Sleep Quality and Insomnia Prevalence Among a Saudi Population: A Descriptive Study by Senitan M, BinDhim NF, Althumiri NA

“…Sleep quality and insomnia levels were evaluated using structured phone interviews conducted from July to August 2023.Results: The majority of participants did not report suffering from insomnia, with only a small fraction indicating its presence. …”
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Prevalence of Edentulism, Associated Factors, Perceived Treatment Needs and Barriers for Dental Care among the Elderly in a Rural Area of Puducherry, India: A Communitybased Mixed-... by Ranjana Ravindranath, Jayalakshmy Ramakrishnan, Vijayageetha Mathavaswami, Vanessa Ravel, Balasubramanian Madhan

“…The study was carried out over six months from May 2017 to October 2017 and included 328 elderly individuals aged 60 years and above. A pretested semi-structured proforma was used to collect data. Quantitative data on the extent of partial and complete edentulism and treatment needs were collected, while perceived barriers to seeking treatment were assessed qualitatively through indepth interviews. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF PRACTICAL SKILLS IN FOREIGN STUDENTS DURING EDUCATION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PROPEDEUTICS OF SURGICAL DENTISTRY by I.A. Kolisnyk, A.I. Pankevych, A.M. Hohol, V.M. Novikov, E.Yu. Rezvina, M.A. Korostashova

“…Dentistry", as well as during objective structured clinical examination in dentistry. Theoretical knowledge is checked during practical classes. …”
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Barreras y facilitadores en el cuidado de personas mayores dependientes: una visión desde los cuidadores informales en la atención primaria by Angélica Valencia Guevara, Evelyn Iriarte, Solange Campos Romero

“…Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the informal caregivers. …”
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Efficacy of a Digital Educational Intervention for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Multicenter, Randomized, Prospective, 6-Month Follow-Up Study by Irene Caballero Mateos, Cristóbal Morales Portillo, María Lainez López, Ángel Vilches-Arenas

“…The intervention group received education through social networks and digital tools in a structured program of healthy lifestyle changes. This was provided by a “Digital Coach” for weekly and on-demand advice and individualized support. …”
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Examining the Effects of the Protection Motivation Theory–Based Online Intervention on Improving the Cognitive Behavioral Outcomes of Caregivers of Children With Atopic Diseases: Q... by Dequan Shen, Qinzhun Zhang, Jiayu Tang, Jiahui Wu, Hui Huang, Yuchang Xu, Yinan He, Jialu He, Chengyin Ye

“…Caregivers in the PMT-CBO group received a 4-week structured course comprising 16 online modules delivered via a WeChat mini-program, whereas controls received routine care with verbal education. …”
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Prevalence of Malnutrition and Associated Factors among Under-Five Children in Pastoral Communities of Afar Regional State, Northeast Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional St... by Abel Gebre, P. Surender Reddy, Afework Mulugeta, Yayo Sedik, Molla Kahssay

“…A multistage cluster sampling method was used to select the study participants. A structured questionnaire was used and anthropometric measurements were taken to collect data. …”
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Resource-Oriented Case Management to Implement Recommendations for Patients With Chronic Pain and Frequent Use of Analgesics in General Practices (Project RELIEF): Protocol for a S... by Regina Poß-Doering, Sabrina Brinkmöller, Alexandra Balzer, Viktoria Sophie Wurmbach, Cinara Paul, Regina Stolz, Marco Richard Zugaj, Jonas Tesarz, Michel Wensing, Cornelia Straßner

“…The intervention comprises 5 components, including software-supported medical pain history, 3 scheduled structured appointments, e-learning on CNCP for general practitioners and medical assistants, educational material for patients, toolbox with information on (regional) resources for patients and practice teams. …”
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DAILY – A personalized circadian Zeitgeber therapy as an adjunctive treatment for alcohol use disorder patients: results of a pilot trial by Naomi Springer, Naomi Springer, Lisa Echtler, Lisa Echtler, Paul Volkmann, Anisja Hühne-Landgraf, Anisja Hühne-Landgraf, Jasmin Hochenbleicher, Eva Hoch, Eva Hoch, Gabi Koller, Dominic Landgraf

“…With our newly developed therapy approach for AUD patients, we aim to reduce relapses and alcohol consumption in AUD patients undergoing a withdrawal program by strengthening their circadian rhythms.Methods/DesignWe aim to achieve the improvement of circadian rhythms with personalized structure plans for daily Zeitgeber activities, which are used in parallel with the standard therapy at our clinic. …”
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Axillary adipose tissue–derived lymphatic endothelial cells exhibit distinct transcriptomic signatures reflecting lymphatic invasion status in breast cancer by Asumi Iesato, Jun Suzuka, Kazutaka Otsuji, Tomo Osako, Nami Yamashita, Yuka Inoue, Tetsuyo Maeda, Natsue Uehiro, Kazuyo Yoshida, Yoko Takahashi, Kohei Kumegawa, Sumito Saeki, Liying Yang, Ai Tsuchiya, Kana Sakiyama, Miwa Tanaka, Takehiko Sakai, Shinji Ohno, Tetsuo Noda, Takayuki Ueno, Reo Maruyama

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Effect of Mn(II) and Co(II) on Anti-<i>Candida</i> Metabolite Production by <i>Aspergillus</i> sp. an Endophyte Isolated from <i>Dizygostemon riparius</i> (Plantaginaceae) by Anne Karoline Maiorana Santos, Bianca Araújo dos Santos, Josivan Regis Farias, Sebastião Vieira de Morais, Cleydlenne Costa Vasconcelos, Rosane Nassar Meireles Guerra, Edson Rodrigues-Filho, Alberto Jorge Oliveira Lopes, Antônio José Cantanhede Filho

