Patients’ Contentment with Wasfaty and Health Services in Community Pharmacies in Tabuk and the Factors Associated with It by Prabahar K, Alharbi LK, Alsharif ST, Alaqais ZM, Almarwani MJ, Alatawi HA, Sankar K

“…The present study seeks to evaluate the effect of the Wasfaty app on patients’ contentment in the Tabuk region and the factors associated with it.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to March 2024 in Tabuk among patients using the Wasfaty app. …”
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Latent profiles of job embeddedness and their predictors among specialist nurses in China by Yuting Fan, Jijun Wu, Yuxin Li, Xiaoli Zhong, Cui Chen, Jiquan Zhang, Lin He

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to identify potential categories of job embeddedness among specialist nurses using latent profile analysis, explore the demographic characteristics of each subgroup, and examine the relationship between these profiles and their sense of professional mission.MethodsFrom March to April 2024, 492 specialist nurses from six general hospitals in Sichuan Province, China, were selected in this study using convenience sampling. …”
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Assessment of Heterosexual-Identified Men Who Have Sex With Men and Men of Diverse Sexual Identities: Protocol for an International, Multilingual, Online, Comparative Sexuality Stu... by Andrew D Eaton, Travis R Scheadler, Megan Rowe, Salem Rao, Sandra Kwan, Oliver W J Beer, Paul A Shuper, Tyrone J Curtis, Adam Busch, Daniel Vandervoort, Lauren B McInroy

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to survey adult cisgender men in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom to gain greater insights into how demographics, identity development, attraction, behavior, technology use, relationship negotiation and communication skills, and pre-exposure prophylaxis and life satisfaction relate to each other, and then to interview H-MSM for an in-depth follow-up on survey concepts. MethodsPurposive sampling will be used to recruit men via online and offline venues. …”
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Exploring prevention and control mechanisms of youth substance use: a case of North Wollo and Waghimra, Northeast Ethiopia by Sindew Asmare Wedi, Biruk Beletew Abate, Biruk Beletew Abate, Tesfa Anmut Asres, Mohammed Aragaw Abera, Sentayehu Oljira Bekele, Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie, Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie

“…Youth who engage in substance use often experience various psychosocial, health, economic, and other problems. …”
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Implementation processes and capacity-building needs in Ontario maternal-newborn care hospital settings: a cross-sectional survey by Jessica Reszel, Olivia Daub, Sandra I. Dunn, Christine E. Cassidy, Kaamel Hafizi, Marnie Lightfoot, Dahlia Pervez, Ashley Quosdorf, Allison Wood, Ian D. Graham

“…Using purposive sampling, we invited Ontario maternal-newborn nurses, other healthcare professionals, and leaders who had experience participating in or leading implementation projects to complete an online questionnaire. …”
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Exploration and implication of green macroalgal proliferation in the Nanhui-east-tidal-flat: an investigation of post-reclamation mudflat wetlands by Jinlin Liu, Zhangyi Xia, Yinqing Zeng, Jing Xia, Jing Xia, Peimin He

“…Concurrently, this study emphasizes that field surveys remain an essential approach for conducting foundational scientific research on green tide algae in the NETF region, with the need to select appropriate research methods based on the occurrence and development of algal mats, as required by the situation. …”
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What influences women’s decisions to participate in trials for prevention of venous thromboembolism during pregnancy and the puerperium: a qualitative study by Fiona C Sampson, Sarah Davis, Maxine Kuczawski, Rosemary Carser, Beverley J Hunt, Steve Goodacre, Abdullah Pandor, Catherine Nelson-Piercy, Jahnavi Daru

“…We undertook qualitative evaluation of patient perspectives of pregnancy/postpartum thromboprophylaxis to understand willingness to participate in future trials. Methods We undertook four focus groups of women who had thromboprophylaxis due to prior VTE (n = 10) or been offered thromboprophylaxis due to other risk factors (n = 12) during pregnancy and the puerperium. …”
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Experts' consensus over key components of online learning environments in medical education: a modified e-Delphi study by Noor-i-Kiran Naeem, Siti Nurma Hanim Hadie, Irwan Mahazir Ismail, Zil-e-Fatima Naeem, Ahmad Hassan Khan, Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff

“…Objective: To achieve expert consensus on the essential components for effective online learning environments in medical education using a modified e-Delphi approach. Methods: A purposive sampling strategy was used to recruit 18 professionals from seven countries, including medical educationists, instructional designers, and health professions faculty, all with minimum two years of experience in technology-enhanced learning environments. …”
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Getting time and building trust: unveiling the systemic, relational, and personal factors influencing clinical pharmacy service implementation in South Africa, a qualitative study by Lucille Crafford, Rashmi A Kusurkar, Elmien Bronkhorst, Andries Gous, Anouk Wouters

“…Understanding these dynamics, particularly in resource-constrained settings, is crucial for optimizing integration and healthcare delivery. Methods Adopting a constructivist approach, this qualitative study was conducted using focus group discussions. …”
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A cross-sectional study of evidence-based practice and association factors among nurses in public health facilities of Dessie city, Northeast Ethiopia by Tariku Yimam, Asnakew Molla Mekonnen, Yawkal Tsega, Endalkachew Mesfin Gebeyehu

