An assessment of South African policy and strategic framework for the development of a sufficient, equitably distributed and well-performing health workforce for the implementation... by S V Mokoena, P Naidoo

“…Methods. A cross-sectional descriptive quantitative study was undertaken using pretested anonymous questionnaires to solicit responses about the ability, strategies and policies needed to address health workforce challenges. …”
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Integrating sensory evaluation into biofortification breeding: assessing consumer acceptance and market segmentation of porridge made from biofortified pearl millet cultivars by Manhal Gobara Hamid, Manhal Gobara Hamid, Mohammed Elsafy, Tilal Abdelhalim

“…Long-term strategies should integrate omics-enabled breeding with sensory and market-oriented selection.ConclusionThis study provides the first quantitative evidence of consumer sensory preferences for biofortified Aceda, emphasizing that blending strategies significantly enhance acceptability. …”
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Financial toxicity and firearm injury: exploring financial needs of participants in a hospital-based violence intervention program by Ana M Reyes, Carlene McKenzie, Meghan Scott, Christopher R Haggerty, Julie Y Valenzuela

“…A qualitative thematic analysis of social worker notes was performed. Quantitative data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and χ2 tests for association.Results 103 patients were enrolled in the program. …”
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Traditional contraceptive practices: survey of medicinal plants used to control birth in four states in Nigeria by Mutiat B. Ibrahim, Akinniyi S. Odewo, Bilqis A. Lawal, Oluseye F. Oyedeji, Noimot A. Balogun, Wakilat A. Tijani, Abdullahi S. Abdulraheem, Jubril Shafiyi, Margaret O. Ilomuanya

“…Data from questionnaires were analyzed via descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative analysis was done using the informant consensus factor (ICF) and relative frequency of citation (RFC) indices. …”
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Analisis Masalah Interaksi Sosial Warga Binaan Lapas Perempuan Berdasarkan Sosiometri by Muhamad Rafi Bachtiar, Cici Yulia, Chandra Dewi

“…The approach in this research is quantitative with descriptive research, namely survey research using sociometric instruments. …”
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Effect of Strategic Management on Job Satisfaction Among Selected Local Government Workers in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria by Olawale E. Olaniyan, Funmilola E. Akinyooye, Waliyi O. Aransi, Emeka E. Okafor

“…Short Index of Job Satisfaction (SIJS) and Balanced Scorecard Scales were adopted and a self-designed interview guide was used to obtain information from the sampled respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used to analyse quantitative data, while qualitative data were thematically analysed. …”
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EVALUASI KEBIJAKAN SISTEM ZONASI DALAM PENERIMAAN SISWA BARU SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS by Hendrawansyah Hendrawansyah, Zamroni Zamroni

“…This study was an evaluation research, using a quantitative descriptive approach with a goal-oriented model developed by Tyler. …”
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Assessing Teacher Satisfaction with the SistaUKS System: A New Approach to School Health Program Stratification by Ayu Khoirotul Umaroh, Muhammad Rayid Ramdhani, Jenita Berlian Nindyasari, Mabarod Kusnul Khotimah, Salma Khoirunnisa, Bethari Mukti Kusumaningtyas

“…Evaluating this system is crucial for understanding user satisfaction, which enhances services and the system interface to increase user-friendliness. This study aimed to analyze teacher satisfaction regarding the utilization of the SistaUKS stratification system.Methods: This is a descriptive quantitative study with a survey method. …”
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Pesticides in use, their application and risks on human health and ecosystems: A case of Fogera District, Ethiopia by Abebaw Abaineh, Dessalegn Ejigu, Minaleshewa Atlabachew, Eshete Dejen, Gashaw Tilahun

“…Quantitative data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative data were grouped and summarized. …”
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Sexuality in patients with human immunodeficiency virus at Embhuleni Hospital in Mpumalanga province by E. de Vries, L. Gwyther, M. Mkhabela

“…Design: This was a descriptive quantitative study. Data were collected with an administered questionnaire and entered in Excel®. …”
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Association of Vitamin D with the TaqI Polymorphism of the VDR Gene in Older Women Attending the Basic Health Unit of the Federal District, DF (Brazil) by Renata de Souza Freitas, Caroline Ferreira Fratelli, Calliandra Maria de Souza Silva, Luciano Ramos de Lima, Marina Morato Stival, Izabel Cristina Rodrigues da Silva, Silvana Schwerz Funghetto

