A study to assess the level of resilience and quality of life among patients with diabetes mellitus at selected villages under Rural Health and Training Centre by poongdi R, Sumathi M, Jothi J, Hasika N, Kavitha Ramanathan, Shenbagsundram Subramanian, Fadwa Alhalaiqa, Ghonan Samhan, Layla Abdelhadi

“…Methodology: The study used a quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional approach. …”
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Analysis of Forest Encroachment in Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (Study case in Tirom Village, Pematang Sawa Sub Regency, Tanggamus Regency) by Deni Deni

“…This social research used descriptive qualitative and quantitative methods to test the legal land ownership factors and people income as factors affecting forest encroachment action. …”
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Analysis of the Contextual Factors Influencing the Expansion of Construction Violations with an Emphasis on the Role and Position of Key Urban Stakeholders (Case Study: Isfahan Met... by Ahmad Shahivandi, Afsaneh Talebi Varnosfaderani

“…Materials & MethodsThis research was applied in nature and employed a descriptive-analytical approach. With a quantitative perspective and using grounded and systems theories, the study aimed to identify and analyze the factors influencing the occurrence and development of building violations in the city of Isfahan, as well as the roles of various stakeholders. …”
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Communities against cancer: a qualitative study assessing the effectiveness of a community engagement initiative in improving cancer awareness for marginalised communities by David Wright, Rebecca Foster, Phoebe Miles, Nicola Duffield, Sally Rickard, Jane Frankland, Lynn Calman, Claire Foster

“…Methods A qualitative approach was used involving interviews and observations of meetings and community activities, supported by documentary analysis of minutes, grant applications, reports and quantitative descriptions of grant-level data. Participants included representatives from the funder and grant distributor, community advocates, applicants and recipients of CAC funding. …”
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Exploring the link between leader-member exchange and job satisfaction in the laboratory: A case study of nurses at Royal Prima Medan hospital, Indonesia by Arie Siah Putra Siahaan, Sri Lestari Ramadhani Nasution, Ermi Girsang

“…Employing a descriptive quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design, this research analyzes data using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate methods. …”
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Implementation strategies for providing optimised tuberculosis and diabetes integrated care in LMICs (POTENTIAL): protocol for a multiphase sequential and concurrent mixed-methods... by Najma Siddiqi, Catherine Hewitt, Zia Ul-Haq, Nauman Safdar, Kamran Siddiqi, Abdul Basit, Zohaib Khan, Steve Parrott, Razia Fatima, Saima Afaq, Zala Zala, Saima Aleem, Fatima Khalid Qazi, Syeda Fatima Jamal, Mariyam Sarfraz, Asima Khan Niazi

“…Data will be analysed using statistical methods—including descriptive and inferential statistics—for quantitative data and framework analysis for qualitative data, with triangulation to integrate findings.Ethics and dissemination Ethics approval was granted by the National Bioethics Committee of Pakistan (NBCR-1010). …”
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Willingness to Implement Narrative Communication Interventions: Mixed Methods Study Among Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria by Oluwaponmile A. Odukoya MPH, Mojisola M. Oluwasanu PhD, Ndidi A. Okunnuga MD, Omobolaji Ayandipo MD, Susan Duncan MD, Oyedunni S. Arulogun PhD, Olufunmilayo I. Olopade MD, Atara Ntekim MD

“…Data were analysed using thematic analysis for qualitative data, and descriptive and inferential statistics for quantitative data. …”
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Factors associated with patient values among individuals with tuberculosis: a mixed-methods study using a patient- and family-centered care approach by Yosephina Elizabeth Sumartini Gunawan, Servasius To’o Jala Mulu, Leni Landudjama, Melkisedek Landi, Wanto Paju, Heriberth Bara Hunggurami, Geralda Holi Mayela Ludji, Grazhela Tatu Rija, Donny Sulistiono, Israfil Israfil

“…The qualitative phase employed a descriptive approach, involving in-depth interviews with 11 patients and thematic analysis. …”
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Assessing a partnership-based model of surgical education in the Global South: a mixed methods study of the University of Global Health Equity, Rwanda by Naol Belema Gemechu, Gatwiri Murithi, Derbew Fikadu Berhe, Betel Amdeslassie Fenta, Amanuel Adane Bitew, Tairu Fofanah, Barnabas Tobi Alayande, Abebe Bekele, Geoffrey Anderson, Robert Riviello

“…Thematic analysis was employed to interpret the interview data. Quantitative data were summarized using descriptive statistics and presented in charts and tables with integration in a joint display. …”
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Menstrual health and period poverty among young people who menstruate in the Barcelona metropolitan area (Spain): protocol of a mixed-methods study by Tomàs López-Jiménez, Anna Berenguera, Laura Medina-Perucha, Constanza Jacques-Aviñó, Carme Valls-Llobet, Rosa Turbau-Valls, Diana Pinzón, Lola Hernández, Paula Briales Canseco, Enara Solana Lizarza, Jordina Munrós Feliu

