Magnitude and determinants of anemia among patients at Garbo Primary Hospital, Somali Region of Ethiopia by Addisu Assfaw Ayen, Getachew Yitayew Tarekegn, Tilaye Arega Moges, Getaneh Atikilt Yemata, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Sisay Sitotaw Anberbr, Tesfaye Yimer Tadesse, Mengistu Melak Fekadie, Musse Ahmed Ibrahim, Wali Ahmed Nur, Abdirahman Ahmed Abdulahi, Fisseha Nigussie Dagnew

“…The Data was collected using structured questionnaires and checklists. Data was coded and entered into EpiData version 4.6 and exported into STATA version 17, Texas 77845 USA, for analysis. …”
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Influence of Age and Neurotoxic HAART Use on Frequency of HIV Sensory Neuropathy by Olajumoke Oshinaike, Akinsegun Akinbami, Oluwadamilola Ojo, Anthonia Ogbera, Njideka Okubadejo, Frank Ojini, Mustapha Danesi

“…Methods. 323 patients with HIV infection (142 on HAART and 181 HAART naïve) were enrolled in a cross-sectional neuropathy screening program. Data was collected using structured questionnaires which contained the brief peripheral neuropathy screening tool of AIDS Clinical Trial Group protocol. …”
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Assessment of risk and knowledge regarding non-communicable diseases among adult population: a cross-sectional study in the urban slums of West Bengal by Merin K. Jaison, Trina Sengupta, Sauryadripta Ghose, Vandana Majhi, Archismita Santra, Shashi Kumar M.

“…Knowledge was evaluated through a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using SPSS 25. …”
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What influences Indian primary school children’s food behaviors? - Perceptions of children, mothers and teachers by Neha Rathi, Prarthana Tiwari, Manisha Kanwar, Anjali Patel, Mukta Singh, Kalpna Gupta, Anthony Worsley

“…Methods Informed by the socio-ecological framework, this study used an exploratory qualitative research approach to conduct semi-structured interviews with 22 primary school children, 19 mothers, and 18 teachers residing in Varanasi, India. …”
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Profiling of Physical Activity Usage In Selected Urban Green Spaces In Marikina City by Trizsa Jasmin C. Ty, Alberto L. Dimarucut, Camille B. Castro, Danielle Naomi L. Uy

“…The physical design of the parks and the presence of structured programs could help increase participation among these groups. …”
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Healthcare professionals’ perspective on collaboration with traditional medical practitioners in HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis care in rural Ethiopia by Mamo Feyissa Senbeta, Teferi Gedif Fenta, Kaleab Asres, Tsige Gebremariam

“…Data were collected between March 5 and April 30, 2022, through in-depth interviews using semi-structured questionnaires. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, inductively coded, and thematically analyzed using MAXQDA 2020. …”
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Accessibility and competency development: student experiences of a simulated practicum in postgraduate psychology training by Jaeva Shelley, Adam J. Rock, Nicola Schutte, Suzanne M. Cosh, Kylie Rice

“…The present study aimed to explore the perspectives and experiences of postgraduate professional psychology students completing a fully simulated practicum.Method Seven semi-structured focus groups were conducted, in which students (N = 30) shared their perspectives of competency development within a simulated practicum, benefits, and challenges, of a simulated practicum. …”
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Practice and effectiveness of guidance and counseling in Nepali schools: roles of learning strategy, self-management, and social skills by Jiban Khadka, Niroj Dahal, Md. Kamrul Hasan, Md. Nurul Haque, Dirgha Raj Joshi, Nirmala Subedi, Usha Acharya

“…Additionally, there is a need for institutional support to improve counseling infrastructure and to integrate structured G&C frameworks. This study offers practical suggestions, such as creating specific areas for counseling and setting up uniform training programs to improve G&C services in places with limited resources.…”
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Nutritional myths in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes: a pilot study by Didem Gunes Kaya, Sabriye Arslan, Emine Yassıbaş, Feride Ayyıldız, Elvan Bayramoglu, Hande Turan, Olcay Evliyaoglu

