The Effect of Different Lipoproteins on the Severity of Coronary Atherosclerosis and Relation between them in Patients in Kurdistan by Marewan Hawil Saka, Abdulsatar Kamil Faeq

“…The objective of the study is to assess the effects of different lipoproteins on severity of coronary atherosclerosis and the relation among them. Methods:From 1-4-2017 to 28- 2-2018, 125 patients collected in Cardiac Center in Erbil were included in this case control study, the patients were collected on daily base by systematic sampling, for all patients basic demographic data collected including age, gender, ethnic group, if he used statin for more than 3 weeks, the risk factors of atherosclerosis , then standard diagnostic coronary angiography done and fasting total serum cholesterol, low density lipoprotein-C, high density lipoprotein-C, serum triglyceride and non-high density lipoprotein-C were estimated, the severity of coronary atherosclerosis were estimated by Syntax score available on line (http://syntaxscore.com/calculator/start.htm), patients were divided to three groups according to their score levels, the data analyzed by SPSS program. …”
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The Epidemiology of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Mexico: A Population-Based Study by Aurelio López-Colombo, Douglas Morgan, Dalia Bravo-González, Alvaro Montiel-Jarquín, Socorro Méndez-Martínez, Max Schmulson

“…The frequency of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in the general population of Mexico is unknown. Methods. To determine the prevalence of FGIDs, associated depression, and health care utilization, a population-based sampling strategy was used to select 500 households in the State of Tlaxcala, in central Mexico. …”
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Temporal trends in HIV prevention service access and use among female sex workers (FSW) in Mozambique: a comparative analysis 2011–2019 by Samuel Nuvunga, Áuria Ribeiro Banze, Rachid Muleia, Denise Chitsondzo Langa, Jahit Sacarlal, Cynthia Semá Baltazar

“…The proportion of participants accessing HIV prevention services more than doubled (from 21.4 to 52.3%), alongside marked improvements in HIV testing uptake (68.0–83.1%) and consistent condom use with clients (74.1–86.3%). …”
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Impact of Pandemic Measures on Emergency Department Visits: A Comparative Analysis of Medico-Legal Cases Before and During COVID-19 by Mehmet Berkay Can, Alper Özkök, Mehmet Ali Aslaner, Taner Akar, Birol Demirel

“…Thousand cases (500 from each period) were selected by sampling method among 7137 medicolegal cases presented to the Adult ED in these two years. …”
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Modeling Price Dynamics and Risk Forecasting in Tehran Stock Exchange Market: Nonlinear and Non-gaussian Models of Stochastic Volatility by Moslem Nilchi, Daryush Farid

“…To estimate the models, the Gibbs sampling method was used, and to accurately compare the models, the test based on the posterior distribution of the models and the Bayesian factor was used.Results: The results indicated that the canonical stochastic volatility model with Skew normal distribution (SNSV) is more effective than other stochastic volatility models in predicting the price of stock market volatility based on the Bayesian factor. …”
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Nurse managers' perceptions about supportive work environment in public hospitals in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Ahlam A. Almabadi, Ahlam A. Almabadi, Olfat A. Salem, Ahmad E. Aboshaiqah, Naif H. Alanazi

“…The current study aims to assess and compare nurse managers' perceptions of the adequacy of support within their work environment and availability of resources in four main hospitals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Subjects and methodsThrough a cross-sectional study design, 260 nurse managers from four main general hospitals in Jeddah and Riyadh were selected using convenience sampling and invited to participate in the study. …”
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Assessment of disordered eating attitudes and associated factors among female undergraduates at Arba Minch University, Southern Ethiopia by Addisalem Damtie Aserese, Melkamu Merid, Asmare Getie, Yosef Belayhun

“…Early identification of disordered eating attitudes is critical for preventing the progression to more severe forms of eating disorders; however, there is limited evidence on this issue among university students in Ethiopia. …”
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid in a Tertiary Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Enyew Abate, Kassahun Alamirew, Eleni Admassu, Awoke Derbie

“…Study participants were selected using a systematic random sampling technique. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered pretested questionnaire and data checklist. …”
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The Impact of Physical Workload and Personal Factors on Nutritional Status Among Manufacturing Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study by Indah Lutfiya, Mursyidul Ibad, Nur Anisah Rahmawati, Ratih Damayanti, Tofan Agung Eka Prasetya, Ibrahim Al Khowwas

“…More than half of the respondents are female, do not have a high school education, and have never exercised. …”
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Adolescents and Floods: An Exploratory Study from Kerala by Aby Dany Varghese, Geethu Mathew, Jaico Paulose, Ans Mary Sabu, Aleena Joseph

