Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) factors and the incidence of communicable diseases in Urban Bangladesh: Evidence from municipal areas. by Mohammad Hayatun Nabi, Fatema Hashem Rupa, Ishrat Jahan, A B M Nahid Hasan, Farah Naz, Iqbal Masud, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, Mosharop Hossian

“…A total of 607 interviews were conducted using a structured questionnaire, collecting data on socio-demographics, hygiene practices, and disease history. …”
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Real-World Experience of Dupilumab Treatment for Patients with COPD – A Single Center Prospective Study by Freund O, Meoded O, Arnaout T, Friedman Regev I, Kupershmidt A, Enghelberg S, Cohn-Schwartz D, Levy L, Bar-Shai A

“…We aimed to evaluate the experience of COPD patients treated with Dupilumab.Patients and Methods: Consecutive patients with COPD treated with Dupilumab were approached and completed a structured interview. Before treatment, all patients had blood eosinophil count ≥ 300 cells/μL and prior-year exacerbations despite triple inhaler therapy.Results: Twenty-three subjects were included, with median (IQR) treatment of 320 (280– 355) days, median age of 75 years, and 52% female. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with anemia among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic in East Lombok district, Indonesia. by Amanda Safiera Ameline, Dian Novita Chandra, Min Kyaw Htet, Nur Lailatuz Zahra, Umi Fahmida

“…Data collection included hemoglobin, mid-upper arm circumference, intestinal helminth infections, and structured questionnaires for sociodemographic, dietary diversity, pregnancy-related, food security (US-HFSSM), reduced coping strategy index (rCSI), and COVID-19-related variables. …”
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Integrating mindfulness and physical activity: a meta-analysis of mindful movement interventions for symptoms of anxiety and depression among university students by Xinjian Xu, Borhannudin Bin Abdullah, Shamsulariffin Bin Samsudin, Yongneng Tan

“…Mindful movement, defined as structured programs integrating mindfulness practice with physical movement, offers a holistic approach to reducing anxiety and depression, though its effectiveness and specific intervention differences—such as duration, delivery mode, and behavior change techniques—remain underexplored. …”
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Development and usability testing of a preliminary web-based application for the clinical implementation of blood flow restriction: a mixed methods pilot study by Isaac J. Wedig, Isaac J. Wedig, Isaac J. Wedig, Erich J. Petushek, Erich J. Petushek, John J. Durocher, John McDaniel, Steven J. Elmer

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Schema-Informed Digital Mental Health Intervention for Maladaptive Cognitive-Emotional Patterns: Randomized Controlled Trial by Seohyun Jeong, Hyeonseong Kim, Silvia Kyungjin Lho, Inae Hwang, Seongjun Mun, Soohyun Kim, Hyejin Lim, Hyeonhee Kim, Min-Sup Shin, Woori Moon

“…These findings suggest the potential utility of structured, accessible digital interventions within stepped-care models for mental health support. …”
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Editorial by Bulent Cavas

“…The findings emphasize the importance of long-term motivation and structured support systems for PhD students in science education. …”
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A mechanism-based group psychotherapy approach to aggressive behavior (MAAP) in borderline personality disorder: a multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial by Christine Sigrist, Andreas Bechdolf, Katja Bertsch, Robin Bullenkamp, Martin Busse, Ute gr. Darrelmann, Astrid Dempfle, Martin Driessen, Thomas Frodl, Jan-Michael Kersting, Jessica Kesik, Burkhart Matzke, Corinne Neukel, Eva Niessen, Svenja Nückel, Viola Oertel, Frank Padberg, Alexandra Philipsen, Dorothee Pink, Andreas Reif, Matthias Reinhard, Carolin Steuwe, Larissa Wolkenstein, Sabine C. Herpertz, the MAAP Consortium

“…Discussion If proven superior, MAAP can be incorporated into standard psychiatric care, filling a critical gap in the current therapeutic landscape by offering a structured, cost-effective, and evidence-based treatment that directly targets the biobehavioral mechanisms underlying reactive aggression in BPD. …”
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Exploring nursing intern students’ experiences of stress and resilience during internship using photovoice by Eddieson Pasay-an, Sahar Rafdan Alsharani, Sumathi Robert Shanmugam, Reem Humaidi Alalawi, Maha Sanat Alreshidi, Nojoud Abdullah Alrashidi, Analita Gonzales, Jeneth Gutierrez, Benito Areola Jr., Ferdinand Gonzales, Allen Joshua Dominguez

“…After taking these photographs, the participants engaged in individual and group semi-structured interviews discussing the photos and narratives. …”
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Understanding the Roles of over 65-Year-Old Male and Female Carers: A Comparative Analysis of Informal Caregiving by Purificación Ballester, Clara Pérez-Esteve, Alicia Sánchez-García, Eva Gil-Hernández, Mercedes Guilabert, José Joaquín Mira

“…The caregivers completed a comprehensive semi-structured interview, which included items from the Zarit Brief Scale (seven items) to assess caregiver burden and questions about their caregiving responsibilities, training, and experience, as well as the self-perceived frequency of medication errors. …”
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Awareness and Practice of Forensic Dentistry among Private Dental Practitioners in Panipat District by Manoj Kumar, Sanjeet Singh, Paramjit Singh, Kanika Sharma, Deepti Jawa Singh