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Body composition changes in resistance-trained adults Following 8-Weeks of supplementation with a combination of plant protein and creatine monohydrate by Joesi M. Krieger, Kevin F. Holley, Alex C. Schrautemeier, James L. Tice, Joshua Iannotti, Anthony M. Hagele, Connor J. Gaige, Wyatt B. McLaughlin, Ralf Jäger, Chad M. Kerksick

“…Participants were randomly assigned (n = 15 each group) to supplement with either 48 g of plant protein blend + creatine (PPCr), 48 g of plant protein blend (PP), 49 g of whey protein (WP), or 48 g of carbohydrate placebo (CHO) for 8 weeks, while following a structured 4-day per week resistance training program that emphasized strength and muscle hypertrophy. …”
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The First 6 Years’ Experiences of a National Centralized Offspring Surveillance Setting for Dutch Children Prenatally Exposed to Maternal Cancer to Inform Future International Prac... by Evangeline A Huis in 't Veld, Anouk M Kruse, Emma J Verwaaijen, Sterre C Huizer, Elisabeth M van Dijk-Lokkart, Christianne Lok, Maaike Kuethe, Frederic Amant, Mathilde M A van Gerwen, Martine van Grotel, Marry M van den Heuvel-Eibrink

“…ConclusionsThe CIP offspring outpatient clinic provides a unique, structured approach to long-term surveillance for in utero–exposed children, which enables early detection of potential late effects and provides comprehensive family support. …”
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A Virtual Self-Management Intervention for Adolescents With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Protocol for the VISTA-JIA Randomized Controlled Trial by Jessica Booth, Kathryn A Birnie, Kelsey Chomistek, Maria Santana, Jennifer N Stinson, Babatope O Adebiyi, Julia Brooks, Jaime Guzman, Robin Hellweg, Lily SH Lim, Dax Rumsey, Brian M Feldman, Jamie Tagseth, Jennifer Wilson, Heinrike Schmeling

“…ConclusionsThis is the first evidence-based, virtual, interactive, group-structured JIA SMP in Canada. This SMP will address needs for disease information, self-management skills, and peer support in adolescents with JIA. …”
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Development of the Japanese version of the perceived time poverty scale. by Takeshi Miura, Koji Hara, Azusa Arimoto, Masato Kaneko, Sayuri Shiraishi, Shingo Matsumura, Shuichi Ito, Kentaro Kurasawa, Yohei Matsuzaki, Makoto Kuroki

“…Exploratory factor analysis confirmed a single-factor structure and confirmatory factor analysis supported this structure with fit indexes (CFI =  0.957, TLI =  0.929, RMSEA =  0.136, SRMR =  0.035). …”
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Maternal health education and social support needs across the perinatal continuum of care: a thematic analysis of interviews with postpartum women in Punjab, India by Preetika Sharma, Rashmi Bagga, Maliha Khan, Mona Duggal, Darshan Hosapatna Basavarajappa, Alka Ahuja, Ankita Kankaria, Nadia Diamond-Smith, Vijay Kumar, Manju Kashyap, Pushpendra Singh, Jasmeet Kaur, Alison M. El Ayadi

“…Participant narratives highlighted the crucial role of both formal and informal support structures, with a heavy reliance on advice from community health workers (ASHAs), midwives, and doctors. …”
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Nanocellulose derived from agricultural biowaste by-products–Sustainable synthesis, biocompatibility, biomedical applications, and future perspectives: A review by Md. Meraj Ansari, Yunji Heo, Kyoungtag Do, Mrinmoy Ghosh, Young-Ok Son

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Anxiety, depression, and insomnia among medical and non-medical students in Jordan: a cross-sectional study by Jehad Feras AlSamhori, Diala Ra’Ed Kamal Kakish, Abdel Rahman Feras AlSamhori, Ahmad Feras AlSamhori, Noor Rajeh Abu Hantash, Afnan Firas Abu Swelem, Mamoun Hamed Ali Abu-Suaileek, Hazar Mohammed Arabiat, Mohammad Anwer Altwaiqat, Radwan Banimustafa, Abdallah Barjas Qaswal, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan

“…Jordan is experiencing an increase in mental health issues, particularly among children, adolescents, and university students, yet negative attitudes and structural barriers limit access to mental healthcare This study provides a comprehensive analysis of depression, anxiety, and sleep quality among Jordanian undergraduate students. …”
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From barriers to participation: co-creating an effective reminder letter for breast cancer screening among underserved women in Flanders by Allegra Ferrari, Liesbet Van Bos, Sarah Talboom, Wessel van de Veerdonk, Wendy D’haenens, Marina Pak, Marlies Descan, Stephanie Parmentier, Louise Van Collie, Pascale Sibiet, Mathieu Goossens, Guido Van Hal

“…At the same time, simplifying the vocabulary to A1-A2 levels, employing straightforward sentence structures, and incorporating relevant visuals enhanced understandability and fostered interest in breast cancer prevention. …”
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Drought disasters, vulnerability, severity, preparedness and response to the water sector: A comprehensive model approach for water governance and policy in South Africa by Gbenga Abayomi Afuye, John Moyo Majahana, Ahmed Mukalazi Kalumba, Leocadia Zhou, Sonwabo Perez Mazinyo

“…South Africa's water governance and policy structures face challenges due to topographical complexities, limited land, climate change, bureaucratic hurdles, reactive government approaches, limitations in water law and policy framework documents, and persistent inequalities. …”
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