The Association Between Psychological Capital and Self-Management Behaviors in Men with Gout: A Cross-Sectional Study in Southwest China by Wang Y, Chen Y, Qi Q, Song Y, Guo X, Ma L, Chen H

“…A total of 242 male gout patients were recruited from West China Hospital of Sichuan University, and demographic characteristics, clinical characteristics, psychological capital, and behavioral variables related to patient self-management were collected. …”
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Medication underuse in real-life practice: the impact of galcanezumab towards achieving very low frequency episodic migraine in a southeast Asian middle-income nation by Wanakorn Rattanawong, Prakit Anukoolwittaya, Akarin Hiransuthikul, Thanakit Pongpitakmetha, Auranee Trisataya, Sekh Thanprasertsuk, Alan Rapoport

“…There were no significant differences in the baseline demographic features between the two groups. The cumulative incidence of patients achieving VLFEM was significantly higher among the galcanezumab group compared to OMPM group (45.2% vs. 19.4% at month 3 and 52.9% vs. 32.4% at month 6, p = 0.03). …”
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Comparison of thromboelastographic profiles and clinical characteristics in children with severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia by Yong-tao Li, Yu-mei Ma, Fu-li Dai, Zhen Peng, Ya-ping Dai, Ke Zhi, Hai-hong Feng, Shu-jun Li

“…Patients were divided into normal (n = 76) and abnormal (n = 57) TEG groups. Demographic characteristics, clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, imaging features, bronchoscopy results, treatment, complications, and outcomes were compared between groups.ResultsThe abnormal TEG group (42.9%) had longer fever duration (median: 8.5 vs. 7.0 days, P < 0.001) and hospital stay (median: 11.5 vs. 10.0 days, P = 0.003). …”
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Design of INSPIRE: Evaluation of the effectiveness of practice facilitation on implementation of screening, brief interventions, referral to treatment and medication for unhealthy... by Jennifer Bannon, Justin D. Smith, Mark J. Van Ryzin, Megan McHugh, Jennifer Heinrich, Theresa L. Walunas, Abel N. Kho

“…Additionally, we will present practice demographic data, recruitment data and results related to on-line learning module completion. …”
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The breast cancer genetic testing experience: probing the potential utility of an online decision aid in risk perception and decision making by Anna Vaynrub, Brian Salazar, Yilin Eileen Feng, Harry West, Alissa Michel, Subiksha Umakanth, Katherine D. Crew, Rita Kukafka

“…Methods Women enrolled in the parent randomized controlled trial were recruited and interviewed. Demographic data was collected from surveys in the parent study. …”
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Reducing medical cannabis use risk among Veterans: A descriptive study by Laura M. Harris-Lane, Mitchell Sheehy, Courtney A. Loveless, Joshua A. Rash, David P. Storey, Gregory K. Tippin, Vikas Parihar, Nick Harris

“…Chi-Square and post-hoc analyses characterized the sample and assessed for demographic differences based on cannabis use status and awareness of the LRCUG. …”
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Pengaruh Upright Position Terhadap Lama Kala I Fase Aktif pada Primigravida by Syaflindawati , Rahmatina B Herman, Jumiarni Ilyas

“…<br />Kata kunci: posisi berdiri, posisi berbaring, fase aktif, lama persalinan, primigravida<br /><br /><br />Abstract <br />Maternal mortality rate (MMR) in Indonesia is 5.2 times higher than that of Malaysia, and 2.4 times higher than Thailand. Indonesian Health Demographic Survey (IHDS) recorded that neglected labor is the main cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, followed by bleeding, high fever and eclampsia. …”
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The Relationship of Tumor-infiltrating Lymphocyte Ratio with Histopathological Parameters and Effect on Survival in Colorectal Cancers by İsra Serda Oğuz, Sinan Koca, Seval Ay Ersoy, Özgecan Dülgar, Ayşenur Toksöz, Mahmut Gümüş

“…This study aimed to elucidate the relationship between tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) ratio and disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) by considering localization, clinical and pathological features, microsatellite instability (MSI) status, mutation status, and demographic data. Method: Patients (n=248) diagnosed with colorectal cancer stages 1, 2, and 3 were analyzed retrospectively. …”
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Perioperative SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery in Gynecology Clinic: Tertiary Center Experience by Gulnihal Reyhan Toptas, Eylem Unlubilgin, Tugba Kinay, Ali Riza Dogan, Mehmet Akif Akgul, Sitare Aslanova, Emel Ebru Ercan, Vakkas Korkmaz, Sezin Erturk Aksakal, Yaprak Ustun

“…STUDY DESIGN: All patients who were operated on between March 11, 2020, and December 31, 2020, in our gynecology clinic were included in this cross-sectional study. The clinical and demographic characteristics of the patients, preoperative and postoperative SARS-CoV-2 positivity, the progress of the infection, and the survival rates in positive cases were analyzed. …”
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Burnout in New Zealand resident doctors: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and risk factors by Denys Shay, Susanna Every-Palmer, Alex B Boyle, Tanushk Martyn, Earle Savage, Simon B M MacLean

