Creating National Weights for a Patient-level Longitudinal Database by Onur Baser, Li Wang, Jon Maguire

“…We then used multivariate logistic regression to construct demographics and case-mix-based weights, which were applied to create a population sample that is similar to the national population. …”
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Genetic diversity and population structure of the helminths intermediate host Anentome helena (von dem Busch, 1847) in northern Thailand by Nithinan Chomchoei, Chalobol Wongsawad, Preeyaporn Butboonchoo, Nattawadee Nantarat

“…Moreover, habitat and historical demographic changes could be other important factors that can affect the degree of population genetic structure in A. helena. …”
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Serum Lactate Dehydrogenase Is a Sensitive Predictor of Systemic Complications of Acute Pancreatitis by Dong-Ni Huang, Hao-Jie Zhong, Ying-Li Cai, Wen-Rui Xie, Xing-Xiang He

“…They were divided into elevated (n=93) and normal (n=143) LDH groups. Their demographic data, clinical data, hospital duration, and hospital expenses were analyzed. …”
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Improving Breast Cancer Outcomes among Women in China: Practices, Knowledge, and Attitudes Related to Breast Cancer Screening by Tsu-Yin Wu, Yi-Lan Liu, Scott Chung

“…The results from the logistic regression model showed increased self-efficacy; having performed monthly self-exams, and having had clinical breast exams in the past two years were significant correlates while demographic variables were not correlated with screening behaviors. …”
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The Role of Anxiety Scales and Serum Copeptin Levels in Determining the Preprocedure Anxiety Status of Patients Who Undergo Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy and Endobronchial Ultrasonograph... by Sümeyye Kodalak Cengiz, Canan Yılmaz, Ahmet Selim Yurdakul

“…A total of 219 patients who were scheduled to undergo FOB/EBUS were included in this prospective observational study. Demographic data were recorded. Patients’ anxiety levels before the procedure were evaluated using STAI-SA, STAI-TA, BAI, and VAS. …”
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Associations between Psychosocial and Physiological Factors and Diabetes Health Indicators in Asian and Pacific Islander Adults with Type 2 Diabetes by Dongmei Li, Jillian Inouye, Jim Davis, Richard F. Arakaki

“…Questionnaires that assessed health behaviour, depression, general health, diabetes quality of life, and haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), along with patients’ demographic information, were obtained from 207 Asian and Pacific Islander adults with type 2 diabetes. …”
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Perinatal Outcome of Fetal Echogenic Bowel: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study by Hidayet Sal, Erhan Huseyin Comert, Yasin Semih Ekici, Turhan Aran

“…Infants were followed-up to June 2018 from time of diagnosis. Demographic questionnaire and face to face interview were used to obtain data including immune system diseases and respiratory system pathologies in infants. …”
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The Effects of Reduction Mammaplasty on Serum Leptin Levels and Insulin Resistance by Hakan Uzun, Ozan Bitik, Yahya Baltu, Çiğdem Sönmez, Ayşegül Öztürk Kaymak

“…We recorded patients’ demographic and preoperative data, including age, weight, height, and body mass index. …”
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The relationship between childhood trauma and romantic relationship satisfaction: the role of attachment and social support by Lijuan Quan, Kun Zhang, Haiyan Chen

“…Participants completed a series of self-report questionnaires, including the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire - Short Form (CTQ-SF), the Adult Attachment Scale (AAS), the Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS), and the Romantic Relationship Satisfaction Scale (RRSS). Demographic variables such as grade were collected to control for potential confounding factors. …”
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Flexi-Bar Training for Restoring Muscle Strength in Postpartum Women: A Pre-Post design by Aishwarya Nitin Sonwane, Shrajal Shetty, Sakshi Shekhar

“…Descriptive statistics analysed demographic data and pre/post treatment measurements. …”
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Childhood Vitamin A Capsule Supplementation Coverage in Nigeria: A Multilevel Analysis of Geographic and Socioeconomic Inequities by Olatunde Aremu, Stephen Lawoko, Koustuv Dalal

