Multilevel relationships and loyalty in the microfinance industry: evidence from Tanzania by Amani Gration Tegambwage

“…Regression techniques and structural equation modeling were utilized to analyze the data. …”
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Exploring the role of nutritional status and anthropometric factors in anemia among adolescent girls in Pekanbaru, Indonesia by Fachriani Putri, Suyanto Suyanto, Ridha Restila, Agung Dwi Laksono, Tonny Sundjaya

“…Anemia was defined as hemoglobin levels below the WHO cut-off point. Data on age, menstrual patterns, iron supplementation, and knowledge of anemia were collected from structured interviews, dietary intake from 24-h food recall questionnaires, anthropometric measurements from height, weight, body mass index, mid-upper arm circumference. …”
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Effects of ABO Blood Groups and Helicobacter pylori on COVID-19 Susceptibility and Disease Severity: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Analysis by Maryam Nejabat, Mohammad Motamedifar, Saeid Amiri Zadeh Fard

“…During thisperiod, serum samples from 1,105 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 at hospitals affiliated with ShirazUniversity of Medical Sciences were analyzed for SARS-CoV-2 and H. pylori antibodies using the enzymelinkedimmunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique. Clinical data, including demographic characteristics andmanifestations of COVID-19, were collected through structured interviews and comprehensive reviews ofmedical records.Results: The prevalence of COVID-19 was significantly higher among individuals with blood group Acompared to other groups (P=0.032). …”
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Improving route development using convergent retrosynthesis planning by Paula Torren-Peraire, Jonas Verhoeven, Dorota Herman, Hugo Ceulemans, Igor V. Tetko, Jörg K. Wegner

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The use of culturally adapted and translated depression screening questionnaires with South Asian haemodialysis patients in England. by Shivani Sharma, Sam Norton, Kamaldeep Bhui, Roisin Mooney, Emma Caton, Tarun Bansal, Clara Day, Andrew Davenport, Neill Duncan, Philip A Kalra, Maria Da Silva-Gane, Gurch Randhawa, Graham Warwick, David Wellsted, Magdi Yaqoob, Ken Farrington

“…The research was based across 9 National Health Service (NHS) Trusts in England. Structural validity of translated questionnaires was assessed using confirmatory factor analysis. …”
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Dietary Diversity Practice and Associated Factors among Children Aged 6–23 Months in Robe Town, Bale Zone, Ethiopia by Shumi Bedada Damtie, Tomas Benti Tefera, Mekonnen Tegegne Haile

“…Systematic sampling technique was applied to select a child-mother pair. Data were collected using a pretested and structured questionnaire. …”
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Impact of Climate‐Smart Crop Intensification on Rural Household Food Security in North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia by Getnet Zeleke Tessera, Sisay Demeke Molla

“…This study examined the impact of climate‐resilient crop intensification strategies on household food security, measured by household food consumption score (HFCS), household dietary diversity score (HDDS), and household food insecurity access scale (HFIAS). The data were collected from 411 smallholder farmers using structured questionnaires, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews. …”
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Strategies for enhancing home-based cardiac rehabilitation self-management for patients with coronary heart disease: a qualitative study by Zhen Yang, Xutong Zheng, Yu Gao, Chunqi Zhang, Aiping Wang

“…Content analysis was utilized to analyze the textual data. Results A total of 18 eligible clinical nurses participated in this study. …”
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Assessment of Sexual Functions among Infertile Women by Azza A. Mohamed, Aziza A. Attia, Hanan A. Mahjoub

“…The study conducted at the infertility clinic of Ain Shams Maternity University Hospital on 135 women attending the previous settings. A Structured interviewing questionnaire sheet used to collect data concerning socio-demographic characteristics, female sexual history& infertility-related characteristics, and current condition of woman. …”
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Social factors influencing the household solid waste generation and recycling rate in urban areas of Japan by Zhuojiao Yu, Xiaoyue Liu, Jeongsoo Yu, Kazuaki Okubo

