The Relationship between Perceived Stress and Vitiligo by M Tajvar, A Mortezaei, Z Khaledian, A Sadeghinia, SN Emadi, O Atashbahar

“…The aim of this study is to investigate the level of perceived stress in vitiligo patients compared to the control group. Methods: This case-control study was conducted in Razi Hospital affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences from August 2020 to February 2021. 87 vitiligo patients with definite diagnosis (case group) and 130 patients with other skin diseases not related to psychosomatic factors (control group) were selected via convenience sampling and compared with each other in terms of the level of current perceived stress. …”
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Current Practice and Expert Perspectives on Cultural Adaptations of Digital Health Interventions: Qualitative Study by Vasileios Nittas, Sarah J Chavez, Paola Daniore

“…MethodsWe conducted semistructured interviews (n=15) via Zoom (Zoom Video Communications, Inc) between May and August 2023, with academic experts who have previously undertaken cultural adaptations of DHIs. …”
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Nurses’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Influencing Factors regarding Physical Restraint Use in the Intensive Care Unit: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study by Tilahun Kassew, Ambaye Dejen Tilahun, Bikis Liyew

“…So, this study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and influencing factors of nurses regarding physical restraint use in the intensive care units in northwest Ethiopia. Methods. An institution-based cross-sectional study was maintained from March to September 2019 at Amhara regional state referral hospitals, northwest Ethiopia. …”
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Geospatial Distributions of Stunting and Determinants among Under-Five Children in Tigray: Using Partial Proportional Odds Model by Haftom Temesgen Abebe, Getachew Redae Taffere, Afework Mulugeta Bezabih

“…This study aimed to assess the distribution and determinants of stunting among under-five children in Tigray, Ethiopia. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Tigray from June to July 2019. …”
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Correlates of behavioral and emotional disorders among school-going adolescents in Uganda. by Max Bobholz, Julia Dickson-Gomez, Catherine Abbo, Arthur Kiconco, Abdul R Shour, Simon Kasasa, Laura D Cassidy, Ronald Anguzu

“…We examined the factors associated with emotional and behavioral health outcomes among school-going adolescents in Uganda.<h4>Methods</h4>In this cross-sectional study, we surveyed 1,953 students aged 10-18 enrolled in Central and Eastern Uganda secondary schools selected by stratified random sampling. …”
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Evidence-based practice utilization and associated factors among nurses working in Amhara Region Referral Hospitals, Ethiopia. by Zewdu Bishaw Aynalem, Kassahun Gebeyehu Yazew, Mignote Hailu Gebrie

“…A simple random sampling technique was used to select 684 respondents. …”
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Workplace violence, work characteristics, and seniority levels among nurses: a cross-sectional study by Hui-Ling Yang, Ju-Chun Tai, Chia-Hui Wang, Yuh-Kae Shyu, Kuei-Ru Chou, Li-Chung Pien

“…This study aimed to analyze the prevalence of WPV among novice and senior nurses and to explore the associations between this factor and various types of workplace violence, workplace characteristics, and professional seniority levels while simultaneously identifying relevant risk factors. Methods The participants in this cross-sectional descriptive survey study were recruited via a convenience sampling approach between February and May 2021. …”
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Multidimensional analysis of stigma among female sex workers in Northern Uganda: Principal component and factor analyses by Amir Kabunga, Felix Bongomin, Vella Ayugi, Eustes Kigongo

“…Design: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February to March 2023 in Gulu City, Northern Uganda. Methods: A total of 314 FSWs aged 18–49 years participated in the study, yielding a response rate of 83.9%. …”
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A structural equation model analysis of the influence of learning organization construction for primary care physicians by Yunlong SUO, Chaoyi CHEN, Zhanchun FENG

“…ObjectiveTo analyze the influence of primary care physicians′ professional identity and job resilience on the construction of learning organizations, and to provide a reference for the reform of primary healthcare supply-side capacity. MethodsFrom August to October 2022, 400 primary care physicians were selected from Yichang in Hubei province, Zhongmu in Henan province, Neijiang in Sichuan province, and Jinan in Shandong province using purposive sampling. …”
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A novel naloxone distribution intervention among persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness: acceptability of naloxone training and distribution during an annual point-in-time c... by Ashleigh Herrera, Kael Rios

“…As part of the initiative, volunteers were offered optional OEND training prior to distributing naloxone to PEUH during the annual PIT Count. Methods Naloxone distribution was tracked, and PIT Count volunteers were recruited via convenience sampling to complete a post-intervention electronic survey. …”
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Enablers and inhibitors to the utilization of healthcare services by members of the LGBTQ+ community in Accra, Ghana by Donald Womonia Anuga, Merri Iddrisu, Kennedy Dodam Konlan

