Determinants of physical activity level in pediatric oncological patients treated with cardiotoxic therapy – a study protocol by Julia Haponiuk-Skwarlińska, Jakub S. Gąsior, Katarzyna Albrecht, Paweł Łaguna, Bożena Werner

“…Abstract Background Childhood cancer and its therapy, especially that involving potentially cardiotoxic cancer treatment, can structurally affect muscle strength and heart function, and therefore may result in lowered physical activity (PA). …”
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Medication management for older adults in interprofessional primary care teams: a qualitative interview study of family health teams in Ontario, Canada by Monika Roerig, Julie Vizza, David Rudoler, Sara Allin, Elisabeth Martin, Agnes Grudniewicz

“…Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews (n = 38) with administrators, family physicians, and IHPs from six FHTs in Ontario, Canada. …”
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The repressor PrtR1 and the global H-NS-like regulators MvaT and MvaV enable the fine-tuning of R-tailocin expression in Pseudomonas protegens by Clara Margot Heiman, Hammam Antar, Florian Fournes, Christoph Keel, Jordan Vacheron

“…By combining reverse genetics, transcriptional reporters and chromatin immunoprecipitation sequencing (ChIP-seq), we show that the R-tailocin locus-specific LexA-like regulator PrtR1 represses R-tailocin gene expression by binding directly to the promoter region of the cluster, while the histone-like nucleoid structuring (H-NS) proteins MvaT and MvaV act as master regulators that indirectly regulate R-tailocin cluster expression. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and willingness of healthcare workers to offer pre-exposure prophylaxis in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Victor Oluwafemi Femi-Lawal, Dimeji Abdulsobur Olawuyi, Gabriel Ilerioluwa Oke, Yetunde Nofisat Kabiawu, Olaoluwaposi Ogunlana, Jonas Paul Ibekwe, Olakulehin Adebusuyi

“…Targeted interventions—such as structured training, stigma reduction, and health system strengthening—are critical to enhancing PrEP adoption. …”
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Who has sheds? Exploring practices and determinants of overnight housing for backyard poultry in rural Bangladesh to inform an intervention to limit exposure to poultry and poultry... by Elizabeth D Thomas, Laura H Kwong, Nadia Ali Rimi, Ireen Sultana Shanta, Mohammad Rofi Uddin, Shifat Khan, Salma Akter, S M Monirul Ahasan, Mahbub-Ul Alam, Mahbubur Rahman, Tarique Md Nurul Huda, Peter J Winch

“…We then conducted 27 semi-structured interviews to explore poultry-raising practices, including housing types and materials identified during transect walks. …”
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Experiences of mental health nurses who give nursing intervention among child and adolescent with cyberbullying: a qualitative study by Iyus Yosep, Ai Mardhiyah, Suryani Suryani, Rohman Hikmat, Kurniawan Kurniawan, Heni Purnama

“…Methods A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, utilizing semi-structured interviews to gather data from 12 Mental health nurses working in child and adolescent rehabilitation units at a psychiatric hospital in West Java Province, Indonesia. …”
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Robotic surgery – digital technology that saves lives by S. A. Sheptunov, A. O. Vasiliev

“…Materials and methods. The article is structured in theses with infographics, giving a complete picture of the main aspects. …”
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Emerging Technologies for Injury Identification in Sports Settings: A Systematic Review by Luke Canavan Dignam, Lisa Ryan, Michael McCann, Ed Daly

“…The technologies were grouped into advanced imaging (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DFI), and Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM), with biomarkers (i.e., Neurofilament Light (NfL), Tau protein, Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP), Salivary MicroRNAs, and Immunoglobulin A (IgA), and sideline assessments (i.e., the King–Devick test, KD-Eye Tracking, modified Balance Error Scoring System (mBESS), DETECT, ImPACT structured video analysis, and Instrumented Mouth Guards (iMGs)), which demonstrated feasibility for immediate sideline identification of injury. …”
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The Impact of Care Upon Alzheimer Patient’s Family Caregiver in Sulaimani City by Farida Abdulqadir Tahir

