Self-reported hearing measures can predict risk of falling and balance problems by Hanna Putter-Katz, Niza Horev, Erez Yaakobi, Ella Been

“…Methods A sample of 148 individuals (18–90 years) completed two objective hearing tests (Standard Pure-Tone Audiometry and Words-in-Noise), one self-reported hearing inventory—AIADH, one balance test—Timed Up and Go, and the Activity-Specific Balance Confidence Scale that self-reports balance. …”
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Association between out-of-pocket health expenditure and the disease burden of diabetes mellitus: insights from GBD 2021 by Luyou Dong, Zhifu Dong

“…This study analyzes the relationship between out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditure levels and the disease burden of diabetes mellitus, provides evidence-based recommendations for optimizing OOP expenditure strategies, and seeks to uncover any potential impact of healthcare inequalities on the disease burden of diabetes mellitus.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was performed among 36 countries with varying percentages of OOP payments from Health System in Transition. …”
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Developing Strategies to Overcome Challenges Faced by Postgraduate Nursing Students by Samia M. Adam, Hemat A. Mostafa

“… Context: Improvement of postgraduate experience makes students adopt strategies to overcome challenges encountered to obtain the intended postgraduate degree certificate. …”
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The association between perceived sensitivity to medicines, reported side effects and personal characteristics: A secondary analysis of an RCT. by Alexandra Kern, Anja Fischbach-Zieger, Claudia Witt, Juergen Barth

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>A patient's perceived sensitivity to medicines (PSM) might influence the reported side effects of a treatment. The experience of side effects can result in personal and structural costs (such as nonadherence). …”
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Development and initial validation of a hospital stress questionnaire by Daniel M. Ford, Rebecca Lawton, Elizabeth Travis, Elizabeth A. Teale, Daryl B. O’Connor

“…Background: Hospitalisation can be a traumatic experience, where inpatients are exposed to an abundance of physical and psychological stressors. …”
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The effect of virtual reality headsets on breast milk production and anxiety in mothers of preterm infants by Aslı Eker, Ebru Yıldız Karadeniz, Fahri Aşkan

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effect of virtual reality (VR) headsets on breast milk production and anxiety levels in mothers of preterm infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Methods This quasi-experimental study included 30 mothers whose preterm infants (30–37 weeks of gestation) were admitted to the NICU at Van Yuzuncu Yil University Dursun Odabas Medical Center between November 2, 2023, and June 1, 2024. …”
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A systematic review of research on the meaning, ethics and practices of authorship across scholarly disciplines. by Ana Marušić, Lana Bošnjak, Ana Jerončić

“…<h4>Background</h4>The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate evidence about authorship issues and provide synthesis of research on authorship across all research fields.<h4>Methods</h4>We searched bibliographical databases to identify articles describing empirical quantitive or qualitative research from all scholarly fields on different aspects of authorship. …”
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Prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of sports injuries: A comparative analysis of injured vs non-injured athletes by Meiky Fredianto, Maria Ulfa

“…Research Objectives: This study aims to analyse the injury prevalence of athletes in some sports and compare the epidemiological characteristics related to injury risk factors between athletes who experienced injuries and those who did not. Methods: This study employed a quantitative approach with a retrospective cross-sectional design. …”
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Satisfaction with life, affects, and subjective happiness in military personnel by Eva Urbón, Carmen Chafer, Carlos Salavera

“…The initial hypothesis was that these variables are correlated and that affects can be used to predict satisfaction with life and subjective happiness. Methods This study examined the mutual relationships between satisfaction with life, affects, and subjective happiness in a sample of 416 Spanish military personnel (336 men 80.67% and 80 women 19.23%), with an average age of 35.56 years, using the satisfaction with life, affects, and subjective happiness scales. …”
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Evaluation of primary health care nurses’ knowledge and neonatal screening performance for phenylketonuria in Alexandria by Esraa Mohammed Abd El-Samie Ismail, Wafaa Mohamed Elarousy, Shaymaa Saeed Mohamed Badawe, Rasha Mohamed Abohadida

“…Aim This study aimed to assess the level of primary health care nurses’ knowledge and neonatal screening performance for phenylketonuria in Alexandria Methods A descriptive research design was used. The study included all nurses (50 nurses) who are responsible for obtaining newborn screening test from 5 primary health care centers in Alexandria. …”
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Insurance companies’ lack of LGBTQ+ affirmation: discrimination, distrust, and dissatisfaction among LGBTQ+ people by Dustin Z. Nowaskie, Dehandra Blackwood, Frank Garcia, Jorge D. Flautero

