A history of 20 years of medical education at Ewha Womans University College of Medicine by Ivo Kwon, Somi Jeong, Seung-Jung Kim, Ara Ko, Hyeonji Jeon

“…Major innovations over this period encompass the expansion of objective structured clinical examinations and the introduction of problem-based learning modules. …”
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The impact of educational intervention on enhancing the health literacy among middle-aged individuals at risk for cardiovascular diseases: a randomized cotrolled trial by Seyedeh Fatemeh Azizi Sani Dopolani, Hassan Shahbazi, Masoud Lotfizadeh, Shohreh Naderimagham

“…These results emphasize the importance of incorporating structured educational programs in the national health system. …”
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Identifying the reproductive health indicators for population policies worldwide: a scoping review by Mahshid Taheri, Efat Mohamadi, Hakimeh Mostafavi, Alireza Olyaeemanesh, Amirhossein Takian

“…This review has categorized existing indicators to provide a structured framework for evaluating population policies. …”
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Factors influencing the resilience of clinical education in general medicine in Iran: a qualitative content analysis study by Katayoun Jalali, Milad Ahmadi Marzaleh, Seyed Aliakbar Faghihi, Ali Asghar Hayat, Rita Rezaee

“…The data collection process was conducted from September 2023 to April 2024 through semi-structured interviews. Interviews were transcribed, and data analysis was accomplished according to the steps proposed by Graneheim and Lundman (2004). …”
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A qualitative study of family caregivers’ experiences in caring for breast cancer patients by Hamideh Zahedi, Mohammad Hasan Sahebihagh, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Mina Hosseinzadeh

“…Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured individual interviews using an interview guide. …”
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Revealing the impact of social exchange theory on financial performance: a systematic review of the mediating role of human resource performance by Omar Rajâa, Amal Mekkaoui

“…For instance, companies can develop structured support programs for employees, establish transparent and fair procedural frameworks, and foster a culture of trust through consistent and ethical leadership. …”
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Use and perception of generative artificial intelligence in traditional Korean medicine education: A cross-sectional survey of undergraduate students in Korea by Seungwon Shin, Jihyun Sang, Ji-sun You

“…Background: This study aimed to examine the usage, awareness, and satisfaction related to generative AI (GenAI) among undergraduate students at a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) college in Korea and to identify factors associated with GenAI use and satisfaction. Methods: A structured questionnaire consisting of 56 items across six domains was administered, covering demographics, general and TKM-specific GenAI use, satisfaction, educational experiences, and future expectations. …”
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The healthcare professionals’ role in older adults’ road safety in primary care settings in Canada: a qualitative study by Camille Savoie, Philippe Voyer, Suzanne Bouchard, Martin Lavallière

“…Methods Within a descriptive qualitative design, semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 27 primary healthcare professionals (registered nurses (n = 16), occupational therapists (n = 7), and family physicians (n = 4)). …”
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The Impact of High Labour Turnover on Students Performance in Private Higher Institutions of Learning in Kabale District: A Case Study of African College of Commerce and Technology... by Kemigisha, Maryshivan

“…Additionally, stakeholders should establish structured career growth opportunities for employees, including mentorship programs, training sessions, and workshops aimed at developing specific skills that align with both personal and institutional goals. …”
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Implementation and effectiveness of Teleneonatology for neonatal intensive care unit consultations in the Netherlands: a hybrid type III implementation pilot by Josephine HL Wagenaar, Julia Broos, Ron HT van Beek, Henrike Pas, Martijn Suurveld, Anne Jacobs, Fredrik Bodell, Sylvia A Obermann-Borst, Florian Cassel, Maaike S. Kleinsmann, Saba Hinrichs-Krapels, Irwin KM Reiss, H Rob Taal

“…Implementation determinants were evaluated with semi-structured interviews and surveys. Effectiveness was measured via parent reported experiences, and clinical outcomes length-of-stay and transfer rate. …”
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Educating tomorrow's donors: a high school initiative to promote blood and stem cell donation through stem education by Katia Mareschi, Alessia Giovanna Santa Banche Niclot, Elena Marini, Camilla Francesca Proto, Federico Divincenzo, Claudia Peirolo, Giulia Zucchetti, Franca Fagioli

