Social contextual factors, social support and accessibility of social services in the health and life satisfaction of family caregivers in Hong Kong by Shaolingyun Guo, Qiqi Chen, Ko Ling Chan

“…This study aims to assess the factors associated with subjective health, mental health and life satisfaction among family caregivers based on a representative community sample of Hong Kong families. Methods The analysis was performed using the Family Survey, a territory-wide household survey conducted in Hong Kong. …”
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Socio-demographic factors, informal payments and satisfaction with childbirth in the Hungarian context by Orsolya Udvari, Ivett Szalma

“…By addressing this gap, the study seeks to provide a deeper understanding of the factors that shape birth satisfaction. Methods This study examines satisfaction with childbirth using a representative sample of the Hungarian adult population surveyed between February and April 2024. …”
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The relationship between regular martial arts practice (judo and wrestling) and neurocognitive variables in children and adolescents: a scoping review by Marta Sevilla-Sanchez, Xurxo Dopico Calvo, Jose Morales, Eduardo Carballeira

“…The search encompassed six electronic databases: Web of Science, SCOPUS, PubMed, Sport Discus, ERIC, and PsycInfo; and other identification methods. Eligible studies included original studies involving judo or Olympic wrestling practices, with or without control groups, acute or chronic, of both sexes, age >6 and <18 years old, from any competitive level. …”
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Enhancing international trade competencies through local field trips: a study of Colombian undergraduate students by Florentino Rico, Heidy Rico, Mario de La Puente, Jose Torres, Hernan Guzman

“…The port visit showed greater impact on cross-cultural communication skills, while the bottling plant visit more effectively enhanced trade analysis capabilities. While limited by sample size and short-term focus, the study demonstrates that carefully designed local field trips can serve as effective alternatives to costly international experiences in developing crucial global career skills, particularly in resource-constrained educational settings. …”
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The impact of a mindful compassion program for medical trainees by Flora Wong, Nikki Ashtiani, Raphael Cuomo, Anaheed Shirazi, Matthew Herbert, Gage Chu, Renée Lewis, Desiree Shapiro

“…Additional research is needed to expand the sample size and scale of training.…”
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Patient pathways of tuberculosis care-seeking and treatment: an individual-level analysis of National Health Insurance data in Taiwan by Simon Dixon, Chien-Chou Chen, Chu-Chang Ku, Hsien Ho Lin, Peter J Dodd

“…Introduction Patients with tuberculosis (TB) often experience difficulties in accessing diagnosis and treatment. …”
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Quality of Life Among Natural Menopausal Women and Early Surgical Menopausal Women: A Study from Greece by Fotini Kavga, Anastasia Bothou, Christina Nanou, Giannoula Kyrkou, Victoria Vivilaki, Anna Deltsidou

“…This study aims to compare the effect of menopause on quality of life (QOL) in two groups of women undergoing natural and surgical menopause. Methods: The sample consisted of 100 female patients from a Greek hospital in Athens, with an average age of 44.5 years, half of whom had natural menopause, while the remaining women had iatrogenic menopause after surgery for any reason other than malignancy. …”
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Determinants of Quality of Work Life among Nurses Working in Hawassa Town Public Health Facilities, South Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Lolemo Kelbiso, Admasu Belay, Mirkuzie Woldie

“…To assess the level of quality of work life and its predictors among nurses working in Hawassa town public health facilities, South Ethiopia. Methods. A facility based cross-sectional study was conducted on 253 nurses of two hospitals and nine health centers. …”
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A descriptive study on feasibility of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swab collection from pediatric research participants in Cebu, Philippines by Clarissa De Guzman, Ma. Gladys Nicole Daque, March Helena Jane Lopez, Anna Maureen Cuachin, Maria Vinna Crisostomo, Michelle Ylade, Jacqueline Deen

“…However, the acceptability of these procedures among children remains a challenge.MethodsWe conducted a descriptive study using data from two pediatric observational studies in Cebu, Philippines (July 2021–October 2022). …”
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The Influence of Social Media Marketing, Brand Awareness, and Brand Love on Brand Loyalty in Customers of Azarine Skincare Products in the City of Surabaya by Lilyana Fransiska Sinaga, R. Yuniardi Rusdianto

“…This research uses quantitative research methods with associative descriptive research. The data collection technique is in the form of a survey using a questionnaire instrument. …”
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Deperssion after traffic –accident in Poursina educational- threaputic‏ ‏center ‎ by Naeima Khodadadi, Atefeh Ghanbari Khanghah, Kobra Salami kohan, Mohammad Taghi Moghadamnia, Minoo Mitra Chehrzad, Seyedeh Noshaz Mirhaghjoo

