Composition, determinants, and risk factors of low birth weight in Sri Lanka. by Sachith Mettananda, Himali Herath, Ayesha Thewage, Kumudu Nanayakkara, Indeewari Liyanage, K S Udani, Rajika Savanadasa, Sampatha Goonewardena, Nimesha Gamhewage, Asiri Hewamalage, Dhammica Rowel, Abner Elkan Daniel, Chithramalee de Silva, Susie Perera

“…All live-born neonates were recruited prospectively, and their mothers were interviewed by trained data collectors to gather information on socio-demographic background, medical and obstetric history, and delivery details. …”
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Comparing Clinical Outcomes of Five-Strand Hamstring Tendon Autograft and Quadrupled Hamstring Tendon Autograft for Single Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Filip... by Albert Ian Villegas, Emmanuel Roy Mata, Jose Antonio San Juan, John Rey Go, Vick Roland Ladica

“…Conclusion: Both the five-strand and quadrupled techniques demonstrated similar demographics, graft dimensions, and clinical outcomes, indicating comparable functional results and safety profiles. …”
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Short-term follow-up of antibiotic-loaded calcium sulfate in treating chronic periprosthetic joint infection during two-stage revision by Xiao Sun, Jun Tan, Lijuan Zhan, Mingkui Sheng, Zhongxin Tang, Lingxiao Wu, Jianzhong Xu, Haijun Ma

“…Key outcomes assessed included infection recurrence rates, postoperative range of motion (ROM), Knee Society Score (KSS), Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) scores, hematological parameters, and complication rates during the follow-up period.ResultsThe demographic characteristics of the two groups showed no significant differences. …”
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Comparison between Intestinal Behçet’s Disease and Crohn’s Disease in Characteristics of Symptom, Endoscopy, and Radiology by Tianyu Zhang, Liwen Hong, Zhengting Wang, Rong Fan, Maochen Zhang, Yun Lin, Mengmeng Cheng, Xiaolin Zhou, Peijun Sun, Xiaoyi Lin, Jie Zhong

“…Forty-two BD patients and ninety-seven CD patients were reviewed. Demographic and clinical parameters that showed significant value included diarrhea, fever, perianal disease, oral ulcers, genital ulcers, skin lesions, and musculoskeletal lesions. …”
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Effectiveness of Outpatient Chronic Pain Management for Middle-Aged Patients by Internet Hospitals: Retrospective Cohort Study by Ling Sang, Bixin Zheng, Xianzheng Zeng, Huizhen Liu, Qing Jiang, Maotong Liu, Chenyu Zhu, Maoying Wang, Zengwei Yi, Keyu Song, Li Song

“…MethodsThis was a retrospective cohort study. Demographic information such as the patient’s sex, age, and number of visits was obtained from the IT center. …”
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Factors influencing choice of residency program among medical intern doctors and medical students: a cross-sectional survey by Ali Al Ajmi, Masoud Kashoub, Ibrahim S. Al-Busaidi, Mohammed Al Rashdi, Moza AlHussaini, Arwa Alsaidi, Mohammed Al Rawahi, Abdullah M. Al Alawi

“…Methods A cross-sectional survey using a validated, context-specific questionnaire was distributed to medical interns and clinical clerkship students at Sultan Qaboos University and the National University.Descriptive statistics and univariate analyses were used to explore demographic patterns and factors influencing specialty choices, including internal medicine. …”
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A cross-sectional study on posttraumatic growth and influencing factors among parents of premature infants by Wang Xingyanan, Lv Yuanhong, Liu Yang, Xiao Zhitian

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 160 parents of premature infants in a hospital in Shenzhen, China, from May 2022 to August 2022. Parents’ demographic information and birth-related characteristics were collected through a self-designed general information questionnaire. …”
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Global, regional, and national esophageal cancer deaths and DALYs attributable to diet low in vegetables and fruits, 1990–2019: analysis for the global burden of disease study by Bing Cui, Aqin Chen, Chengcheng Xu

“…BackgroundThis study aimed to comprehensively assess the global, regional, and national burden of esophageal cancer (EC) attributable to inadequate vegetable and fruit intake from 1990 to 2019 and explore the potential impact of existing dietary intervention programs on EC prevention.MethodsUsing the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 (GBD 2019) database, we conducted descriptive analyses stratified by age, sex, Socio-demographic Index (SDI), and regional levels. Temporal trends were assessed using linear regression models, and cluster analysis was employed to explore burden patterns across different GBD regions. …”
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Trends and determinants of obesity among ever-married women aged 15–49 in India: insights from National Family Health Surveys (NFHS 1998–2021) by Aditya Singh, Sadanand Karun, Mahashweta Chakrabarty, Rakesh Chandra, Shivani Singh

“…Binary logistic regression was used to explore the association of obesity with socioeconomic, demographic, and temporal factors. Results Over the study period, obesity among ever-married women of reproductive age (EMWRA) in India has shown a startling increase, tripling from 5.1% (95% CI: 4.7–5.5) in 1998-99 to 15.7% (15.4–15.9) in 2019-21. …”
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Effect of Donor Sperm on Quality of Life in Patients with Severe Oligoasthenosperm After ICSI Failure by Wang K, Xu Y, Qin N, Guo Y, Bai J, Li Z