“…The findings highlight the need for structured training programs and awareness campaigns to improve forensic dental practices, thereby enhancing their role in legal and criminal investigations in India. …”
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Antibiotic use among university students: insights from a Nigerian institution by Francisca Ogochukwu Onukansi, Mfonobong Effiong Umoh, Stanley Chinedu Eneh, Collins Chibueze Anokwuru, Cosmas Nnadozie Ezejindu, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Mariagorathy Iheoma Diala, Leo Cedric Fozeu Fosso, Chukwuocha Uchechukwu Madukaku

“…From these categories, students were randomly chosen and surveyed using a semi-structured questionnaire that was based on established research. …”
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Effectiveness of nurses’ training about mechanical ventilation weaning on neonatal outcomes by Mohammed F. Alharbi, Salwa A. Marzouk, Nojoud Alrashidi, Mohammed H. Abu-Alghayth, Eman A. Mater, Marwa A. Ibrahim, Huwida Hamdy Abdelmonem, Hanan A. Mohammed, Shadia A. Syan, Aml S. Abdelrahem, Ahlam D. Alshehri, Shimaa M. Moursy, Abeer A. Almowafy, Faransa A. Ahmed

“…Data was collected using a structured questionnaire about the nurses and neonates. …”
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Dose-response relationship of weekly physical exercise on fitness of students by Carla Lourenço, Omar Ben Rakaa, João Vicente, Mustapha Bassiri, Said Lotfi

“…This study confirms a robust dose-response relationship between structured exercise and enhanced physical fitness, supporting its integration into school health policies. …”
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Facing your fears in schools: using the ADIS/ASA to characterize anxiety and intervention outcomes in students with autism or suspected autism by Judy Reaven, Judy Reaven, Kelly T. Cosgrove, Kelly T. Cosgrove, Ainsley Losh, Ainsley Losh, Sarah Nickles, Sarah Nickles, Connor M. Kerns, Katherine Pickard, Audrey Blakeley-Smith, Audrey Blakeley-Smith, Lisa Hayutin, Lisa Hayutin, Allison T. Meyer, Allison T. Meyer, Caitlin Middleton, Caitlin Middleton, Nuri M. Reyes, Nuri M. Reyes, Richard E. Boles, Richard E. Boles

“…The Anxiety and Related Disorders Interview Schedule for DSM-5 with Autism Spectrum Addendum is a semi-structured interview that captures both DSM-5 and distinct presentations of anxiety. …”
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“It beats the hell out of going to a hospital”: service user experiences of telemedicine-based symptom-triggered alcohol withdrawal management by Nikki Bozinoff, Divya Prasad, Ke Bin Xiao, Anthony Ngoy, Bernard Le Foll, Anna Gordezky, Christian S. Hendershot, Sandra LaFleur, Lena C. Quilty, Victor M. Tang, Tara Marie Watson, Matthew E. Sloan

“…Participants completed an audio-recorded, semi-structured interview. Thematic analysis was conducted using Braun and Clarke interpretive methodology. …”
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The Impact of Biodex Balance on Improving Coordination and Static Balance in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy by Kristo Xhardo, Elona Xhardo, Mircea Bratu, Alin Pandea, Mariana Cordun, Ana-Maria Vasiliu, Dan-Eugen Costin, George Sebastian Iacob, Marjan Mihajlov, Ilie Onu, Daniel-Andrei Iordan

“…These findings support integrating the BBS into structured diabetic care programs to reduce fall risk and improve functional stability.…”
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Impact of Mothers' Weaning Knowledge, and Practice on Infants' Health: A National Assessment by Samar A. Amer, Alaa N. Nafee, Reham Alkharayef, Fahad A. Al Amri, Faten A. AlRadini, Reem C. Alanazi, J. Norah Alshathri, Summayah Alanazi, Jaffer Shah, Iman I. Aldebasi, Izere Salomon, Eman Elsayed Abd‐Ellatif, Khaled Moghib

“…Participants were recruited from primary healthcare centres across five regions of Saudi Arabia. Structured face‐to‐face interviews were used to collect data, and χ2 tests and multinomial logistic regression were used to look for links between what mothers knew, how they weaned their infants, and signs of their infants' health. …”
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Life-history traits, pace of life and dispersal among and within five species of Trichogramma wasps: a comparative analysis by Guicharnaud, Chloé, Groussier, Géraldine, Beranger, Erwan, Lamy, Laurent, Vercken, Elodie, Dahirel, Maxime

“…We can define a pace-of-life axis structuring reproduction and development time as a continuum from less-fecund, longer-developing ″slow″ types to more-fecund, shorter-developing ″fast″ types. …”
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Efficacy of the BOPPPS teaching model in enhancing end-of-life care education and attitudinal outcomes among Chinese nursing students by Qiu Zhu Xu, Qiu Zhu Xu, Junxi Chen, Qiusui Xu, Jiali Zhang, Yingzi Yang

“…The academic performance of the students was determined using written and skill-based assessments. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 experimental group participants to obtain qualitative feedback on the BOPPPS instruction. …”
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