Resilient performance in healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic (ResCOV): study protocol for a multilevel grounded theory study on adaptations, working conditions, ethics and pati... by Mirjam Ekstedt, Camilla Göras, Malin Lohela-Karlsson, Lena Nordgren, Ann-Sofie Källberg, Markus Castegren, Petronella Bjurling‐Sjöberg, Emelie Condén Mellgren, Mats Holmberg

“…This multilevel project aims to explore resilient performance with the purpose of improving the understanding of how healthcare has adapted during the pandemic’s rampage, the processes involved and the consequences on working conditions, ethics and patient safety.Methods An emerging explorative multilevel design based on grounded theory methodology is applied. …”
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Multifaceted health coaching intervention for cardiovascular risk prevention – exploratory qualitative study of Chinese clients' perspectives by Xue Yang, Gengcong Qu, Lawrence Luk, Phoenix K. H. Mo, Benjamin H. K. Yip, Samuel Y. S. Wong, Carmen K. M. Wong

“…Purposive sampling was used regarding gender, age and lifestyle domains. …”
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Towards the Development of the Clinical Decision Support System for the Identification of Respiration Diseases via Lung Sound Classification Using 1D-CNN by Syed Waqad Ali, Muhammad Munaf Rashid, Muhammad Uzair Yousuf, Sarmad Shams, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Rehan, Ikram Din Ujjan

“…The model achieved an overall accuracy of 0.95, outperforming state-of-the-art methods. Particularly, the normal and crackles categories attained the highest F1-scores of 0.97 and 0.95, respectively. …”
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Producción y valor nutricional del residuo de hojas de Manihot esculenta Crantz durante dos ciclos productivos by Angela María Burgos, Alcides M. M. Michellod, Miriam Porta, Claudina María Hack

“…Objective: To characterize the production dynamics and nutritional value of fresh and dry leaf biomass resulting as agricultural residue from root production of Manihot esculenta Crantz. Materials and Methods: The experimental site was the Experimental Field of the School of Agricultural Sciences of the National Northeast University in Corrientes, Argentina. …”
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Exploring global health diplomacy in Iran: insights from experts in health and foreign policy by Amirhossein Takian, Jalal Arabloo, Mohsen Asadi-Lari, Ebrahim Jaafaripooyan, Sanaz Taghizade, Mohammad Javad Zarif

“…This study thus explores the GHD concept, content, policy-making process and influencing factors in Iran from the perspectives of key health and foreign policy-makers.Methods This is a qualitative study using conventional content analysis. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and strategies on contraceptive utilization among adolescents: views from beneficiaries and parents in City of Kigali by Jean Baptiste Hategekimana, Adolphe Ndikubwimana, Justin Ndayisenga, Fidele Niyitegeka, Daniel Ukwishatse, Serieux Cyubahiro, Bivegete Kenny Ntwali, Absolomon Gashaija, Alice Nyirazigama, Noel Korukire, Felix K. Rubuga, Patrick Karakwende, Celestin Banamwana, Pierre Dukuziyaturemye, Jean Muhire, Marie Josee Mwiseneza, Theoneste Ntakirutimana, Deborah Oluwaseun Shomuyiwa, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III

“…Aim This study explored knowledge, attitudes and strategies on contraceptive utilization among adolescents. Methods Mixed method research (MMR) using a cross-sectional design, Sequential explanatory design was used to explore the views from 394 participants in Gitega Sector. …”
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Pathogenetic identification in ticks and yaks from Zoige County, China by Yang Xiang, Liang He, Liangquan Zhu, Chendong Xiao, Yao Pan, Tianxiang Chen, Wei Zheng, Dongbo Yuan, Lili Hao

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Factors Associated With Adolescents' Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Intention: A Cross‐Sectional Survey by Angela Chia‐Chen Chen, ChengChing Hiya Liu, Kimberly Arcoleo, Jiying Ling, Lorraine B. Robbins

“…Design Cross‐sectional research design. Methods 119 adolescents ages 11–17 years who had not received any HPV vaccine were enrolled. …”
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Building knowledge to improve access to inclusive and equitable care for trans and gender-diverse survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence: a qualitative research... by Alexa R Yakubovich, Janice Du Mont, Sarah Daisy Kosa, Sheila Macdonald, Danielle Toccalino, C Emma Kelly, Sav Jonsa, Adam Davies

“…This study aims to address this need for evidence to facilitate improved access to inclusive and equitable services for TGD survivors.Methods and analysis This qualitative study will involve semi-structured interviews with approximately 60 adult TGD survivors of IPV and/or sexual assault who wanted to access, attempted to access, or used services. …”
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‘I Knew Nothing About Parkinson’s’: Insights into Receiving a Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease and the Impact of Self-Management, Self-Care, and Exercise Engagement, from People wi... by Leanne Ahern, Catriona Curtin, Suzanne Timmons, Sarah E. Lamb, Ruth McCullagh

