Impact of a comprehensive two-year research capacity intervention with sexual and reproductive health researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa by Julie M. Buser, Olive Tengera, Charley Jiang, Edward Kumakech, Rachel Gray, Madeleine Mukeshimana, Gerard Kaberuka, Marie Laetitia Ishimwe Bazakare, Jackline Ayikoru, Diomede Ntasumbumuyange, Tamrat Endale, Pebalo Francis Pebolo, Anna Grace Auma, Ella August, Yolanda R. Smith

“…These findings underscore the importance of structured research training programs in enhancing research skills. …”
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Advancing non-target analysis of emerging environmental contaminants with machine learning: Current status and future implications by Alexa Canchola, Lillian N. Tran, Wonsik Woo, Linhui Tian, Ying-Hsuan Lin, Wei-Chun Chou

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Gender differences and factors affecting opinions on condom use and sexual experiences among adolescents in a high teenage pregnancy setting in the Volta Region, Ghana by Desmond Klu, Percival Delali Agordoh, Charles Azagba, Evelyn Acquah, Phidelia Doegah, Alfred Kwesi Manyeh, Evelyn Korkor Ansah, Margaret Gyapong

“…Methods Data for this study were extracted from a larger primary baseline cross-sectional study among 188 adolescents (109 girls and 79 boys) aged 10–19 years in 30 communities. Data from a semi-structured questionnaire were analyzed using a bivariate analysis and binary logistic regression. …”
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The effect of prenatal education on exclusive breastfeeding among women in Quito: prospective cohort study by Betzabé Tello, Herminio Hernández, Iván Dueñas-Espín, Eduardo Tejera

“…Data collection included a structured survey, with baseline clinical information obtained through face-to-face interviews before hospital discharge and follow-up telephone interviews at one, four, and six months postpartum. …”
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HIV risk perception and associated factors among pregnant and breastfeeding women in Zambia: implications for PrEP uptake in antenatal and postnatal settings by Twaambo Euphemia Hamoonga, Wilbroad Mutale, Karen Hampanda, Benjamin H. Chi

“…Study team members administered a structured questionnaire to pregnant and breastfeeding women at the hospital's maternal and child health clinic to get information on socio-demographics, obstetrics and pregnancy history, sexual behavior and HIV risk perception. …”
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Collaborative design of a care pathway for pharmacy-based PrEP delivery in Nigeria: insights from stakeholder consultation by Obinna I. Ekwunife, Theodora C. Omenoba, Ugochi Eyong, Valentine Okelu, Michael Alagbile, Ifeanyi Ume, Ambrose Eze, Aderinola Fisayo, Gloria Aidoo-Frimpong, Farah Shroff, Chimezie Anyakora

“…The meeting utilized the Nominal Group Technique (NGT)—a structured method for facilitating group decision-making and prioritizing ideas—to adapt the Kenyan pharmacy-delivered PrEP model for implementation in the Nigerian context. …”
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Anemia and its determinants among non-pregnant women of childbearing age at Tsirae Wonberta district, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2020: a community based cross sectional study by Zuriyash Tadesse Melkamu, Tedros Bereket, Gebretsadkan Gebremedhin Gebretsadik, Gebretsadik Kiros Lema, Abreham Habtemariam Weldu, Makele Hailu Beyene, Solange Cullen

“…Data were collected using a semi-structured, pretested questionnaire, and blood samples were collected to measure hemoglobin levels. …”
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Virtual reality simulation for high-risk neonatal emergency nursing training: a mixed-methods study on nurse competency and outcomes by Abeer Nuwayfi Alruwaili, Afrah Madyan Alshammari, Ali Alhaiti, Nadia Bassuoni Elsharkawy, Sayed Ibrahim Ali, Osama Mohamed Elsayed Ramadan

“…Qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews (n = 24) exploring experiential aspects. …”
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Evaluating the impact of NSAIDs and exercise therapy versus sole exercise therapy on joint mobility, pain levels, grip strength, and muscle activity in lateral epicondylitis patien... by Junaid Ahmad Parrey, Mohd Arshad Bari, Abdul Qayyum Khan, Arish Ajhar, Shivani Singh

“…Both groups followed a 12-week program, with the intervention group performing additional eccentric and concentric exercises. …”
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Communication Between Parents and Young People on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues and Its Associated Factors in Holeta and Bako Towns, Oromia, West Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectiona... by Tsegaye Benti Muse, Hunduma Dinsa Ayeno, Mulugeta Mekuria Mengistu, Yohannes Bacha Gemechu, Seifadin Ahmed Shallo, Elias Teferi Bala

