Development and psychometric validation of the Italian version of the Wender-Reimherr Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Scale (WRAADDS) by Giulio Emilio Brancati, Lisa Ventura, Alessandro Froli, Samuele Gemignani, Thomas E. Gift, Barrie K. Marchant, Giulio Perugi

“…Methods: 50 participants were recruited, including 32 referred to the Psychiatry Unit 2 at Pisa University Hospital, and 18 recruited through snowball sampling. 25 were diagnosed with ADHD, 15 with other psychiatric conditions, and 10 were healthy controls. …”
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Overnutrition and Associated Factors: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study between Government and Private Primary School Students in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia by Mohammed Sied Ali, Chanyalew Worku Kassahun, Chalachew Adugna Wubneh

“…A multistage sampling technique was used to select 736 participants. …”
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Evaluating Dexmedetomidine and Ketamine for Control of Post-Operative Pain in Lower Segment Caesarean Section Surgeries by Ahmed Naeem, Amna Batool, Syed Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Ahmad Saroosh Saleem, Ayesha Shafqat, Khalid Javid Siddiqi

“…A random sampling technique was used for sample size distribution. …”
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A study on the impact of neoadjuvant therapy on molecular subtype conversion in breast cancer by Run-Ze Zhang, Dong Liu, Yuan Ke, Wen-Qi Cai, Lin-Hui Zheng, Chao-Yan Wu, Hai-Jun Yu

“…Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to examine molecular subtype conversions in patients who received neoadjuvant therapy. Methods and materials A retrospective analysis was performed on 316 patients who underwent neoadjuvant therapy at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University between March 2017 and October 2024. …”
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Changes in the prevalence of severe anxiety and depression symptoms and the associated factors in adults living in Manaus: a comparison of two cross-sectional studies conducted in... by Vanessa Gomes Lima, Marcus Tolentino Silva, Gustavo Magno Baldin Tiguman, Taís Freire Galvão

“…DESIGN AND SETTING: This cross-sectional study included adults living in Manaus selected through a three-stage probability sampling in 2015 and 2019. METHODS: This is an analysis of two surveys conducted. …”
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Evaluation of maternal serum protein biomarkers in the prenatal evaluation of placenta accreta spectrum: A systematic scoping review by Matthew Givens, Ivaila Valcheva, Brett D. Einerson, Ewelina Rogozińska, Eric Jauniaux

“…In eight studies, the samples were obtained in the first trimester; in five, the samples were collected on hospital admission for delivery; and in the rest, the samples were collected during the second and/or third trimester. …”
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-CARE AGENCY AND MEDICATION ADHERENCE IN TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS by Iswatun Iswatun, Endah Sri Wijayanti, Joko Susanto, Khotibul Umam, Rindayati Rindayati

“…The study population consisted of 65 TB patients, with a sample size of 56 respondents selected through simple random sampling. …”
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High indoor temperatures increase reporting of acute symptoms: finding mitigating solutions for the climate-vulnerable of Bangladesh by Alba McGirr, Srizan Chowdhury, Md Fozla Rabbi, Md Mehedi Hasan, Md Sharoardy Sagar, Nabilah Ibnat, Syed Manzoor Ahmed Hanifi

“…Objective This study investigated the effect of high indoor temperatures on the feelings of illness and heat coping mechanisms in vulnerable populations without heat mitigation. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 490 houses in rural villages in the coastal area of Chakaria, Bangladesh chosen through stratified cluster sampling. …”
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Factors Associated with Menstrual Hygiene amongst in-School Adolescents in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria by Nnanyelugo David Osegbu, Afiong Oboko Oku, Nnette Okon Ekpenyong, Faith Ihechimere Oguama, Tombari Orage

“…Multistage sampling technique was used to recruit 280 in-school adolescent girls into the study after determining the sample size. …”
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Overweight and Undernutrition in the Cases of School-Going Adolescents in Wolaita Sodo Town, Southern Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study by Dereje Yohannes Teferi, Gudina Egata Atomssa, Tefera Chane Mekonnen

“…A multistage sampling was used to select a random sample of 690 adolescents from selected schools. …”
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Nutritional vulnerabilities among Rohingya refugee children in Cox’s Bazar: a cross-sectional analysis by Zannat Akter, Md. Monir Hossain Shimul, Md. Kamrul Hossain, Salamat Khandker

