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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Multicultural ethics in crisis: prioritizing ECMO allocation and the role of critical consciousness by Yaron Connelly, Royi Barnea, Aviad Tur-Sinai, Orna Tal

“…Methods A nationwide survey was conducted among healthcare professionals during an advanced managerial academic program. A structured questionnaire was produced and referred to a scenario in which the number of Covid-19 patients who need ECMO treatment exceeded the number of available devices. …”
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Ratcheting of Steel Samples Undergoing Asymmetric Loading Cycles at Elevated Operating Temperatures: Analytical and Numerical Assessments by M. Karimi, A. Varvani-Farahani

“…The present study intends to assess the ratcheting response of SA508 and SA333 steel alloys subjected to asymmetric loading cycles at various operating temperatures of 298, 573, and 623K through a hardening framework developed by Ahmadzadeh–Varvani (A-V) and the finite element analysis structured by the Chaboche hardening model (CH) in the ANSYS software program. …”
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New Instruments for Financing Small and Medium Enterprises in Russia: Crowdinvesting by I. A. Ezangina, A. V. Evstratov

“…The following scientific methods and approaches were used in the study: observation, comparison, analogies, analysis, synthesis, method of expert assessments, system and structured approach. The authors’ definition of crowdinvesting is given. …”
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Investigating family members’ experiences of the implementation and effectiveness of a youth-focused suicide aftercare service: a qualitative study by Marianne Webb, Hannah Richards, Michelle Lamblin, Dzenana Kartal, Pemma Davies, Natasha Swingler, Jo Robinson

“…Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 parents of a young person who had been discharged from a youth-focused assertive suicide aftercare service, guided by the Research, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework. …”
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Weed Types and Dynamics Associations with Catena Landscape Positions: Smallholder Farmers’ Knowledge and Perception in Zimbabwe by Justin Chipomho, Simbarashe Tatsvarei, Cosmas Parwada, Arnold Bray Mashingaidze, Joyful T. Rugare, Stanford Mabasa, Regis Chikowo

“…Two hundred and forty-nine (249) households were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. The data were coded and processed using the CSPro software package, and then analysed using the SPSS program. …”
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Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Diet on Postprandial Glucose and Pregnancy Outcomes in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial by Ying Pan, Jia Tang, Bing Lu, Ming Kuang, Mengjie Zhao, Hongying Liu, Shao Zhong

“…MethodsThe intervention group received standard care plus a digital dietary intervention based on CBT principles, delivered via a customized WeChat (Tencent Inc) mini program. This intervention included structured dietary education and behavioral strategies focused on appropriate food selection and meal sequencing. …”
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“I feel like it gets worse as I get older”: perspectives of peri-postmenopausal women with PCOS by Pamela J. Wright, Cynthia F. Corbett, Robin M. Dawson, Charlotte Burts

“…Interviews were conducted using a semi-structured guide. The interviews were transcribed, de-identified, and analyzed using the steps of reflexive thematic analysis.ResultsParticipants were aged 52.5 (±6.6) years, mostly White (69.0%), and highly educated with 62.0% having at least a college degree. …”
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Psychological distress among parents with emigrant offspring: A mixed-methods study from Changunarayan Municipality, Nepal. by Anjani Bhandari, Shishir Paudel, Anisha Chalise

“…The quantitative phase involved a structured survey, where psychological distress was assessed using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10). …”
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Level of Knowledge and Associated Factors of Postnatal Mothers’ towards Essential Newborn Care Practices at Governmental Health Centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Demis Berhan, Hanna Gulema

“…A total of 512 mothers who came for postnatal visit were interviewed using structured pretest questionnaires. Knowledge was assessed using closed and open ended questions. …”
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Public Awareness and Perceptions of Congenital Disabilities in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Alshehri FS, Ashour AM, Alorfi NM

“…The findings suggest the need for targeted educational programs and public health initiatives to enhance understanding and proactive management of risk factors associated with congenital disabilities. …”
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Healthcare Personnel Opinion and their Implementation Obstacles Regarding the Standard Precautions in Hemodialysis Unit by Salwa ElBadry, Mervat A. Ghaleb, Nesreen A. M. Abou Zeid

“…The first tool is a standard precautions practices in hemodialysis observational checklist: The second tool is a structured interview questionnaire to assess the opinion of healthcare personnel regarding the applicability of standard precautions in the hemodialysis unit and their implementation obstacles. …”
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Factors associated with low adherence to medication among patients with type 2 diabetes at different healthcare facilities in southern Bangladesh by Adnan Mannan, Md. Mahbub Hasan, Farhana Akter, Md. Mashud Rana, Nowshad Asgar Chowdhury, Lal B. Rawal, Tuhin Biswas

“…We assessed medication adherence using a self-reported, structured, eight-item questionnaire and performed multiple logistic regression to investigate the factors associated with low medication adherence. …”
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The experience of social isolation in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis: a qualitative study by Keke Diao, Jiajia Wang, Yijia Huang, Yanjun Zhang, Dingshuo Guo, Luke Zhang, Yan Shan

“…Methods 12 peritoneal dialysis patients who were hospitalized in a tertiary hospital in Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, were selected for the study using purposive sampling. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted to collect data, and content analysis methods were used to analyze the data. …”
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Exploring Everyday Experiences of Adolescents Living With Asthma Through Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory by Tzu‐Jung Tseng, Chiung‐Jung (Jo) Wu

“…Design Exploratory qualitative study using semi‐structured face‐to‐face interviews, framed within Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory. …”
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Semaglutide and human reproduction: caution at the intersection of energy balance, ovarian function, and follicular development by E. Scott Sills, Conor Harrity, Howard I. Chu, Jing-Wen Wang, Fan Yang, Samuel H. Wood

“…., < 30 kg/m2) by interventions entailing dietary change with a structured exercise program. There is little disagreement that supervised weight loss can improve reproductive outcome when successful, although there are refractory cases where weight goals are unmet. …”
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