Knowledge and associated factors of patients toward informed consent in obstetric and gynecologic surgical procedures at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia by Addisu Andualem Ferede, Mamaru Getie Fetene, Endinew Beka Mehiretie, Worku Taye Getahun, Aysheshim Asnake Abneh

“…Data were collected using a pretested, structured interviewer-administered questionnaire by using a systematic random sampling technique. The collected data were entered into EpiData version 4.6 and then exported to SPSS statistical software version 25 for analysis. …”
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A Comprehensive Analysis of the Impact of Binge Eating Disorders on Lifestyle in Spain by Elena Sandri, Vicente Bernalte Martí, Michela Piredda, Eva Cantín Larumbe, Germán Cerdá Olmedo, Giovanni Cangelosi, Marco Sguanci, Stefano Mancin

“…The aims are to describe the prevalence of Binge Eating Disorders and their correlation with nutritional habits and lifestyle factors within the Spanish population. <b>Methods</b>: A descriptive, cross-sectional design was employed. …”
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Effects of wetting events on mass timber surface microbial communities and VOC emissions: implications for building operation and occupant well-being by Gwynne Á. Mhuireach, Susan Collins, Leslie Dietz, Patrick Finn Horve, Aurélie Laguerre, Dale Northcutt, Jason Stenson, Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg, Elliott Gall, Mark Fretz

“…Currently, mass timber products, such as cross-laminated timber (CLT), are becoming more popular as a structural material, since they are renewable and have a lower carbon footprint than concrete or steel. …”
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RESEARCH OF EFFECT OF PLATELET RICH FIBRIN, PRF ON PARADONTOSIS TISSUES REGENERATION DURING THE EXPERIMENT by О. S. Barylo, Т. М. Kanishyna, А.V. Biloshytska

“…Materials and research methods The set of experiments with 14 rats of both sexes at the age of 12 to 24 months, weigh 170 to 210 g. …”
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Clinical profile and drug therapy of outpatients with arterial hypertension by N. V. Izmozherova, A. A. Popov, V. M. Bakhtin, M. A. Shambatov

“…To study clinical profile and antihypertensive treatment features in outpatients observed in ambulatory facilities.Material and methods. 140 arterial hypertension (AH) outpatients were examined, questioning and anthropometry were performed. …”
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Assessing the validity of Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) score in predicting stroke risk among patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery at a tertiary hospital in Pakistan: a... by Javerya Hassan, Namra Usman, Muhammad Salman, Arshan Ali, Maryam Shaukat, Hana Khan, Ahmed Raheem, Hasanat Sharif

“…In this article, we aim to investigate the predictive value of Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) score’s effectiveness in stroke risk in cardiothoracic surgery patients in our population. Methods This retrospective cohort study was conducted at Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) using a consecutive sampling technique. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Influenza and Pertussis Immunization During Pregnancy in Greece  by Panagiota Georgia Maltezou, Eleni Kourkouni, Dimitra Kousi, Christos Hadjichristodoulou, Aikaterini Dadouli, Despoina Briana, Vassiliki Papaevangelou

“…However, pregnant women’s vaccine hesitancy is a major barrier to achieve satisfactory vaccination coverage in many developed countries. Methods: Greek pregnant women’s vaccination knowledge, attitudes, and practices were recorded. …”
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Magnitude and determinants of abnormal uterine bleeding among reproductive-age women in Kombolcha Rejiopolitan Administrative Town, Northeast Ethiopia: a FIGO-based study (2023) by Abubeker Seid, Gizachew Abdissa Bulto, Adem Yesuf, Ali Yimer, Hassen Ahmed, Tsegaye Benti Muse

“…This study aims to address this gap by assessing the magnitude and determinants of AUB among reproductive-age women in Kombolcha town, Ethiopia, using the 2018 FIGO criteria.MethodsA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 608 reproductive-age women in Kombolcha town from April 20 to May 20, 2023, using systematic random sampling. …”
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Factors associated with malaria in pregnancy among antenatal care mothers at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital in northern Uganda by Solomon Oguta, Brian Serumaga, Lameck Odongo, Donald Otika, Jackline Ayikoru, Raymond Otim, Jimmyy Opee, Baifa Arwinyo, Francis Pebolo Pebalo, Vincentina Achora, Sande Ojara, Benard Abola, Silvia Awor

“…Consecutive sampling was used. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic characteristics, physical examination findings and blood samples taken for rapid diagnostic test (RDT) for malaria. …”
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The effect of parity on the incidence of breast-feeding duration and its predictors among lactating mothers in East Gojjam Zone, North-west Ethiopia: community-based retrospective... by Tilahun Degu Tsega, Gashaw Melkie Bayeh, Ahmed Fentaw Ahmed, Zewdu Bishaw Aynalem, Almaw Genet Yeshiwas

“…Abstract Background Over 25% of Ethiopian children under three years old have not been breastfed for two years or more. Previous literature has not identified the effect of parity on breastfeeding duration, and evidence regarding this issue in Ethiopia is limited. …”
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Influencing factors and changing trends of depressive symptoms among middle and junior high school students in Eastern China from 2019 to 2023: a cross-sectional study by Xingchen Zhu, Na An, Zaixiang Tang, Jianping Huang, Qingxin Ren, Yue Wu

