Depressive symptoms and correlations among war-survivor internally displaced persons in two IDP camps in northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional survey by Gebresilassie Tadesse, Girum Nakie, Setegn Fentahun, Fantahun Andualem, Techilo Tinsae, Getasew Kibralew, Gidey Rtbey

“…Data were collected through structured interviews using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) to assess depressive symptoms, the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire-16 (HTQ-16) for traumatic experiences, the Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) for substance use, and the Oslo-3 scale for social support. …”
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Post-recovery experience among COVID-19 patients: A population-based online survey in India by Nitin Joseph, Prithvi Rajgopal, Paras Chaudhary, Ananya, Shreya Jain, Harish Yadav, Prajwal Kulkarni

“…Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire designed as a Google Doc. Post-COVID-19 conditions were defined as adverse health consequences returning, new, or persistent beyond 1 month after SARS-CoV-2 infection. …”
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Conserved missense variant pathogenicity and correlated phenotypes across paralogous genes by Tobias Brünger, Alina Ivaniuk, Eduardo Pérez-Palma, Ludovica Montanucci, Stacey Cohen, Lacey Smith, Shridhar Parthasarathy, Ingo Helbig, Michael Nothnagel, Patrick May, Dennis Lal

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Do patients want their spirituality addressed during their hospital journey; a cross-sectional study at a tertiary care center in Lebanon by Mohammad Assaf, Ali Ahmad, Hanine Atwi, Joseph Habib, Magda Haj, Reham Yehia, Amal C. Rahi, Marianne Majdalani

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Evaluating the World Health Organization’s Hearts Model for Hypertension and Diabetes Management: A Pilot Implementation Study in Guatemala by Irmgardt Alicia Wellmann, Luis Fernando Ayala, Taryn M. Valley, Vilma Irazola, Mark D. Huffman, Michele Heisler, Peter Rohloff, Rocío Donis, Eduardo Palacios, Manuel Ramírez-Zea, David Flood

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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

“…We previously developed and tested the acceptability of an in-person and videoconference-based self-management program (SMP) to address these needs. …”
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The Chem-Sex Inventory Scale (CSI): A Tool to Assess the Mental Health Risk of Chemsex Behaviors in Men Who Have Sex with Men by Pablo Del Pozo-Herce, Enrique Baca-García, Antonio Martínez-Sabater, Rubén Pérez-Elvira, Vicente Gea-Caballero, Elena Chover-Sierra, Pedro José Satústegui-Dordá, Alberto Tovar-Reinoso, Francisco José Rodríguez-Velasco, Mercedes Sánchez-Barba, Jesús Pérez, Raúl Juárez-Vela

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Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward azithromycin infusion reactions among pediatric nurses: a cross-sectional study by Linlin Wei, Jianying Xu, Chaolang Zhang, Cuiying Chen, Jia Chen

“…Hospitals should prioritize structured in-service programs, simulation-based learning, and pre-infusion checklists to enhance safety. …”
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Nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and decision-making related to sepsis assessment and management in Palestinian intensive care units by Hatem Khallaf, Moath Abu Ejheisheh, Malakeh. Z. Malak, Anas Shehadeh, Ahmad Ayed, Ahmad Batran, Mosaab Farajallah

“…A convenience sample of 243 participants was recruited. A structured self-reported questionnaire comprising three sections: socio-demographic characteristics, Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes Survey, and the Nurses’ Decision-Making Instrument (NDMI) was used to collect the data from April to June 2024. …”
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Prevalence, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern, and Associated Factors of Urinary Tract Infections among Adult Diabetic Patients at Metu Karl Heinz Referral Hospital, Southwest E... by Tesfaye Gutema, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Dadi Marami, Zelalem Teklemariam

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Clean-catch midstream urine samples were investigated for the presence of pathogenic bacteria and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern using recommended culture methods. …”
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Evaluating preceptorship during advanced pharmacy practice experiences in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Faris S. Alnezary, Fahad Alzahrani, Yasser Alatawi, Abdullah A. Alhifany

“…Introduction: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programs offer students’ academic coursework and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs). …”
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Blockchain Technology and Social Policy Transformation: A Critical Examination and Recommendations by Nurten Ebru Özdemir, Gökçe Cerev, Doğa Başar Sarıipek, Salih Tosun

“…The significance of this study lies in its exploration of Blockchain’s decentralised digital structure of the blockchain, which ensures data integrity and is pivotal in establishing fair and transparent social assistance mechanisms. …”
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Empowering Future Mothers: A School Intervention Approach to Promote Breastfeeding Awareness among Adolescent Girls in Rural Uttar Pradesh, India by Kritika Tiwari, Priya Arora

“…Stratified random sampling was used to ensure representative participation across different classes. A pretested, self-structured questionnaire assessed baseline knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding breastfeeding. …”
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The Clinical Learning Environment Experience of the Student Nurse of the Generation Z: a Convergent Parallel Mixed Method Study by Marzia Lommi, Giuliana Covelli, Dhurata Ivziku, Giorgia Barretta, Gianluca Pozzuoli, Barbara Porcelli, Luca Guarente, Simona Ricci

“…These findings can be applied to nursing education by developing targeted educational strategies such as structured mentoring programs, emotional training, and practical simulations. …”
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Nordic physician-staffed prehospital services - organisation and preparedness for major emergency surgical procedures by Peter Galos, Karl Chevalley, Robert Larsen, Göran Sandström, Jyrki Tenhunen

“…Abstract Background Prehospital physician-staffed services in the Nordic countries vary in crew structure, medical specialisation of crew and preparedness for major emergency surgical procedures. …”
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The effectiveness of online educational interventions on impostor syndrome and burnout among medical trainees: a systematic review by Chun-Lun Hsu, Cheng-Heng Liu, Chih-Chung Huang, Huey-Ling Chen, Yen-Lin Chiu, Chih-Wei Yang

“…Conclusions Current evidence suggests that structured online educational interventions, particularly those incorporating coaching and cognitive reframing strategies, can effectively reduce impostor syndrome among medical trainees. …”
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Screening for cognitive symptoms in dialysis patients with an extended version of Kidney Disease Quality of Life Cognitive Function subscale (KDQOL-CF): a validation study by Frederick H. F. Chan, Pearl Sim, Phoebe X. H. Lim, Behram A. Khan, Jason C. J. Choo, Konstadina Griva

“…Statistical analyses were performed to determine the factor structure and psychometric properties of the extended KDQOL-CF. …”
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Magnitude and factors associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia among adult male patients visiting Wolaita Sodo University comprehensive specialized hospital southern Ethiopia by Tirufat Tiruneh, Tamiru Getachew, Firdawek Getahun, Tesfaye Gebreyesus, Simeon Meskele

“…Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire and entered, cleaned, coded, and analyzed using SPSS Version 25.0. …”
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