“…&lrm;&rlm;5&rlm;&lrm;% of &lrm;samples had severe depression. &lrm; Conclusion: Study results indicated that a significant percent of patients experience &lrm;depression after traffic accident which is related to symptoms two months after. …”
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An Assessment of Patient Satisfaction With Home Care Services in an Eastern City of Turkey by Ezgi Yarasir, Irem Bulut

“…Design A quantitative descriptive and cross‐sectional study design was used. Methods From July to August 2022, a sample of 306 patients who were receivers of home care services participated in the research. …”
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Injury, Training, Biomechanical, and Physiological Profiles of Professional Breakdancers by Amelia J.H. Arundale, Roisin McNulty, Cory Snyder, James O'Brien, Thomas Stöggl

“… # Study Design Cross-sectional study (retrospective). # Methods Fourteen breakdancers (breakers) (4 Bgirls, 10 Bboys) participated in an interview regarding their injury and training history, endurance test (cycle VO~2max~ testing), counter movement jump, squat jump, drop jump, isometric hip abduction, adduction, shoulder external and internal rotation strength testing on a fixed-frame dynamometer. …”
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DESCRIPTION OF POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) POST MOUNTAIN SEMERU ERUPTION by Primasari Mahardhika Rahmawati, Rondhianto Rondhianto, Suhari Suhari, Dwi Ochta Pebriyanti, R. Endro Sulistyono

“…Objectives: To describe the PTSD in victims of natural disasters after the eruption of Mount Semeru. Methods: This study used a descriptive research design with a survey approach to respondents, with a total of 65 respondents. …”
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Evaluating the Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines Available in Al-Diwaniyah Province by Meraim Attyah Kazaal, Roaa Abid Jaythoom, Noor Dakil Mahdi, Doaa Yousief Mohammed

“…Objectives: The study aimed to detect the side effects that caused by immunization with Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines. Materials and Methods:286 samples were collected from individuals immunized with Corona vaccines (Pfizer, Sinopharm, and AstraZeneca) of different ages, whether they were previously infected with COVID-19 or not. …”
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Caregivers of children with diabetes mellitus: challenges of caring for and perceptions of consultations in a South African public sector context by B. L. Dhada, D. R. Blackbeard

“…Background: Understanding caregivers’ challenges in caring for children with diabetes mellitus (DM) and their perceptions of consultations with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) may be valuable in assisting in achieving control. Methods: Using a qualitative descriptive design, anonymised, transcribed recorded data from semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of caregivers were thematically analysed in three areas: (a) challenges experienced in caring for their child, (b) feelings around MDT consultations pertaining to helpfulness, support and diabetes education, and (c) suggestions for clinic improvement. …”
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Effectiveness of a yoga-based intervention on academic burnout syndrome in medical students: A pilot study by Patricia A. Sánchez Ruíz, Laura D. Zapata de la Rosa, Lessa A. Méndez Lara, Ángel A. Puig-Lagunes

“…The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of a yoga-based intervention (YBI) in medical students with ABS. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A quasi-experimental study was designed for medical students whose burnout levels were assessed using the MBI-SS. …”
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Splitting, impulsivity, and intimate partnerships in young obese women seeking bariatric treatment by Zmolikova J, Pichlerova D, Bob P, Schückova D, Herlesova J, Weiss P

“…The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of splitting with disturbed cognitive and affective functions related to impulsivity and intimate partnerships in a group of obese patients indicated for bariatric treatment and compare the results with other obese patients and patients with bulimia nervosa. Methods: In this clinical study, we assessed 102 young women. …”
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Status and associations of transition shock among nursing students during clinical practice: A cross-sectional study. by Yinying Tang, Xiuwen Chen, Yuying Liao, Tingyu Zheng, Yao Xiao, Yunhui You

“…Understanding the key factors contributing to this shock is crucial for developing effective support strategies and improving overall educational outcomes.<h4>Methods</h4>This cross-sectional study was conducted on October 8-28, 2022 at four tertiary Class A hospitals in Changsha, Hunan Province, located in south-central China. …”
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To VR or not to VR: assessing cybersickness in navigational tasks at different levels of immersion by Luis Eudave, Martín Martínez

“…Despite the growing use of VR in research, there is a lack of consensus on the most effective methods for measuring cybersickness across different experimental modalities and over time. …”
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