Optimising the public health benefits of sex work regulation in Senegal: Results from qualitative interviews with policy stakeholders. by Aurélia Lépine, Fanny Procureur, Sandie Szawlowski, Carole Treibich, El Hadj Mbaye, Khady Gueye, Cheikh Tidiane Ndour

“…<h4>Method</h4>We conducted a qualitative policy research study using semi-structured in-depth interviews with 22 national stakeholders in this policy, including representatives from the police, government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Dakar, Senegal, as well as FSWs' leaders. …”
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Explaining the causes and motivations for multiple substance use from the perspectives of users and therapists: A qualitative study by Hassan Mokhtarpoor, Banafsheh Tehranineshat, Zeinab Naderi, Maryam Amirinia

“…Methods: In this qualitative study, the conventional content analysis approach and purposive sampling were utilized. Deep semi-structured exploratory interviews were conducted with 17 substance users and 8 addiction therapists (including 4 psychiatrists, 3 general practitioners, and 1 psychologist). …”
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Academic formation and permanent education: influences on leadership styles of nurses Formação acadêmica e educação permanente: influências nos estilos de liderança de enfermeiros... by Karen Cristina Kades Andrigue, Leticia de Lima Trindade, Simone Coelho Amestoy

“…Six nurses from the hospital network of Chapecó, Santa Catarina, participated in this study and typified different leadership styles. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed according to Thematic Analysis. …”
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Neuronal migration and ventral subtype identity in the telencephalon depend on SOX1. by Antigoni Ekonomou, Ilias Kazanis, Stavros Malas, Heather Wood, Pavlos Alifragis, Myrto Denaxa, Domna Karagogeos, Andrew Constanti, Robin Lovell-Badge, Vasso Episkopou

“…Furthermore, the migration of non-Sox1-expressing VS neurons (such as those expressing Pax6) was also affected in the absence of SOX1, suggesting that Sox1-expressing neurons play a role in structuring the area of the VS. To test whether SOX1 is required in postmitotic cells for the emergence of VS neuronal identity, we generated mice in which Sox1 expression was directed to all ventral telencephalic precursors, but to only a very few VS neurons. …”
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Tuberculosis screening, isoniazid preventive therapy coverage and factors associated with active TB diagnosis among people living with HIV at public health facilities of central Et... by Mecha Aboma, Bayisa Abdisa, Gudata Imana, Kefyalew Taye, Gonfa Moti, Merob Fufa

“…After reviewing relevant literature, a structured questionnaire adapted from standardized WHO guidelines, prepared for monitoring & evaluation of TB/HIV activities was used to collect data via interviewer.…”
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The impact of CDIO implementation on retrofitting CNC based universal turn drill in vocational education by Widodo, Suhardjono, M. Khoirul Effendi

“…The results of the analysis show that the majority of respondents from students and lecturers agree that the CDIO approach strengthens the understanding of technical concepts and practical skills through structured learning stages, from designing to operating prototype products. …”
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Patient perceptions regarding ambulatory knee arthroplasties in China by Guanghui Zhao, Chengyuan Ma, Jianbing Ma, Jianpeng Wang

“…Methods A prospective cohort of 195 consecutive patients scheduled for primary knee arthroplasty at a tertiary orthopedic referral center underwent structured data collection through the WenJuanXing platform between January 1 and June 1, 2024. …”
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The motives for non-suicidal self-injury among adolescents with psychiatric disorders by Armon Massoodi, Zeinab Aghajantabar, Sussan Moudi, Hoda Shirafkan

“…All subjects were given a demographic questionnaire and an inventory of statements about self-injury (Klonsky and Glenn). Moreover, a structured interview was conducted with all to diagnose the nature of the underlying disorder by a child and adolescent psychiatrist. …”
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Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) and tick-borne diseases affecting communal cattle and the control methods practiced by farmers in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa by N. Nyangiwe, S. Matthee

“…Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using structured questionnaires administered to 100 cattle farmers across 20 communities in four vegetation types: Albany coastal belt (ACB), Amathole montane grassland (AMG), Bhisho thornveld (BT), and Great fish thicket (GFT). …”
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Assessing chemistry teachers’ entrepreneurial competencies for developing small chemical-based businesses in Rwanda by Aloys Iyamuremye, Jeannette Musengimana, Ezechiel Nsabayezu, Benoit Rugabirwa, Veneranda Kayirangwa, Francois Niyongabo Niyonzima

