Women’s Awareness and Associated Factors on Preconception Folic Acid Supplementation in Adet, Northwestern Ethiopia, 2016: Implication of Reproductive Health by Yitayal Ayalew Goshu, Tewachew Muche Liyeh, Amare Simegn Ayele, Liknaw Bewket Zeleke, Yohannes Tesfahun Kassie

“…The collected data were entered, cleaned, checked using EpiData version 3.1, and finally analyzed using SPSS version 20. …”
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Associations between airborne pollen, pollen-related allergic rhinitis and blood pressure: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Alexandra Bürgler, Sarah Glick, Axel Luyten, Shihua Shi, Marloes Eeftens

“…The certainty of the evidence is therefore limited by (1) reliance on cross-sectional studies, which prevents conclusions about causality, (2) high risk of selection and confounding biases which could not be adjusted for, (3) heterogeneous and indirect definitions of pollen-related AR, and (4) an exclusively binary exposure assessment (with or without pollen-related AR), which limited the ability to study an exposure gradient. …”
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Correct diagnostic classification and treatment of pneumonia symptoms in under-five children, northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Lemma Derseh Gezie, Kassahun Alemu, Telake Azale, Zemene Tigabu, Abebaw Addis Gelagay

“…We employed two-stage random sampling. Observation of healthcare providers’ clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment; re-assessing children; interviewing caregivers and healthcare providers; and facility audit were applied to collect the data. …”
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Magnitude of mortality and associated factors among road traffic accident victim children admitted in East and West Gojjam Zone specialized public hospitals Northwest, Ethiopia by Amanuel Taye, Tilksew Ayalew, Balew Zeleke, Agegnehu Bante, Addisu Endale

“…Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 391 victimized children using simple random sampling techniques from March 1st, 2021, to April 30th, 2021. …”
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Magnitude and associated factors of low back pain among nurses working at intensive care unit of public hospitals in Amhara region, Ethiopia. by Bitew Zewudie Tefera, Haymanot Zeleke, Abebe Abate, Haimanot Abebe, Zebene Mekonnen, Yihenew Sewale

“…Descriptive statistics were computed. A binary logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with low back pain. …”
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Analysis of risk factors and construction of nomogram model for arthroscopic single-row rivet repair by Hao Fan, YuLong Ouyang, ShuiLin Chen, DeFei Zhao, GuiCai Sun

“…Finally, internal validation is performed using self-random sampling. Results The mean follow-up time was 29.92 ± 17.20 months. …”
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Medication adherence among children with heart failure at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Gondar Northwest Ethiopia by Alemu Azizew, Addisu Ginbu Dubie, Teshome Geletaw Zamanuel, Geta Bayu Genet

“…The mean age of the study participants was 9.53(± 5.2) years ranging from 3 months to 18 years. The magnitude of poor adherence was 23.15% (17.3–29.0%). …”
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Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Their Association with Women's Autonomy: A Community-Based Study in Rural West Bengal by Najir Hosen Sarkar, Kuntala Ray, Subhra Samujjwal Basu, Kalpana Gupta, Mamunur Rashid, Mausumi Basu

“…Multivariable binary logistic regression and the Pearson's correlation was done to find association. …”
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Associated Factors towards Monkeypox Infection among residents at Bahir Dar city, Northwest Ethiopia, 2024. Community based cross-sectional s... by Habtamu Semagne Ayele MSc, Assefa Kebad Mengesha MSc, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew MSc, Abriham Adane Lakew MSc, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu MSc, Demis Getachew MSc, Alemante Tafese Beyna MSc

“…Among the participants, 33.7% demonstrated good knowledge of Mpox, while 57.3% exhibited positive attitudes toward the disease. …”
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Multiclass leukemia cell classification using hybrid deep learning and machine learning with CNN-based feature extraction by Sazzli Kasim, Sorayya Malek, JunJie Tang, Xue Ning Kiew, Song Cheen, Bryan Liew, Norashikin Saidon, Raja Ezman, Raja Shariff

“…This study presents a novel hybrid methodology that combines pre-trained CNN architectures, including VGG16, InceptionV3, and ResNet50, with advanced classification models such as Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Machine (SVM), Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), and the deep learning-based Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP). …”
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A combined method of formation of a cryptographic key with secret modification of the results of synchronization of artificial neural networks by M. L. Radziukevich

