“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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Análise dos direcionadores de competitividade sobre a cadeia produtiva de biodiesel: o caso da mamona Analysis of the competitiveness drivers on the biodiesel productive chain: the... by Aldara da Silva César, Mário Otávio Batalha

“…The instrument used for data collection was a semi-structured personal interview. Visits to production units were also conducted, which enabled data triangulation. …”
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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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Dynamic stages of personality adjustment: language switching and acculturation in first-generation Chinese immigrants by Xin Chen

“…Methods A phenomenological approach was used, with thirty semi-structured interviews conducted among first-generation bilingual Chinese immigrants residing in a Southern U.S. state. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with hyperuricemia among people living with HIV in Uganda: a cross-sectional study at a tertiary hospital in Uganda by Jeremiah Mutinye Kwesiga, Reagan Nkonge, Brenda Namanda, Martin Nabwana, Joseph Baruch Baluku

“…Methods: Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, anthropometric and blood pressure measurements, and analysis of fasting blood glucose, blood lipids, glycated hemoglobin, and serum uric acid of blood samples from participants. …”
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Modern Models of Polyclinic Management: Literature Review by A. V. Starshinin, A. S. Timofeeva

“…In addition, authors analyzed and structured the information on Russian and foreign regulations and guidelines from the official websites of WHO, the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, etc.Results and discussion. …”
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Comparing the effects of physical activity and cognitive training on cognitive performance, physical fitness, and mental health in 9- to 10-year-old children: a randomized clinical... by Shanshan Wang, Jingwu Liu

“…The synergistic effects observed in the combined PA+CT group underscore the value of integrating physical and cognitive training into school health programs.…”
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Investigating the Role of Yogic Practices in Enhancing Respiratory and Cardiovascular Function: An Intervention Study by Aminur Rahaman, Tarak Nath Pramanik

“…Purpose: This study investigated the effects of a twelve-week structured yogic intervention on selected respiratory and cardiovascular parameters in male students. …”
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Traditional birth attendants knowledge of delivery and its danger signs: a one-on-one interview by F. O. Aliyu, Kolawole Tijani Olamilekan, S. I. Bello, Mariam Abdulbaki

“…Method This was a qualitative ethnographic study with purposive sampling using a semi-structured interview questionnaire and one-on-one interview to collect data from thirty (30) traditional birth attendants in Ilorin, Kwara State. …”
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Prevalence of Internet addiction among university students and its impact on general health by Laila Hisham Abdulaziz Alheet, Mira Ali Naeem Harb, Lana H. I. Khaled, Ahmad Saif Bin Sulaiman, Mohammed Hussein Ali M. Baqer Al Attar

“…Data were collected using a self-administered online structured questionnaire. Nonprobability volunteer sampling was also employed. …”
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Prevalence of hypertension, and related factors among adults in Wolaita, southern Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study. by Wondimagegn Paulos Kumma, Bernt Lindtjørn, Eskindir Loha

“…The quantitative data collected from structured questionnaires; anthropometric and biochemical measurements were entered into EpiData version 3.1 using double-entry systems. …”
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Greed, grievance, and the displacement of identity: Courses of community conflict in the Mahaweli resettlement scheme in Sri Lanka by Pulsie Epa

“…Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study draws on archival research, semi-structured interviews with 35 community members and local officials, and non-participant observation in Hennanigala, Mahaweli C zones. …”
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Community perceptions of yellow fever and its treatment practices in regions with reported outbreaks in Uganda: A qualitative study. by Lena Huebl, Aloysious Nnyombi, Patricia Apoko, Denis Okello, Eddy Walakira, Ruth Kutalek

“…A total of 76 individuals participated, comprising 43 semi-structured interviews, 10 expert interviews, and 4 focus group discussions, including vulnerable groups of older adults ≥ 65 years and pregnant women. …”
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