Antimicrobial resistance in a protracted war setting: a review of the literature from Palestine by Ramya Kumar, Osama Tanous, David Mills, Bram Wispelwey, Yara Asi, Weeam Hammoudeh, Omar Dewachi

“…Notably, most studies attributed AMR to local practices, often overlooking broader structural and socio-political drivers. This review underscores the need to contextualize AMR within the environment, particularly under conditions of sustained warfare.IMPORTANCEThis study goes beyond merely reviewing and summarizing data on AMR in the occupied Palestinian territories (oPt), a region enduring chronic war-like conditions. …”
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Why do older adults hesitate to get the flu vaccine? A cross-sectional study on vaccine hesitancy in the post-COVID-19 era by Xinyue Wang, Sanmei Wen, Jiaqian Wu, Ziyi Cui, Hong Shen, Shiyao Hu, Shujun Zeng, Yan Tang

“…Multinomial logistic regression models were used to identify predictors of vaccine hesitancy, adjusting for sociodemographic variables, self-reported health status and self-report vaccination experiences. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to examine the underlying factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy and quantify their interrelationships.ResultsA high proportion (85.2%) of participants exhibited influenza vaccine hesitancy, with 16.2% being complete refusers. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with late presentation for HIV care among adult men at a large HIV clinic in Eastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study by Sherifah Nabikande, Juliana Namutundu, Joanita Nangendo, Steven Ndugwa Kabwama, Anne Ruhweza Katahoire

“…Incorporating family counseling into treatment programs can provide crucial support for newly diagnosed individuals. …”
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Examining knowledge, attitudes, and implementation of evidence-based practice among nursing students: a multicenter cross-sectional study by Abeer N. Alruwaili, Fuad H. Abuadas, Majed M. Alruwaili, Nourah A. Alsadaan, Nadiah A. Baghdadi

“…Institutions can address these gaps by integrating structured EBP training, mentorship programs, research engagement opportunities, and enhanced faculty support to foster a stronger evidence-based practice culture. …”
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Distribution of variants of the <i>TNFA</i> gene regulatory sites among Russian women of Caucasian origin with leiomyoma by V. I. Konenkov, A. V. Shevchenko, V. F. Prokofiev, E. G. Koroleva

“…The aim of our research was to analyze the distribution of TNF-238, TNF- 308 and TNF-863 structural variants at the regulatory region of the TNFA gene in a representative group of Caucasian patients with UF compared with a matched group of healthy women followed by assessment of personalized prognostic significance of suggested differences. 180 patients diagnosed with uterine fibroids and 98 practically healthy women were examined. …”
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Establishing a Multicenter Active Adverse Events Following Immunization Sentinel Surveillance Network Across 22 Tertiary Care Hospitals in India: Protocol for a Prospective Observa... by Apoorva Sharan, Manoja Kumar Das, Akhil PM, Ramesh Poluru, Neeraj Kumar Kashyap, Christian Burri, Jan Bonhoeffer, Satinder Aneja, Deepak Polpakara, Narendra Kumar Arora

“… BackgroundThe rapid evolution of immunization programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has necessitated an augmentation of capacity for postlicensure vaccine safety monitoring. …”
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Formación Inicial Docente en Educación Física, paradigmas de la formación desde la percepción del for-mador de formadores, lineamientos ministeriales y mallas curriculares: estudio... by Felipe Poblete-Valderrama, Lucia Illanes Aguilar, Luis Linzmayer Gutiérrez, Lizette Cenzano Castillo, Claudia Quintana Figueroa, Alex Garrido-Méndez, Cristian Rivas Morales, Katherine Hetz Rodríguez

“…A qualitative approach was used, data analysis was performed through grounded theory with the support of the Atlas.ti statistical program. The collection of information was carried out through semi-structured interviews and analysis of formal ministerial documentation in force until 2021. …”
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Predictors of Hypertension among Adult Female Population in Kpone-Katamanso District, Ghana by Kwabena Acheampong, Jackim M. Nyamari, Daniel Ganu, Stella Appiah, Xiongfeng Pan, Atipatsa Kaminga, Aizhong Liu

“…The data was collected using a structured questionnaire and physical measurements adapted from “WHO STEPwise approach to chronic disease risk factor surveillance (STEPS).” …”
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Pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward preventing congenital disabilities: a cross sectional study in Saudi Arabia by Fahad S. Alshehri, Nasser M. Alorfi, Ahmed M. Ashour, Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Saad M. Wali, Mohammed M. Aldurdunji, Shaker T. Alsharif, Reem Hasaballah Alhasani, Nasser M. Aldekhail, Abdullah S. Alshehri, Alqassem Y. Hakami

“…To enhance congenital disability prevention efforts in Saudi Arabia, these findings emphasize the need for improved pharmacist knowledge, structured training programs, and more extensive integration of pharmacists within maternal healthcare teams.…”
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For-profit growth and academic decline: a retrospective nationwide assessment of Brazilian medical schools by Bruno B. Andrade, Bruno B. Andrade, Klauss Villalva-Serra, Klauss Villalva-Serra, Rodrigo C. Menezes, Rodrigo C. Menezes, Luiz F. Quintanilha, Katia de Miranda Avena, Katia de Miranda Avena

“…These patterns suggest a structural misalignment between the commercial logic of expansion and the core educational mission of medical training. …”
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Composition and Diversity Variation of Avifauna, along Different Vegetative Habitat Types in a Human-Modified Area, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka by B. K. A. Bellanthudawa, N. M. S. K. Nawalage, S. Subanky, P. A. B. G. Panagoda, H. W. G. A. S. Weerasinghe, L. K. D. N. Tharaka, H. M. A. K. Handapangoda, H. K. A. D. Silva, D. M. S. N. Dissanayake, M. S. J. Abeywickrama

