Evidence of physiological changes associated with single-session pre-frontal tDCS: a pilot study by Hannah N. Rembrandt, Ellyn A. Riley

“…The current study is designed to investigate if a single session of tDCS will improve attention and fatigue as shown by relevant physiological methods in persons with post-stroke aphasia.MethodsTen participants (5 male; mean age: 62.8) engaged in two identically structured data collection sessions with at least a 3-day wash-out period between them. …”
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Assessment of Risk Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease among Patients Attending Medical City Complex by Nabaa Wisam Sabri, Buthaina Ateyah Rashid, Raheem Saber Shwiehk, Azad H. Mahdy

“… Chronic kidney disease is a worldwide health problem that is defined as structural abnormalities or progressive or permanent loss of renal function for 3 months or more, which is usually associated with a decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or persistent proteinuria, which can lead to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or kidney failure. …”
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Experiences and narratives of mandatory psychological assessment in Trans and Nonbinary people: An Italian qualitative analysis by Ciro De Vincenzo, Andrea Garolla, Sara Delinna, Laura Pizzolato, Ines Testoni

“…Conclusions It is therefore crucial to promote awareness programs on gender identity issues to foster a more welcoming and informed environment in healthcare settings. …”
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Generative artificial intelligence in physiotherapy education: great potential amidst challenges- a qualitative interview study by Yvonne Lindbäck, Karin Schröder, Torkel Engström, Karin Valeskog, Sofi Sonesson

“…Focus groups were conducted, using a semi-structured interview guide, at the Physiotherapy program at Linköping University, Sweden, from March to April 2024. …”
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Consistent condom utilization and associated factors among HIV positive clients attending ART clinic at Pawi general hospital, North West Ethiopia. by Alex Yeshaneh, Adugna Lencha, Amlaku Mulat Aweke, Yaregal Dessalew, Tegegne Wale, Esubalew Mekuriya, Temkin Abdulahi, Alemu Workineh, Meseret Yitayew, Hirut Dinku, Genet Asfaw

“…The study subjects were reached using a systematic sampling technique and data were collected using a pretested and structured questionnaire. Data entry and analysis were performed using epi-data version 3.1 and SPSS version 23 respectively. …”
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Maternal and Child Health Services in Rural Settings of The Gambia: Contextual Determinants of Postnatal Care from Mothers’ Perspectives—A Community-Based Analytical Cross-Sectiona... by Bakary Kinteh, Amadou Barrow, Musa Nget, Ebrima Touray, Jainaba Touray, Sambou L. S. Kinteh, Mansour Badjie, Solomon P. S. Jatta

“…Strengthening women empowerment and designing responsive ANC programs especially for rural women to improve PNC services are required.…”
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Exploration of employability skills among Osun state undergraduate students in the era of 4IR by Oluwaseyi Aina Gbolade Opesemowo, Rukayat Oyebola Iwintolu, Temiloluwa Faith Odeyemi, Titilope Rachael Opesemowo

“…Adopting a descriptive survey design, data were collected using an online platform from a representative sample (n = 184) of undergraduates across federal, state, and private universities within the state. The structured questionnaire was an adapted instrument with an alpha level of 0.909. …”
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Dietary Practices Among Young Children in Nepal’s Karnali Mountains: A Community-Based Study on Meal Frequency, Diversity, and Fruit or Vegetable Intake by Sona Shrestha, Vishnu Khanal

“…Face-to-face interviews were conducted using structured questionnaire. The prevalence of the three IYCF practices were assessed using frequency distribution and their association with socio-demographic factors were examined using chi-square tests (χ2) and multiple logistic regression. …”
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Transforming Opioid Overdose Prevention in the United States: Leveraging FDA’s Narcan Approval to Foster a Culture of Health by Rangachari P, Tran A

“…This paper applies the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s (RWJF) Culture of Health (COH) model to provide a structured framework for optimizing Narcan’s impact. …”
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Using implementation science to enhance specialized mental health supervision: pre-implementation assessment and rapid qualitative methods by Tonya Van Deinse, Allison Waters, Kasey Barton, Sherri Bloodworth, Nicholas Powell

