Intimate partner violence help-seeking norms: scale reliability and cross-sectional multilevel associations with intimate partner violence among youth in Nairobi, Kenya by Peter Gichangi, Mary Thiongo, Anaise Williams, Bianca Devoto, Shannon N. Wood, G Wamue-Ngare, Kristin G. Bevilacqua, Michele R. Decker

“…The objectives were to (1) refine an IPV Help-Seeking Attitudes Scale and examine its psychometric properties, (2) explore differences in attitudes between young men and young women, and (3) examine associations of past 6-month IPV among young women with the scale at the individual level (individual attitudes) and the by-gender community-aggregated averages (community norms) among youth in Nairobi, Kenya.Design This cross-sectional, secondary analysis used data from a phone-based survey with a cohort of young men and young women recruited via respondent-driven sampling from April to May 2021. …”
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Is joint hypermobility linked to self-reported non-recovery from COVID-19? Case–control evidence from the British COVID Symptom Study Biobank by Hugo D Critchley, Dorina Cadar, Claire J Steves, Kevin A Davies, Alan J Hakim, Nicholas Gall, Jessica A Eccles, Vicky Bowyer, Lisa Quadt, Nathan Cheetham

“…Objectives This study sought to explore whether generalised joint hypermobility (GJH, a common marker of variant connective tissue) was a risk factor for self-reported non-recovery from COVID-19 infection.Design Prospective observational study.Setting COVID Symptom Study Biobank (https://cssbiobank.com/) UKParticipants Participants were surveyed in August 2022. 3064 (81.4%) reported at least one infection with COVID-19. …”
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Assessment of the magnitude, economic impact, and factors associated with expired veterinary pharmaceuticals in animal health facilities in South Wollo, Ethiopia by Yesuneh Tefera Mekasha, Ermias Belay Mekonnen, Abebe Tesfaye Gessese, Kassahun Berrie, Achenef Melaku Beyene, Bereket Dessalegn

“…Hence, the study aimed to evaluate expired veterinary pharmaceuticals’ scope, economic impact, and contributing factors.MethodsA cross-sectional, explanatory sequential study design involving a mixed quantitative and qualitative approach was employed among 13 animal health facilities from March 2022 to December 2023 in and around Dessie town, South Wollo, Ethiopia. …”
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Faktor-faktor yang Memengaruhi Insiden Miopia Pada Siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas di Kota Padang by Martga Bella Rahimi, Yanwirasti , Kemala Sayuti

“…This study used population based case control design with 140 samples, consisted of 70 students for the control group and 70<br />students for the case group. …”
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The diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care nucleic acid-based isothermal amplification assays for scrub typhus: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Rashi Dixit, Sandeep Manikandan, John Antony Jude Prakash, Manisha Biswal, Dharitri Mohapatra, Natarajan Gopalan, G. Gnanamani, Sujit Kumar Behera

“…Due to severe heterogeneity in the body of evidence (I2 = 0.77), a meta-regression was performed with certain covariates to explore the potential causes. A case–control design was found to exaggerate the sensitivity {0.84 [95% CI (0.5–0.9)]} and specificity {0.73 [95% CI (0.6–0.8)]}.ConclusionThe findings reveal subpar performance of LAMP for the detection of scrub typhus. …”
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The impact of CD3ζ ITAM multiplicity and sequence on CAR T-cell survival and function by Shubhabrata Majumdar, Hilda Echelibe, Maria Bettini, Matthew L. Bettini

“…Based on these studies, we have designed 2nd generation murine anti-CD19 CD28 based CARs with restricted CD3ζ ITAM sequence diversity while maintaining a multiplicity of three. …”
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Caesarean section rates and indications in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: The case of Mbandaka City by Patrick Bongbanga Mundembe, Roger Mwimba Mbungu, Félicien Kandolo Tshimungu, Jules Moti Kangite, Jean Claude Efoloko Likulu, Guillin Boboko Bikoko, Monizi Mawunu, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua

“…Methods A quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional design was used in this study. The research was conducted across the three health zones of Mbandaka: Bolenge, Mbandaka, and Wangata. …”
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Factors protecting against progression of myopia in school students exposed to societal change in Vietnam: a 3-year cohort study by Kyoko Ohno-Matsui, Keiko Nakamura, Kaoruko Seino, Xuan Minh Tri Tran, Hoang Thuy Linh Nguyen, Thao Vi Tran, Tae Igarashi-Yokoi, Thang Van Vo

“…Objectives To elucidate the incidence of myopia, progression of refractive error, axial length (AL) elongation and factors associated with myopia in secondary school students in Vietnam.Design Prospective cohort study.Settings Hue Healthy Adolescent Cohort Study, Hue City, Vietnam.Participants 3-year longitudinal data were available for 355 secondary school students (mean age 11.60±0.36, 46.8% girls). …”
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Faktor-faktor yang Berhubungan Dengan Unmet Need KB Pasca-Salin IUD post-placenta di Kamar Rawat Pasca-bersalin RSUP DR. M. Djamil periode Januari-Maret 2013 by Sari Handayani Utami, Desmiwati Desmiwati2, Endrinaldi Endrinaldi

“…This survey study with cross sectional design study. The data was collected from January 12 until March 12 2013. …”
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Digital Health Solutions for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Systematic Review by Yihan Qi, Emma Mohamad, Arina Anis Azlan, Chenglin Zhang, Yilian Ma, Anqi Wu

