Trajectories and predictors of financial toxicity in breast cancer patients: A multicenter longitudinal study in China by Yi Kuang, Jiajia Qiu, Ye Liu, Sijin Guo, Ting Chen, Lichen Tang, Winnie K.W. So, Weijie Xing

“…Methods: This longitudinal study was conducted from November 2022 to March 2024 in China. …”
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Investigating the organizational commitment and its associated factors among the staff of the health sector: a cross-sectional research by Mahdis Paparisabet, Amir Hossein Jalalpour, Farzaneh Farahi, Zeinab Gholami, Fatemeh Shaygani, Neda Jalili, Sama Rashid Beigi, Milad Ahmadi Marzaleh, Hadis Dastgerdizad Elyaderani

“…This research seeks to assess OC levels and identify its influencing factors among health sector staff in Shiraz, southwestern Iran. Methods In this cross-sectional study, the staff of the health sector including physicians/family physician (FP), midwives, healthcare workers, psychologists, dentists, and nutritionists were selected through a multi-stage sampling; they filled out an online 36-item questionnaire (12 demographic items and 24-item Allen and Mayer OC questionnaire). …”
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Risk factors for delayed diagnosis of endometrial cancer among black individuals: Results from the GUIDE-EC study by Maya E. Gross, Mindy Pike, Julianna Alson, Patrice Williams, Mollie E. Wood, Erica Marsh, Erin Carey, Til Stürmer, Ronit Katz, Whitney R. Robinson, Kemi M. Doll

“…Objective: Black patients with endometrial cancer (EC) experience disproportionately advanced stage at diagnosis. …”
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Unraveling research self-efficacy and concerns as factors associated with psychological distress among nursing scholars in the era of artificial intelligence: a multi-campus survey by Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta, Mohamed Zoromba, Hussein M. Magdi, Heba El-Gazar, Shimmaa Mohamed Elsayed, Omnya Sobhy Mohamad El-ayari, Selwan Mahmoud Ibrahim Balha, Alzahraa Abdel Aziz Omar Abdel Rahman, Rasha Salah Eweida

“…Objectives To explore the association of levels of research self-efficacy and concerns related to artificial intelligence with psychological distress among nursing scholars. Methods A descriptive, multi-campus survey, cross-sectional design was adopted in this study. …”
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Relationships between nurses’ perceived social support, emotional labor, presenteeism, and psychiatric distress during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study by Hossein Ebrahimi, Farnaz Rahmani, Khadijeh Ghorbani

“…This study examined nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, use, and acceptance of the use of artificial intelligence in nursing care. Methods This was a cross-sectional survey study. A total of 296 nurses were recruited via stratified random sampling from 9 teaching hospitals in a province in the northwestern region of Iran in 2020. …”
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Emergency physician perspectives on initiating buprenorphine/naloxone in the emergency department: A qualitative study by Kathryn A. Dong, Karine J. Lavergne, Ginetta Salvalaggio, Savannah M. Weber, Cindy Jiaxin Xue, Andrew Kestler, Janusz Kaczorowski, Aaron M. Orkin, Arlanna Pugh, Elaine Hyshka

“…Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to examine the perspectives of Canadian emergency physicians on the care of patients with opioid use disorders in the emergency department (ED), in particular the real‐world facilitators to prescribing buprenorphine/naloxone (BUP) in the ED. Methods We conducted semistructured qualitative interviews using a multi‐site–focused ethnographic design. …”
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Factors Associated with Caregiver Burden in Families of Patients with Palliative and Chronic Illness: A Cross-Sectional Study by Haroen H, Juniarti N, Sari CWM, Prista Sari S, Arovah NI, Pardosi JF, Wibowo DA

“…These burdens impact not only their well-being but also the continuity and quality of care provided.Purpose: This study aimed to identify the level of caregiver burden and factors associated with it in families caring for members with palliative conditions and chronic illnesses.Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study of 71 caregivers was conducted using convenience sampling. …”
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Finite Element Analysis of the Influence that Bone Density and Implant Fixation Features have on Total Ankle Tibial Component Stability by Joshua E. Johnson PhD, Gabriel Clarke MS, Cesar de Cesar Netto MD, PhD, Bopha Chrea MD, Donald D. Anderson PhD

“…Methods: FEA was conducted in 4 TAR patients with relatively low-density (n = 2, lowest 10% of a sample including 58 patients) and average-density (n = 2, midrange of sample) bone as assessed from deidentified patient CT scans. …”
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Knowledge and Attitude towards Pain Management among Nurses Working at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia by Bikis Liyew, Ambaye Dejen Tilahun, Netsanet Habtie Bayu, Tilahun kassew

“…Pain is unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual and potential tissue damage. …”
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Effect of Socioeconomic Status on Financial Toxicity: The Chain Mediating Roles of Social Support and Self‐Efficacy by Yan Liu, Pengfei Li, Boyu Liu, Yuantao Qi, Weimin Guan, Nan Zhang, Youhua Lu