“…Doctors not currently working or those who have completed their specialty training (consultants) were excluded.Primary and secondary outcome measures Participants were asked about a number of demographic and work-related factors and to complete the Maslach Burnout Inventory, which measures the three dimensions of burnout: ‘Emotional Exhaustion’, ‘Depersonalisation’ and low ‘Personal Accomplishment’.Results 409/509 (80%) of respondents had scores indicating high burnout on at least one dimension. 163 (32%) had high burnout on one dimension, 111 (22%) on two dimensions and 135 (26%) on all three dimensions. …”
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Prevalence and Determinants of Home Delivery among Women with Easy Access to Health Facilities in Sub-Saharan African Countries: A Multi-level Mixed Effect Analysis by Berhan Tekeba, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Deresse Abebe Gebrehana, Tadesse Tarik Tamir

“…Methods: A population-based cross-sectional study was done. The most recent Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data from 22 sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries from 2015 to 2022 were used. …”
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The association between tobacco and alcohol use and health outcomes in individuals living with diabetes and prediabetes in South Africa: A cross-sectional study by S J Mulder, T Chivese, C O Egbe

“…Data from the 2016 South African Demographic and Health Survey were analysed using Stata v17. …”
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Cross sectional associations of physical activity and sleep with mental health among Chinese university students by Bo Li, Shan-shan Han, Yu-peng Ye, Ya-xing Li, Shu-qiao Meng, Shuo Feng, Han Li, Zhong-lei Cui, Yang-Sheng Zhang, Yao Zhang, Qing Zhang, Guang-xu Wang, Hu Lou, Weidong Zhu, Yang Liu

“…The participants’ PA behaviors, sleep patterns, depressive symptoms (use the CES-D), anxiety symptoms (use the GAD-7), smoking and drinking behaviors, and demographic information were assessed through an online questionnaire using Questionnaire Star software. …”
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Modified single-incision MIS-TLIF with expandable tubular assistance for degenerative lumbar spine diseases by Wenlong Hu, Wenlong Hu, Fei He, Fei He, Kai Sun, Kai Sun, Haiwu Wan, Sijun Ruan, Bo Huang

“…We collected basic demographic data including age, gender, BMI, and surgical level. …”
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Multi-modal characterisation of early-stage, subclinical cardiac deterioration in patients with type 2 diabetes by Ambre Bertrand, Andrew Lewis, Julia Camps, Vicente Grau, Blanca Rodriguez

“…We built multivariate multiple linear regression models sequentially adjusted for socio-demographic, lifestyle, and clinical covariates. Results Participants with T2DM had a higher resting heart rate (66 vs. 61 beats per minute, p < 0.001), longer QTc interval (424 vs. 420ms, p < 0.001), reduced T wave amplitude (0.33 vs. 0.37mV, p < 0.001), lower stroke volume (72 vs. 78ml, p < 0.001) and thicker left ventricular wall (6.1 vs. 5.9mm, p < 0.001) despite a decreased Sokolow-Lyon index (19.1 vs. 20.2mm, p < 0.001). …”
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Changes in Internet Activities and Influencing Factors for Problematic Internet Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Korean Adolescents: Repeated Cross-Sectional Study by Sol I Kim, Jae-Chan Jin, Seo-Koo Yoo, Doug Hyun Han

“…MethodsData from 827 adolescents aged 12 to 15 years (n=144 in 2018, n=142 in 2019, n=126 in 2020, n=130 in 2021, n=143 in 2022, and n=142 in 2023) were gathered over 6 years from 43 middle schools across 16 regions and 1 hospital in South Korea. The demographic data collected included age, sex, and school year. …”
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Burden of type 2 diabetes due to high body mass index in different SDI regions and projections of future trends: insights from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 study by Yun-fa Ding, An-xia Deng, Teng-fei Qi, Hao Yu, Liang-ping Wu, Hong-bing Zhang

“…Abstract Aim The aim of our study was to assess the impact of high body mass index (BMI) on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in different Socio-Demographic Development Index (SDI) regions using data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study. …”
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Self-reported reproductive morbidity and healthcare-seeking practices of adolescent girls in migrant Rohingya community in Bangladesh by Rejoana Karim, Rupam Mitra, Md. Hafizul Islam, S.M. Symon Bappy, Khaleda Islam, Md. Mohsin Hossain

“…Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the association of socio-demographic variables with menstruation-related outcome variables and healthcare-seeking behavior. …”
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Sputum Smear Positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis Diagnostic Dropout Rate in Public Health Facilities, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Daniel Melese Desalegn, Kumera Terfa Kitila, Boja Dufera Taddese, Tinsae Kidanemariam Hailu, Tariku Takle Dinku, Kassahun Demisse Asferie, Hanna Mekonnen Balcha, Chalachew Sisay Gebeyehu, Girmay Medhin

“…Association between the dropout rate and demographic variables was assessed by Chi-square (X2). …”
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One-year outcomes of elderly acute cholecystitis patients by index treatment by Núria Lluís, Celia Villodre, Celia Villodre, Lucía Guilabert, Lucía Guilabert, Isabel de Castro, Isabel de Castro, Pedro Zapater, Pedro Zapater, Pedro Zapater, Pedro Zapater, Belén Martínez, Belén Martínez, José R. Aparicio, José R. Aparicio, Fèlix Lluís, Enrique de-Madaria, Enrique de-Madaria, Enrique de-Madaria

“…A propensity score matching analysis adjusted for demographic and clinical variables was carried out.ResultsThe one-year rates of additional procedures were 0%, 47.4%, and 72.7% for surgery, supportive care (SC), and percutaneous gallbladder drainage (PCGD), respectively. …”
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