“…Data on prevention components, prevention types, study design, population, intervention, follow-up duration, personnel, and delivery settings were extracted. …”
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Hubungan Perdarahan Postpartum dengan Paritas di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Periode 1 Januari 2010 - 31 Desember 2012 by Nola Eriza, Defrin , Yuniar Lestari

“…Djamil Padang.This research was analytic study using cross sectional study design by taking 72 medical record of postpartum hemorrhage at RSUP Dr. …”
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Perioperative outcomes of video-assisted versus right anterior thoracotomy mitral valve replacement: an observational study by Gehad Awad, Fetoh Alaaeldin Fetoh, Noureldin Noaman Gwely, Usama Hamza, Sameh Amer, Yomna Mohammed Yehya, Amr Abdellateef

“…This observational study has been designed to evaluate and compare operative and short-term postoperative outcomes of video-assisted versus right anterior thoracotomy mitral valve replacement. …”
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Effect of postpartum clinical guideline on maternal outcomes in iranian women: a randomized controlled clinical trial by Leila Abdoli Najmi, Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi, Shayesteh Jahanfar, Fatemeh Abbasalizadeh, Haniyeh Salehi Poormehr, Mojgan Mirghafourvand

“…Considering the importance of postpartum care and the necessity of using comprehensive and up-to-date clinical guidelines in Iran, this study was designed to implement a indigenized clinical guideline in Iran on maternal outcomes, including maternal functioning, postpartum depression and postpartum specific anxiety (primary outcomes) as well as infant care, maternal health problems, experiencing violence, feeding method and contraception use (secondary outcomes). …”
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Effectiveness of Frequent Point-of-Care Molecular COVID-19 Surveillance in a Rural Workplace: Nonrandomized Controlled Clinical Trial Among Miners by Akshay Sood, William “Cotton” Jarrell, Xin W Shore, Nestor Sosa, Alisha Parada, Nicholas Edwardson, Alexandra V Yingling, Teah Amirkabirian, Qiuying Cheng, Ivy Hurwitz, Linda S Cook, Shuguang Leng, Orrin B Myers, Douglas J Perkins

“…These findings extend beyond this study, providing valuable insights for designing interventions to maintain employees’ safety at other essential workplaces during an infectious disease outbreak.…”
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Gambaran Profil Lipid pada Pasien Infark Miokard Akut di RSUP M. Djamil Padang Periode 1 Januari 2011 - 31 Desember 2012 by Lamuna Fathila, Zulkarnain Edward, Rosfita Rasyid

“…The study was conducted with descriptive methods to the design of cross sectional study at the Medical Records Department of RSUP M. …”
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Geophysical and geotechnical assessment of Obiaruku-Agbor road failure in Western Niger-Delta, Nigeria by Ogheneovo Akpoyibo, Ezekiel Onoriode ABRIKU, Felix Chukwuka Ugbe, Ochuko Anomohanran

“…It is consequently advised that a well-designed, organized drainage system be built and that the soils be stabilized or replaced with materials that adhere to standards.The results of this inquiry will be useful in the repair and rehabilitation of the road's deteriorating sections and it is recommended that a thorough record of this study be kept for future reference. …”
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Using the CIPP Model to elicit perceptions of health professions faculty and students about virtual learning by Sakineh Gerayllo, Mohammadali Vakili, Leila Jouybari, Zahra Moghadam, Ali Jafari, Alireza Heidari

“…Results The scale items for each of the CIPP components that elicited the highest levels of agreement by both professors and students were as follows based on a five point scale where higher scores indicated higher levels of respondent agreement: Context: Topics presented in the virtual training are determined according to the course plan (3.63), and virtual education reduces the teacher's control over class (3.56); Input: Designated hours are suitable for virtual learning classes (3.29); Process: Professors have less commitment and responsibility in providing virtual courses (3.48); and Product: Student participation in virtual classes is low (3.78), and virtual learning saves time (3.67).” …”
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Exploring the Impact of Homophily Attitude, Physical, and Social Attractiveness on Purchase Intentions by Honya Ghasemi, Ramin Bashir Khodaparasti, Hooshmand Bagheri Garbollagh

“…MethodologyThis study employs a descriptive-correlational research design. The statistical population includes approximately 13,000 students at Urmia University who are users of smart mobile phones and augmented reality applications. …”
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Population Pharmacokinetics of Pegcetacoplan in Patients with Geographic Atrophy or Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration by Ryan L. Crass, PharmD, Komal Prem, MD, Francois Gauderault, PhD, Ramiro Ribeiro, MD, PhD, Caroline R. Baumal, MD, Brandon Smith, PhD, Daniel Epling, PhD, Sunny Chapel, PhD

“…Objective: To develop a population pharmacokinetic (PK) model to characterize serum pegcetacoplan concentration-time data after intravitreal administration in patients with geographic atrophy (GA) or neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Design: Pharmacokinetic modeling. Participants: Two hundred sixty-one patients with GA or nAMD enrolled in 4 clinical studies of pegcetacoplan. …”
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Luteal Phase Stimulation in the Same Cycle Is an Effective Strategy to Rescue POSEIDON Poor Responders with No Embryos after the First Follicular Stimulation by Abha Majumdar, Gaurav Majumdar, Neeti Tiwari, Anu Singh, Shweta Mittal Gupta, Ruma Satwik

“…Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the DuoStim protocol in women classified as POSEIDON poor responders undergoing in vitro fertilization by comparing the embryological outcomes between the follicular and luteal phase stimulations in the same menstrual cycle. Settings and Design: This was a retrospective cohort study of 131 patients who enrolled to undergo DuoStim cycles from January 2021 to Sept. 2022, at a IVF center in a tertiary care hospital. …”
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