An Innovative Technique of Microsurgical Training on Fresh “Chicken Quarter” Model: Our Experience by Sumanjit S. Boro, Anil K. Mathew, Anchit Kumar

“…The microsurgical skills of the trainee were assessed in 6 months intervals using the Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills Scale (OSATS) as well as the time taken for anastomosis. …”
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The Impact of Care Upon Alzheimer Patient’s Family Caregiver in Sulaimani City by Farida Abdulqadir Tahir

“…The instrument was designed and constructed by the researcher through an intensive review of the literature and also through a series of meeting survey with caregivers in order to measure the variables underlying the present study. The data were obtained by the researcher, who interviewed families, structured questionnaire forms filled out with a total of 100 families. …”
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Healthcare disparities in gynecological health services for women with disabilities: a cross-sectional study from Iraq by Zainab Abdul Ameer Jaafar, Dina Akeel Salman, Reshed Zeki Obeid, Zaynab Alshaybi

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 69 women with disabilities in Iraq. Data were collected through structured interviews regarding demographics, reproductive health background, and access to health care. …”
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Identifying the Drivers and Consequences of the Mainstream Media’s Effective Activism in Managing Soci-political Crises in Iran by Mitra Afzali Farooji, Fatemeh Estarami

“…The data analysis method was the thematic content analysis.  …”
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From vulnerability to viability: Climate-Smart agriculture as drivers of productivity and food security in Nigerian maize-based farming households by Adetomiwa Kolapo, Stefan Sieber

“…Conducted in Southwest Nigeria, the research sampled 480 maize farmers using a multi-stage stratified random sampling technique. Data on CSA adoption, productivity, and food security (Household Dietary Diversity Score (HDDS), Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS) score, and Household Food Insecurity Access Prevalence (HFIAP) were collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Multinomial Endogenous Switching Regression (MESRM), Tobit regression, and Propensity Score Matching (PSM). …”
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Responding to the covid-19 in West Bank Palestine refugee camps: lessons and role of community engagement by Lama Shakhshir, Weeam Hammoudeh

“…Objective The aim of this study is to understand the notion of Covid-19 responses in the West Bank refugee camps and the health system’s ability to meet the needs of the refugees as well as the role of local community actors in the response. Methods Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews. …”
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Receipt of adequate antenatal care and associated factors among women delivering in public hospitals, Afar region, Ethiopia by Abdu Hailu Shibeshi, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Bizunesh Fantahun Kase, Mohammed Ahmed Ibrahim, Kusse Urmale Mare

“…This study assessed adequate ANC receipt and its associated factors among 704 women who delivered in public hospitals in Afar, Northeast Ethiopia. Data were collected from May 1 to 30, 2024, using structured interviews administered via Kobo Toolbox. …”
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A Helix of Anxiety: A Qualitative Analysis of the Personal Experiences of Individuals with Health Anxiety by Burcu Pınar Bulut, Özlem Bozo

“…The sample consisted of 14 individuals with high health anxiety, and their ages were between 19-55 years old. The data were collected through face-to-face semi-structured interviews. …”
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Food safety practices and its associated factors among food handlers in selected food establishments in Jigjiga Town, Somali Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia by Dek Kahin Yosef, Tewodros Tesfa, Getachew Kabew Mekonnen, Kassahun Bogale, Mohammed Ahmed

“…Methods An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted from August 28 to December 1 2023, using a systematic sampling technique, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire and observational checklist. …”
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Impact of Traumatic Dental Injuries on Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life Among Primary School Children in Dar es Salaam by Gloria Leo, Kasusu Nyamuryekung'e, Febronia Kokulengya Kahabuka

“…Materials and Methods Employing a cross‐sectional analytical approach, the study assessed TDIs in school children aged 8–10 in Ilala district, Tanzania, using a multistage cluster sampling technique. Data collection employed structured questionnaires and clinical examinations, applying Ellis and Davey's classification and the Child Perception Questionnaire (CPQ 8–10) for TDIs and OHRQoL assessments, respectively. …”
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Vulnerability context due to COVID-19 and El Nino: Case study of poultry farming in South Sulawesi, Indonesia by Rusman Rusni Fitri Y., Salman Darmawan, Munir Abdul Razak, Hastang

“…This study was conducted using a qualitative approach and case study methodology on two different types of farms: broiler and layer. Data were collected through semi-structured and in-depth interviews, observations, and document analyses of 36 farmers and agri-food companies. …”
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Anaesthetic Management of Foreign Body Bronchus: Profile of Cases Appearing at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital: An Observational Study by Megha Koirala, Bashu Dev Parajuli, Pankaj Joshi, Basanta Ghimire, Amit Sharma Bhattarai