“…The levels of serum total testosterone, reproductive quality of life, sleep quality and erectile function of the two groups were compared using the general data questionnaire, FertiQoL, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and International erectile Function Index − 5(IIEF-5).Results: There was no significant difference in social demographic data and serum total testosterone level between the two groups after matching propensity score (P> 0.05). …”
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An Investigation into Dietary Fibre Intake, Bowel Function and Mood among a sample of Irish Adults by Sophie Mulligan, Ellen Lynch, Suzanne Doyle

“…One-way ANOVA and Independent Samples T-Tests were used to examine the association between the variables and demographic characteristics. Results A total of 275 responses were received. …”
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HIV Testing and Counselling in Colombia: Local Experience on Two Different Recruitment Strategies to Better Reach Low Socioeconomic Status Communities by Jaime Galindo-Quintero, Hector Fabio Mueses-Marin, David Montaño-Agudelo, María Virginia Pinzón-Fernández, Inés Constanza Tello-Bolívar, Beatriz Eugenia Alvarado-Llano, Jorge Luis Martinez-Cajas

“…Both approaches included the following: consented HIV screening test, a demographic questionnaire, self-reported HIV knowledge and behaviour questionnaires, pre- and posttest counselling, confirmatory HIV tests, clinical follow-up, access to comprehensive care and antiretroviral treatment. …”
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Potential benefits and challenges of simulation-based neonatal resuscitation competition: A survey analysis of provincial competition in China by Chenguang Xu, Qianshen Zhang, Fang Lin, Yihua Chen, Yin Xue, Wenjie Yan, Rong Zhou, Yuqian Yang, Po-Yin Cheung

“…All participants were encouraged to take part in a post-resuscitation questionnaire survey voluntarily immediately after the scenarios finished. Demographic characteristics and questionnaire results of participants were collected, including the confidence and perceived stress levels before and after the competition. …”
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Helicobacter pylori Infection and Anemia in Taiwanese Adults by Hsiang-Yao Shih, Fu-Chen Kuo, Sophie S. W. Wang, Yi-Chang Liu, Meng-Chieh Wu, Yang-Pei Chang, Guei-Fen Chiu, Pi-Yu Chang, Deng-Chyang Wu, Ming-Chia Hsieh, Yao-Li Chen

“…No significant difference was noted from the demographic data. The average level of hemoglobin (Hb) was not different between negative and positive groups, pos 13.57 g/dL versus neg 13.65 g/dL (P=0.699). …”
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Cervical cancer burden and attributable risk factors across different age and regions from 1990 to 2021 and future burden prediction: results from the global burden of disease stud... by Lu-yao Cheng, Ji-qi Zhao, Ting-ting Zou, Zhong-hua Xu, Yin Lv

“…The impacts of geographical variations, different age groups, and the socio-demographic index (SDI) on CC morbidity and mortality measurements were assessed. …”
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Survey of Dental Implant and Restoration Selection by Prosthodontists in Dubai by Fatma Al Saleh, Moosa AbuZayeda, Sudarat Kiat-amnuay, Alexander Milosevic

“…A validated 16-item questionnaire was used in the survey which included demographic information, implant training and experience, implant treatment planning, implant restoration, and implant system preference. …”
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Exploring Culinary Tourism and Female Consumer Preferences for Selected National Cuisines in Poland: A Sensory and Preference Analysis of Food Products from Four Countries by Agata Kiciak, Wiktoria Staśkiewicz-Bartecka, Natalia Kuczka, Agnieszka Bielaszka, Marzena Tudrej, Oskar Kowalski, Marek Kardas

“…A custom questionnaire was used to collect data on respondents’ preferences and demographic characteristics. This study included 51 sensory panelists and 356 survey participants. …”
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Exploring the relationship between opium consumption and lipid profiles: A population-based study of 10,663 individuals in Southern Iran by Najibullah Baeradeh, Seyed Vahid Hosseini, Leila Moftakhar, Fatemeh Jafari, Masoumeh Ghoddusi Johari, Abbas Rezaianzadeh

“…Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 10,663 individuals from Kharameh cohort study. Demographic information, and histories of opium, alcohol, and cigarette use were collected by trained staff. …”
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Association of Breastfeeding with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis in mothers: A cross sectional survey by Muhammad Zafar Majeed Babar, Ghulam Mustafa, Manzur Ahmad Manzur, Hafiz Haseeb Ahsan

“…Biodata of all the participants along with demographic profiles were obtained, who then went through an LFT and Lipid profile blood sampling and an USG abdomen. …”
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Non-utilisation of postpartum services in northwestern Nigeria: analyses of trend and social determinants from 2003 to 2018 by Dyah Anantalia Widyastari, Abubakar Abbani Yakubu, Yothin Sawangdee, Pojjana Hunchangsith

“…Objective To assess the prevalence of non-utilisation of postpartum services in northwestern Nigeria from 2003 to 2018 and to identify and estimate the influence of social determinants, a crucial step in improving maternal and child health in the region.Design The 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey rounds were used. Descriptive, trend and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to show the trend and assess the influence of social determinants. …”
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