Investigating the Role of Yogic Practices in Enhancing Respiratory and Cardiovascular Function: An Intervention Study by Aminur Rahaman, Tarak Nath Pramanik

“…Purpose: This study investigated the effects of a twelve-week structured yogic intervention on selected respiratory and cardiovascular parameters in male students. …”
Get full text

Traditional birth attendants knowledge of delivery and its danger signs: a one-on-one interview by F. O. Aliyu, Kolawole Tijani Olamilekan, S. I. Bello, Mariam Abdulbaki

“…Method This was a qualitative ethnographic study with purposive sampling using a semi-structured interview questionnaire and one-on-one interview to collect data from thirty (30) traditional birth attendants in Ilorin, Kwara State. …”
Get full text

Prevalence of Internet addiction among university students and its impact on general health by Laila Hisham Abdulaziz Alheet, Mira Ali Naeem Harb, Lana H. I. Khaled, Ahmad Saif Bin Sulaiman, Mohammed Hussein Ali M. Baqer Al Attar

“…Data were collected using a self-administered online structured questionnaire. Nonprobability volunteer sampling was also employed. …”
Get full text

Prevalence of hypertension, and related factors among adults in Wolaita, southern Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study. by Wondimagegn Paulos Kumma, Bernt Lindtjørn, Eskindir Loha

“…The quantitative data collected from structured questionnaires; anthropometric and biochemical measurements were entered into EpiData version 3.1 using double-entry systems. …”
Get full text

Greed, grievance, and the displacement of identity: Courses of community conflict in the Mahaweli resettlement scheme in Sri Lanka by Pulsie Epa

“…Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study draws on archival research, semi-structured interviews with 35 community members and local officials, and non-participant observation in Hennanigala, Mahaweli C zones. …”
Get full text

Community perceptions of yellow fever and its treatment practices in regions with reported outbreaks in Uganda: A qualitative study. by Lena Huebl, Aloysious Nnyombi, Patricia Apoko, Denis Okello, Eddy Walakira, Ruth Kutalek

“…A total of 76 individuals participated, comprising 43 semi-structured interviews, 10 expert interviews, and 4 focus group discussions, including vulnerable groups of older adults ≥ 65 years and pregnant women. …”
Get full text

Effect of ventilator care bundle for pediatric nurses on occurrence of ventilator-associated pneumonia among children by Hanaa Diab Khalfallah, Nahed Alquwez, Marwa Abd Elkreem Ibrahim

“…Data collection was performed using (1) structured interview sheets, (2) the Nurses’ Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire (pre/post-test), (3) the Ventilator Bundle Checklist, and (4) the Clinical Pulmonary Infection Scale (CPIS). …”
Get full text

Association of Virtual Nursing and Task Completeness: An Observational Study by Saif Khairat, Jennifer Morelli, Julia Aucoin, Barbara S. Edson, Cheryl B. Jones, Christopher M. Shea

Get full text

Vaccination as a strategy for Chlamydia trachomatis control: a global mathematical modeling analysis by Monia Makhoul, Laith J. Abu-Raddad

“…Methods A deterministic, age-structured mathematical model was applied to assess the global impact of a hypothetical CT vaccine. …”
Get full text

Enhancing sexual and reproductive health decision-making skills in underserved communities in Ghana: A quasi-experimental study. by Jacqueline Nkrumah, Aaron Asibi Abuosi, Lily Yarney, Gordon Abekah-Nkrumah, Anita Asiwome Adzo Baku

“…The study highlights the need for well-designed materials and effective pedagogy in SRH education to enhance learning and retention. Incorporating structured reading and discussion-based sessions into the school health program is recommended to promote the real-world application of SRH information and improve long-term SRH outcomes in adolescents.…”
Get full text

The Role of Sport in Physical Education in Finland and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq—Primary School Teachers’ Reflections by Joonas Kalari, Warhel Asim Mohammed, Golaleh Makrooni, Pål Lagestad

“…This comparative study highlights the importance of implementing a well-structured PE curriculum in primary schools in the KRI. …”
Get full text