“…This study aims to investigate the social factors influencing the generation and recycling rate of HSW and HPW in urban Japan. Using panel data from 105 cities across the years 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020, we conducted an actual situation analysis and stepwise multiple regression analysis. …”
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Social isolation in the young and middle-aged patients with stroke: role of social support, family resilience and hope by Xiao Jia Wu, Ke Ke, Hui Liu, Shao Ping Zhan, Lei Wang, Juan Feng He

“…SPSS 27.0 and AMOS 26.0 were used for descriptive analysis and structural equation modeling of the data.ResultsThe young and middle-aged stroke survivors had a high level of social isolation(49.57 ± 5.84). …”
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"It's me who supports. How are you going to refuse to have a child?”: the social norms and gender dynamics of men’s engagement in family planning practices in the Democratic Republ... by Salomine Ekambi, Kathryn Sugg, Florence Mpata, Dédé Marachto Aliango, Peter J. Winch

“…This qualitative study, through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions, explored the social norms shaping perceptions, attitudes, and decision-making around family planning among men in the DRC. …”
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Understanding the child and adolescent eating disorder treatment experiences of autistic people and parents by Colleen Alford, Andrew Wallis, Phillipa Hay, Deborah Mitchison

“…Nine autistic people with lived experience of an eating disorder as an adolescent as well as nine parents of autistic young people engaged in paediatric eating disorders treatment were recruited through purposive sampling and then interviewed using a semi-structured design. Each interview was transcribed and analysed to identify themes and develop emergent theory directly from the data. …”
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Family members' knowledge, attitudes, practices, and caregiver burden in managing the health of patients with severe burn injuries by Huili Wang, Jiaming Yang, Mengjia Xia, Linying Zhu, Mirong Liao

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified that income levels of 5,001–10,000 Yuan (OR = 12.6, 95% CI: [2.57, 62.4], P = 0.002) and 10,001–20,000 Yuan (OR = 8.05, 95% CI: [1.53, 42.3], P = 0.014) were found to be independently associated with increased caregiver burden.ConclusionThe study demonstrates that while family members generally hold positive attitudes and are proactive in the care management of patients with severe burn injuries, their knowledge levels remain suboptimal, and they experience a mild to moderate caregiver burden. Structured caregiver education programs focusing on long-term burn complications and psychological support should be implemented to enhance care quality and reduce caregiver burden.…”
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Assessment of a simple methodology for the identification of inertial parameters of semi-trailers by Tommaso Vannuccini, Riccardo Bartolozzi, Francesco Bucchi, Francesco Frendo, Marco Gabiccini

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A qualitative analysis of formerly incarcerated women’s perspectives on a prison-based perinatal support program by Mollee K. Steely Smith, Julia E. Hooper, Maegan Calvert, Melissa J. Zielinski

“…Participants were asked about three existing elements of the program (support group, lactation, childbirth education), and a hypothetical fourth element, doula support. Data was analyzed using a qualitative description approach via MAXQDA. …”
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The Role of Boundary Spanning Strategy in Mediating the Improvement of Organizational Performance: A Study on the Indonesian Ministry of Health Hospital by Paryanto Paryanto, Willy Arafah, Sarfilianty Anggiani

“…A total of 320 responses were collected and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS version 3 software. …”
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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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Bridging gaps in medical education for digital healthcare: A Singapore case study by Humairah Zainal, Xin Xiaohui, Julian Thumboo, Fong Kok Yong

“…Methods: Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with medical students, clinical educators, and clinical teachers. …”
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The Relationship Between Self-Stigma, Basic and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, and Communication Participation Among Individuals With Parkinson’s Disease by Ying Qian Ong, Nur Zahirah Zakaria, Jaehoon Lee, Chun Hong Gan, Siaw Chui Chai, Fierro Veronica, Fatimah Hani Hassan, Shin Ying Chu

“…Interview data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic analysis. …”
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