“…This study aimed to assess dietary patterns and the nutritional status of these vulnerable children in the Rohingya camps. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2023 to June 2024 in the Rohingya camps of Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar. …”
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A nomogram for predicting neonatal acute respiratory distress syndrome in patients with neonatal pneumonia after 34 weeks of gestation by Aosong Yu, Huanhuan Hou, Huanhuan Hou, Lingyi Ran, Xiaojia Sun, Wanchun Xin, Tong Feng

“…ObjectiveTo establish a prediction nomogram for early prediction of neonatal acute respiratory distress syndrome (NARDS).MethodsThis is a retrospective cross-sectional study conducted between January 2021 and December 2023. …”
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Frequency and Factors Associated with Hyperglycaemia First Detected during Pregnancy at Itojo General Hospital, South Western Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study by Frank Kiiza, Daniel Kayibanda, Pidson Tumushabe, Leticia Kyohairwe, Raymond Atwine, Rogers Kajabwangu, Ritah Kiconco

“…Using a pretested questionnaire, data on sociodemographic and medical characteristics were collected on a sample of 307 pregnant women. Blood samples were collected and analyzed for hyperglycemia using random blood sugar and fasting blood sugar test results. …”
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Costs of testing for ocular Chlamydia trachomatis infection compared to mass drug administration for trachoma in the Gambia: application of results from the PRET study. by Emma Harding-Esch, Mireia Jofre-Bonet, Jaskiran K Dhanjal, Sarah Burr, Tansy Edwards, Martin Holland, Ansumana Sillah, Sheila West, Tom Lietman, Jeremy Keenan, David Mabey, Robin Bailey

“…<h4>Methods</h4>The implementation unit in PRET The Gambia was a census enumeration area (EA) of 600-800 people. …”
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Adherence to a dietary approach to stop hypertension (DASH) and associated factors among hypertensive patients on follow-up at public hospitals in Southwest Ethiopia: a non-pharmac... by Abdi Geda Gedefa, Ebbisa Negera Gemechu, Yared Nigusu, Teshome Bekana, Fikru Mosisa, Mahider Ayalew, Geremew Tolesa

“…A systematic random sampling technique was used to select participants.Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. …”
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The Effect Of Demographic Factors And Comorbidities On Ejection Fraction Outcome In Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients by Kausar Malik, Faiza Batool, Shazia Siddiq, Lubna Meraj

“…Non-probability convenience sampling technique was used to recruit the participants following informed consent. …”
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Attitude and Performance of Staff Working in Educational Hospitals Regarding Organ Donation by Mahasti Emami, Kobra Salami Kohan, Asieh Sedighi Chafjiri, Ehsan Kazem Nezhad Leyli, Pardis Rahmat Poor

“…The sample size was 423 people (296 nurses and 94 physicians), who were selected using stratified random sampling in December 2014. …”
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Dietary patterns and depressive symptoms among menopausal women by Oiendrila Baroi, Md Monir Hossain Shimul, Mare- Cha, Salamat Khandker

“…This study was carried out to find out the association between dietary patterns and depressive symptoms among menopausal women from two distinct socioeconomic groups in Dhaka. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 310 menopausal women in Dhaka was conducted using systematic random sampling from July 2024 to October 2024. …”
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Smokeless, not harmless: Understanding Naswar's cardiovascular risks in the northwestern Pakistan by Ihsanur Rahman, Fayaz Ahmad, Naveed Sadiq

“…Consecutive sampling facilitated data collection through interviews using pre-structured questionnaire. …”
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Investigation of the current status and related factors of awareness rate of knowledge on the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases among 2 787 junior college a... by LI Chaoqiang, MEI Jie, PENG Yun, CHEN Faying

“…[Objective] To analyze the awareness rate of syphilis knowledge and the characteristics of sexual behaviors among students in junior colleges and technical secondary schools to provide a basis for developing prevention measures for sexually transmitted diseases in the student population. [Methods] From 2023 to 2024, a survey was conducted using convenience sampling across 26 junior colleges and technical secondary schools in Zhaoqing. …”
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