“…Within a 30-day timeframe, the research team conducted 22 brief, semi-structured interviews with members of the implementation team and community supervision officers and their supervisors. …”
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Building patient capacity to participate in care during hospitalisation: a scoping review by Donna Goodridge, Meghan McDonald, Lucia New, Murray Scharf, Elizabeth Harrison, Thomas Rotter, Erin Watson, Chrysanthus Henry, Erika D Penz

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Maternal care utilization and provision during the COVID-19 pandemic: Voices from minoritized pregnant and postpartum women and maternal care providers in Deep South. by Ran Zhang, Tiffany Byrd, Shan Qiao, Myriam E Torres, Xiaoming Li, Jihong Liu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted semi-structured interviews with 19 African American women, 20 Hispanic women, and 9 MCPs between January and August 2022. …”
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Elderly travel mode choice in Thailand-evaluating MNL and machine learning models by Anantaya Philuek, Panuwat Wisutwattanasak, Fareeda Watcharamaisakul, Chinnakrit Banyong, Anon Chantaratang, Thanapong Champahom, Vatanavongs Ratanavaraha, Sajjakaj Jomnonkwao

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Magnitude of telemedicine utilization and associated factors among health professionals working at selected public hospitals in Southern Ethiopia. by Anteneh Fikrie, Dawit Daniel, Samrawit Ermiyas, Hawa Hassen, Wongelawit Seyoum, Seyoum Kebede, Wako Golicha Wako

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Cross-sectional study was conducted from June 1-30, 2021 among randomly selected 407 health professionals working at Pilot Hospitals in Southern Ethiopia. A pretested and structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the socio-demographic, knowledge and attitude of Health Professionals towards telemedicine and health system-related data. …”
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Assessment of emotional intelligence, self-efficacy, and perceived stress among nursing students in clinical practice: a cross-sectional study by Nasser Shubayr, Hamad Dailah

“…Given these findings, integrating structured emotional intelligence training into nursing curricula is essential. …”
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Factors influencing the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation by lay rescuers: A qualitative study based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. by Zhikang Zhong, Weiwei Li, Lin Zhou, Liang Liu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A qualitative study employing purposive sampling was undertaken, with semi-structured interviews conducted between January 1, 2022, and May 20, 2022. …”
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IMPLEMENTASI TQM BERORIENTASI HARD SKILL DAN SOFT SKILL DALAM PEMBELAJARAN SEJARAH SMA DI KOTA SEMARANG by Cahyo Budi Utomo

“…The research model are structural fit model and significance of relationship between TQM implementation model, PDSA cycle, the model analysis of fish bone, continuous improvement , hard skills and soft skills and qualified history learning is the main target of research. …”
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Adolescent sexuality education, sexual debut, and associated factors in Nigerian public secondary schools by Tope Michael Ipinnimo, Olalekan Oladipupo Rosiji, Olumide Temitope Asake, Oluwafunmilayo Oluwadamilola Ibikunle, Motunrayo Temidayo Ipinnimo, Toluwalope Motunrayo Asake

“…Data were collected using a validated semi-structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic variables, sexuality education (assessed with 13 questions exploring past sex-related discussions, sexually transmitted infection, contraceptive, and puberty), as well as engagement in sexual intercourse. …”
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Comparative Effectiveness of Health Communication Strategies in Nursing: A Mixed Methods Study of Internet, mHealth, and Social Media Versus Traditional Methods by Mariwan Qadir Hamarash, Radhwan Ibrahim, Marghoob Hussein Yaas, Mohammed Faris Abdulghani, Osama Al Mushhadany

“…MethodsQualitative interviews were conducted with a purposive sample (n=30), and a structured survey was distributed to a larger sample (n=300) representing diverse educational programs. …”
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How the nursing work environment moderates the relationship between clinical judgment and person-centered care among intensive care unit nurses. by Mi Hwa Seo, Eun A Kim, Hae Ran Kim

“…Participants completed online self-report structured questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed using hierarchical multiple regression and PROCESS macro Model 1, with a 95% bias-corrected bootstrap confidence interval to verify moderating effects.…”
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