“…The study was a descriptive, case-control, quantitative, and cross-sectional type and was conducted in two basic health units in the administrative region of Ceilândia, Federal District, DF, Brazil, with women aged 60 years or older. …”
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Analyses of the performance of the Ebola virus disease alert management system in South Sudan: August 2018 to November 2019. by Olushayo Oluseun Olu, Richard Lako, Sudhir Bunga, Kibebu Berta, Matthew Kol, Patrick Otim Ramadan, Caroline Ryan, Ifeanyi Udenweze, Argata Guracha Guyo, Ishata Conteh, Qudsia Huda, Malick Gai, Dina Saulo, Heather Papowitz, Henry John Gray, Alex Chimbaru, Kencho Wangdi, Steven M Grube, Beth Tippett Barr, Joseph Francis Wamala

“…One of these interventions was a surveillance system which included an Ebola alert management system. This study analyzed the performance of this system. A descriptive cross-sectional study of the Ebola virus disease alerts which were reported in South Sudan from August 2018 to November 2019 was conducted using both quantitative and qualitative methods. …”
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MOTIVATION OF NURSES IN PROVIDING FIRST AID TO PATIENTS EXPERIENCING CARDIAC ARREST by Ivananda Siera Lisna Putri, Fanni Okviasanti, Ilkafah Ilkafah, Susilo Harianto, Cucuk Rahmadi Purwanto, Hafna Ilmy Muhalla, Abd Nasir, Iswatun Iswatun

“…Methods: This study used quantitative research with a descriptive approach. …”
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Prediction of mortality with unmeasured anions in critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation by Novović Miloš N., Jevđić Jasna

“…Apparent strong ion difference (SIDapp), effective strong ion difference (SIDeff) and SIG values were calculated with the Stewart-Figge’s quantitative biophysical method. Descriptive and analytical statistical methods were used in the study [t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, χ2-test, binary logistic regression, Reciever operating characteristic (ROC) curves, calibration]. …”
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Developing the ANPQA values based evaluation model to improve computer learning quality by Dewa Gede Hendra Divayana

“…The data were analyzed using descriptive quantitative analysis. This study generates the evaluation model based on ANPQA values. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to contraception provision among rural healthcare providers by Alexandra Buscaglia, Annie Glover, Nicole Smith, Al Garnsey

“…The survey instrument was designed with feedback from physicians and nurses and included questions on contraceptive practices, knowledge, and barriers to providing contraceptive care. Quantitative survey results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and bivariate tests of significance. …”
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Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella and pathogenic E. coli in broiler farms, Wakiso district, Uganda. by Thomas Ssemakadde, Nalumaga Pauline Petra, Jude Collins Busingye, Joel Bazira, Kabanda Taseera

“…Data was analyzed by descriptive statistics, and Chi-square (χ²) Test statistical significance of quantitative data.…”
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Vigilancia seroepidemiológica de la circulación del SARS-CoV-2 en 41 municipios de Honduras sin reporte de casos activos, COVID-19, del 16- 23 junio 2020. by Mario Rene Mejía Núñez, José Ángel Lara, Sandra Araujo Pleitez, Gilberto Ariel Ramírez

“…With the objective of identifying the presence and circulation of SARS-CoV-2, characterizing and identifying suggestive symptoms of COVID-19 in the population, the present study was carried out. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out, using a quantitative and qualitative approach, using the LQAS sampling method. …”
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Knowledge, Symptoms, Quality of Life, and Health-seeking Behavior in Menopausal Nuns by Jolly Joseph, Leena Sequira, soumya christabel

“…Materials and Methods: A quantitative, pretest-posttest experimental study was conducted among 78 nuns of menopausal age residing in selected convents in Kottayam District, India, through an enumeration sampling technique. …”
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Multimodal intervention on perception and quality of life of geriatric clients regarding health promotional outcomes at a selected hospitals, Kolar, Karnataka, India by R Vani, Zeanath C. Joseph, Priya R. Aranha

“…Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of multimodal intervention on perception and quality of life among geriatric clients. Methods: Quantitative approach quasi-experimental interventional controlled study with pre-test, post-test design and follow-up for two months, adopted by using purposive sampling technique among 120 geriatric clients who gave consent for participation in the study at two different settings of hospitals from July 2022 to January 2023, Kolar. …”
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