The association between global and prime diet quality scores and the risk of bacterial vaginosis: a secondary analysis of case-control study by Sanaz Mehrabani, Mozhgan Hafizi Moori, Morvarid Normohammadi, Marzieh Shoja, Sevda Eskandarzadeh, Seyyedeh Neda Kazemi, Bahram Rashidkhani, Mehran Nouri, Ghazaleh Eslamian

“…All statistical analysis were performed using SPSS, and the association between GDQ and PDQ scores and the odds of BV was evaluated using binary logistic regression. Results After adjusting for age, energy intake, fat intake, BMI, physical activity, familial history of BV, pregnancy history, menstrual cycle, smoking history, and the number of sexual partners in the previous month, significant associations remained between highest tertile of GDQ total (odds ratio (OR) = 0.219, confidence interval (CI) 95%: 0.101–0.475) and positive score (OR = 0.235, CI 95%: 0.103–0.533), as well as PDQ total (OR = 0.277, CI 95%: 0.131–0.583) and healthy score (OR = 0.397, CI 95%: 0.185–0.854) with the odds of BV, compared to the first tertile. …”
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Association of phosphorylation status of ERK and genetic MAPK alterations in pediatric tumors by Florian Selt, Romain Sigaud, Andrey Korshunov, David Capper, David Reuss, Andreas von Deimling, Kristian W. Pajtler, Cornelis M. van Tilburg, Martina Nesper-Brock, David T. W. Jones, Stefan M. Pfister, Felix Sahm, Olaf Witt, Till Milde, Jonas Ecker

“…The association of pERK intensity and the presence of MAPK alteration was analyzed using a univariable binary logistic regression model.The mean pERK H-score was significantly higher in samples with activating genomic MAPK alterations. pERK H-score positively correlated with the presence of MAPK alterations. …”
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Attitudes of nurses toward telenursing and influencing factors in resource-limited settings: Northwest Ethiopia 2022 by Fikadu Wake Butta, Biniyam Chaklu Tilahun, Berhanu Fikadie Endehabtu, Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw, Alex Ayenew Chereka, Ayenew Sisay Gebeyew, Mekides Molla Reda, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil, Teshome Demis Nimani

“…Factors associated with nurses' attitudes included awareness, source of information, social media use, knowledge, computer access, digital training, internet access, and computer training.ConclusionsThe findings indicate a low level of positive attitudes towards telenursing care among nurses. …”
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Breaking Barriers: Empowering Cervical Cancer Screening with HPV Self-Sampling for Sex Workers and Formerly Incarcerated Women in Toronto by Mandana Vahabi, Jenna Hynes, Josephine Pui-Hing Wong, Natasha Kithulegoda, Masoomeh Moosapoor, Abdolreza Akbarian, Aisha Lofters

“…Approximately 13% identified as non-binary, and 5% as two-spirit or trans men, with the majority having completed secondary education. …”
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Grip Strength, Fall Efficacy, and Balance Confidence as Associated Factors with Fall Risk in Middle-Aged and Older Adults Living in the Community by Priscila Marconcin, Estela São Martinho, Joana Serpa, Samuel Honório, Vânia Loureiro, Marcelo de Maio Nascimento, Fábio Flôres, Vanessa Santos

“…Statistical analyses included Spearman correlations and binary logistic regression. Results: Falls were reported by 26.4% of participants. …”
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Psychosocial and behavioral factors associated with HIV among adolescent girls and young women in DREAMS districts in South Africa: cross-sectional survey by Kaymarlin Govender, Sean Beckett, Olivier Mukuku, Olivier Mukuku, Cherie Cawood, Gavin George, David Khanyile, Tarylee Reddy, Richard Cowden, Adrian Puren

“…For the 20-24-year olds, increased substance use was associated with a higher likelihood of being HIV positive (AOR: 1.10, 95% CI: 1.03–1.17, p < 0.01) and those who experienced Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) were more likely to be HIV positive (AOR: 1.41, 95% CI: 1.08–1.85, p < 0.05). …”
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Effects of vitamin D on COVID-19 risk and hospitalisation in the UK biobank. by Maria J Monroy-Iglesias, Rathesh Thavarajah, Kerri Beckmann, Debra H Josephs, Sheeba Irshad, Sophia N Karagiannis, Mieke Van Hemelrijck, Aida Santaolalla

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We performed a nested case-control study within the UK biobank cohort, among all individuals with at least one serum VitD level measurement at baseline (2006-2010) and a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) results recorded, and individuals with previous cancer diagnosis. Binary multivariable logistic regression was performed to assess associations between VitD levels and risk of COVID-19 infection (positive PCR), and hospitalisation (COVID-19-positive PCR in hospital), and stratified by ethnicity.…”
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Tobacco smoking and the risk of eating behaviors and depression among Palestinian female university students by Basma Damiri, Thabet Zidan, Dalia Hamayel, Motaz Saifi

“…For the SCOF scale, 36.3% scored ≥ 2 points, indicating a screened positive for anorexia or bulimia nervosa; 40% struggled with binge-eating behavior, while only 7.8% had sought treatment for eating disorders. …”
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The relationship between the expression of serum asprosin and miR-21 in patients with osteoporosis and delayed healing after OVCF surgery by Gaoming Song, Silong Lin, Xianqi Zhang, Hong Pan

