Therapy results of patients with metastatic castration‑resistant prostate cancer. Regional experience by P. G. Berezin, V. V. Milovanov, A. A. Ivannikov, N. A. Ognerubov

“…To evaluate the results of first‑line treatment in patients with metastatic castration‑resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).Patients and methods. The evaluation of own clinical observations of 25 patients with mCRPC for the period from July 2014 to July 2021 by random sampling is given. …”
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Stroke-related knowledge and warning signs and its association with seeking emergency medical service among urban and rural residents in Huanggang, China by Xiangbo Wu, Thidarat Somdee, Suneerat Yangyuen

“…Therefore, this study aims to explore the seeking of emergency medical services (EMS) and its influencing factors in urban and rural areas. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional design was applied with 760 residents in Huanggang, China, based on a cluster sampling method. …”
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You won’t learn until you want to: medical students’ experiences of the educational nature of the clinical environment by Farzaneh Mokhtary, Elham Faghihi, Akram Sanagoo, Leila Jouybari

“…Participants were from various fields of medical sciences and were recruited using purposive sampling. Data saturation was achieved with 22 participants. …”
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RELATIONSHIPS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A 3M PLUS PROGRAM AND THE EXISTENCE OF AEDES AEGYPTI LARVAE TOWARDS THE NUMBER OF DENGUE FEVER CASES IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER OF TIGO BALE... by Syukra Alhamda

“…There were 78 samples recruited by total sampling, with 39 were assigned in the case and control group. …”
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The prevalence and associated factors of the minimum acceptable diet among children aged 6-23 months in Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study. by Girma Cheru Bikila, Godana Arero, Sultan Kalu, Kedir Teji Roba, Tesfaye Getachew Charkos

“…Systematic random sampling techniques were used to select the study subjects. …”
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Effect of Ursodeoxycholic Acid Alone Verses Ursodeoxycholic Acid and Rifampicin in Obstetric Cholestasis by Ayesha Amjad, Sadia Aftab, Tahreem Sehar, Samana Haider, Tehmina Aziz Qureshi, Kainaat Kanwal

“…Conclusion:  Rifampicin combined with UDCA is more effective than UDCA monotherapy in improving both clinical and biochemical outcomes in ICP. …”
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Comparison of motor efficiency and emotional intelligence of ordinary and gifted girl students aged 12-15 years by Fahime Kalami, Usef Garmanjani, Gholamhossein Nazemzadegan, Majid Chahardah-Cheric

“…This study was conducted on 100 participants two equal groups (50 gifted girls’ students from National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talant (NODET) and 50 ordinary girls’ students from ordinary schools) using random sampling method from 6 ordinary schools and 3 NODET schools in the first secondary level in Shiraz. …”
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Parents' Distress and Demands for Children With Cancer‐Related Cognitive Impairment in Western China: A Qualitative Study by Tao Liu, LiFang Xu, Yuqing Shen, Zefang Chen, Juan Yao, Lin Mo

“…From the perspective of parents, this study aimed to explore the distress and demands faced by children with cancer‐related cognitive impairment, to provide references for developing targeted intervention strategies for cancer children. Methods We used a purposeful sampling method to conduct semi‐structured interviews with the parents of 18 children with cancer‐related cognitive impairment. …”
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Psychological wellbeing and treatment adherence among cardio-renal syndrome patients in Yemen: a cross section study by Adel Omar Laradhi, Adel Omar Laradhi, Yan Shan, Mohamed Elsayed Allawy, Mohamed Elsayed Allawy

“…BackgroundAnxiety and depression are associated with adverse outcomes in cardiorenal syndrome patients undergoing hemodialysis, including decreased quality of life, poorer clinical parameters, and lower treatment adherence.ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the level of psychological wellbeing and its relationship with treatment adherence among dialysis patients with cardiorenal syndrome.MethodsThis cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted between February and May 2021 on convenience sampling of 100 patients in two dialysis centers in Hadhramout, Yemen. …”
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A cross-sectional study on factors contributing to health anxiety among healthcare workers in Nigeria due to the COVID-19 pandemic experience by Nanribet Mwoltu, Samuel Njor, Olaniyi Felix Sanni, Ndom Okposin, Ose Ugege, Nweke Peter, Akanji Michael, Joseph Ugwuike, Paul Amechi, Roger Abang, Paul Umoh, Godwin Emmanuel, Bartholom`ew Ochonye, Abiye Kalaiwo