“…A stratified random sampling technique was used to select participants. …”
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Comparative efficacy assessment for various insulin regimens in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, ischaemic heart disease and frequent hypoglycemic events by Vladimir Ivanovich Kudinov, Maria Sergeevna Nichitenko, Anna Ivanovna Chesnikova, Natalya Vladimirovna Zolotareva

“…To study influence of combined treatment with human insulin analogues (insulin aspart and insulin detemir) on glycemic control,insulin resistance and development of ischaemic heart disease (IHD) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and frequenthypoglycemic events in comparison with that of human insulins (soluble and isophane). Materials and methods. 54 patients (mean age 61.2?0.7) with T2DM and IHD participated in this study. …”
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Investigating the Uptake of Hypofractionation for Breast and Prostate Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Qualitative Study of Physician and Medical Physicist Perspectives by Rohini K. Bhatia, MD, Suzanne M. Grieb, PhD, Katharine A. Rendle, PhD, MPH, Wilfred Ngwa, PhD, MSc, Surbhi Grover, MD, MPH

“…Using the Consolidative Framework for Implementation Research, we evaluated barriers and facilitators for implementing HF in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Methods and Materials: Radiation oncologists and medical physicists working in SSA were recruited via the AORTIC Radiation Oncology Special Interest Group and subsequent snowball sampling. …”
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Factors that influence uptake of routine postnatal care: Findings on women's perspectives from a qualitative evidence synthesis. by Emma Sacks, Kenneth Finlayson, Vanessa Brizuela, Nicola Crossland, Daniela Ziegler, Caroline Sauvé, Étienne V Langlois, Dena Javadi, Soo Downe, Mercedes Bonet

“…<h4>Findings</h4>Of 12,678 papers, 512 met the inclusion criteria; 59 articles were sampled for analysis. Five themes were identified: access and availability; physical and human resources; external influences; social norms; and experience of care. …”
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Manuscript Title: Regulatory and Implications of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Use for Infection Prevention: Insights From the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countri... by Alhomoud FK

“…This study aimed to assess the prevalence of CAM use, identify associated demographic factors, and explore public perceptions to support healthcare policy development.Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted over a three-month period among GCC residents aged 18 years and older. …”
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High-risk fertility behavior and associated factors among mothers attending antenatal care at public health facilities in Hossana Town, Central Ethiopia Region: facility based cros... by Yishak Sinebo, Tekle Ejajo, Awoke Girma, Tadele Yohannes

“…Therefore, this study assessed HRFB and associated factors among mothers attending antenatal care in public health facilities in Hossana town, Hadiya zone, Central Ethiopia Region. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 276 women who were attending antenatal care follow-up by using a systematic sampling technique from July 01 to 30, 2023. …”
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The impact of intraoperative non-technical skills training on scrub practitioners’ self-efficacy: a randomized controlled trial by Masoumeh Mohammadi, Athar Omid, Mohammad Javad Tarrahi, Ahmad Ghadami

“…Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of intraoperative non-technical skills training on scrub practitioners' self-efficacy. Methods In a randomized controlled trial, 30 scrub practitioners were assigned to the intervention group and 30 to the control group through random allocation. …”
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Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening and Its Barriers Using Health Belief Model Among Health Professionals Working in Public Hospitals in South Gondar Zone, Northcentral Ethiopia: M... by Tigabu Munye Aytenew, Yohannes Tesfahun Kassie, Solomon Demis Kebede

“…Objective: This study aimed to determine the magnitude of cervical cancer screening uptake and identify its barriers among health professionals. Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional study design was conducted among health professionals from December 01 to 30, 2022. …”
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Sexual violence across gender identities and sexual orientations: a stratified, population-based, cross-sectional study among young people aged 16–29 years in Sweden by Matilda Löfström-Bredell, Eva Åkerman, Renita Sörensdotter, Sara Ström, Henrik Källberg, Marie Klingberg-Allvin

“…This study also aims to examine the categories of perpetrators of sexual violence reported by young people. Methods A population-based, cross-sectional survey using stratified random sampling (response rate = 23.7%) yielded a sample of 9,430 respondents. …”
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Women wash practices and household diarrhea among rural indigenous Kumal community of Nepal: a cross-sectional study by Anusha Sharma, Sudip Khanal, Milan Thapa, Parash Sapkota, Anjali Bhatta, Manaslu Ojha, Rajan Bhusal

“…The Kumal community, a marginalized indigenous group traditionally known for pottery, experiences a disproportionate burden of preventable diseases like diarrhea. …”
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Investigating the Relationship Between Altruism and Social Support With the Resilience of Rescuers by Iman Shakibkhah, Mitra Rafiei, Mohammad Javad Moradian, Milad Ahmadi Marzaleh, Mehdi Heidari, Elahe Piraee

“…Background: Rescuers of the Red Crescent Society experience substantial stress and psychological pressure during disaster relief efforts. …”
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