Understanding patients’ perceptions of uncomplicated low back pain: a theory-informed qualitative study using the Common-Sense Self-Regulation Model by Shannon M. Ruzycki, Yamile Jasaui, Sameh Mortazhejri, Shawn Dowling, D’Arcy Duquette, Stefanie Linklater, Kelly Mrklas, Gloria Wilkinson, Jeremy M. Grimshaw, Andrea M. Patey, on behalf of the De-Implementing Wisely Research Group

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Effect of pilates on the physical and mental health of drug-dependent individuals — a randomized controlled trial by Feng Ji, Ensong Zhou, Peng Zhao, Xinliang Chen, Hui Wang, Jiabin Zhong, Yi Zhang, Yunhang Lu, Qing Zhang

“…Specifically, the study seeks to evaluate changes in body composition, physical fitness, blood biochemistry, and psychological outcomes following a structured Pilates intervention. Methods This study was conducted as a double-blind, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of Musculoskeletal Disorders among quarry workers in The Gambia: a cross-sectional study by Ebrima Touray, Lamin Sambou, Balla Jammeh, Sambou L S Kinteh, Bakary Kinteh, Amadou Barrow

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Impact of Nutritional Education Intervention on Mothers Knowledge, Practices and Nutritional Status of Children Under-Five in Rural Mangaluru, Karnataka: A Quasi-experimental Pilot... by Savitha Naik, Abhay Nirgude, Priya Reshma Arahna

“…Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire and an observational practice checklist. …”
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Exploring the Willingness of Young and Middle-Aged CHD Patients to Participate in Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Qualitative Study by Liu T, Yang S, Rong S, Liu M, Wang X, Ji Y

“…Face-to-face, semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data. …”
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Integrating AI predictive analytics with naturopathic and yoga-based interventions in a data-driven preventive model to improve maternal mental health and pregnancy outcomes by Neha Irfan, Sherin Zafar, Kashish Ara Shakil, Mudasir Ahmad Wani, S. N. Kumar, A. Jaiganesh, K. M. Abubeker

“…Data collection was conducted at Majidia Hospital, involving a diverse sample of 70,000 pregnant women recruited through antenatal clinics, online health platforms, community outreach programs, and telephone surveys using structured questionnaires. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of water, sanitation, and hygiene among internally displaced persons in Somalia by Abdullahi Ahmed Tahlil, Mohamed Abdisalan Dahir, Yahye Sheikh Abdulle Hassan, Marian Muse Osman, Gallad Dahir, Liban Hassan Jimale, Abdiwali Ahmed Siyad, Mohamed Abdelrahman Mohamed, Osman Abubakar Fiidow, Abdinasir Yusuf Osman

“…A 3-stage sampling technique was used to select 8 high-density camps, households, and 728 participants. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. …”
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MANAGEMENT OF MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY IN PREGNANT WOMEN: PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDY by D. V. Blinov, U. V. Zimovina, E. M. Dzhobava

“…Data coming from medical records were collected at Visit 1 and visit 2 (1 month +/- 1 week): complete medical history; diagnosis of Mg deficiency confirmed by serum Mg level (<0.7 mmol/l) routine laboratory tests performed in the course of current practice (blood count, Mg plasma determination and urinalysis) and evaluation of total score (superior 30) using a structured 28 questions self-administrated Magnesium Deficiency Questionnaire (MDQ). …”
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Current situation of pharmacy services in community health centers and the functioning of pharmacists in family doctor teams in Shanghai by Rui LIU, Yu CAO, Aiqun CHU, Huanyun WU

“…Concurrently, a convenience sampling method was used to invite 29 key stakeholders, including 11 head of pharmacies, 6 family doctors, 12 community health center directors or health commission managers from central urban areas, inner and outer suburban areas, and outer suburban areas, for semi-structured focus interviews on pharmacy service demands, resources allocation, and service processes. …”
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Mass drug administration coverage and its determinants for the elimination of onchocerciasis in Ulanga District, Tanzania. by Ambakisye Kuyokwa Mhiche, Dinah Gasarasi, George Kabona, Ally Hussein, Upendo John Mwingira, Ahmed Mohamed Abade

“…Using multistage cluster sampling, 502 participants were randomly selected and interviewed through a structured questionnaire. Modified Poisson regression analysis was used to identify independent factors affecting MDA uptake.…”
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雙語視覺藝術教師工作觀察與探索：以一位臺北市國小教師為例 Observation and Exploration of an Elementary School Bilingual Visual Arts Teacher’s Work: A Case Study in Taipei... by 馮敏 Min Feng