“…Using the most current, nationally representative data from the 2008 Nigerian Demographic and Health Survey, we applied multilevel regression analysis on 19,555 children nested within 888 communities across the six regions of Nigeria. …”
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Minority ethnicity patient satisfaction and experience: results of the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey in England by Henrik Moller, Richard J Pinder, Jamie Ferguson

“…While some of this difference appeared related to demographic and socioeconomic variation, ethnic minority patients remained less positive than those in the White British group, after statistical adjustment. …”
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Relationship of personality, psychological distress, and substance use with social network characteristics of college going young adults by P C Pradeep Kumar, Sojan Antony, Pratima Murthy, Ammapattian Thirumoorthy, Mariamma Philip

“…Method: This cross-sectional descriptive study involved 902 undergraduate students from the government (n = 2) and government-aided (n = 9) colleges. The socio-demographic data sheet, Big Five Personality Inventory, Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale, and the semi-structured Ego-centric Social Network Questionnaire were used to collect data. …”
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Saudi population preferences for type of bone substitutes a cross-sectional study, Saudi Arabia by Mohammed M. Nadershah, Yaser A. Alsahafi, Raghad A. Alyahyawi, Bashayer M. Alzahrani, Ghydaa Sultan Al-Hufayyan, Maan A. Alshehri, Omymah F. Aljurbua, Ammar E. Abdelaal

“…Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey based on a structured questionnaire in the Arabic language includes demographic data such as age, gender, and educational level, along with other close-ended questions to record participants’ responses regarding the acceptance and refusal of various types of bone substitutes. …”
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Artificial intelligence in education: advancing educational digital inclusion for adults older with diverse neuromuscular conditions by Paula Andrea Valencia-Londoño, Hilderman Cardona-Rodas, Jovani A. Jiménez-Builes

“…Future research should explore scalable implementations and long-term impacts, particularly for broader demographic groups and other disability types. These insights provide actionable recommendations for educators, developers, and policymakers aiming to reduce the digital divide and foster inclusive education.…”
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Predictive Logistic Models for Off-Street Parking Policy by Nahla H. Alaswadko

“…The study examines central parkers’ socio-demographic and travel characteristics, including origin, trip purpose, timing, parking duration, search time, payment, income, age, and car occupancy. …”
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Suffering from Loneliness Indicates Significant Mortality Risk of Older People by Reijo S. Tilvis, Venla Laitala, Pirkko E. Routasalo, Kaisu H. Pitkälä

“…The questionnaire included demographic characteristics, living conditions, functioning, health, and need for help. …”
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"Many old people taking care of old people": Experiences of older adults after Hurricane María in Puerto Rico. by Adrián J Santiago-Santiago, Jeffrey Ramos-Santiago, Eliut Rivera-Segarra

“…The Puerto Rican population has presented demographic changes resulting in a greater proportion of older adults than almost any other country in the world, with an estimated 28% of the total population being over 60 years of age. …”
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A Propensity-Score Matching Comparison between 27-Gauge and 25-Gauge Vitrectomy Systems for the Repair of Primary Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment by Daniele Veritti, Valentina Sarao, Paolo Lanzetta

“…All eyes completed a six-month follow-up. Baseline demographic and preoperative ocular characteristics showed no statistically significant difference between the two cohorts. …”
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Poor quality of life in indian ankylosing spondylitis patients by Latika Gupta, Sakir Ahmed, Gautam Dhar Choudhury, Durga Prasanna Misra, Vikas Agarwal

“…Methods: World Health Organization- Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQoL-BREF) questionnaire was used to measure quality of life (QoL) in 99 adults with AS (modified Rome criteria), 72 healthy individuals, and 20 rheumatoid arthritis patients. Apart from demographic variable such as age, gender, clinical manifestations, and treatment received, disease activity parameters such as duration of early morning stiffness, BASDAI, swollen and tender joint count, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) and C Reactive Protein (CRP) were also recorded. …”
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