Changes in number, morphology and volume of platelets during neonatal sepsis by M. Zakerihamidi, H. Boskabadi, M. Nayeri, Z. Badiee, F. Bagheri, S. Amirkhani

“…Therefore, the current study is aiming to analyze the changes in number, morphology and volume of platelets during neonatal sepsis. Materials and methods. This cross-sectional study has been carried out on 807 premature neonates suspected to have infection in Ghaem hospital Mashhad from 2015–2023 by using available sampling method. …”
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Development and verification of a two-factor model of mental health for medical workers after occupational exposure by WEI Ru, WANG Qian, GUO Rui

“…[Objective] To explore the mental health status of medical personnel after occupational exposure by establishing two-factor mental health model, in order to provide empirical evidence for accurate assessment and graded intervention in the future. [Methods] From October 2019 to October 2022, convenient sampling method was used to conduct a questionnaire survey on mental symptom self-rating scale and life satisfaction scale in 54 medical personnel with occupational exposure in the Sixth People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. …”
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Cross Sectional Evaluation of Pre-operative Predictive Factors for Difficult Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy by Haseeb, Shaheer Hassan, Abdullah Ayub, Mian Afaq Ali, Muhammad Javed Shakir, Muhammad Shahid Farooq

“…Factors with the largest predictive effect were patients who were ≥50 (18 (75.0%)), had obesity (14 (58.3%)), a past abdominal operation (11 (45.8%)), had experienced ERCP (6 (25.0%)), and presented with thickening of the gallbladder (17 (70.8%)) along with dilation of the CBD (6 (25.0%). Cases that were more difficult had surgeries that lasted longer (mean 95.3 ± 20.1 min compared to 54.7 ± 15.6 min; p<0.001), involved more open conversions (6 (25.0 %) versus 0 (0%); p<0.001), and had more post-operative complications. …”
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Knowledge and attitude of youth towards contact lenses in Karachi, Pakistan by Rafia Irfan, Roha Saeed Memon, Mahnoor Yousif Shaikh, Ilma Khalid, Nimra Shakeel, Eleze Tariq

“…This study targeted to assess the approach of youth in Karachi towards contact lenses and whether the differences noted in approach was simulated by gender. # Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey in September 2018, using convenience sampling and interviewed 400 individuals, aged 16-25, to assess their knowledge, attitude, and practices towards contact lenses. …”
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Oculomotor behavior during non-visual tasks: The role of visual saliency. by Dekel Abeles, Roy Amit, Shlomit Yuval-Greenberg

“…<h4>Background</h4>During visual exploration or free-view, gaze positioning is largely determined by the tendency to maximize visual saliency: more salient locations are more likely to be fixated. …”
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Complications and discomfort after research bronchoscopy in the MicroCOPD study by Øistein Svanes, Elise Orvedal Leiten, Tomas Mikal Lind Eagan, Einar Marius Hjellestad Martinsen, Eli Nordeide, Gunnar Reksten Husebø, Kristel Svalland Knudsen, Sverre Lehmann, Per Sigvald Bakke, Rune Nielsen

“…COPD subjects experienced more dyspnoea than controls. Sedation and lower age was associated with less unplanned intervention or premature termination. …”
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Patterns of health-risk behaviors among Chinese adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: a latent class analysis by Mingxiu Liu, Xiaolei Tang, Qingyun Xia, Xiaoman Wu, Yinmei Yang, Hong Xiang, Jun Hu

“…This study aimed to identify patterns of health-risk behaviors among Chinese adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic and explore the effects of individual and social factors on health-risk patterns. Methods This cross-sectional study investigated 1607 adolescents from four high schools in 2021 through stratified cluster random sampling. …”
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SCREENING OF HEARING DISORDER IN CHILDREN AGED 13-14 YEARS IN TEGAL by Ilma Mufidatul Aufa, Yanuar Iman Santosa, Dwi Marliyawati, Zulfikar Naftali

“…Methods : This study is a descriptive study with a total sample of 61 students taken by simple random sampling method from a total of 599 students aged 13-14 years.  …”
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Physical Activity Types Among School-Aged Children During COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Mshari Alghadier, Reem M. Basuodan, Afnan Gmmash, Reem A. Albesher