“…Methods: This study employed a qualitative research design, using purposeful and maximum variation sampling. …”
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An Outdoor Walking Program for Immigrant Muslim Older Adults: A Community‐Based Participatory Intervention by Jordana Salma, Shelby Yamamoto, Nancy M Salbach, Ruth Barclay, Allyson Jones

“…Design An exploratory qualitative description single‐group pilot study was designed and implemented in three phases: (1) pre‐intervention focus group interviews; (2) intervention implementation with tracking of physical activity levels using personal activity monitors; and (3) postintervention individual interviews. Methods Participants were recruited using a convenience sampling strategy in a mosque in Edmonton, Canada, in June 2019. …”
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‘I really feel pity for them’: health workers’ readiness to offer maternal health services to urban refugee adolescents in Kampala, Uganda—a qualitative study by Olivia Nakisita, Christopher Garimoi-Orach, Justine Nnakate Bukenya, Arthur Bagonza, Elizabeth Nabiwemba, Christine Kayemba Nalwadda

“…In this study, health-worker readiness refers to the continued knowledge training, perceptions, attitudes, practices and prior experiences that enable providers to deliver adolescent-friendly maternal services to urban refugee adolescents.Methods This was a phenomenological study conducted in August 2024 among 12 health workers from six government health centres levels III and IV that offer maternal health services within Kampala city, Uganda. …”
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There is no Smoke Without Fire: Evaluation of Water eDNA Profile of Yersinia ruckeri to Assess Enteric Redmouth Disease Pathogenesis in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) by Cyril Henard, Hanxi Li, Yajiao Duan, Moonika Marana, Per Kania, Kasper Villumsen, Barbara F. Nowak, Louise vonGersdorff Jørgensen

“…ABSTRACT In the past couple of decades, applications of environmental nucleic acids (eDNA and eRNA) analysis methods have expanded rapidly into various research fields. …”
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Patterns of drug combinations used by men who have sex with men in Brazil by Rodrigo Nikobin, Julio Mella-Cobas, Maria Amelia Veras, Francisco Inácio Bastos, Jordi Casabona Barbarà, Valeria Stuardo Ávila, Dartiu Xavier da Silveira

“… Objective: The practice of using drugs to modulate experiences is a well-documented phenomenon worldwide, particularly among men who have sex with men (MSM). …”
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Enhanced particle swarm optimization for feature selection in SVM-based Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis by Qian Zhang, Jinhua Sheng, Rougang Zhou, Qiao Zhang, Binbing Wang, Rong Zhang

“…Developing effective early diagnostic methods is thus critical for improving patient outcomes and slowing disease progression. …”
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Temporal trends in HIV prevention service access and use among female sex workers (FSW) in Mozambique: a comparative analysis 2011–2019 by Samuel Nuvunga, Áuria Ribeiro Banze, Rachid Muleia, Denise Chitsondzo Langa, Jahit Sacarlal, Cynthia Semá Baltazar

“…This study analyzes changes in access to and use of HIV prevention services among FSWs between 2011 and 2019. Methods We conducted a secondary analysis of cross-sectional bio-behavioral survey (BBS) data collected among FSWs in 2011 and 2019 in three Mozambican urban centers. …”
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Reasons for delayed pentavalent vaccinations among children aged 12-23 months in Kampala, Uganda by Julius Ssebaketta, Aggrey David Mukose, Mary Mbuliro, Juliet Ndimwibo Babirye

“…This study examined the reasons for delayed pentavalent vaccinations among children aged 12-23 months in Kampala, Uganda. Methods: Selection of 653 study participants into this household survey was done using a three-stage sampling technique. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to seeking psychological support among healthcare professionals: a qualitative study using the Theoretical Domains Framework by Sha Liu, Yinhuan Hu, Holger Pfaff, Xiaoyun Lei, Zhen Qi, Xiandong Feng

“…Participants were selected through purposive and snowball sampling to ensure diversity in roles, specialities, and work experiences. …”
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Diabetes distress and associated factors among adults with diabetes mellitus residing in a metropolitan city of India: a community-based study by Anam Anil Alwani, Ravneet Kaur, Mohan Bairwa, Puneet Misra, Baridalyne Nongkynrih

“…Abstract Background Diabetes distress “refers to the negative emotional or affective experiences resulting from the challenge of living with the demands of diabetes.” …”
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Primary care quality of primary healthcare institutions in china: current status and influencing factors by Kexin Zhan, Chuchuan Wan, Ennan Wang, Yuankai Huang

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to assess the current state of primary care quality within Primary Healthcare Institutions (PHIs) in China and analyze potential factors that may influence the quality of primary care provided. Methods Employing convenience sampling, this research utilized the Chinese Primary Care Assessment Tool (PCAT-C) to gather cross-sectional data on patients’ experiences with primary care during visits to PHIs across the country. …”
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