Saving lives: assessing knowledge and attitudes toward basic life support among teachers and parents in Tabuk City by Amirah M. Alatawi

“…Prior exposure to CPR training was significantly associated with higher knowledge and skill scores, underscoring the importance of accessible and structured training programs. The main barrier to training was a lack of awareness of available CPR courses. …”
Get full text

Internal Control Systems and Financial Management in Uganda: A Case of Rukungiri District Local Government. by Turyamusiima, Judith

“…Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using the SPSS program. …”
Get full text

Contribution of Universal Primary Education Towards Girl Child Education in Kitumba Sub-County Kabale District. by Ishimwe, Jonan

“…Data was gathered using structured questionnaires, interviews, and observations, focusing on key indicators such as enrollment, retention, and completion rates. …”
Get full text

Uncovering the wider impact of COVID-19 public health measures on the lives of children with complex care needs and their families in the Canadian Maritimes: a qualitative study by Janet A Curran, Christine Cassidy, Helen Wong, Catie Johnson, Holly McCulloch, Mary-Ann Standing, Julie Clegg, Jessie-Lee McIsaac, Jennifer Lane, Robyn Kydd, Lisa Keeping-Burke, De-Lawrence Lamptey, Mwalu Peeters, Ijeoma Staunton, Simonne E Collins

Get full text

Patient and nodule characteristics associated with adherence to lung cancer screening in a large integrated healthcare system by Shuang Yang, Muxuan Liang, Hiren J. Mehta, Ramzi G. Salloum, Dejana Braithwaite, Yonghui Wu, Jessica Islam, Xuhong Zhang, Ya-Chen Tina Shih, Jinhai Huo, Jiang Bian, Yi Guo

“…These findings underscore the need for structured screening programs and consistent follow-up protocols to improve adherence and ensure effective lung cancer screening.…”
Get full text

Exploring the perceptions and requirements of exergames for adolescents with depression: a qualitative study by Yuqi Chen, Xiaolong Huang, Wei Luo, Haiyan Liu, Yaqin Gao, Muyao Wang, Yan Zhang, Jingjing Liu, Changyan Zhong, Aixiang Xiao, Yu Chen

“…This study aims to investigate the perceptions and requirements regarding exergames in adolescents with depression, with the goal of designing tailored exergame intervention programs for clinical applications. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with adolescents with depression (n = 33) at a tertiary psychiatric hospital from September to November 2024. …”
Get full text

Providers' and Survivors' Perspectives on Affordability Challenges for Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment in Two Low Socioeconomic Status States of the Southern United States by Maria Pisu, Nataliya V. Ivankova, Jessica Morgan, Courtney P. Williams, Nathan C. English, Burkely P. Smith, Bayley A. Jones, Wendelyn M. Oslock, Yu‐Mei Schoenberger, Ivan I. Herbey, Daniel I. Chu

“…Methods We conducted semi‐structured interviews with 32 providers (13 surgeons and 19 other) and 36 survivors (53% colorectal, 19% pancreatic, and 28% esophageal cancer) in Alabama and Mississippi. …”
Get full text

Towards a net-zero healthcare system in Kenya: Stakeholder perspectives on opportunities, challenges and priorities by Iris Martine Blom, Melvine Anyango Otieno, Susannah Mayhew, Neil Spicer, Andy Haines, Sarah Whitmee

“…Methods: This study employs qualitative methods, including 21 semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and a Delphi consensus process, to explore stakeholder perspectives on Kenya's journey to a net-zero healthcare system. …”
Get full text

Strategies to reduce cesarean deliveries: surveying Polish midwives and midwifery students on external cephalic version practices by Maisa Manasar-Dyrbuś, Anna Janik, Cecylia Jendyk, Agnieszka Drosdzol-Cop, Anna Brzęk, Rafał Stojko, Jakub Staniczek

“…The findings emphasize the necessity of structured educational programs to improve competency and confidence in ECV, particularly in outpatient and prenatal classes. …”
Get full text