Identity development and adaptation in adolescents with genetic conditions: a qualitatively oriented mixed-methods study to develop strategies for optimizing clinical genetics serv... by Tasha Wainstein, Cyrus Boelman, Connie Ens, William T. Gibson, Kevin Gregory-Evans, Olubayo U. Kolawole, Sheila K. Marshall, Kathryn Selby, GenCOUNSEL Study, Alison M. Elliott, Jehannine Austin

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Effectiveness of Finnish SISU training in enhancing prehospital personnels’ work performance: A randomised controlled pilot study by Hanna Vihonen, Janne Karvonen, Harri Gustafsberg, Juha-Matti Huhta, Heidi Kangasniemi, Timo Jama, Sanna Hoppu

“…A blinded observer evaluated the participants’ situational awareness and decision-making skills using a structured observer form, awarding them a maximum of 10 points. …”
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Mixed-method evaluation of a culturally-adapted basic palliative care curriculum for practicing physicians in mainland China by Hongju Liu, Xiaohong Ning, Tiekuan Du, Yue Liu, Fei Li, Rachel Pozzar, Lin Tang, Isaac Siemens, Ying Zheng, Xiaoyan Dai, Breffni Hannon, Eric Krakauer, Zhimeng Jia

“…We also thematically analyzed post-course semi-structured participant interviews. Results The majority of participants were aged 41–50 (51.7%), trained in internal medicine (55.2%), worked at tertiary medical centers (93.1%), and did not have clinical PC experience (65.5%). …”
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Influence of Age and Neurotoxic HAART Use on Frequency of HIV Sensory Neuropathy by Olajumoke Oshinaike, Akinsegun Akinbami, Oluwadamilola Ojo, Anthonia Ogbera, Njideka Okubadejo, Frank Ojini, Mustapha Danesi

“…Methods. 323 patients with HIV infection (142 on HAART and 181 HAART naïve) were enrolled in a cross-sectional neuropathy screening program. Data was collected using structured questionnaires which contained the brief peripheral neuropathy screening tool of AIDS Clinical Trial Group protocol. …”
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Assessment of risk and knowledge regarding non-communicable diseases among adult population: a cross-sectional study in the urban slums of West Bengal by Merin K. Jaison, Trina Sengupta, Sauryadripta Ghose, Vandana Majhi, Archismita Santra, Shashi Kumar M.

“…Knowledge was evaluated through a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using SPSS 25. …”
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What influences Indian primary school children’s food behaviors? - Perceptions of children, mothers and teachers by Neha Rathi, Prarthana Tiwari, Manisha Kanwar, Anjali Patel, Mukta Singh, Kalpna Gupta, Anthony Worsley

“…Methods Informed by the socio-ecological framework, this study used an exploratory qualitative research approach to conduct semi-structured interviews with 22 primary school children, 19 mothers, and 18 teachers residing in Varanasi, India. …”
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Healthcare professionals’ perspective on collaboration with traditional medical practitioners in HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis care in rural Ethiopia by Mamo Feyissa Senbeta, Teferi Gedif Fenta, Kaleab Asres, Tsige Gebremariam

“…Data were collected between March 5 and April 30, 2022, through in-depth interviews using semi-structured questionnaires. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, inductively coded, and thematically analyzed using MAXQDA 2020. …”
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Nutritional myths in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes: a pilot study by Didem Gunes Kaya, Sabriye Arslan, Emine Yassıbaş, Feride Ayyıldız, Elvan Bayramoglu, Hande Turan, Olcay Evliyaoglu

“…Conclusion Improved knowledge about nutrition myths is associated with better metabolic control among adolescents and young adults with T1DM. Structured education programs tailored to this population may contribute to improved glycemic outcomes. …”
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Exploring the association between mindfulness and imposter syndrome in medical students: a cross-sectional study by Özlem Tanrıöver, Esra Gemici, Kerem Arısın, Seyhan Hıdıroğlu, Hatice Büşra Arısın, Ayşenur Sandal Kılıç, Pınar Ay

