Knowledge, attitudes, and factors associated with vertical transmission of hepatitis B among pregnant women in Gurage Zone, Ethiopia by Aynalem Belay, Abdulaziz Assefa, Fentahun Tamene Zeleke, Mulugeta Animaw, Muche Argaw, Fikremariam Endeshaw, Samrawit Birhanu Alemu, Ayele Sahile, Mangistu Abera

“…A systematic sampling technique was used, and data were collected through a pre-tested, structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire. …”
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Exploring farmer perspectives on Bambara groundnut [Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc]: production constraints, preferred varietal traits and implications for varietal development in no... by Josephine T. Pasipanodya, Lydia N. Horn, Cecil Togarepi, Julia Sibiya, Rudo Musango, Enoch G. Achigan-Dako

“…The study involved 112 semi-structured interviews, 74 focus group respondents, and transect walks. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with late presentation for HIV care among adult men at a large HIV clinic in Eastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study by Sherifah Nabikande, Juliana Namutundu, Joanita Nangendo, Steven Ndugwa Kabwama, Anne Ruhweza Katahoire

“…Incorporating family counseling into treatment programs can provide crucial support for newly diagnosed individuals. …”
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Examining knowledge, attitudes, and implementation of evidence-based practice among nursing students: a multicenter cross-sectional study by Abeer N. Alruwaili, Fuad H. Abuadas, Majed M. Alruwaili, Nourah A. Alsadaan, Nadiah A. Baghdadi

“…Institutions can address these gaps by integrating structured EBP training, mentorship programs, research engagement opportunities, and enhanced faculty support to foster a stronger evidence-based practice culture. …”
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Establishing a Multicenter Active Adverse Events Following Immunization Sentinel Surveillance Network Across 22 Tertiary Care Hospitals in India: Protocol for a Prospective Observa... by Apoorva Sharan, Manoja Kumar Das, Akhil PM, Ramesh Poluru, Neeraj Kumar Kashyap, Christian Burri, Jan Bonhoeffer, Satinder Aneja, Deepak Polpakara, Narendra Kumar Arora

“… BackgroundThe rapid evolution of immunization programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has necessitated an augmentation of capacity for postlicensure vaccine safety monitoring. …”
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Formación Inicial Docente en Educación Física, paradigmas de la formación desde la percepción del for-mador de formadores, lineamientos ministeriales y mallas curriculares: estudio... by Felipe Poblete-Valderrama, Lucia Illanes Aguilar, Luis Linzmayer Gutiérrez, Lizette Cenzano Castillo, Claudia Quintana Figueroa, Alex Garrido-Méndez, Cristian Rivas Morales, Katherine Hetz Rodríguez

“…A qualitative approach was used, data analysis was performed through grounded theory with the support of the Atlas.ti statistical program. The collection of information was carried out through semi-structured interviews and analysis of formal ministerial documentation in force until 2021. …”
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Predictors of Hypertension among Adult Female Population in Kpone-Katamanso District, Ghana by Kwabena Acheampong, Jackim M. Nyamari, Daniel Ganu, Stella Appiah, Xiongfeng Pan, Atipatsa Kaminga, Aizhong Liu

“…The data was collected using a structured questionnaire and physical measurements adapted from “WHO STEPwise approach to chronic disease risk factor surveillance (STEPS).” …”
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Introduction to OmniPES: A Novel Modelica Library for Power Systems Modeling and Analysis by Marcelo Aroca Tomim, Ricardo Mota Henriques, Joao A. Passos Filho

“…Moreover, the library incorporates a transient stability modeling framework, offering a structure akin to those utilized in production-grade power systems programs. …”
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Experience of the Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital named after S.P. Botkin in the pandemic of a new coronavirus infection by D. A. Gusev, I. P. Feduniak, Yu. A. Vasilyeva, K. I. Klimkovetsky, E. S. Romanova

“…The volumes of assistance to pregnant women, women in childbirth and puerperas with COVID-19, as well as patients on program hemodialysis are presented. The structure of hospitalized patients according to nosological forms was analyzed. …”
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Evaluation of the Medical Assistance to Patients with Arterial Hypertension in Four Urban Áreas by Addys Díaz Piñera, Armando Rodríguez Salvá, Susana Balcindes Acosta, René García Roche, Nelsy Álvarez Mesa