“…The data were obtained by the researcher, who interviewed families, structured questionnaire forms filled out with a total of 100 families. …”
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Universal public health insurance for Afghan refugees in Iran: a contextual analysis by Sahar Amuzadeh-Araei, Amirhossein Takian, Alireza Jabbari

“…Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 22 key individuals, including managers and experts from the Health Insurance Organization, the Bureau for Aliens and Foreign Immigrants Affairs (BAFIA), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), refugee researchers, educated Afghan refugees, and healthcare service providers. …”
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Need and challenges of palliative care in tribal people: a qualitative analysis by S. B. Keerthana, A. Kubendran

“…The researchers used semi-structured interviews and observation as data collection methods. …”
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Aplastic Anaemia Disease Burden From the Patient Perspective and Quality of Life in Zimbabwe by A. Maramba and J. Mupini by Maramba A, Mupini J, Munyati S, Maboreke TC, Manasa J, Gwanzura L

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Prevalence of Childhood Illnesses and Care-Seeking Practices in Rural Uganda by Anthony K. Mbonye

“…Prevalence of childhood illnesses and care-seeking practices were obtained using a structured questionnaire supplemented by in-depth interviews. …”
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Veterinary-led interventions and owner perceptions of male cat sterilization: Insights from a community-based initiative in Malang, Indonesia by Albiruni Haryo, Handayu Untari

“…Conclusion: This study demonstrates that structured, culturally attuned, veterinary-led community interventions can achieve high compliance in male cat sterilization. …”
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Social determinants of tuberculosis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a qualitative study by Yeshewas Abaynew, Ahmed Ali, Girma Taye

“…Key informant interviews were conducted with healthcare workers managing TB patients and individuals with TB who presented at selected health centers. A semi-structured interview guide was used to collect the data. …”
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Factors impacting university students' quality of life. by Munir Ibn Mahin, Md Shamsur Rahman, Sk Mustafizur Rahman, Fahmida Binte Ilias, Md Mehedi Hasan, Mafia Akter, Abdul Rabbi Mredul

“…Data were obtained using the WHOQoL-BREF, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and a structured questionnaire that included information pertaining to sociodemographic and lifestyle variables.…”
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Using community engagement to adapt anxiety cognitive behavioural therapy for autistic youth receiving services in Michigan community-based organisations: protocol for a mixed meth... by Amy Drahota, Jessica Tschida, Izza Peeran

“…In the current study, the AM-PACE method will involve: (1) a Community Advisory Board (CAB), (2) structured process to identify core components, (3) community feedback via surveys and semistructured interviews and (4) role play exercises with intended clients. …”
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Dialysis headache: characteristics, impact and cerebrovascular evaluation by Eduardo SOUSA MELO, Rodrigo Pinto PEDROSA, Filipe CARRILHO AGUIAR, Lucila Maria VALENTE, Pedro Augusto SAMPAIO ROCHA-FILHO

“…Consecutive patients who underwent hemodialysis were assessed through a semi-structured questionnaire, the Headache Impact Test (HIT-6), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36). …”
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Effectiveness of Instructional Module on Breast Problems among Post Cesarean Section Mothers by Amal F. Mohammed, Nabaweya S. Shehata

“…The study utilizes six tools: A structured Arabic interview questionnaire, LATCH breastfeeding charting scale, mothers’ self-care practice observational checklist, Visual Analogue Scale, Six-point breast engorgement scale, and the Nipple Trauma Score, in addition to developed supportive material (instructional module). …”
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Organizational determinants of interprofessional collaboration in integrative health care: systematic review of qualitative studies. by Vincent C H Chung, Polly H X Ma, Lau Chun Hong, Sian M Griffiths

“…Results of each included study were synthesized using a framework approach, with reference to the Structuration Model of Collaboration.<h4>Findings</h4>Thirty-seven studies of acceptable quality were included. …”
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