“…Given its structured and adaptable format, this model could be implemented in other educational contexts to enhance health literacy and support donor recruitment efforts. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Intestinal Parasites among Schoolchildren from Two Primary Schools in Rama Town, Northern Ethiopia by Yordanos Gizachew Yeshitila, Hagos Zewde, Tesfahun Mekene, Aseer Manilal, Serawit Lakew, Abinet Teshome

“…A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted among primary school children from two schools in Rama town during June 2017. A structured questionnaire was used to identify environmental, sociodemographic, and behavioral factors while stool specimens were collected and examined for parasites using direct wet smear with saline preparation. …”
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Examining preferences for weight loss interventions among black men and women with overweight or obesity: A qualitative study by Snehaa Ray, Christie I. Idiong, Rachel Anderson, Kate Killion, Curtis Antrum, Michael Puglisi, Jolaade Kalinowski, Kristen Cooksey Stowers, Loneke T. Blackman Carr

“…Methods 24 Black adults mainly from New England states were recruited for the study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with Black males and females who self-reported being overweight or obese. …”
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Bioethics training needs assessment for HIV research in vulnerable populations: a survey of trainees at college of health sciences, Makerere university by Josephine Nayiga, Stephen Okoboi, Grace Banturaki, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Barbara Castelnuovo

“…We assessed bioethics training needs for trainees engaged in HIV research from the School of Medicine (SoM) of Makerere University and the Infectious Disease Institute (IDI) to inform the development of a comprehensive bioethics training program for trainees. Methods A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted from March to May 2024 using an online structured questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. …”
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Community-based health insurance dropout and its determinants among women in Sidama National Regional State, Southern Ethiopia, 2024: A multilevel analysis. by Kare Chawicha Debessa, Keneni Gutema Negeri, Mesay Hailu Dangisso

“…Data were collected through structured, pre-tested face-to-face interviews encompassing demographic, household, and scheme-related factors. …”
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis control in Alta Verapaz (northern Guatemala): evaluating current efforts through stakeholders’ experiences by Renata Mendizábal-Cabrera, Isabel Pérez, Víctor Becerril Montekio, Freddy Pérez, Erick Durán, Mei L. Trueba

“…Data were collected during May and June 2019 via focus groups and semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders, including local and national health personnel and residents of four communities of the endemic region. …”
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Risk factors for contracting malaria in six wards of Mudzi District, Zimbabwe: A case control-study. by Tichaona Fambirai, Moses J Chimbari, Pisirai Ndarukwa

“…A control was an individual with no recorded positive RDT result recruited from the same village as a case. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics of participants, behavior, perception of quality of health services, and knowledge on malaria causes, symptoms, and prevention. …”
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Hantavirus in rodents in the United States: Temporal and spatial trends and report of new hosts by Francisca Astorga, Abdelghafar Alkishe, Paanwaris Paansri, Gabriel Mantilla, Luis E. Escobar

“…The NEON dataset, derived from a multiyear and structured surveillance system, revealed the extensive distribution of hantavirus across broad taxonomic and environmental ranges. …”
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Ethnobotanical Survey and Conservation Strategies of Medicinal Plants Used in Masulita Sub-County in Wakiso District. by Musoke, Ronald

“…Data were collected through semi-structured questionnaires and interviews. Medicinal plant specimens were collected with the assistance of herbalists, pressed, and identified at the National Herbarium in Makerere University, Uganda. …”
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Vaccine hesitancy and acceptance among hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study in Turkey by Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya, Ayşe Rumeysa Doğruyol, Hakkı Öztürk, Sevgi Canbaz, Meryem Merve Ören Çelik

“…Data collection involved a structured questionnaire capturing sociodemographic details, comorbidities, vaccination history, and hesitancy levels, coupled with the Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (VHS), a 9-item tool validated in Turkish that measures trust in vaccines and perceived risks. …”
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