“…This study examined the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on PA type selection and the influence of gender, number of siblings, residence type, and caregiver education level on PA. Methods: Parents of Saudi children (ages 6–9 years) were recruited through convenience sampling and completed an online survey between July and August 2020. …”
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Dietary Diversity Practice and Associated Factors among Children Aged 6–23 Months in Robe Town, Bale Zone, Ethiopia by Shumi Bedada Damtie, Tomas Benti Tefera, Mekonnen Tegegne Haile

“…Systematic sampling technique was applied to select a child-mother pair. …”
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The correlation between the amount of weight gain and physical activity levels in Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) users by Zumroh Hasanah, Desiana Merawati, Raja Mohammed Firhad Raja Azidin, Dessy Amelia, Alifia Candra Puriastuti, Rizqie Putri Novembriani, Nurya Viandika, Putri Nurika Dewi

“…Objective: This study aimed to examine the correlation between the amount of weight gain and physical activity levels in DMPA users. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design with consecutive sampling, involving 82 women (aged 19-51 years, average weight 58 kg) selected using the Slovin formula. …”
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Poor Sleep Quality and Associated Factors among People Living with HIV/AIDS Attending ART Clinic at Tirunesh Beijing Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Atsede Tadesse, Kufa Badasso, Afework Edmealem

“…A systematic sampling technique was used to select study participants. …”
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Feeding Practice during Diarrheal Episode among Children Aged between 6 to 23 Months in Mirab Abaya District, Gamo Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia by Teshale Fikadu, Shimels Girma

“…A multistage sampling technique was used to select the study participants. …”
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Nearly one-third of lactating mothers are suffering from undernutrition in pastoral community, Afar region, Ethiopia: Community-based cross-sectional study. by Getahun Fentaw Mulaw, Kusse Urmale Mare, Etsay Woldu Anbesu

“…Mothers with short birth intervals were also more than four (AOR = 4.800; 95% CI: 2.408, 9.567) time more likely to be undernourished.…”
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Diabetes distress and associated factors among adults with diabetes mellitus residing in a metropolitan city of India: a community-based study by Anam Anil Alwani, Ravneet Kaur, Mohan Bairwa, Puneet Misra, Baridalyne Nongkynrih

“…Female sex, low socio-economic status, 1 or more comorbidities, diagnosis of diabetes 10 or more years prior, being on treatment and an unmet need for social support were the factors found to be associated with distress. …”
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Relationships between neurodivergence status and adverse childhood experiences, and impacts on health, wellbeing, and criminal justice outcomes: findings from a regional household... by Charley Wilson, Nadia Butler, Zara Quigg, David Moore, Mark Bellis

“…The current study aimed to examine the associations between neurodivergence and experiences of ACEs, and the impact of being ND and experiencing ACEs on health, wellbeing, and criminal justice outcomes. Methods From November 2023 to April 2024, a household survey using representative sampling was undertaken with 5395 residents of an English region aged 18 + years. …”
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Cytomorphological changes of oral mucosal cells among smokeless tobacco users in low and middle-income country settings: new findings from Pakistan by Sabreen Hassan, Ayesha Sifat, Mohammad Munib, Saleha Saeed, Waqar U. Nisa, Sofia Haider Durrani, Abid Rahim, Naeem Ullah, Saima Afaq, Farhad Ali Khattak, Zia Ul Haq

“…This study investigates four distinct cytomorphological changes in oral mucosal cells among smokeless tobacco users, examining their association across different genders and age groups. Materials and methods This cross-sectional study involved collecting mucosal samples from smokeless tobacco (naswar/snuff) users through consecutive sampling. …”
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Assessing the Effect of Large Class Size and Pupils Academic Performance in Public Primary School in Rukungiri Municipality. by Kashumbusha, Robert

“…Both simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used in identifying the study sample size. …”
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Unfavorable variants of folate metabolism genes in patients with acute coronary syndrome in non-obstructive coronary atherosclerosis by V. V. Ryabov, S. B. Gomboeva, Yu. D. Lugacheva, I. B. Kulagina, R. P. Karpov

“…The sampling included patients older than 18 years with ACS and NOCA, confirmed by invasive coronary angiography (ICAG). …”
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Understanding of Social Media Literacy About Malay Cultural Teaching: A Case Study of Students of SMAIT Al-Ittihad Pekanbaru by Trie Khairunnisa M, Vita Amelia, Winda Monika

“…This technique involves selecting research samples based on certain considerations, aiming for the data obtained to be more representative. …”
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