Agent-based modeling is a promising method to investigate market dynamics, as it allows modeling the behavior of all market participants individually. Integrating empirical data in the agentsrsquo; decision model can improve the validity of agent-based models (ABMs). We present an approach of using discrete choice experiments (DCEs) to enhance the empirical foundation of ABMs. The DCE method is...

Patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) often require supraphysiologic doses of glucocorticoids to replace missing cortisol and reduce androgens. Current treatments aim control androgen-driven symptoms/impacts but can result in glucocorticoid-related side effects/complications. This study aimed understand the preferences adults CAH for benefits a potential new adjunctive ther...

This research focuses on the preferences of micro-mobility users in urban areas, specifically shared electric bikes (e-bikes), conventional (bike), and scooters (e-scooters). It is found that previous scholars study traveler traditional transport modes while limited attention has been given to travelers toward considering over bikes. In order address this gap, a discrete choice modeling approac...

INTRODUCTION For the past few decades, condoms have been the main method of HIV prevention. Recent advances in antiretroviral (ARV)-based prevention products have substantially changed the prevention landscape, yet little is known about how popular these products will be among potential users, or whether new methods might be used in conjunction with, or instead of, condoms. This study will use ...

OBJECTIVES The importance of adolescent engagement in health decisions and public health programs such as immunisation is becoming increasingly recognised. Understanding adolescent preferences and further identifying barriers and facilitators for immunisation acceptance is critical to the success of adolescent immunisation programs. This study applied a discrete choice experiment (DCE) to asses...

OBJECTIVE To use a discrete choice experiment (DCE) to evaluate preferences for the actual treatment features and overall profiles of two injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (dulaglutide and liraglutide) among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the UK. METHODS In-person interviews were conducted in the UK to administer a DCE to patients with self-reported T2DM, ...

BACKGROUND In 2004, a community-based health insurance scheme (CBI) was introduced in Nouna health district, Burkina Faso. Since its inception, coverage has remained low and dropout rates high. One important reason for low coverage and high dropout is that health workers do not support the CBI scheme because they are dissatisfied with the provider payment mechanism of the CBI. METHODS A discr...

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to use a discrete choice experiment (DCE) to estimate patients' preferences for the treatment features, safety, and efficacy of two specific glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, dulaglutide and liraglutide, among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Japan. METHODS In Japan, patients with self-reported T2DM and naive to treatment with...