“…Through field research and semi-structured interviews with bilingual visual arts teachers at a public elementary school in Taipei, the study presents the following assertions: 1.The bilingual visual arts curriculum is highly flexible, with visual arts as its core and language serving as an added value. …”
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Prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among female university students in Jashore, Bangladesh by Farjana Fardaus, Md. Nowshad Mahmud Choyon, Md. Sakhawot Hossain, Md. Obydullah, Farjana Khatun, Md. Hasibul Hasan Milton, Fakir Md. Shah Hafiz, Tanvir Ahmad

“…Data on socio-demographics, anthropometry, clinical status, and dietary intake were collected through interviewer-administered structured questionnaires and direct measurements. Hemoglobin levels were assessed to determine anemia status. …”
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Impediments to Physicians’ Workplace Contentment and Wellness: A Multifaceted Qualitative Inquiry by Saman Javed, Noshaba Batool, Nida Kamal, Bahaudin G. Mujtaba

“…Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with physicians working all over Pakistan. …”
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Food consumption patterns and score among women receiving cash assistance: emergency nutrition response in drought affected pastoralist community eastern Ethiopia by Aboma Motuma, Mohammed Jemal Dawe, Assefa Tola Gemada, Temam Beshir, Behailu Hawulte, Hamdi Fekredin Zakaria, Kedir Teji Roba

“…Data was collected using a pretested structured questionnaire among 374 randomly selected cash beneficiary women. …”
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Determinants of Caregivers’ Ability to Accurately Detect Acute Malnutrition Using Color-Coded Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Tape and Pitting Edema by Benson C Singano, Collina A Tchongwe, Numeri C Geresomo, Tinna Ng’ong’ola-Manani, Aaron T Chikakuda, Alfred Ngwira, Stanley Mwase, Elsie Mawala, Benson Kazembe, Emma Budalla, Alexander A Kalimbira

“…Using a cascade model, community health workers (health surveillance assistants, n = 148) from 2 southern districts of Nsanje and Phalombe in Malawi, trained 12,057 caregivers of children aged 6 to 54 months in nutritional screening using color-coded MUAC tapes and pitting edema. Pretested structured questionnaires were used in face-to-face interviews with the caregivers to collect data on their age, marital status, education, district, occupation, and age of the child, which were predictor variables. …”
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A qualitative study on the experience of nurses in the health education for patients with ulcerative colitis based on the Ottawa decision support framework (基于渥太华决策支持框架的护士参与溃疡性结肠炎患... by LIANG Zhuolin (梁琢琳), LI Xumiao (李旭苗), WEI Rongsai (魏荣赛), LIU Jingying (刘璟莹), ZHANG Nan (张楠), MA Hongwen (马宏文)

“…Through purposive sampling, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 nurses from the Department of Gastroenterology. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study of Body Composition and Cardiorespiratory Fitness: Insights from Romanian Physical Education Male Students and Non-Professionals by Mădălina-Gabriela Coman, Alina Stan, Andreea Maria Adam, Carmen Gheorghe, Carmen Pârvu, Corneliu Mircea Codreanu, Liviu Moraru, Daniel-Andrei Iordan, Ilie Onu

“…The significantly higher body fat and lower cardiovascular capacity in MSNP students highlight the urgent need for targeted physical activity interventions and nutritional education to mitigate obesity risk. Integrating structured exercise programs and lifestyle modifications into university curricula could enhance long-term metabolic health outcomes in young adults…”
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Preliminary application of the Sharesource connect data collection and analysis system in the management of continuous renal replacement therapy in the intensive care unit by Wensan Wu, Jianli Wang, Chen Chen, Junqi Feng, Shuyi Zhang, An Shi, Jing Zhang, Xinyi He, Jiangchen Peng, Mingli Zhu

“…Alongside the software, a comprehensive quality improvement program: (1) multidisciplinary team collaboration; (2) data-driven QC; and (3) structured training. …”
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Awareness, attendance, and attitudes toward cervical cancer screening among HIV-positive Chinese women in Yunnan province: a cross-sectional study by Jiawei Hu, Rufei Duan, Hongyun Zhang, Xuelian Zhao, Aihui Wu, Le Li, Fanghui Zhao, Yong Zhang

“…An interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaire was utilized to collect information on socio-demographic and behavioral characteristics, clinical characteristics related to HIV infection, awareness, attendance, and attitudes toward cervical cancer screening. …”
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Factors influencing self-efficacy of healthcare professionals towards end-of-life care in acute care settings in Palestine: a cross-sectional study by Mohammed F. Hayek, Baraa F. Shayeb, Jamila Jalal Yaseen, Issa Hashim Othman, Abdulrahman Afif Taha, Amal Bilal Mustafa Naddaf, Mohammed Mays Njedat, Ruba Sayed Saleh, Nizar B. Said, Ahmad Ayed, Loai M. Zabin, Eman Alshawish, Jamal Qaddumi, Imad Thultheen

“…Data were collected through a structured questionnaire that included demographic information and the validated Self-Efficacy in Palliative Care Scale (SEPC-S), covering communication and patient management domains. …”
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