Effect of a web-based intervention on the mental health of informal caregivers of the elderly: a randomized controlled trial by Fatemeh Rahimi, Elham Shakibazadeh, Mahnaz Ashoorkhani, Hamed Hosseini, Mahshid Foroughan, Zahra Aghayani, Hadiseh Farhandi

“…The intervention group accessed the website, which provided structured educational content and chatrooms(psychologist-led for three months, then peer-led). …”
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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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95-95-95 HIV indicators among children younger than 15 years in South Africa: results from the 2017 national HIV prevalence, incidence, behaviour, and communication survey by Rindidzani E. Magobo, Musawenkosi Mabaso, Sean Jooste, Lesiba Molopa, Inbarani Naidoo, Leickness Simbayi, Khangelani Zuma, Nompumelelo Zungu, Olive Shisana, Sizulu Moyo

“…Methods The data was collected as part of the 2017 cross-sectional, multistage cluster randomized population-based household National HIV survey. Age-appropriate structured questionnaires were utilized to gather sociodemographic data, HIV-related knowledge, risk behaviours, and health-related information. …”
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Development of a herpes zoster vaccination intention scale and identification of factors associated with vaccine hesitancy among middle-aged and older attendees in community health... by Ying Gao, Ting Wei, Ruijie Gong, Linfei Cai, Yuhui Sheng, Meili Shang, Yang Ni

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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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Level of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding emergency contraception pills among female undergraduate students at KCMUCo in the Moshi Municipality, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania by Angel A Ng’unda, Mariana J Mung’au, Gloria E Foya, Jamida J Mateni, Bernard Njau

“…Methods Using a descriptive cross-sectional study design with multistage random sampling, semi-structured questionnaire data were collected among 314 female students at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo) from July 2024 to August 2024. …”
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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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Análisis del deporte femenino español de competición desde la perspectiva de protagonistas clave (Analysis of Spanish women's sport competition from the perspective of key players)... by Mª Teresa Leruite Cabrera, Pilar Martos Fernández, Mikel Zabala Díaz

“…The instrument used was the semi-structured interview. The results reveal a need for changing the reality. …”
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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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Disorders of the central nervous system cognitive and mnestic functions in genetic arterial hypertension and with the use of beta-blockers of different generations by A. O. Svitlytskyi, A. A. Yehorov, O. V. Melnikova, T. A. Hrekova

“…A long-term increase in pressure results in changes in the target organs, the healthy functioning of which depends on a stable blood supply (kidneys, eyes, brain), which is primarily caused by damage to small vessels. β-blockers are among the drugs with proven effectiveness in the treatment of hypertension, but their long-term use has different effects on the cognitive sphere, which is determined by the coordination of neurotrophic and neurotransmitter processes in the corresponding brain structures. Aim. To comparatively analyze the effect of β-blockers from different generations on cognitive and memory functional parameters of the central nervous system in rats with genetically determined hypertension. …”
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Susceptibility-weighted MR imaging (SWI) of basal ganglia iron deposition in the early and advanced stages of Parkinson's disease by A. G. Trufanov, A. A. Yurin, A. B. Buriak, S. A. Sandalov, M. M. Odinak, I. V. Litvinenko

“…SWI measurement of the values of iron deposition in the structures of the extrapyramidal system in PD provides an additional insight into the pathological processes occurring in them.…”
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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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Spontaneous and activation-induced apoptosis of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes mellitus by A. V. Lugovaya, N. M. Kalinina, V. Ph. Mitreikin, Yu. V. Emanuel, Yu. P. Kovalchuk, A. V. Artyomova

“…The key point in the T1DM initiation is apoptosis resistance of activated autoreactive T lymphocytes, that migrate from bloodstream to the pancreas and take an active part in destruction of the pancreatic insular structures. Despite long studies of T1DM pathogenesis, the exact causes of resistance of effector T cell clones to apoptosis remain unclear. …”
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Exploring challenges in implementing antimicrobial stewardship interventions across eight African nations: A multi case study by Ms Maxencia Nabiryo, Miss Maxencia Nabiryo, Dr Helena Rosado, Miss Frances Garraghan, Miss Claire Brandish, Miss Victoria Rutter

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Examining the evolution and impact of OTC vending machines in Global Healthcare Systems by Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Sabaa Saleh Al-Hemyari, Moyad Shahwan, Sahab Alkhoujah, Faris El-Dahiyat, Ammar Ali Saleh Jaber, Sa'ed H. Zyoud

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CHIP toolkit: Social mapping and transect walk for childhood infection and pollution – A comparative study across four cities (Jaipur, Jakarta, Antofagasta, and Istanbul) by Logan Manikam, Kunal D. Kondhare, Kalpita Shringarpure, Margi Sheth, Pam Factor-Livak, Priti Parikh, Hector Altamirano-Medina, Dewi Nur Aisyah, Radhika Sharma, Darlington David Faijue, Pradeep Kumar Srivastava, Hein Min Tun, Nancy H.L. Leung, Chyntia Mayadewi, Hemant Chaturvedi, Kaushik Sarkar, Monica Lakhanpaul

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Machine learning for diabetic foot care: accuracy trends and emerging directions in healthcare AI by Pei-Chun Lin, Pei-Chun Lin, Tsai-Chung Li, Tsai-Chung Li, Tzu-Hsuan Huang, Ying-Lin Hsu, Wen-Chao Ho, Jia-Lang Xu, Ching-Liang Hsieh, Ching-Liang Hsieh, Ching-Liang Hsieh, Zih-En Jhang

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