“…This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of HA among facility-based and community-based HCWs in Nigeria during the pandemic, examine the socio-demographic factors associated with HA, and explore their coping mechanisms, challenges, and concerns. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study used a purposive sampling technique and an online Google Form to collect data from 327 HCWs across Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Lagos states during the COVID-19 lockdown. …”
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The Association between Moral Intelligence and Communication Skills with Internet Addiction: The Mediating Role of Psychological Distress in Secondary School Students of Tabriz, Ir... by Yousef Kheirey, Ali Reza Shafiee-Kandjani, Fatemeh Eskandarpour, Saber Pourhassan, Behzad Shalchi

“…The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the relationship between moral intelligence and communication skill s with the mediation of psychological distress in secondary school students of Tabriz city. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional correlational study, 431 adolescents (female=227, male=204) in Tabriz, Iran schools were selected using cluster sampling and responded to psychological distress questionnaires DASS21, Internet addiction KDAI, communication skill s of Queen dam and moral intelligence of Lenik Vakil. …”
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Infant and young child feeding practices associated with nutritional status among children attending child welfare clinic in Kericho County, Kenya by Cheruiyot DK, Kamau D, Kahanya WK

“…Only 39.2% of children aged 6 to 23 months consumed five or more food groups for minimum dietary diversity (MDD). …”
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Credit Management Policy and Loan Recovery in Micro Finance Institutions in Kabale Municipality: A Case Study of Unique SACCO, Kabale Municipality. by Muheirwe, Syria

“…Both simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used in identifying the study sample size. …”
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Relationship Between Attitudes, Academic Performance, Gender and Choice of Agricultural Careers Among Secondary School Students in Kanungu District Uganda. by Byaruhanga, Hillary

“…A descriptive research design was used, employing both qualitative and quantitative methods. Using simple random and purposive sampling, 291 respondents were selected for participation. …”
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E-Procurement and Procurement Performance of Central Government Procuring and Disposing Entities in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale Regional Referral Hospital. by Kekitinisa, Privas

“…Data was collected using a questionnaire and interview guide, and simple random and purposive sampling methods were used. Both qualitative and quantitative methodologies were used to analyze data as a sample size of 59 respondents was used. …”
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Credit Policy and Loan Recovery in Microfinance Institutions: A Case Study of Mubuga SACCO Kisoro District. by Murekatete, Rebecca

“…Both simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used to identify the study sample size. …”
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Using Social Media Platforms to Raise Health Awareness and Increase Health Education in Pakistan: Structural Equation Modeling Analysis and Questionnaire Study by Malik Mamoon Munir, Nabil Ahmed

“…Data collection used convenience sampling, with questionnaires distributed to more than 450 health care professionals and paramedic staff from 2 private hospitals in Lahore, Pakistan. …”
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Evidence-based practice utilization and associated factors among nurses in the emergency department of selected public hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024: cross-sectional study by Mekuanint Kassie, Achamyelesh Tadele, Lemlem Beza, Ousman Adal, Aklilu Azazh

“…A lottery method of simple random sampling was used to select 233 participants from 542 nurses registered in the nurse manager office. …”
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The feasibility of integrating an alcohol screening clinical decision support tool into primary care clinical software: a review and Australian key stakeholder study by Rachel Canaway, Libby Dai, Christine Hallinan, Cassandra Caddy, Kelsey Hegarty, Douglas Boyle

“…The study aimed to increase understanding of what is an appropriate and acceptable clinical decision support tool, the circumstances when a prompt to use such a screening tool should occur, and the barriers and enablers of successful implementation. Methods This feasibility study employed a mixed methods approach and purposive sampling to identify key stakeholders to interview. …”
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Lessons Learned from Assessing the Quality of Virtual Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Students’ Perspectives from Zahedan University of Medical Sciences by Leila Safabakhsh, Mohammad Javad Afsharpour, Javid Dehghan Haghighi, Afsaneh Karimi

“…The present study aimed to investigate the status of virtual learning from the perspective of students at Zahedan University of Medical Sciences (ZAUMS), Iran.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 390 students’ perspectives from five faculties of ZAUMS, were selected using a stratified sampling method from January to February 2023. …”
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