“…Conclusion Improved knowledge about nutrition myths is associated with better metabolic control among adolescents and young adults with T1DM. Structured education programs tailored to this population may contribute to improved glycemic outcomes. …”
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Exploring the association between mindfulness and imposter syndrome in medical students: a cross-sectional study by Özlem Tanrıöver, Esra Gemici, Kerem Arısın, Seyhan Hıdıroğlu, Hatice Büşra Arısın, Ayşenur Sandal Kılıç, Pınar Ay

“…Medical schools should consider integrating structured mindfulness programs and promoting extracurricular engagement as potential strategies to mitigate IS.…”
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Electrochemical sensing of 3,3’-Dichlorobiphenyl using green-synthesized gold nanoparticles and Polyvinylpyrrolidone composite by Nahid Rehman, Shraddha Shukla, Ashutosh Pandey, Anjana Pandey

“…Characterization via UV, XRD, FTIR, and TEM confirmed the structural integrity and nanoscale dimensions of the AuNPs. …”
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Perspectives of ICU Physicians on Antibiotic Use in Critically Ill Patients: A Qualitative Study from a Developing Country by Maheen Khoso, Arshad Taqi, Muhammad Aamir Alsabah, Faisal Imran, Naveed Latif

“…Data were collected via face-to-face, semi-structured interviews, audio-recorded with consent. …”
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Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding prevention of tuberculosis among clients visiting Upazila Health Complex outpatient department in Bangladesh: an intervi... by Lutfun Nahar, Abu Bakkar Siddique, Nishat Tamanna Omi, Hasib Ahmed Bhuiyan, Mithila, Sher Mostafa Sadiq Khan

“…A sample of 453 participants was selected through convenience sampling, and data on socio-demographics and KAP regarding TB prevention were collected using structured questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel 2021, SPSS version 26.0 (Chicago, IL, USA), and STATA version 15.0. …”
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In silico screening of naturally derived dietary compounds as potential butyrylcholinesterase inhibitors for Alzheimer’s disease treatment by Md. Tarikul Islam, Md. Aktaruzzaman, Chandan Barai, Farhan Ishrak Rafi, Al Riyad Hasan, Tasfiah Tasnim, Parvej Sarder, Ghadeer M. Albadrani, Muath Q. Al-Ghadi, Amany A. Sayed, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim, Humayra Afroz Dona, Kishore Kumar Sarkar, Md. Obayed Raihan

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Motivations for suicide attempts and risk factors among youths in Western Iran: A cross‐sectional study by Fatemeh Darabi, Arash Ziapour, Hassan Ahmadinia

“…A nonrandom sampling method was used to select 110 participants, ages 15–35. Structured questionnaires such as the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI‐II), and the Suicide Motivation Scale (IMSA) were used to gather the data. …”
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From fragmented to functional: Improving rehabilitation data in Georgia's health information systems for better decision-making by Nino Kotrikadze, Akaki Zoidze, George Gotsadze

“…Qualitative data were collected through 24 semi-structured interviews with stakeholders representing six rehabilitation facilities (four providing services under the Universal Health Care Program (UHCP) with government funding and two on a fee-for-service basis) and two policymakers. …”
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Everyday stressors questionnaire for students by Buzina, Darya Olegovna, Petrash, Marina D.

“…An obvious, meaningful, convergent validity was carried out, and the structural validity of the scales has been confi rmed by the confi rmatory factor analysis. …”
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Comparative analysis of the collection winter barley samples in the Rostov region by E. S. Doroshenko, E. G. Filippov

“…The purpose of the study was to identify the effect of the yield structural elements and other traits on the productivity of collection winter barley varieties and to identify the most adapted for use in the breeding process. …”
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A cross-national analysis of demographic variation in self-rated mental health across 22 countries by Chukwuemeka N. Okafor, Ducel Jean-Berluche, Jason Paltzer, Elizabeth Kwon, Nikolitsa Grigoropoulou, Tyler J. VanderWeele, Byron R. Johnson

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CASCADE: a community-engaged action model for generating rapid, patient-engaged decisions in clinical research by Bridgette L. Kelleher

“…Opportunities for further development will include exploring best-practice structural procedures, enhancing greater opportunities for pre-panel input by community interest-holders, and determining how to best standardize CASCADE outputs. …”
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