“…This study aims to investigate how social support and self‐efficacy mediate the association between socioeconomic status and financial toxicity among lung cancer patients in China. Methods A survey of 755 lung cancer patients was conducted at a tertiary oncology hospital in Shandong Province, China, from October to December 2023, utilizing random sampling. …”
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Why do healthcare workers refuse tuberculosis preventive treatment (TPT)? a qualitative study from Puducherry, South India by Palanivel Chinnakali, Sonali Sarkar, Sadhana Subramanian, Jilisha Gnanadhas, Manju Rajaram, Senbagavalli Prakashbabu

“…We aimed to explore the reasons for TPT refusal among the HCWs identified with TBI in Puducherry, South India during 2023.Methods A qualitative descriptive study was conducted among 12 HCWs from a publicly funded tertiary care hospital, each with at least 5 years of experience. …”
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Impairment of depth perception and risk factors among commercial motor-vehicle drivers by John Esimaje Moyegbone, Joel Okpoghono, Aghafekokhian Bose Osaiyuwu, Eghonghon Ehianata Oronsaye, Favour Alero Fregene, Iyobosa Nicholas Ogbomo, Jennifer Aleye Ebeigbe, George Nnamdi Atuanya, Ezekiel Uba Nwose

“…This study aimed to determine the prevalence of impaired depth perception and associated risk factors among commercial motor-vehicle drivers in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 341 commercial motor-vehicle drivers aged ≥ 20 years in Benin City Metropolis using a purposive sampling technique. …”
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Gajalakshmi RadhakrishnanAssessment of Food Insecurity as an Indicator of Poverty among University Students Studying in Higher Educational Institutions in Tiruvallur District, Tami... by Gajalakshmi Radhakrishnan, SK Manivannan, Bala Ganesh Pichamuthu

“…Aim: To assess the prevalence and determinants of food insecurity among university students in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in five HEIs located in rural areas of Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India, between January and March 2024. …”
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Developing a structural model of problem-solving skills and academic help-seeking based on the big five personality traits with the mediating role of self-concept in female student... by Maryam Soltani, Mitra Kamyabi, Anahita Bahrinizade, Vida Andishmand

“…According to the Morgan table, 538 individuals were selected as the sample using stratified random sampling (proportional to students' academic level). …”
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Exploring benefits of speech and language therapy interventions for post-stroke aphasia rehabilitation: A qualitative study by Grace Larweh, Abena Asiedua Owusu Antwi, Ewurama Ampadu Owusu, Thomas Amatey Tagoe

“…Participants: A total of 19 participants (7 people with aphasia, 7 family members and 5 Speech therapists) were recruited for this study. Methods: A semi-structured interview guide was used. …”
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Associations between maternal birth complications and postpartum depressive symptoms: A systematic narrative review and meta-analysis by Emilia F Cárdenas, Eileen Yu, Maya Jackson, Kathryn L Humphreys, Autumn Kujawa

“…Methods: Searches were completed using PsycINFO and PubMed databases. …”
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Knowledge and awareness assessment of cross-contamination of dental floss containers in King Saud University dental hospital clinics by Hamad Albagieh, May Alsenani, Mohammed Alshehri, Hadi Alamri, Nada Alghamdi, Rahaf Alawaji, Lulwah Almutib

“…Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge and awareness regarding cross-contamination of dental floss containers among a selected population of dental assistants in dental clinics at King Saud University (KSU). Material and Methods: A swab was taken from 60 dental floss containers selected by simple random sampling among 60 different dental clinics at KSU and culture test was done using a charcoal transport swab to identify the type of bacteria that might be present on the dental floss containers. …”
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Exploring the relationship between compassion fatigue, stigma, and moral distress among psychiatric nurses: a structural equation modeling study by Hanaa M. Abo Shereda, Samirh Said Alqhtani, Abdullah Hamoud ALYami, Hani Mohammed ALGhamdi, Mohammed Ibrahim Osman Ahmed, Norah Abdulrahman ALSalah, Abeer Selim

“…Thus, this study aimed to determine the levels of compassion fatigue, associative stigma, and moral distress and to investigate how these factors interact with an emphasis on the role of compassion fatigue in mediating the relationship between associative stigma and moral distress. Methods A convenient sampling technique was used to recruit nurses from Erada Mental Health Complex in Riyadh. …”
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Adherence to standard infection prevention and control practices and factors associated among healthcare workers at Juba Teaching Hospital, Juba-South Sudan: a cross-sectional stud... by Chubang Augustine Khamsa, John Bosco Isunju, Harriet M. Babibako, Fred Nuwaha Ntoni

“…This study assessed adherence levels, explored the availability of IPC supplies, and determined factors associated with adherence to IPC practices among healthcare workers at Juba Teaching Hospital. Methods This facility-based cross-sectional study involved 168 healthcare workers (HCWs) selected through a stratified sampling technique at Juba Teaching Hospital. …”
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Self-consistency and congruence, perceived social support, and psychological resilience as predictors of professional identity of male nursing students among consecutive secondary... by Li Ma, Li Ma, Xu Sun, Wei Zhou, Zhenpeng Lin, Anqi Li, Fanqun Kong, Yuchen Xue, Zhouyan Dong, Yulong Wu, Mei Cheng

“…Nevertheless, the predictive factors influencing male nursing students’ PI during their CSAHVN education remain poorly understood.MethodsConvenience sampling was used to recruit male students in the CSAHVN education from two vocational schools. …”
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