Factors associated with antiretroviral therapy default in the 34-Military Hospital, Sierra Leone, 2017-2020 by Henry Bangura, Fatmata Bangura, Jean Leonard Hakizimana, Adel Hussein Elduma, Gebrekrstos Negash Gebru

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Feasibility of implementation of the zero suicide model in community-based organizations serving Afghan refugees resettled in Michigan by Linda M. Kaljee, Brian Ahmedani, Sreenidhi Srinivasan, Emily Wells, Michal T. Ruprecht, Yaman Ahmed, Surilla Randall, Corey Beckwith, Jennifer Keuten

“…However, it was clear that adaptations were needed to support the introduction of the model and that those adaptations would have to account for diverse refugee communities and varied resources and structures within each CBO.…”
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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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Kidney transplantation and dialysis in older adults: goals, expectations, satisfaction, and regret – a mixed-methods prospective cohort study by Tessa S. Schoot, Marit G. Zuidema, Edward Bok, Marieke Perry, Joy Lips, Femke Molenaar, Willi van Kuijk, Susan J. J. Logtenberg, Louis J. Reichert, Bram Voorzaat, Rob J. van Marum, Luuk B. Hilbrands, Angèle P. M. Kerckhoffs

“…Qualitative data (semi-structured interviews) and quantitative data (questionnaires) were collected at baseline, and at six and 24 months after KT or dialysis initiation. …”
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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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Food crises and coping strategies in war-affected communities in Tigray, Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study among households by Hadush Gebregziabher, Amaha Kahsay, Gebretsadkan Gebremedhin Gebretsadik, Tedros Bereket, Teklay Negash Gebregziabher, Micheale Yifter Weldemichael, Afework Mulugeta, Alem Gebremariam

“…Data were collected from May to June 2022 using a pre-tested structured questionnaire and entered, cleaned, coded, and analyzed using Stata version 14. …”
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A comparative study of student performance in all-ceramic crown preparation by clinical-phase students by Abdulkarim H. Alshehri, Mohammed M. Al Moaleem, Abdullah Ahmed Meshni, Thrya S. Gadah, Nasser M. Alahmari, Nassreen H. Albar, Hafiz Ahmed A. Adawi, Bandar M. A. AL-Makramani, Mosa A. Shubayr, Kulashekar Reddy Nandalur

“…Conclusion The findings demonstrate that structured analytic rubrics can yield consistent, gender-neutral assessments of clinical skills, supporting their use in promoting equitable competency evaluation in dental education. …”
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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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Inverse Design of Plasmonic Nanostructures Using Machine Learning for Optimized Prediction of Physical Parameters by Luana S. P. Maia, Darlan A. Barroso, Aêdo B. Silveira, Waleska F. Oliveira, André Galembeck, Carlos Alexandre R. Fernandes, Dayse G. C. Bandeira, Benoit Cluzel, Auzuir R. Alexandria, Glendo F. Guimarães

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Understanding Pre-Service Teachers’ Conceptual Difficulties in Learning Newman Projections by Muhammad Adlim, Syahrial Syahrial, Sri Winarni, Deriyani Deriyani, Abdul Gani, Rusman Rusman, Subhan Salaeh

“…Students reported that the Newman projection was the most challenging topic, citing both the abstract nature of the concept, which requires spatial reasoning and mental rotation of molecular structures, and the lack of effective instructional strategies to support understanding. …”
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Toward a continuous learning educational model: insights from the experience of a Mexican private university by Claudia Camacho-Zuñiga, Claudia Camacho-Zuñiga, Salvador Salas-Maxemín, Ana Paula Valle-Arce, Patricia Caratozzolo, Patricia Caratozzolo, Guillermo M. Chans, Guillermo M. Chans

“…(2) How does TEC21 align with the European Commission’s Industry 4.0 Curriculum Guidelines? Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 Mexican engineering undergraduates during their international study experiences using a cross-sectional qualitative design. …”
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Relationship between social capital and medication adherence among frail and pre-frail older people: a cross-sectional study from China by Zixuan Hong, Ying Guo, Wenwen Cao, Chenglin Cao, Zhi Hu, Jing Yan, Ren Chen, Zhongliang Bai

“…Methods Information concerning the socio-demographics, frailty, social capital, and medication adherence of 4218 participants was collected through a structured questionnaire during November and December 2020. …”
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Radiographers’ involvement in MRI research: factors driving and hindering participation in Sub-Saharan Africa by Christian Ven Emery, Adesola Adepoju, Abdul Nashirudeen Mumuni, Bernard Amedzoame, Sekinat Zurakat-Aderibigbe, Elizabeth Balogun, Jackline Thairu, Eric Akpabli, Iris Asllani, Klenam Dzefi-Tettey, Godwin Ogbole

“…Implications for practice The findings emphasize establishing protected research time, fostering regional and international collaborations, and implementing structured skill development programs. Such measures can enhance research activity, promote innovation, and improve patient care and diagnostic outcomes in African radiography practice.…”
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Factors contributing to the vulnerability of healthcare providers in the Bandundu Health Zone and their impact on the ineffectiveness of epidemiological surveillance within the One... by S. L. Manta, A. F. B. Ngwamah, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, M. Mawunu, B. B. L. Mukandu, B. N. Ntoto

“…Methodology A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted through field surveys with 200 healthcare providers using a structured questionnaire. Systematic probability sampling was applied to ensure representativeness. …”
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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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A Comparative Study of Iran and China's Perspectives on the Liberal International Order and Its Impact on Bilateral Relations by Roya Salimi, Nozar Shafiee

“…To explore this issue, the article is structured into three main sections. First, it defines the liberal international order and its key components. …”
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Investing in the development of the next generation of MCH leaders by Karen A. McDonnell, Jamal Percy, Lisa Anders, Monique J. Brown, Alice R. Richman, Julianna Deardorff, Monica S. Ruiz, Jihong Liu, Kelli Russell, Audrey Snyder, Cassondra Marshall

“…These programs also make changes to organizational structures that reflect the geographic and demographic representation of their communities. …”
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