“…Medical schools should consider integrating structured mindfulness programs and promoting extracurricular engagement as potential strategies to mitigate IS.…”
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Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding prevention of tuberculosis among clients visiting Upazila Health Complex outpatient department in Bangladesh: an intervi... by Lutfun Nahar, Abu Bakkar Siddique, Nishat Tamanna Omi, Hasib Ahmed Bhuiyan, Mithila, Sher Mostafa Sadiq Khan

“…A sample of 453 participants was selected through convenience sampling, and data on socio-demographics and KAP regarding TB prevention were collected using structured questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel 2021, SPSS version 26.0 (Chicago, IL, USA), and STATA version 15.0. …”
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Motivations for suicide attempts and risk factors among youths in Western Iran: A cross‐sectional study by Fatemeh Darabi, Arash Ziapour, Hassan Ahmadinia

“…A nonrandom sampling method was used to select 110 participants, ages 15–35. Structured questionnaires such as the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI‐II), and the Suicide Motivation Scale (IMSA) were used to gather the data. …”
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From fragmented to functional: Improving rehabilitation data in Georgia's health information systems for better decision-making by Nino Kotrikadze, Akaki Zoidze, George Gotsadze

“…Qualitative data were collected through 24 semi-structured interviews with stakeholders representing six rehabilitation facilities (four providing services under the Universal Health Care Program (UHCP) with government funding and two on a fee-for-service basis) and two policymakers. …”
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Analysis of the determinants for using health research evidence in health planning in Tanzania: a cross-sectional study. by Pius Kagoma, Richard Mongi, Albino Kalolo

“…Data on health research evidence and the factors influencing its use were collected using a structured questionnaire from 422 healthcare workers involved in planning within 9 regions of Tanzania from October to December 2023. …”
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Assessment of medical waste generation, disposal practices and health implications at Bule Hora University Teaching Hospital, West Guji, Ethiopia by Abaineh Kefale Gashaw, Sekhar Pitta, Leta Diro Jifera

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted utilizing direct waste measurement, observational checklists, and structured questionnaires administered to 115 healthcare workers. …”
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Depressive and anxiety symptoms, and their associated factors among adult, visually impaired follow-up patients attending the Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital... by Beza Feleke Wube, Yezinash Addis, Biruk Fanta Alemayehu, Seblework Adugna Etsub, Biruk Lelisa Eticha

“…Data were collected using a pretested, structured, and interviewer-administered questionnaire. …”
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Patient Experience of Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease: Qualitative Patient and Clinician Interviews Informing the Development of a Conceptual Model by Jeffrey L. Bennett, Asha Paireddy, Charlotte Cox, Megan Mayhew, Julia Stein, Teresa Gasalla, Béatrice Tugaut

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Perspectives and experiences with equitable data collection in oral health: a qualitative investigation by Kelly L. Schroeder, Lisa J. Heaton, Paige Martin, Hannah J. Cheung, Eric P. Tranby, Kaz Rafia, Tamanna Tiwari

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Understanding the needs of family caregivers of stroke patients with disabilities: A phenomenological study using the timing it right theory. by Miaozhen Wang, Ke Wang, Bin Xie, Dan Liu, Lingling Song, Xing Cao, Yunhui Tong, Chenting Liu, Hongyu Fu, You Zhou, Qinqin Chen, Yan Zhu, Ling Zhu, Fangqun Cheng

“…Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and were analyzed thematically using NVivo 12 software. …”
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Acceptability of the ePOWER intervention: Managing previvors' cancer-related uncertainty and supporting decision making by Marleah Dean, Bethany Jowers, Claire Conley, Erica Camacho, Whitney Espinel, Kimberly A. Kaphingst

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Effect of a Family-Centered Empowerment Model–Based Intervention on the Caregiving Capacity and Preparedness of Caregivers of Children With Malignant Neoplasms: Protocol for a Quas... by Xiaowan Li, Yanhua Yang, Qiurong Chen, JingJing Ma, Feng Lu, Xiaoli Luo

“…ConclusionsThe findings of this study are expected to provide evidence for the development of structured family empowerment in pediatric oncology. …”
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