“…Awareness and monitoring programs are recommended for sustainable conservation of bird species in Kelaniya.…”
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Integrated metabolome and transcriptome analysis reveals key genes and pathways associated with egg yolk percentage in chicken by Wen Li, Yuxing Luo, Shoujia Zhu, Mengyuan Wang, Xuli Zhao, Zhonghua Ning

“…Such insights may advance future strategies to improve egg quality and productivity in poultry breeding programs.…”
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A Cooling Atlas for preserving fruit and vegetables in low- and middle-income countries by Thijs Defraeye, Jakub Vrba, Josianne Cloutier, Chris Beland, Daniel Onwude, Fatima Pereira da Silva, Leo Blyth

“…However, in LMIC, many structural and case-specific challenges limit their widespread use. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of self-medication with antibiotics in the general population of Tehran—a population-based study by Keyvan Karimi, Yosra Azizpour, Maryam Shafaati, Erta Rajabi, Maryam Zare, Arash Seifi, Ozra Tabatabaei-Malazy, Samaneh Akbarpour, Mahnaz Khalafehnilsaz

“…Community-based antibiotic stewardship programs should use educational and behavioral approaches with an emphasis on mental health and health literacy. …”
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The sustainability of health interventions implemented in Africa: an updated systematic review on evidence and future research perspectives by Ucheoma Nwaozuru, Patrick Murphy, Ashley Richard, Chisom Obiezu-Umeh, Thembekile Shato, Ifeoma Obionu, Titilola Gbajabiamila, David Oladele, Stacey Mason, Bryce P. Takenaka, Lateef Akeem Blessing, Alexis Engelhart, Susan Nkengasong, Innocent David Chinaemerem, Onyekachukwu Anikamadu, Ebenezer Adeoti, Pranali Patel, Temitope Ojo, Olufunto Olusanya, Donna Shelley, Collins Airhihenbuwa, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Oliver Ezechi, Juliet Iwelunmor

“…In contrast, salient barriers were related to structural-level factors (e.g., limited financial resources). …”
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Multi-center evaluation of the first, low-cost, open source and totally 3D-printed pediatric laparoscopic trainer by Alexis Lubet, Mariette Renaux-Petel, Jean-Baptiste Marret, Julien Rod, Louis Sibert, Laurent Delbreilh, Agnès Liard

“…A smartphone was used as the camera.The performance of experienced surgeons and surgical residents was evaluated on SCLT and LT using the Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skill score (OSATS) and time spent. …”
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Magnitude and determinants of intimate partner controlling behavior among women in sub-Saharan African countries from the recent demographic and health survey data: a multilevel an... by Fantahun Andualem, Girum Nakie, Gidey Rtbey, Mamaru Melkam, Techilo Tinsae, Getasew Kibralew, Berihun Agegn Mengistie, Gebresilassie Tadesse, Getachew Muluye Gedef, Setegn Fentahun

“…These associations underscore the importance of promoting women’s autonomy and addressing structural gender inequalities. Programs and policies aimed at enhancing women’s access to education, economic resources, and information may contribute to reducing IPCB. …”
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“The problem is not detection, it is treatment”: exploring why women needing pre-cervical cancer care are lost to follow-up at the hospital in Iquitos, Peru by Alex C. Blum, Rachael Tessema, Lauren Nussbaum, Cristina Hidalgo, E. Jennifer Ríos López, Graciela Meza Sánchez, Rachel M. Morse, Joanna Brown, Reyles Ríos Reategui, Lucía Wong, Luis Díaz Córdova, Karina Gonzales Díaz, Renso López Liñán, Javier Vásquez Vásquez, J. Kathleen Tracy, Valerie A. Paz-Soldan

“…Methods In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 HPV-positive women requiring hospital-level follow-up but for whom there was no documentation of completion regarding their experienced barriers to follow-up and suggestions to reduce these barriers. …”
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The Impact of Psychological Well-Being on Learning Strategies: Analyzing Perceived Stress, Self-Esteem, and Study Approaches in Nursing and Obstetrics Students by Antonietta Pacifico, Luisa Gorrese, Carlo Sorrentino, Michele Viciconte, Vincenzo Andretta, Paola Iovino, Giulia Savarese, Carolina Amato, Luna Carpinelli

“…Both self-esteem (β = −0.52, <i>p</i> = 0.01) and perceived stress (β = −0.74, <i>p</i> = 0.01) were significant negative predictors of structured learning strategies, suggesting that higher levels of stress and self-esteem are associated with a reduced use of planned organizational approaches. …”
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Musculoskeletal disorders and other occupational health outcomes among sanitation workers in Nepal: A community based cross-sectional survey exploring the risk factors, knowledge,... by Samip Khatri, Gita Kumari Shah, Pratibha Bhandari, Sweta Koirala, Kalidas Neupane, Niraj Bhattarai, Sagar Gyawali, Bipan Bahadur Tiwari, Sonam Magar, Antra Kapar, Monika Chaudhary, Subash Wagle, Sanjay Kumar Shah, Sara Hagedorn Kragh, Kurt Rasmussen, Erik Jørs, Dinesh Neupane

“…The study was conducted from December 2023 to December 2024, which involved structured face-to-face interviews with the participants and their health assessments by trained medical doctors. …”
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