Predictors of modern contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women in Tanzania: Insights from a nationwide survey by Immaculata P. Kessy, Elihuruma Eliufoo, Victoria Godfrey, Mussa Bago, Azan Nyundo, Mtoro J. Mtoro

“…We investigated the prevalence and predictors of modern contraceptive use among AGYW in Tanzania. Methods An analytical cross-sectional survey was conducted using the 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey data, and multistage stratified sampling was used to recruit participants across the country. …”
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Prevalence of malaria and its associated factors among adults living in Samre Woreda, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2023/24: a community-based cross-sectional study by Fissha Brhane Mesele, Desta Siyoum Belay, Kibrom Berhanu Gebreslassie, Mamush Gidey Abrha, Binyam Gebrehiwet Tesfay, Fsseha Abadi Gebreanenia

“…This study aimed to assess the prevalence of malaria and its associated factors among adults living in Samre woreda, Tigray, Ethiopia, in 2023/24. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Samre Woreda from December 14 to 30, 2023, among 422 adults using stratified sampling. …”
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Enhancing Effect of eHealth Use on the Associations Between Social Supports and Well-Being in Japanese Employed Women Providing Childcare or Care: Bayesian Structural Equation Mode... by Noyuri Yamaji, Daisuke Yoneoka, Daichi Suzuki, Kiriko Sasayama, Erika Ota, Etsuko Nishimura, Hisateru Tachimori, Eiko Saito

“…The primary study used a quota random sampling approach based on age and geographic area from the research company’s panel. …”
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A structural equation model analysis of the influence of learning organization construction for primary care physicians by Yunlong SUO, Chaoyi CHEN, Zhanchun FENG

“…ObjectiveTo analyze the influence of primary care physicians′ professional identity and job resilience on the construction of learning organizations, and to provide a reference for the reform of primary healthcare supply-side capacity. MethodsFrom August to October 2022, 400 primary care physicians were selected from Yichang in Hubei province, Zhongmu in Henan province, Neijiang in Sichuan province, and Jinan in Shandong province using purposive sampling. …”
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The relationship between perceived social support, self-esteem, and postpartum depression among Saudi women: A correlational cross-sectional study by Hanan Badr, Nora Abdullah Albargi, Najla Hashem Alsharif, Mayada Mansour Sharahili, Nujoud Khalid Kherd

“…Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationships between social support, self-esteem, and postpartum depression among women who have recently given birth in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used, with convenience sampling targeting women who gave birth within the past six months. …”
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Factors Affecting Pregnancy Complications in Ghana by Yaw K. Wiafe, Andrews Asamoah, Patricia Akweongo, Augustine Kumah

“…This study sought to determine the factors contributing to pregnancy complications in Ghana. Methods Using a systematic sampling technique, a facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 415 pregnant women who attended antenatal care (ANC) services at Mamprobi Hospital. …”
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Female Sexual Dysfunction and Associated Factors Among Married Women in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Heaven Haile, Dabere Nigatu, Zemenu Shiferaw Yadita

“…Hence, this study has assessed the prevalence and factors of Female Sexual Dysfunction among married women of reproductive age. Methods A community‐based cross‐sectional study was conducted on 583 married women from February 2023 to March 2023, in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia. …”
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Insights into variations of seasonal and daily soil temperatures under the effect of biocrusts in central-western Argentina by Ana Laura Navas Romero, Mario Herrera Moratta, Eduardo Martínez-Carretero, Barbara Vento, María C. Fernández-Belmonte

“…We collected samples from a total of 30 randomly selected plots. …”
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Level of knowledge about neonatal danger signs and associated factors among postpartum mothers in public hospitals, northeastern Ethiopia by Muluken Amare Wudu, Yemane Eshetu Bekalu, Tarikua Afework Birehanu, Dagne Belete Gebrye, Molla Kassa Hailu

“…Objective: To assess the level of knowledge of neonatal danger signs and associated factors among postpartum mothers in public hospitals in the Eastern Amhara region, northeastern Ethiopia. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted in four government hospitals between January 10, 2023, and February 10, 2023.421 participants in the study were selected using a systematic random sampling technique. …”
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Novel HIV-1 recombinants spreading across multiple risk groups in the United Kingdom: the identification and phylogeography of Circulating Recombinant Form (CRF) 50_A1D. by Geraldine M Foster, John C Ambrose, Stéphane Hué, Valerie C Delpech, Esther Fearnhill, Ana B Abecasis, Andrew J Leigh Brown, Anna Maria Geretti, UK HIV Drug Resistance Database

“…We used molecular mapping to characterize the importance of such recombinants to the UK HIV epidemic, in order to gain insights into transmission dynamics that can inform control strategies.<h4>Methods and results</h4>A total of 55,556 pol (reverse transcriptase and protease) sequences in the UK HIV Drug Resistance Database were analyzed using Subtype Classification Using Evolutionary Algorithms (SCUEAL). …”
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Reliability of Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis by Clinical Assessment Through Modified ALVARADO Vs RIPASA Scoring System at Combined Military Hospital, Rawalpindi by Rohan Qamar, Khalid Mahmood, Romassa Javed, Faheem Sher, Ibrahim Tufail

