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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Biomechanics over body composition: what matters most in the 40 by Emma Sterne, Chukwudum Okpalaoka, Pavan Patel, Alexa Fraga, Caitlin Kucharski, Pete Bommarito, Monique Mokha

“…Thus, this study aimed to develop a multiple linear regression model to estimate 40-yard run times of NFL draft eligible players undergoing a structured 6-week training program using running biomechanics (GCT, vGRF) and body composition (LMM, BF%) dependent variables.Methods This study was part of a larger investigation into performance monitoring of 75 American football players participating in a 6-week NFL draft preparation training camp. …”
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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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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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Effects of 8-weeks of supplementation with a plant protein blend + creatine monohydrate on changes in maximal strength in resistance-trained males and females by Anthony M. Hagele, Kevin F. Holley, Alex C. Schrautemeier, James L. Tice, Joshua Iannotti, Joesi M. Krieger, Connor J. Gaige, Wyatt B. McLaughlin, Ralf Jäger, Chad M. Kerksick

“…Participants were randomly assigned (n = 15 each group) to supplement with either 48 g of a plant protein blend + creatine (PPCr), 48 g of a plant protein blend (PP), 49 g of whey protein (WP), or 48 g of a carbohydrate placebo (CHO) for 8 weeks, while following a 4-day per week structured resistance training program. Strength was assessed using the hex bar deadlift 1RM (HBDL) and bench press 1RM (BP) at Week 0 and Week 8. …”
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‘I Don't Think There Is a One‐Size‐Fits‐All’: A Qualitative Study Exploring Healthcare Professional and Service Provider Perspectives of Using Innovative Models of Cervical Screeni... by Claire Bavor, Tessa Saunders, Mikayla Wolfe, Megan A. Smith, Nicola Creagh, Deborah Bateson, Angela Kelly‐Hanku, Paula Jops, Marion Saville, Natalie Taylor, Kate Broun, Julia M. L. Brotherton, Claire Nightingale

“…Methods We conducted online, semi‐structured interviews with healthcare professionals, pathology providers and community service providers (June–October 2023). …”
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The second victim phenomenon among German emergency medical technicians: a cross-sectional study based on the SeViD questionnaire (SeViD-VIII) by Hartwig Marung, Victoria Klemm, Reinhard Strametz, Thomas Neusius, Matthias Raspe, Hannah Roesner, Harald Karutz, Klaus Runggaldier, Rainer Petzina, Luis Teichmann, Stefan Bushuven

“…The implementation of structured peer support programs may help mitigate the impact of SVP.…”
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Effects of caloric restriction and exercise-induced weight loss on physiological dysregulation in postmenopausal women: The mediating role of fat mass and adipose tissue distributi... by Éloïse Routhier, Martin Brochu, Alan A. Cohen, Denis Prudhomme, Ahmed Ghachem

“…Objectives: 1) To evaluate the impact of a 6-month caloric restriction (CR) program, either alone or in combination with structured exercise (CR + Ex), on PD. 2) To investigate whether changes in adipose tissue quantity and distribution mediate the effects of these interventions on PD. …”
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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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Identifying individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis using a battery of tasks sensitive to symptom mechanisms by Trevor F. Williams, James M. Gold, James A. Waltz, Jason Schiffman, Lauren M. Ellman, Gregory P. Strauss, Elaine F. Walker, Scott W. Woods, Albert R. Powers, Joshua Kenney, Minerva K. Pappu, Philip R. Corlett, Tanya Tran, Steven M. Silverstein, Richard E. Zinbarg, Vijay A. Mittal

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Barriers and facilitators to housing and healthcare services for people experiencing homelessness with concurrent brain injury, mental health and substance use disorders: a qualita... by Grace C. Warren, Cole J. Kennedy, Cole J. Kennedy, Cole J. Kennedy, Nicholas Gavas, Julia Schmidt, Julia Schmidt, Erica Woodin, Erica Woodin, Janelle Breese Biagioni, Mauricio A. Garcia-Barrera, Mauricio A. Garcia-Barrera

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HIV risk perception and associated factors among pregnant and breastfeeding women in Zambia: implications for PrEP uptake in antenatal and postnatal settings by Twaambo Euphemia Hamoonga, Wilbroad Mutale, Karen Hampanda, Benjamin H. Chi

“…Study team members administered a structured questionnaire to pregnant and breastfeeding women at the hospital's maternal and child health clinic to get information on socio-demographics, obstetrics and pregnancy history, sexual behavior and HIV risk perception. …”
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Evaluating the effectiveness of crisis support spaces in Queensland, Australia: a mixed-methods study by Zoe E. Papinczak, Hannah E. Roovers, Mikesh Patel, Danielle Postorivo, Meaghan E. McLellan, Harvey A. Whiteford, Zoe H. Rutherford

“…In addition, 78 semi-structured interviews were undertaken with CSS consumers and carers, CSS staff and broader mental health system staff; these were analysed using applied thematic analysis. …”
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Non-prescribed drug use and its associated factors among pregnant women in Southwest Ethiopia by Fentahun Yene, Berihun Bantie, Tarekegn Yilma, Idalamin Zinab, Simachew Animen

“…Data were collected using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire, entered into EpiData version 7.2.2 software, and exported to SPSS version 25 for further analysis. …”
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Evaluating the impact of NSAIDs and exercise therapy versus sole exercise therapy on joint mobility, pain levels, grip strength, and muscle activity in lateral epicondylitis patien... by Junaid Ahmad Parrey, Mohd Arshad Bari, Abdul Qayyum Khan, Arish Ajhar, Shivani Singh

“…Conclusion: Combining NSAIDs with exercise therapy resulted in more significant improvements in pain, grip strength, and ROM than NSAIDs alone, highlighting the added benefits of structured exercise therapy for Lateral epicondylitis. …”
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Women wash practices and household diarrhea among rural indigenous Kumal community of Nepal: a cross-sectional study by Anusha Sharma, Sudip Khanal, Milan Thapa, Parash Sapkota, Anjali Bhatta, Manaslu Ojha, Rajan Bhusal

“…Data was collected through interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire adapted from the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Program (JMP). …”
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Adherence to outpatient cardiac rehabilitation and related factors in STEMI after PCI in China: a sequential explanatory mixed method study protocol by Wenjie Zhang, Hongjin Wang, Peiru Li, Beibei Wu, Xiaodong Wang

“…Purposive sampling, semi-structured interviews, and conventional content analysis approaches will be used to collect and analyze the data. …”
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Factors associated with hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Western Area Urban District, Sierra Leone by Solomon Aiah Sogbeh, Alexander Ansah-Manu, Adel Elduma, Gebrekrstos Negash Gebru, Delia Akosua Bandoh, Yakubu Alhassan, James Sylvester Squire, Adolphina Addo-Lartey

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