“…This study adopted an explanatory sequential design, combining quantitative and qualitative methods. A structured questionnaire was administered to 75 chemistry teachers from secondary schools across Rwanda. …”
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The Impact of a Breast Cancer Diagnosis on the Social Interaction Patterns of Young Omani Women: A Qualitative Study Approach by Mohammed Al-Azri, Zayana AL-Kiyumi, Khalid Al-Bimani, Huda Al-Awaisi

“…Materials and Methods: Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 11 Omani women diagnosed with BC, recruited from the Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre in Muscat, Oman. …”
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Understanding good communication in ambulance pre-alerts to the emergency department: findings from a qualitative study of UK emergency services by Rachel O’Hara, Joanne Coster, Fiona C Sampson, Jaqui Long

“…We undertook semi-structured interviews with 34 ambulance and 40 ED staff and 156 hours non-participation observation of pre-alert practice (143 pre-alerts). …”
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Rifampicin resistant tuberculosis in presumptive pulmonary tuberculosis cases in Dubti Hospital, Afar, Ethiopia by Gebremedhin Bizayene Gebrehiwet, Atsebeha Gebrekidan Kahsay, Letmichael Negash Welekidan, Amlsha Kahsay Hagos, Getahun Kahsay Abay, Dawit Gebreegziabiher Hagos

“…Methodology: In this cross-sectional study, 384 presumptive TB cases were recruited and a structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic and clinical data. …”
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Critical sustainability events and perceived roles of academic leaders at a leading university in sustainability: CIT case study by Anete Veidemane, Daniela Craciun, Barend van der Meulen

“…Employing the critical incident technique (CIT) and semi-structured interviews, university staff were asked to reflect on the meaning of a sustainable university, critical sustainability events, and the roles of academic leaders in these events. …”
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Determinants of birth asphyxia among newborns delivered in public hospitals of West Shoa Zone, Central Ethiopia: A case-control study. by Guta Kune, Habtamu Oljira, Negash Wakgari, Ebisa Zerihun, Mecha Aboma

“…All newborns with birth asphyxia during the study period were included in the study while; two comparable controls were selected consecutively after each birth asphyxia case. A pre-tested and structured questionnaire was used to collect maternal socio-demographic and antepartum characteristics. …”
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The effect of a Mindfulness-based stress reduction program on the mental health of a sample of Italian healthcare professionals: A quasi-experimental study design by Martina FINISTRELLA, Elisa LUCHINA

“…Methods: This study involved 43 hospital employees from Milan, who participated in a structured 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. …”
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Factors associated with quality of life of chronic spontaneous urticaria patients in a Vietnamese population. by Nguyen Thi Tra My, Le Huyen My, Vu Nguyet Minh, Nguyen Thi Ha Vinh, Mai Ba Hoang Anh, Doanh Le Huu

“…A total of 358 CSU patients aged 16 years or older were recruited. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering demographic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics. …”
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Knowledge and Utilization of Antenatal and Postnatal Services in an Urban area of South-East Delhi: A Cross-Sectional Study by Sehla Tabassum, Shyambhavee Behera, Kartikey Yadav, Korbilli Gautami

“…Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 150 women who delivered within the last one year residing in an urban area of South-East Delhi. Data collection between May 2024 to July 2024 was done with the help of pre-designed, validated, structured questionnaire using simple random sampling. …”
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Patient Perspectives on Impact of Weight and Weight Stigma on Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment: A Qualitative Study by Jamie L. Sorensen, Michele M. West, Kathleen M. Robinson, Mary E. Charlton, Ingrid M. Lizarraga, Sarah H. Nash

“…Methods We conducted semi‐structured interviews with 15 breast and 15 cervical cancer survivors diagnosed 2017–2019 in Iowa who had a pre‐diagnosis body mass index of 30+ kg/m2 calculated from their driver's license height and weight. …”
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Patient related factors associated with antiretroviral therapy defaulting among the youth accessing HIV care services in Mzimba, Malawi. by Paul Isaac Kasalu, Matthews Lazaro, Idesi Chilinda

“…Random sampling techniques were used to recruit both ART defaulters and non-defaulters. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. …”
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