“…This study investigated depressive symptoms status and changing trends among middle and junior high school students from 2019 to 2023. Methods Data were collected from 9,920 middle and junior high school students between 2019 and 2023 via multistage stratified cluster sampling. …”
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Estimating double burden of malnutrition among rural and urban children in Amazonia using Bayesian latent models by Jesem Douglas Yamall Orellana, Luke Parry, Luke Parry, Francine Silva Dos Santos, Laísa Rodrigues Moreira, Patricia Carignano Torres, Antônio Alcirley da Silva Balieiro, Fernanda Rodrigues Fonseca, Paula Moraga, Erick Albacharro Chacón-Montalván

“…Our analytical approach could enable more accurate estimation of low prevalence health outcomes, and strengthen DBM monitoring of hard-to-reach populations.…”
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Stress and Coping of Parents with Children Seeking Treatment from a Tertiary Care Mental Health Institute by Stuti Sharma Lohar, Arunjyoti Baruah, Sandeep Kollipara

“…To find out the association of stress, ways of coping of parents with selected demographic variables and to determine the correlation between stress and coping of parents. Materials and Methods: A quantitative approach and descriptive research design were adopted for this study. …”
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<i>Fusobacterium</i> Species in Osteoarticular Infections in Childhood—A Systematic Review with Data Synthesis and a Case Series in the Acetabular and Hip Joint Regions by Heide Delbrück, Silvia Schröder, Tom Stapper, Sabine Schacht, Angeliki Pappa, Frank Hildebrand, Miriam Katharina Hertwig

“…In the literature, there are no articles with more than 3 cases; overall, we identified 38 case reports and 3 case series with a total of 45 patients. …”
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Prevalence of significant anxiety symptoms and associated factors among adult people with HIV/AIDS in care and treatment clinic centers in Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania: a cross-sec... by Frank Kiwango, Eric Mboya, Florian Emanuel Ghaimo, Neema Ng’unda, Carl Mhina, Editruda Gamassa, Kim Madundo, Ester Steven Mzilangwe, Lyidia Vedasto Masika, Iddi Haruna, Saidi Bakari Kuganda, Blandina Mmbaga, Sylvia Kaaya

“…This study aims to determine the prevalence of significant anxiety symptoms and related risk factors among adult PWH attending care and treatment clinics in Moshi Municipality, Kilimanjaro Region. Methods We used a multistage random cluster sampling approach to select participants at four Care and treatment centers (CTCs) of Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Mawenzi Regional Referral Hospital, Majengo, and Pasua Health Centre, by location at tertiary, secondary, and primary health care levels. …”
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Effectiveness of a community health worker-led education intervention on knowledge, attitude, and antenatal care attendance among pregnant women in Eastern Uganda by Seungwon Lee, Samuel Kasibante, Adam Eminai, Solomon Wani, Didan Jacob Opii, Lisa D. Levine, Andrew Marvin Kanyike

“…The proportion agreeing that attending eight or more ANC visits is crucial increased by 10.6% (88.1–98.7%, p < 0.001). …”
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The role of ubiquitin C–terminal hydrolase (UCH‐L1) and protein S100B in differentiating patients with epileptic and psychogenic non‐epileptic seizures – Pilot study by Biljana Dapic Ivancic, Zeljka Petelin Gadze, Lana Ganoci, Petra Nimac Kozina, Dunja Rogic, Maja Zivkovic

“…However, blood biomarkers provide a faster and more accessible methodology, particularly for unwitnessed events. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with insomnia among firefighting personnel in Dhaka division, Bangladesh by Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, Koustuv Dalal, Farah Sabrina, Md. Farhan Ibne Faruq, Nurjahan Binte Munaf, Ahmed Hossain, Md. Golam Kibria

“…The study aimed to assess the prevalence of insomnia among firefighting staff working in the Dhaka division of Bangladesh and identify the factors contributing to the severity of insomnia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among a total of 406 employees of the Department of Fire Service & Civil Defense (FSCD) working in randomly selected nine districts of the Dhaka division using a simple random sampling (SRS) technique. …”
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Mangrove biomass productivity and sediment carbon storage assessment at selected sites in Mauritius: the effect of tidal inundation, forest age and mineral availability by M D D Doodee, S D D V Rughooputh, S Jawaheer

“…Total organic carbon (TOC), sediment carbon storage, and all essential nutrients for plant growth were analysed using standard methods. Soil texture was determined using granulometric analysis. …”
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Time to regain birth weight and its predictors among preterm neonates admitted at neonatal intensive care unit in Amhara Regional State Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals, Ethiopi... by Dagnew Tigabu, Tigist Nigatu Demissew, Tadesse Misganaw, Abraham Dessie Gessesse, Fikadie Dagnew Baye, Hailemariam Gezie

“…Research from the past has concentrated more on the degree of birth weight growth than its causes. …”
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