“…We explored the enablers and inhibitors to the utilization of healthcare services by members of the LGBTQ+ community in Accra, Ghana. Methods In this cross-sectional study. We collected qualitative data through snowballing sampling technique. …”
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Correlation between acute mountain sickness and body constitution of Tibetan medicine and other factors: A case–control study by Hui Luo, Qian Wang, Dan Re

“…Objective: This study aimed to determine the correlation between the incidence of acute mountain sickness (AMS) and the body constitution of Tibetan medicine and other relevant factors to provide a reference for the prediction and prevention of AMS. Methods: A case–control study was conducted to recruit participants who experienced or did not experience AMS after entering a plateau. …”
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Investigation of Academic Enthusiasm among the Students of Golestan University of Medical Sciences in 2023 by Saba Poolaie, Amirhossein Babanezhad, Akram Sanagoo, Fatemeh Mehravar, Jouybari

“…The present study aims to assess the level of academic enthusiasm among medical students and its relationship with various demographic and educational variables. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among students at Golestan University of Medical Sciences in 2023. …”
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine acceptability in Ghana: An urban-based population study. by Hannah Benedicta Taylor-Abdulai, Edem Kojo Dzantor, Nathan Kumasenu Mensah, Mubarick Nungbaso Asumah, Stephen Ocansey, Samuel Kofi Arhin, Precious Barnes, Victor Obiri Opoku, Zakariah Jirimah Mankir, Sylvester Ackah Famieh, Collins Paa Kwesi Botchey

“…Our study, therefore, assessed the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among urban dwellers in the Central Region, of Ghana.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross sectional study was conducted between September and November, 2022 using a multi-stage cluster sampling procedure among 377 participants. …”
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Stigma, displacement stressors and psychiatric morbidity among displaced Syrian men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women: a cross-sectional study in Lebanon by Kaveh Khoshnood, Fouad M Fouad, DAVID SEAL, Richard Bränström, Kirsty Clark, John Pachankis, Danielle Khoury, Russell Barbour, Robert Heimer

“…Both men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women among the displaced Syrians are particularly vulnerable to mental health challenges given that they also often face stigma-related stressors (eg, discrimination).Methods Between January and December 2019 in greater Beirut, 258 Lebanese-born MSM and transgender women and 230 displaced Syrian MSM and transgender women were recruited via respondent-driven sampling to complete an in-person survey assessing displacement-related stressors, stigma-related stressors, depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. …”
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A study of vulnerable student populations, exclusion and marginalization in Sierra Leonean secondary schools: a social justice theory analysis by Augustus Osborne, Regina Mamidy Yillah, Anais Bash-Taqi, O’bai Conteh

“…This study explores the extent of exclusion and marginalisation experienced by these vulnerable groups within Sierra Leonean educational institutions. Methods Between November and December 2023, a participatory study design was utilised, employing purposive sampling to gather diverse perspectives from 127 key informant interviews with 366 participants, including teachers, parents, students with disabilities, pregnant students, students who are mothers, and economically disadvantaged students across 11 schools in six districts in Sierra Leone. …”
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Prevalence of Workplace Conflicts and the Used Coping Strategies Among Nurses in Teaching Hospitals in Qom City, Iran: A Cross-sectional Study by Roohollah Farhadloo, Mohammad Reza Azadeh, Mahsa Haji Mohammad Hoseini, Fatemeh Sharififard, Mostafa Vahedian, Mohammad Parvaresh-Masoud

“…Objective: This study aims to determine the prevalence of workplace conflict and the coping strategies used by nurses working in teaching hospitals in Qom City, Iran. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive-analytical study with a cross-sectional design. …”
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Sexual Dysfunction, Marital Adjustment, and Quality of Life Among Male Persons with Alcohol Dependence Syndrome Attending Tertiary Healthcare Institution in Northeast India: A Cros... by Bubul Sarkar, Arif Ali, Fayaz Ahmad Paul

“…Aim and Objectives: To determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and its association with marital adjustment and quality of life among persons with alcohol dependence syndrome (ADS) and to compare with the healthy control group. Materials and Methods: The present study used a cross-sectional, comparative, and descriptive research design. …”
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How drawing practice enhances distress tolerance in university students: the mediating roles of psychological resilience and self-disclosure by Ziwei Lyu, Shuangping Ouyang, Shuxin Zhang

“…This study examines how drawing practice influences distress tolerance, focusing on the mediating roles of psychological resilience and self-disclosure.MethodsThis study recruited 354 university students from Hunan Province, China, using a combination of convenience sampling and snowball sampling methods to ensure a diverse and representative participant pool. …”
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DMFFT: improving the generation quality of diffusion models using fast Fourier transform by Cuihong Yu, Cheng Han, Chao Zhang

“…A large number of experiments show that the proposed method, DMFFT, can significantly improve the semantic alignment, structural layout, color texture, and temporal consistency of images or videos generated by baseline models, as well as improving the artistry and diversity of the generation effect.…”
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