“…Eighteen schools and 871 YPM will be recruited for the quantitative study. Sixty-five YPM will participate in the qualitative study. …”
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Promoting the wellbeing of the whole person: a within-subjects mixed-methods study exploring the effects of the flourishing intervention among individuals with depressive symptoms by Camilla Casaletti Braghetta, Juliane Piasseschi de Bernardin Gonçalves, Willyane de Andrade Alvarenga, Richard G. Cowden, Richard G. Cowden, Clarice Gorenstein, Clarice Gorenstein, Giancarlo Lucchetti, Homero Vallada

“…The study also seeks to understand participants’ experiences, acceptability, and satisfaction with the intervention.MethodsA quasi-experimental pre-post mixed-methods design was used, incorporating an embedded approach in which descriptive qualitative data complemented quantitative data. …”
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The Study of Constructivistic Learning Experience, Democratic Attitude, Learning Independence & Learning Motivation of Senior High School Students at Wajo Regency South Sulawesi by Muhammad Arafah, Syamsu Rijal, Sumarni, Suriyah Satar, Besse Sulfiani

“… This study employs a quantitative survey method with correlation analysis to investigate the influence of constructivist biology learning experiences, democratic attitudes, and learning independence on the learning motivation of high school students in Wajo Regency. …”
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Identifying barriers that prevent US insured adults at-risk for and diagnosed with type 2 diabetes from accessing primary care services: An exploratory study by Tamara Crawford

“…Methods: A quali-quantitative design was used in this study. Participants were recruited through convenience sampling and 64 participants were identified through community outreach events sponsored by the Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) Community Health Center. …”
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Food Choice Behaviors of Lactating Women: Association with Body Mass Index and Fruits and Vegetables Intake in Central Amhara Region, Ethiopia—An Observational Study by Gesessew Kibr

“…A community-based cross-sectional, quantitative study with descriptive and analytical components was done. …”
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How ready are we for monkeypox (Mpox)? Monkeypox knowledge and preparedness among healthcare professionals in Rawalpindi district, Pakistan: a cross-sectional study by Bushra Ali, Mehreen Noor, Shahana Ghazal, Sana Bilal, Aqsa Anwar, Maria Jabeen

“…Background Monkeypox (Mpox) is an emerging public health concern globally as well as in Pakistan, with over 100 000 confirmed cases reported across 120 countries as of July 2024.Objectives To assess healthcare professionals’ knowledge and preparedness regarding Mpox and examine its association with demographic factors.Study design Quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study.Study setting and duration Conducted in tertiary care public sector hospitals of Rawalpindi district, Pakistan, from October 2024 to February 2025.Participants’ selection A total of 230 healthcare professionals of either gender, aged over 18 years, currently working in the public sector tertiary care hospitals of Rawalpindi district for at least 6 months were included.Results The mean age of the respondents was 29.13±6.55 years. …”
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“I feel like my job is to give patients hope” - perspectives of Community Health Workers and employers in Iowa: a mixed methods study by Amanda M. Sursely, Debra Kazmerzak, William Appelgate, Laurie M. Walkner, Samra Hiros, Roger Hileman, Heidi Haines, Rima A. Afifi

“…We performed thematic analysis of qualitative data and calculated descriptive statistics of quantitative data. Results Key informant interviews were conducted with five CHWs and five employers. …”
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Nurses’ attitudes toward web-based learning and their impact on clinical performance, job satisfaction, and turnover: a cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia by Mohammed Abu Thiyab, Ahmed Nahari

“…Methods A nonexperimental, cross-sectional quantitative design was used. The study was conducted in various healthcare settings in Saudi Arabia using a nonprobability convenience sampling method. …”
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Exploring Respectful Maternity Care and its determinants: a mixed methods cross-sectional study from a rural area in central India by Chullithala Athira, Anindo Majumdar, Roshan F. Sutar, Bharti Singh, Parvathy Thampy, Ashlesh Rupani, Deepti Dabar

“…Data measuring Respectful Maternity care was collected using the Person-Centered Maternity Care (PCMC) Scale and in-depth interviews. Descriptive data is presented in frequency tables. Quantitative data were analyzed using logistic regression and qualitative data through thematic analysis. …”
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Health workers’ conceptualisationand experiences of common mental symptoms and work-related psychosocial stressors in Central and Southern Ethiopian regions: a qualitative study by Abera Kumie, Eshetu Girma, Yitagesu Habtu, Medhin Selamu, Hidenori Harada

“…Furthermore, we advocate for a more robust exploration of the perceived causal link supported by lived experiences of health workers with chronic occupational stress, occupational depression and occupational anxiety to provide stronger evidence using longitudinal qualitative and quantitative studies.…”
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Web-Based Nursing Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Among Older Adults After Coronary Revascularization: Protocol for Mixed Method Pilot Study by Audrey Lavoie, Véronique Dubé

“…Second, a descriptive qualitative design will use semistructured interviews to assess the intervention’s impacts as perceived by 8-12 older adults and its acceptability. …”
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