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Connect Qualitative Interviews

Goal of the study is to conduct Qualitative Interviews to identify and address barriers to study enrollment from various communities in order to increase the effectiveness and reach of our research to all people in the USA.

Evaluation of a Multi-Component Intervention to Support HIV Testing and Linkage to Services Among MSM in Peru

This study is testing a new program designed to improve access to HIV testing and help connect people with available treatment or prevention services, based on their test result. The version of the program being tested in this study was designed for men who have sex with men (MSM) in Lima, Peru. The program has two main parts: 1) offering HIV testing at venues where people go for sex (called "sex-on-premises venues" or SOPVs), and 2) a text messaging app that shares useful information about HIV treatment/prevention; users can also message back to get support from a healthcare worker. Before doing this study, the researchers worked with community members and healthcare providers in the area to make sure that the HIV testing approach and mobile app were designed in a way that would be engaging and meet their needs. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night during recruitment, the researchers will go to SOPVs popular among the MSM community in Lima and invite people to take an HIV test. On each recruitment date, they will offer one of the following HIV testing options: 1. A rapid HIV test done on-site (participants will get their result right away) 2. An HIV self-testing kit to take home 3. A coupon for a free HIV test at a participating health center 4. Their choice of any one of the previous three options Only one of these options will be offered at a time, depending on the date. The specific HIV testing option offered on each date will be randomly assigned. All participants will receive the mobile app, which will send weekly messages with links to different types of online content (infographics, maps, videos) over the next 3 months. The specific sequence of messages and content will be different depending on the type of HIV test the person received and their HIV test result, once it is known. The study will measure two main outcomes related to the acceptability and feasibility of the program: * The number and percentage of people who accept the program when offered * The number and percentage of participants who continue to engage with the mobile app after 3 months The study will also measure: * overall satisfaction with the app (based on a questionnaire sent at 3 months) * the number and percentage of participants who completed any form of HIV testing after 3 months * the number and percentage of participants who started HIV treatment (out of those with a positive HIV test) * the number and percentage of participants who started HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, or "PrEP" (out of those with a negative HIV test) All follow-up will be done remotely. Participants will have the app for 3 months. After 3 months, they will get a follow-up questionnaire asking about their experiences with the program. The researchers will keep tracking results related to the HIV treatment/prevention services that people receive for up to 6 months.

IMT in Asthma: Activity, Coping, Self-Management

The aim of this study is to investigate asthma patients' experiences with an 8 week IMT and the perceived effects of this intervention on physical activity, coping strategies, and asthma self-management. A qualitative methodological design will be applied to understand the experiences of patients participating in the IMT program, how the program affected their daily activities, how they coped with symptoms and difficulties, and how they managed their condition.

Development and Improvement of Home Rehabilitation Scheme for Preschool Children With Congenital Heart Disease After Operation

This part of the study focuses on understanding the home rehabilitation situation for preschool children with congenital heart disease after operation. Qualitative research interviews with caregivers and medical staff (including doctors, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, nutritionists, and psychologists) are conducted to explore the benefits, obstacles, and professional guidance needs of home rehabilitation. The aim is to summarize the best evidence for home rehabilitation through evidence-based nursing and qualitative research, in order to develop a more comprehensive and suitable home rehabilitation scheme for these children.

AI Integration in Academic Writing

This study aims to explore the effect of AI use on different aspects of writing qualitative research papers by physical therapy students. By examining how AI tools influence various elements of the writing process, such as structure, clarity, knowledge presentation, and critical thinking, this research aims to provide insights into the benefits and potential drawbacks of AI integration in academic assignments. By recognizing the significance of this research, contribute to understanding how AI can be effectively utilized to enhance the educational experience and improve the writing skills of physical therapy students.

Home Monitoring in Hemophilia a

Rationale: A novel point-of-care device capable of measuring factor VIII (FVIII) activity and thrombin generation (TG) is currently under development. Utilization of this device in a home situation could potentially transform hemophilia care and improve patients' autonomy. Objective: To explore the potential consequences of home monitoring of hemostatic parameters in patients with hemophilia A Study design: Cross-sectional observational study consisting of semi-structured interviews and focus groups Study population: Approximately 10 patients treated with vitamin K antagonists engaging in self-monitoring of coagulation at home and approximately 20 patients with hemophilia A. Main study parameters/endpoints: The main outcome of this study is to assess series of interrelated themes related to the unmet needs of hemophilia patients and the envisioned potential consequences of home monitoring on these unmet needs. Secondary outcomes include: identifying key features of a home monitoring platform to be used in hemophilia care, describing the experienced consequences of implementing home self-monitoring in anticoagulation treatment, assessing the current experiences of patients with self-monitoring, and providing an overview of the burdens and unmet needs experienced by patients with hemophilia with current hemophilia care. Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness: The risk associated with participation in this study is negligible. Minor patients will be included in this study only if informed consent is given by both the patient and his/her caregiver (in patients between 12-16 years old). Gathering the insights of caregivers of minor patients on the current care for hemophilia and potential consequences of home self-monitoring is vital, as their experiences and needs might differ significantly from older patients. Participating in this study does not entail direct benefits. However, patients who participate can contribute to the development of future monitoring systems, which have the potential to alleviate the current burden of their disease and treatment.

Opinions of NKU Faculty of Medicine Interns and Intern Doctors on Distance Medicine Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic Period

Objective: Throughout world history, people in the pandemic have not only been in danger of their physical health but also seriously affected their mental health. To prevent the spread of the virus during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Council of Higher Education of our country has closed schools and conducted education and training via online education. Therefore, the anxiety, uncertainty and closure of schools by the epidemic caused anxiety. The aim of our study; The effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on medical faculty student education is to evaluate the satisfaction of students from distance education applications. Material and Methods: Our study is a cross-sectional descriptive type and was conducted on 321 students studying in the 4th, 5th and 6th grades of Tekirdag Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine in the 2021-2022 academic year. A survey including students' sociodemographic characteristics and Distance Education Perspective (UEBA) was applied to collect data. The data were evaluated with statistical analysis. Results: Of the participating students, 85 were in 4th-grade, 157 were in 5th-grade, 79 were 6th-grade medical students. Answers to the question "If there was a second choice, would you choose the Faculty of Medicine?" 119 stated that they would choose the medical faculty again, 102 stated that they would not, and 100 stated that they were undecided. Answers to the question "What is your preferred education system option from today" 17 of the students preferred only the online education system, 127 only the face-to-face education system, and 177 preferred the system with online and face-to-face education have stated. Conclusion: In terms of students' answers to the survey, it was seen that their level of perspective on distance education was undecided and it was determined that many factors affected distance education satisfaction. As a result, medical faculty students' anxiety increased during the pandemic period and they were less satisfied with the distance education system. Keywords: Medicine, pandemic, online education