“…<br /><strong>Results:</strong> the evaluation of structure, process and results dimensions was not satisfactory in the studies area, because the proposed standards were not achieved. …”
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Factors Affecting Clinical Education Standards in Nursing in Iran: A Systematic Review by Tayebeh Eghbali, Zahra Sarkoohi Jabalbarezi, Esmat Nouhi

“…Based on the research inclusion criteria, 30 articles were selected and the data were analyzed using the content analysis method.Results: The most important factors affecting clinical education standards in nursing in Iran were categorized into three areas: educational goals and planning, educational structure, and educational process. The most important affecting factors included “the presence of a codified educational program for clinical education and interactions”.Conclusion: The most crucial actions that can be taken to help improve nursing clinical education and elevate its standards include preparing a codified educational program for clinical education, trying to improve interactions in the clinical education environment, and improving instructors’ performance and skills to train nursing students.…”
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Determinants of satisfaction with community-based health insurance schemes among beneficiaries with chronic diseases in selected public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia: A multicenter... by Yoniso Mohammed, Simon Birhanu, Kadir Abdu, Nesredin Ahmed, Shiferaw Letta

“…Data were collected through a pre-tested and structured face-to-face interview questionnaire. The data were entered into Epi-Data 3.1 and then exported to STATA 17.0 for analysis. …”
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Knowledge and attitude of the families with a mental patient about the‏ ‏electroconvulsive therapy at the Ebn-e- Sina psychiatric center of Mashhad by Zahra Yazdandoost, Mehdi Bakaian, Tahereh Khaleghdoost, HamidReza Behnam Veshani, Atefeh Ghanbari Khanghah, Rabiollah Farmanbar

“…The means for collecting &lrm;data was a questionnaire, which was filled by the researcher through structured interviewing &lrm;in three sections including demographic data, knowledge questions and attitudes questions. …”
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Real-Life Experiences of Self-Capacity Management in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: A Qualitative Study by Wang A, Zhang N, Li M, Mao Q, Ma A, Wang G, Li M, Li Q

“…The goal is to provide a foundation for future intervention strategies.Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was employed, using semi-structured in-depth interviews with CHF patients. The transcribed data were coded and analyzed thematically based on Colaizzi’s phenomenological data analysis method. …”
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Household latrine utilization and associated factors in semi-urban areas of northeastern Ethiopia. by Deres Asnake, Metadel Adane

“…Data were collected by trained workers using a pre-tested, structured questionnaire via face-to-face interviews and on-the-spot observations of the latrines. …”
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Knowledge of alarm signs of stroke among caretakers of stroke patients and first contact healthcare providers at two tertiary referral hospitals in Uganda by Salvatore Ssemmanda, Abdu Kisekka Musubire

“…Methods This was a cross-sectional survey study design using data collected over ten weeks by structured questionnaire based in-depth interviews of autonomously consented adult study participants. …”
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Herbal medicine use and associated factors among lactating mothers visiting maternal and child health clinic at Woldia comprehensive specialized hospital, North Wollo Zone, Ethiopi... by Teshome Gebremeskel Aragie, Mekbib Afework

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire through face-to-face interviews and entered using EPI-Data version 4.2.0. …”
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Evaluating the Knowledge of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Parameters Between Undergraduate Students and Radiographers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectiona... by Aljuaid LA, Alblowi MA, Almary SY, Alshamrani KM, Subahi AM

“…Previous studies have showed a significant knowledge gap regarding CT and MRI parameters; thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of university curricula and clinical practice in hospitals among undergraduate students and technologists in Jeddah.Methods: Quantitative data were collected through a validated structured cross-sectional survey administered to a cluster sample of undergraduate students and radiographers in Jeddah. …”
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Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation over the primary motor cortex on short-term balance acquisition in healthy individuals by Ömer Burak Tor, Michael A. Nitsche, Edmund Wascher, Nevin A. Guzel, Charles S. Layne

“…All participants were involved in a structured, three-session perturbation-based balance training program completed within one week. …”
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Urolithiasis Burden in Somalia: Associated Factors and Regional Distribution Among Patients Undergoing CT Scan in Selected Centers in Mogadishu by Dirie NI, Ahmed MM, Olad OM, Shire IH, Mohamud AK, Garba B, Mohamoud JH, Asowe HA, Orey FAH, Hassan J, Adam MH

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that covered sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle habits, dietary patterns, and clinical data. …”
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