“…Data were collected using interviewer‐administered structured questionnaires, entered into Epi Data version 4.6, and exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. …”
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A geo-additive spatial analysis of condom use among women aged 15–49 in Rwanda by Mkhombiseni Zamani Sithole, Jesca Mercy Batidzirai, Ashenafi Argaw Yirga, Ashenafi Argaw Yirga, Retius Chifurira

“…Central and Northern districts, such as Ruhango and Musanze, showed positive structured spatial effects, suggesting regionally correlated factors promoting condom use. …”
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Comportamentos de bullying em jovens praticantes de desporto (Bullying behaviours in young athletes) by Philippe Marracho, Eduarda Maria Rocha Teles de Castro Coelho, Miguel Venda da Graça Nery, Antonino Manuel Almeida Pereira

“…Thirteen federated sports athletes were interviewed, using semi-structured interviews. The data was analysed using the content analysis technique. …”
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Exergaming System for Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation in Patients With Heart Failure: Development and Usability Assessment Study of a Device Prototype by Carles Blasco-Peris, Juan Pedro Alcolea Garrido, Barbara Seguí, Rocio Zaragoza, Vicente Climent-Paya, Laura Fuertes-Kenneally, Agustín Manresa-Rocamora, Ana Sanz-Rocher, Sabina Baladzhaeva, José M Sarabia

“…High usability and enjoyment ratings support its acceptability, while structured user experience analysis provided valuable insights for system refinement. …”
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Stress, physical activity, and mindfulness practices among youth amidst COVID-19 by A. El Hajj, M. Noulhiane, M. Noulhiane, B. Andrieu, Natacha Heutte, O. Sirost

“…Qualitative insights were gathered through semi-structured interviews with three directors of the university's sports and physical activities department (SUAPS), as well as four wellness program instructors. …”
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Chronic lower back pain among occupational workers: effect of relaxation technique on quality of working life, pain and disability level with nurse-led intervention by Nabila ELSayed Sabola, Kamal Wifaq, Musaad M. Alruwaili, Rasha Kamal Mohamed Sweelam, Sabah Hassan El-Amrosy, Amal Yousef Abdelwahed

“…Instruments The study used a structured interview questionnaire, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the Quality of Working Life Scale (QWL), and the Oswestry Disability Index. …”
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Prevalence and characteristics of tobacco use among adults in Kazakhstan: A cross-sectional National Survey by Anel Ibrayeva, Marat Shoranov, Rassulbek Aipov, Adil Katarbayev, Shynar Tanabayeva, Ildar Fakhradiyev

“…Data were collected through structured interviews based on the WHO STEPwise approach. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to sports participation in autistic Europeans: insights from a large-scale questionnaire survey by Célia Ruffino, Nicolas Gueugneau, Sidney Grosprêtre, Sidney Grosprêtre

“…The primary reasons for non-participation include a lack of suitable facilities (54.1%) and uncertainty about where to practice (22.2%).ConclusionsThe study underscores the importance of structured physical activity in improving both physical health and autism-specific characteristics. …”
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Core Exercise as Non-Pharmacological Strategy for Improving Metabolic Health in Prediabetic Women by Nuray Yiğiter, Faruk Akçınar, Yavuz Yasul, Vedat Çınar, Taner Akbulut, Gian Mario Migliaccio

“…<i>Conclusions</i>: This study demonstrates that an 8-week structured core exercise program significantly improves glycemic control, lipid profiles, insulin sensitivity, and body composition in women with prediabetes. …”
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Dental students’ perceptions of integrating online learning in the dental curriculum by Banan Al-Natour, Rima Safadi, Abed Al-Hadi Hamasha, Reema Karasneh, Mohammad A. Alkandari, Sarah A. Hamasha

“…By focusing on interface design and providing structured training for lecturers, a more effective online learning environment can be achieved.…”
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Gratitude experience of nursing students during final stage of clinical internship: A qualitative study from the perspective of positive psychology (积极心理学视角下护理实习生实习后期感恩体验的质性研究)... by NIAN Guihong (年桂红), LI Qiaomei (李巧梅), ZHANG Ting (张婷)

“…Objective To deeply investigate the Gratitude experience of nursing students during final stage of clinical internship, and provide reference for establishment of Gratitude intervention program. Methods Twelve nursing student who participated in the clinical internship were recruited using a purposive sampling method, A face-to-face semi-structured method was adopted, and qualitative data was analyzed Colaizzis method of phenomenological analysis. …”
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