“…There is very limited data regarding LGBTQ+ people’s perceptions of their health insurer and health insurer workers.MethodsAn online cross-sectional survey was conducted with a national sample of United States residents, who responded to questions about their healthcare, including experiences with their health insurer and health insurer workers.ResultsCompared to cisgender, heterosexual people (n = 1,400), LGBTQ+ people (n = 1,234) reported significantly poorer experiences with their health insurer, including being dissatisfied with their health insurer; believing their health insurer is not their advocate; distrusting their health insurer; not knowing what is covered in their health plan; being dissatisfied with providers in their health plan; and not believing their health insurer meets their needs. …”
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Comparison of survival rate and duration of maxillary and mandibular lingual bonded retainers – a retrospective cohort study by Rizwan Khalil, Asma Muhammad Yousuf, Zahra Masood, Rashna Hoshang Sukhia, Mubassar Fida

“…Methods This study comprised a sample size of 300 participants. …”
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A closer look into maternal psychological distress and the associated factors: the case of autism and chronic conditions by Alexandra Cobzeanu, Ioan-Alex Merlici, Daria Elena Ionescu, Iulia Cristina Roca

“…IntroductionMothers caring for children with autism or chronic illnesses may experience heightened psychological distress due to the ongoing demands associated with caregiving. …”
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Unveiling the Impact of Grit and Learning Agility on Academic Burnout Among Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study by Ibrahim Abdullatif Ibrahim PhD, Atallah Alenezi PhD, Heba Rabea Hagrass PhD, Hoda Reda Abdou PhD

“…Objective This study aimed to evaluate the impact of grit and learning agility on academic burnout among nursing students. Methods This study employed a descriptive, cross-sectional design, engaging a random sample of 467 nursing students. …”
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Footprints from childhood: intra- versus extra-familial childhood maltreatment and attachment to romantic partners in adulthood by Mona K. Shahab, Bernet M. Elzinga, Philip Spinhoven, Frits R. Rosendaal, Brenda W. J. H. Penninx, Dennis O. Mook-Kanamori

“…In the current study, we investigate how different types of childhood maltreatment and of perpetrator are associated with adult attachment. Methods In a sample of 1850 respondents, aged 18–65 from the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety (NESDA), type of childhood maltreatment and of perpetrator were assessed using the Structured Childhood Trauma Interview (CTI), distinguishing four types of childhood trauma: emotional neglect, psychological, physical, and sexual abuse. …”
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Predictors of late presentation for HIV care among adults at AIDS Healthcare Foundation clinic in Matsapha, Manzini Region, Eswatini by Lomanono N. Ngidie, Ruth Wahila, Phadaless Sinkamba

“…Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional research study surveyed patients diagnosed with HIV but not yet enrolled into care. …”
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Proactive personality, burnout, and teaching enjoyment: exploring relationships in Chinese English teachers by Hu Chunyan, Liao Ying

“…The research aims to clarify how proactive personality traits relate to teaching enjoyment and burnout and to explore their interactions in the context of EFL instruction.MethodsThe study included a sample of 420 Chinese EFL teachers, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to assess the relationships among proactive personality, burnout, and teaching enjoyment. …”
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Facilitating oral healthcare for children with disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: a qualitative exploration of the perceptions of parents and professionals by Maram Ali Alwadi, AlBandary Hassan AlJameel, Sarah R. Baker, Janine Owens

“…This study aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators of oral healthcare for children with disabilities in Saudi Arabia. Methods This was an ethnographic study. The sample size was 25 participants, comprising of 12 pediatric dentists and 13 parents of children with disabilities. …”
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Prolonged grief, social contact, community belongingness: A representative study of loneliness among bereaved UK adults by James Cunningham, Eoin McElroy, Mark Shevlin

“…Methods: We analyzed cross-sectional data from a nationwide, representative sample of 2520 adults in the UK who had lost a loved one. …”
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Effect of maze solving on attention in children with epilepsy: A pre - post research by Gurleen Kaur Kalra, Abhay Kapoor, Meha Jain, Arnab Ghorui, Chandra Mohan Kumar

“…This study explores the effectiveness of persistent maze-solving as an accessible intervention to enhance attention in this population. Methods: Ethical approval and informed consent were obtained. 37 children aged 8–12 years were assessed using the Coding test, Children's Color Trail Test (CCTT-1 and CCTT-2), and variables influencing attention. …”
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