“…Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Department of Surgery, Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Rawalpindi, Pakistan from January 2020 to August 2020. Methods: A total of 126 patients suspected of having acute appendicitis were included. …”
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Predictors of suicidality in critical care ICU patients after discharge: A cross-sectional study by J V Ashwin, Mohit K. Shahi, Astha Singh, Bhupendra Singh, Shashank Saurabh Sinha, S. Theepan Kumar

“…Aim: This study explores the direct and indirect factors associated with suicidality and predictors of suicidality among patients discharged from the ICU. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Uttar Pradesh, India. 315 patients were screened, and 250 adult participants were selected using convenience sampling. …”
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Self-Esteem and College Students&rsquo; Online Impulse Buying: The Independent and Interactive Moderating Role of Interdependent Self-Construal and Interpersonal Relationships by Guo T, Cai C, Xu Y, Huang M, Ni Y

“…Drawing on the theory of compensatory consumption, the current study aimed to examine the influence of self-esteem on college students’ online impulse buying and the independent and interactive moderating role of interdependent self-construal and interpersonal relationships.Patients and Methods: This study recruited 323 college students through random sampling and invited them to complete self-reported questionnaires measuring self-esteem, online impulse buying, interdependent self-construal, and interpersonal relationships. …”
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Association of diurnal temperature range and childhood asthma: a population-based cross-sectional study in a Tropical City, China by Wangyang Gu, Yabin Hu, Qinpeng Li, Huike Feng, Yihao Xue, Linling Xu, Yang Chen, Yushi Zhou, Shilu Tong, Shijian Liu

“…Methods In 2022, a cross-sectional survey involving 9,130 children aged 2–10 years was conducted using stratified cluster random sampling in tropical Sanya, Hainan Province, China. …”
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Investigating Facilitators and Barriers in the Tendency of Older Adults to Third-Generation Universities by Sara Maghare Dehkordi, Samaneh Pourhadi, Masoud Lotfizadeh, Shima Sum

“…Given the favorable impact of learning on people's well-being, the role of universities in the general health of third-generation learners (adults between the ages of 50 and 75 years who do not have regular job or family responsibilities) and their lack of expansion in our country, this study determines facilitators and barriers in the tendency of older adults to third generation universities. Methods & Materials This qualitative study was conducted using content analysis with 19 members of the Shahrekord Retirees’ Center, who had retired at least one year ago and were selected using purposive sampling with maximum variation (in terms of demographic characteristics) as well as in-depth, semi-structured interviews. …”
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The impact of long COVID on UK healthcare workers and their workplace: a qualitative study of healthcare workers with long COVID, their families, colleagues and managers by Amani Al-Oraibi, Carolyn Tarrant, Katherine Woolf, Laura B. Nellums, Manish Pareek

“…The aim of this study was to explore the intersection between work and long COVID for HCWs, to understand the impact of long COVID on their professional identify, their orientation to work, their wellbeing as professionals, and support needs and strategies for them as well as their managers to continue to work. Methods This qualitative study was conducted through semi-structured online interviews with three groups: HCWs with long COVID, their support network members, and healthcare managers between March 2023 and May 2024. …”
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How Deep Are the Invisible Wounds? The Impact of Maternal Stress During Pregnancy on Adolescent Anxiety: A Cross-Sectional Study by Dessy Ekawati, Nurul Azmi Arfan, Esti Pratiwi Yosin, Endang Yuswatiningsih

“…Methods: A cross-sectional design was used, involving 143 mothers with adolescents aged 10–19 years, selected through purposive sampling. …”
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Association Between Pesticide Exposure and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Among Female Farmers: A Cross-Sectional Study by Wulan Masyithah, Onny Setiani, Yusniar Hanani Darundiati, Mursid Raharjo, Nurjazuli

“…This study investigates the association between pesticide exposure and the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: This analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design involved 162 female farmers selected by purposive sampling from a population of 2,187, using the Lemeshow formula. …”
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Factors among Presumptive Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients at Debre Tabor Referral Hospital, South Gondar, Northwest Eth... by Debaka Belete, Azanaw Amare, Tesfaye Andualem, Desie Kasew, Sirak Biset

“…Therefore, this study is aimed at determining the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among patients with presumptive pulmonary tuberculosis at Debre Tabor Referral Hospital. Methods and Materials. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March to June 2021. …”
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Respiratory pathogens detected in specimens collected for COVID-19 surveillance in Zambia by Martin Nyahoda, Ngonda Saasa, Katendi Changula, Walter Muleya, Zachariah Mupila, Chilufya Chikoti, Gift Moonga, Catherine Sutcliffe, Geoffrey Kwenda, Edgar Simulundu

“…Setting: Nasopharyngeal specimens collected between July 2020 and July 2021 for COVID-19 testing in hospitals, ports of entry, persons seeking certificates for international travel and in communities were used. Methods: Proportional age-stratified sampling was used to select 128 specimens. …”
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