Prescription pattern, glycemic control status, and predictors of poor glycemic control among diabetic patients with comorbid chronic kidney disease in Ethiopia: a facility-based cr... by Oumer Sada Muhammed, Minimize Hassen, Samuel Mamusha

“…The sample size was calculated by using a single population proportion formula and accordingly, a total of 384 patients were recruited randomly and enrolled in this study. Descriptive statistics was employed for analyzing quantitative variables. …”
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PERBANDINGAN SEBELUM DAN SESUDAH ADANYA “PERATURAN PEMERINTAH NOMOR 46 TAHUN 2013†DAN PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP PAJAK PERUSAHAAN (STUDI KASUS PADA PT. DBL) by Siti Ratna Sari Dewi

“…Through analysis of qualitative descriptive data and quantitative data analysis this research was conducted. …”
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Identifying factors affecting the competence of heads of units and centers of Islamic Azad University in accordance with the statement of the second step of the Islamic Revolution... by Seyed samad Emadi vahdi, mohammadreza mardani, Nader Bohlouli, Mojtaba Ramazani

“…Then, a cross-sectional study with a descriptive approach tested the identified factors in the larger community, determining the impact of each factor. …”
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Emotional Competencies and Responsible Decision Making in Pre-Adolescents with the Support from Teachers, Fathers, and Mothers: A Comparative Study in 4th to 6th-Grade Students of... by Concepción Márquez-Cervantes, Martha Leticia Gaeta-González

“…This article aims to analyze the relationship between emotional competencies and responsible decision making in pre-adolescents, and the support of teachers and parents in this process, which could help students to solve problems and face risk situations in a better way. A quantitative, descriptive correlation and cross-sectional type research was carried out to achieve this aim. 70 students from the 4th, 5th and 6th grades (ages 8-12), three teachers and 12 parents from a public school in the province of Almeria, Spain, participated in the study. …”
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Embedding electronic patient-reported outcome measures into routine care for patients with stage III MELanoma (ePROMs-MEL): protocol for a prospective, longitudinal, mixed-methods... by Serigne Lo, Andrew Spillane, Donna Milne, Robyn Saw, Mbathio Dieng, Iris Bartula, Rachael Morton, Frances Boyle, Julia Lai-Kwon, Kathy Dempsey, Craig Lawn, Thomas Pennington, Skye Dong, Linda Seaman, Dina Saks, Jake Robert Thompson

“…The study uses a mixed-methods approach (quantitative PROMs questionnaires and end-of-study surveys with qualitative interviews) and commenced in May 2021 in surgical and medical melanoma clinics at two sites in metropolitan Sydney, Australia. …”
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Evaluation of an interactive web-based programme on relapse management for people with multiple sclerosis (POWER@MS2): study protocol for a process evaluation accompanying a random... by Christoph Heesen, Sascha Köpke, Lisa Wenzel, Jutta Scheiderbauer, Markus van de Loo, Anne Christin Rahn

“…Quantitative data will be collected and analysed descriptively. …”
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Implementation of two transdiagnostic interventions based on emotional regulation for professionals who treat alcohol addiction in the Spanish mental health system: A multicenter m... by María V Navarro-Haro, Alba Abanades-Morillo, Óscar Péris-Baquero, Verónica Martínez-Borba, Elena Crespo-Delgado, Abel Baquero-Escribano, Laura Masferrer-Boix, Jorge Osma

“…Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either DBT or UP training first, followed by the other. The study will include a range of quantitative outcomes including beliefs about alcohol abuse, burnout, self-efficacy, attitudes towards evidence-based interventions, organizational variables, acceptability and intention to use the interventions, barriers to implementation, and knowledge acquisition. …”
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Exploring factors influencing the selection of primary health care delivery models in conflict-affected settings of North West and South West regions of Cameroon and North-East Nig... by Lundi-Anne Omam, Kelli O'Laughlin, Nicholas Tendongfor, Zara Wudiri, Mohammed Ngubdo Hassan, Alain Metuge, Ooju Oluwafemi, Esther Omam, Rosalind Parkes-Ratanshi

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Independent Commissioners, Company Size, and Financial Distress on Accounting Conservatism with Leverage as a Mediating Variable (Empirical Study on Financial Companies in the Insu... by Siti Ratih Nurwanti, Lia Uzliawaty, Tri Lestari

“…This research is a descriptive quantitative research which is based on the condition of applying the principles of accounting conservatism in financial reports in Indonesia which still reaps pros and cons. …”
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Improved land reforms to the benefit of women´s access to land to foster and support social norm change, a case study of Western Area rural district and Bombali district in Sierra... by Bankolay Theodore Turay, Modupe Moronke Omirin

“…A Cross-sectional research design was used for data collection. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively; while, qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. …”
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Prevalence and exploration of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis awareness in men who have sex with men aged 18–29 years in Lima, Peru, during 2021: A mixed methods study by Diego Tofeño, Diana Uypan, Paola Torres-Slimming

