, V. O. Kaybysheva, T. A. Partenadze

“…Then to reveal the signs of dysplasia we used specifying endoscopic methods: the structure of pitted and microvascular pattern was estimated in narrow spectral mode using BING classification system. …”
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Particular sequence characteristics induce bias in the detection of polymorphic transposable element insertions by Verneret, Marie, Le, Van Anthony, Faraut, Thomas, Turpin, Jocelyn, Lerat, Emmanuelle

“…New sequencing technologies now enable the characterization of nucleotide and structural variations within species. Among them, TE polymorphism is critical to identify as it may influence species adaptation or trigger diseases. …”
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Seismic Optimization of High Cantilever Multianchor Pile Strengthening Soil Slopes against Earthquakes by Honggang Wu, Lifang Pai, Hao Lei

“…The optimization effect of optimized structures is related to the position of the shock-absorbing layer. …”
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EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF LOCAL HYDRODYNAMICS AND MASS EXCHANGE PROCESSES OF COOLANT IN FUEL ASSEMBLIES OF PRESSURIZED WATER REACTORS by S. M. Dmitriev, A. A. Barinov, A. N. Pronin, V. D. Sorokin, A. E. Khrobostov

“…The results of experimental studies of local hydrodynamics and mass exchange of coolant flow behind spacer and mixing grids of different structural versions that were developed for fuel assemblies of domestic and foreign nuclear reactors are presented in the article. …”
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Mediating roles of rumination and emotional intelligence in the relationship between resilience and professional efficacy in pharmacy practice by Shazia Rehman, Nadia Rehman, Ali Altalbe, Muhammad Nasir Khan, Ahsan Riaz Khan, Muhammad Akhlaq, Dan Liu, Mi Wang

“…Methods We employed a cross-sectional design and structural equation modeling to analyze data from a sample of 576 pharmacists conducted in the Punjab province between September 2023 and January 2024. …”
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