“…Aim and Objectives: To assess impact of floods among adolescents in Kerala. Material and Methods: This study was conducted among 670 adolescent children in selected schools using stratified sampling in Alleppey district. …”
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Prevalence and Patterns of Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factors in Adolescents: A South-Kerala School Based Study by Babu George, Deepa Bhaskaran, Leena Mundappaliyil Leela, Jubyraj Aswathymana Raju, Lalikumari Indiradevi, Preema Mahendran, Neethu Thulaseedharan

“…Addressing these issues should commence in childhood, as unhealthy lifestyle practices play a significant role in influencing health outcomes from an early age. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted among1852 class eleven students in 15 Higher Secondary Schools in Thiruvananthapuram district selected through multistage cluster sampling. …”
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Knowledge, Utilization, and Associated Factors of Nonpneumatic Antishock Garments for Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage among Maternity Ward Health Care Professionals in South Wo... by Wondimnew Gashaw Kettema, Zenebe Tefera Ayele, Mandefro Assefaw Geremew, Kibir Temesgen Assefa, Sindu Ayalew Yimer, Atrsaw Dessie Liyew, Besfat Berihun Erega, Eyaya Habtie Dagnaw

“…A consecutive sampling technique was employed to collect the data. …”
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Periodontal tissue destruction in aggressive periodontitis: Determination of gene or environmental factors by Yanti Rusyanti, Sunardhi Widyaputra, Ani Melani Maskoen

“…The oral hygiene of the AP samples were better significantly (p = 0.002), and on the Clinical Attachment Loss (CAL) sample was even more (p = 0.02). …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of psychiatric problems in children aged 6–18 years with type-1 diabetes mellitus in Gondar, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Birhanu AlehegnAwoke, Geta Bayu Genet, Addisu Ginbu Dubie, Biruk Fanta Alemayehu, Mehretie Kokeb Alemu

“…Psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, psychological distress, and eating disorders are more common in diabetic patients than the non-diabetic once. …”
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Exploring palliative care needs of advanced AIDS patients in China: insights from a descriptive phenomenological study by Yan Zeng, Chunrong Lv, Chuntao Wu, Xia Zhao, Lu Zhang, Chunmei Liu, Dan Su, Tongtong Yang, Xi Yan, Bin Wan

“…Previous studies have shown that advanced AIDS patients have more serious physical, psychological, social, and economic problems than HIV patients and that advanced AIDS patients have more unmet needs at this time. …”
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Framing of Oil Spillage and Gas Flaring in Rivers State in Three Selected Nigerian Newspapers by Ata-Awaji Reuben, Nyerhovwo MUOBOGHARE, Bassey IKOT-OSIN, Soibi ORUWARI, Etimbuk OBOT, Emmanuel Omula, Theresa LINUS, Peace OJONTA, Simon SHEYIGARI

“…Objective: The study aimed at ascertaining how Punch, Vanguard and Daily Trust newspapers framed oil spillage and gas flaring in Rivers State, from January 2022 to December 2023. Methods: The study adopted content analysis as its research design, thus studying 504 editions of the newspapers selected through composite week sampling. …”
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Determinants of minimum meal frequency among children in Kumbungu District of Ghana: a cross-sectional study by Ambrose Atosona, Hidaya Abdul Wahab, Fuseini Alhassan, Mildred Donkoh, Michael Akenteng Wiafe, Clement Kubreziga Kubuga

“…This study therefore examined minimum meal frequency and its determinants among children aged 6 to 23 months in Kumbungu District, Ghana. Methods An analytical cross-sectional study design was used and involved 395 mother-child pairs selected through systematic random sampling. …”
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Polypharmacy and associated factors among patients with type two diabetes mellitus with comorbidity: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia by Fasil Bayafers Tamene, Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke, Akalu Fetene Desalew, Getachew Yitayew Tarekegn, Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie, Selamawit Mengstu Tafere, Mekdes Kiflu, Tilaye Arega Moges, Fisseha Nigussie Dagnew, Samuel Agegnew Wondm

“…A consecutive sampling technique was used to enroll study participants. …”
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Prehypertension and hypertension prevalence and risk factors among adult population in Republic of Serbia: A cross-sectional study by Šipetić-Grujičić Sandra, Miljuš Dragan, Soldatović Ivan, Nikolić Aleksandra, Vujčić Isidora

“…A stratified two-stage national representative random sampling approach was used for the selection of the survey sample. …”
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The Role of Social Determinants of Health and Social Prescribing in Outpatient Treatment: Perspectives of Medical Students by Maryam Baradaran Binazir, Komeil Aghazadeh-Habashi, Hamid Reza Yousefi-Nodeh, Amir Hosein Babapour

“…This study aimed to assess the perspectives of final-year medical students at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences regarding social determinants of health and the potential role of social prescribing in outpatient care. Methods. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 among all final-year medical interns at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences using census sampling. …”
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