“…Methods: Explanatory sequential mixed method study whose central component is quantitative. A survey (non-probabilistic descriptive cross-sectional) and a virtual interview (phenomenological approach) were used for data collection. …”
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A longitudial study of a neuropsychological rehabilitation program in Alzheimer's disease Estudo longitudinal de um programa de reabilitação neuropsicológica dirigido a pacientes c... by Jacqueline Abrisqueta-Gomez, Fabiola Canali, Vera L.D. Vieira, Ana Cristina P. Aguiar, Carmen S.C. Ponce, Sonia M. Brucki, Orlando F.A. Bueno

“…RESULTS: Analysis of quantitative NE data (descriptive measures) after the first year of NRP showed cognitive improvement, functional stabilization and fewer behavioral problems. …”
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Who Will Use Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Why?: Understanding PrEP Awareness and Acceptability amongst Men Who Have Sex with Men in the UK--A Mixed Methods Study. by Jamie Frankis, Ingrid Young, Paul Flowers, Lisa McDaid

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Quantitative surveys of n = 690 MSM recruited online via social and sociosexual media were analysed using descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression. …”
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Scaling up of electronic case-based disease surveillance reporting for COVID-19 and other notifiable diseases through capacity building and antigen RDT provision: a case study of S... by James Sylvester Squire, Ian Njeru, Robert Musoke, Joseph Sam Kanu, Fatmata Bangura, Zikan Koroma, Doris Harding, Stephen Sesay, Bridget Magoba, Ismail Mahat Bashir, Victor Caulker, Mohamed Vandi, Innocent Bright Nuwagira, Charles Njuguna

“…This paper describes how the capacity building was conducted and the outcomes.MethodsThis was a descriptive study where 607 health workers from 155 health facilities in 16 districts were trained on COVID-19 case-based reporting and RDTs use. …”
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What factors influence nutrition-related information-seeking behaviour among pregnant women attending antenatal care at public hospitals in Bahir Dar City, northwest Ethiopia: a cr... by Zeleke Abebaw Mekonnen, Mohammedjud Hassen Ahmed, Habtamu Alganeh Guadie, Mulusew Andualem Asemahagn, Getu Kassa Bitacha, Tewabe Malede Chekol, Nega Abebe Meshesha, Geleta Nenko Dube

“…Descriptive statistics were used to describe study subjects, and multivariate logistic regression analysis was employed to investigate the associated factors. …”
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"We have to amplify what we saw at EBOVAC" - Assessing participant perceptions, attitudes, and acceptability of an ancillary care policy in an Ebola vaccine trial in the Democratic... by Gwen Lemey, Ynke Larivière, Solange Milolo, Trésor Zola Matuvanga, Maha Salloum, Patrick Mitashi, Pierre Van Damme, Raffaella Ravinetto, Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden, Hypolite Muhindo-Mavoko, Vivi Maketa, Sibyl Anthierens

“…Second, a telephone survey (1--3 scale; 3 questions evaluating the AC policy, 1 on unsupported AE and an open comment field) was conducted with participants, both with and without AE. Descriptive statistics were used for quantitative data analysis, while open comments were coded qualitatively. …”
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Experiences of the International In-Training Examination (I-ITE) by Rwandan pediatric residents – a survey-study describing candidate feedback [version 2; peer review: 1 approved,... by Christian Umuhoza, Natalie McCall, Peter Thomas Cartledge

“…Participants were pediatric residents from the University of Rwanda, the only university in Rwanda with a pediatric residency program. Quantitative analysis of the Likert questions was undertaken descriptively using SPSS. …”
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Developing and testing unconditional cash transfer strategies among young adults with first-episode psychosis in South Africa: a study protocol for a pilot randomised control trial... by Richard Lessells, Andrew Tomita, Vuyokazi Ntlantsana, Thirusha Naidu, Bonginkosi Chiliza, Saeeda Paruk, Lise Jamieson, Joyce Protas Mlay, Busisiwe Siphumelele Bhengu, Jonathan K Burns

“…The follow-up time will be 3 months, the outcomes being measured at baseline, months 1 and 3. Descriptive and conventional content analysis will be done for quantitative and qualitative data, respectively.Ethics and dissemination The study obtained provisional approval from the Biomedical Research Ethics Committee at the University of KwaZulu-Natal(#BREC/00004117/2022). …”
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Formation mechanism of extreme water consumption zone and synergistic mode of flow field regulation: A case study of uncompartmentalized oilfield of continental sandstone in the la... by SHU Ningkai,LIU Lijie,YAO Xiutian,HUANG Yingsong,LAI Fengpeng,CUI Wenfu

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Implementation of an intervention to scale up coverage of pneumonia management in children younger than 5 years in a north Indian district: protocol for a quasi-experimental, mixed... by Shamim Qazi, Sarmila Mazumder, Naveen Garg, Yasir Bin Nisar, Barsha Gadapani Pathak, Tarun Madhur

“…Approximately 4167 households will be surveyed to capture ~2400 under-five children, among whom about 120 pneumonia cases (based on an estimated 5% prevalence) will be included in the analysis of treatment coverage and outcomes. Quantitative data will be analysed using descriptive statistics and generalised linear models, while qualitative data from focus group discussions and in-depth interviews will be thematically analysed using NVivo software.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval was granted by the ethical committees of the Society for Applied Studies (ERC/IR Pneumonia/2021), the Regional Ethics Committee of Western Norway (2022/531608) and the WHO(ERC.0003652). …”
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