“…Bone density T scores in OVCF patients correlated positively with asprosin (r = 0.281, p < 0.001) and negatively with miR-21 (r = −0.184, p = 0.001). …”
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Assessment of willingness and determinants to receive the COVID-19 vaccine among the general population of the Somali region, Eastern Ethiopia: a 2021 cross-sectional study by Maereg Wolde, Yosef Wasihun, Trhas Tadesse, Addisalem Melesse, Rachana Sharma, Hnin Su Mon, Andinet Challa, Tesfaye Simireta, Hailemariam Addisu

“…Both bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression methods were applied, with variables having a p value below 0.2 considered for inclusion in the final model, where statistically significant factors were identified at p&lt;0.5.Primary outcome measure Willingness to take the vaccine.Results A total of 1010 respondents participated in this study. …”
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Cross-Sectional associations between inner setting determinants of self-efficacy and intent to deliver a healthy eating and activity curriculum embedded in a community setting by Rachel G. Tabak, Cynthia D. Schwarz, Allison Kemner, Debra Haire-Joshu

“…Several other implementation context constructs such as evidence strength and quality, mission alignment, appeal, openness, and relative advantage were positively correlated with both intent and SE; complexity was negatively correlated. …”
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Cultural Soft Power of China and Japan: Competition and Interaction in the Digital Era / Культурная «мягкая сила» Китая и Японии: конкуренция и взаимодействие в цифровую эпоху... by GEORGII D. PAKSIUTOV / ПАКСЮТОВ Г.Д.

“…Draw-ing distinctions in how soft power is perceived in China and the US, it is sug-gested that China’s strategy stems from a unique understanding of culture that prioritizes community and blurs the sharp binary distinctions between private and public, tangible and intangible aspects. …”
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Access to oral healthcare for children during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods study in the Aegean region of Türkiye by Sevgi Arabulan, Rüştü Özant Önçağ, Zeliha Aslı Öcek

“…Statistical analyses were conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics 23, with Pearson’s Chi-Square, Fisher’s Exact, and Binary Logistic Regression tests applied to examine variable relationships. …”
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A machine learning model accurately identifies glycogen storage disease Ia patients based on plasma acylcarnitine profiles by Joost Groen, Bas M. de Haan, Ruben J. Overduin, Andrea B. Haijer-Schreuder, Terry GJ Derks, M. Rebecca Heiner-Fokkema

“…Our approach included hyperparameter tuning and feature selection and generalization was checked using both nested cross-validation and a held-out test set. Results The binary classifier was able to correctly identify 5/6 GSD Ia patients in a held-out test set without generating significant amounts of false positive results. …”
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A Clinical-Metabolic Prediction Model for Suicidal Behaviors Risk Stratification in First-Admission Major Depressive Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Analysis by Geng L, Zhang S, Yan J, Wang R

“…SB was assessed using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS). Binary logistic regression and ROC analysis identified correlates and model performance.Results: The prevalence of SB was 13.46% (132/981). …”
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Are both individual-level and county-level social capital associated with individual health? A serial cross-sectional analysis in China, 2010–2015 by Yang Han

“…There were no consistent associations of individual-level civic participation or any county-level social capital indicators with physical or mental health.Conclusion The positive associations of individual-level social capital in terms of socialising and trust with physical and mental health were robust during a period of rapid economic growth. …”
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The relationship between physical activity, sleep, and negative emotions in physically weak college students by Yunchen Meng, Yang Wang, Qiushi Liu, Chao Liang, Sanjun Yang

“…Linear regression analysis showed a significant positive correlation between higher physical activity intensity and better sleep quality (a = −0.185, p &lt; 0.01). …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study of Glaucoma Patients at A Tertiary Eye-Care Centre: Clinical Profile and Associated Factors by Syed Amir Hamza, Maria Sultan, Muhammad Waseem, Maleeha Safdar Ali, Muhammad Rashid Khan, Muhammad Tariq

“…Responses were recorded using structured multiple-choice, Likert scale, and binary (yes/no) formats. Data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0, with a p-value of <0.05 considered statistically significant. …”
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Health care providers' awareness of breastfeeding practice recommendations during COVID-19 pandemic and associated factors in Northwest Ethiopia, 2021: A multicenter study. by Azmeraw Ambachew Kebede, Birhan Tsegaw Taye, Kindu Yinges Wondie, Agumas Eskezia Tiguh, Getachew Azeze Eriku, Muhabaw Shumye Mihret

“…EPI INFO version 7.1.2 and SPSS version 25 were used for data entry and analysis respectively. Binary logistic regression analyses were done to identify associated factors and the adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with its 95% confidence interval (CI) at a p-value of <0.05 was used to declare significant association.…”
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Problematic Internet use among resident physicians at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Yiknashewa Solomon Mekonnen, Selamawit Alemayehu Tessema, Solomon Dhabi Bedane, Askalemariam Bikiss Ali

“…To look for associations, logistic regression analysis, both binary and multivariable, was performed, and a p-value of < 0.05 was used to determine statistical significance. …”
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