“…Methods:This is a prospective observational study that included patients with suspected or confirmed bronchial foreign bodies who underwent rigid bronchoscopy from February 2023 to February 2025. Data were collected by the anesthesiologists using the structured proforma, covering the anesthetic technique, complications, and details of foreign bodies. …”
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Magnitude of Malaria-Typhoid Fever Coinfection in Febrile Patients at Arba Minch General Hospital in Southern Ethiopia by Sifray Batire, Tsegaye Yohanes, Dagimawie Tadesse, Melat Woldemariam, Befikadu Tariku, Zebenay Sanbeto, Debalke Dale, Dagninet Alelign

“…A hospital-based cross-sectional study was carried out on 416 febrile patients attending Arba Minch General Hospital from 1st October to 30th December 2021. The data was collected using a pretested structured questionnaire. …”
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A Qualitative Study on Cryptogenic Hepatic Encephalopathy Screening Cognition Among Hepatology Medical Care Personnel by Li XQ, Cao W, Yin TT, Lu R, Li Y, Sha YY

“…Xiao-Qin Li, Wen Cao, Tian-Tian Yin, Rui Lu, Yang Li, Ya-Yun Sha Department of Infectious Disease, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, 225300, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Yang Li, Department of Infectious Disease, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 399 of South Hailing Road, Hailing District, Taizhou, 225300, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86052386606252, Email liyangll69@126.com Ya-Yun Sha, Department of Infectious Disease, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 399 of South Hailing Road, Hailing District, Taizhou, 225300, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86052386606252, Email shayayuns7@126.comObjective: In this study, we focused on gaining an in-depth understanding on the attitudes and perceptions of hepatology healthcare professionals toward screening for cryptogenic hepatic encephalopathy (CHE), with the goal of providing references for the scientific and standardized implementation of CHE screening.Study Methods: Based on the phenomenological research method, semi-structured in-depth interviews with nine medical professionals were conducted in March 2023 at the department of hepatology of a tertiary hospital in Taizhou city. …”
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Usability and User Experience Testing of a Co-Designed Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes App (“MyPal for Adults”) for Palliative Cancer Care: Mixed Methods Study by Panos Bonotis, Pantelis Angelidis, Pantelis Natsiavas

“…The data were analyzed along the lines of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9241‐210 framework. …”
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Assessing the impact of forest proximity on household economic well-being in rural Nigeria by Bolaji Kofoworola Adedigba, Oyelowo Oyetayo, Ahmed Ahmed Olaitan, Adebayo Dorcas Olukemi

“…A multistage sampling technique, supported by a structured questionnaire, was employed. Three states with the highest concentration of forests in Southwestern Nigeria were purposively selected. …”
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Patient-Reported Experiences in Vascular Surgery: A Qualitative Analysis of Care Quality by Maram Darwish, Katrin Abdelgafar, Sian Jackson, James Coulson, Kathleen Withers, David C. Bosanquet

“…Study Design: Qualitative design using thematic analysis Methods: Seventeen semi-structured interviews were conducted with vascular patients (10 males and 7 females) from 3 vascular units in Wales. …”
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Vaccine hesitancy and acceptance among hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study in Turkey by Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya, Ayşe Rumeysa Doğruyol, Hakkı Öztürk, Sevgi Canbaz, Meryem Merve Ören Çelik

“…Methods This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted in hemodialysis centers located in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. Data collection involved a structured questionnaire capturing sociodemographic details, comorbidities, vaccination history, and hesitancy levels, coupled with the Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (VHS), a 9-item tool validated in Turkish that measures trust in vaccines and perceived risks. …”
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Inequality and Poverty of Privately Owned Forests Farmers in Rural Areas of Indonesia by Eva Fauziyah, San Afri Awang, Priyono Suryanto, Budiman Achmad

“…The research was conducted from February to May 2022 through structured, questionnaire-based interviews and in-depth interviews. …”
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Welfare assessment of broiler chickens at live bird market of Chattogram in Bangladesh by Md Ridoan Pasha, Mohammad Belayet Hossain, Amir Hossan Shaikat, Minhazur Rahman, Mohammad Rashedul Alam

“…A total of 10 chickens were observed to check the welfare issues during slaughter from each outlet (N = 500). The data were collected using a structured questionnaire method through interviews of the vendors and observation of the lairage and slaughter practice. …”
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