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Predicting sleep quality with digital biomarkers and artificial neural networks by Hyolim Lee, Minsung Cho, Sang Won Lee, Sang Won Lee, Sungkyu Park

“…Higher LF/HF: 14.9±3.0 min, p=0.012). LSTM demonstrated superior predictive performance with 90.4% accuracy, 91.3% precision, and 89.9% recall for binary WASO classification. …”
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Medical students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward generative artificial intelligence in Egypt 2024: a Cross-Sectional study by Omar A. Ghanem, Abdelmonam M. Hagag, Muhammed E. Kormod, Mennatullah A. El-Refaay, Alaa Mahmoud Khedr, Omnia M. Abozaid, Karim M. Abdelmoaty, Mona S. Hamed

“…Methods In 2024, a cross-sectional study using a semi-structured questionnaire was performed, targeting 423 students as a convenient sample from 10 selected Egyptian universities by simple random sampling. The questionnaire was distributed via online platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, X, Telegram, and Messenger. …”
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Determinants of minimum meal frequency among children in Kumbungu District of Ghana: a cross-sectional study by Ambrose Atosona, Hidaya Abdul Wahab, Fuseini Alhassan, Mildred Donkoh, Michael Akenteng Wiafe, Clement Kubreziga Kubuga

“…Children aged 9–23 months were 3.48 times more likely to meet the minimum meal frequency as compared to children aged 6–8 months [Adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 3.48, 95% CI: 1. 33-9.03, p = 0.011]. …”
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Factors Affecting Psychological Distress among People Living with HIV/AIDS at Selected Hospitals of North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Elyas Admasu Basha, Behailu Tariku Derseh, Yohannes Gebre Egziabher Haile, Gedion Tafere

“…Institution based cross-sectional study design with systematic random sampling method was used. Data was collected by structured interviewer-based Amharic version questionnaire. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of self-medication practices among adult household members in Hosanna town, Hadiya zone, central Ethiopia by Sentayehu Admasu Saliya, Awoke Girma Hailu, Sisay Foga Sebro, Misgana Desalegn Menesho

“…Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 1–30, 2024, among 566 randomly selected households in Central Ethiopia. Households were chosen using a simple random sampling technique. …”
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Magnitude of late presentation for induced abortion care services and the associated factors among reproductive-age women at selected hospitals in the South Gondar district of Nort... by Eyaya Habtie Dagnaw, Marta Berta, Endehsaw Admasu Cherkos, Endalamaw Wondie Mequannent

“…Objective The objective of the study was to determine the magnitude of and the factors associated with late presentation for induced abortion care services at hospitals in the South Gondar district of Ethiopia.Design This study employed an institution-based, cross-sectional design.Setting The study was conducted at five hospitals in the South Gondar district of Ethiopia.Participants A total of 381 women recruited through systematic random sampling techniques from October 2022 to February 2023 participated in the study. …”
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Adherence to recommended diet among patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 on follow-up at Adama Hospital Medical College, Ethiopia by Saron Abose, Godana Arero Dassie, Abebe Megerso, Tesfaye Getachew Charkos

“…Participants were selected through systematic random sampling. Data were collected using structured, interviewer-administered questionnaires. …”
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Depressive symptoms and associated factors among HIV positive patients attending public health facilities of Dessie town: A cross-sectional study. by Yitayish Damtie, Bereket Kefale, Melaku Yalew, Mastewal Arefaynie, Bezawit Adane, Afework Edmealem, Atsedemariam Andualem

“…The data were entered by Epi data version 3.1 and analyzed by SPSS version 25. A binary logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with depressive symptoms. …”
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Prevalence, trend and risk factors for antiretroviral therapy discontinuation among HIV-infected adults in Ethiopia in 2003-2015. by Hailay Abrha Gesesew, Paul Ward, Kifle Woldemichael, Lillian Mwanri

“…To handle missing data, we applied multiple imputations assuming missing at random pattern.<h4>Results</h4>In total, 4900 adult patients enrolled on ART, of whom 1090 (22.3%) had discontinued, 954 (19.5%) had transferred out, 300 (6.1%) had died, 2517 (51.4%) were alive and on ART, and the remaining 39 (0.8%) had unknown outcome status. …”
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