Publications by authors named "Abid Rahim"
Background: Chronic tobacco use, in any form, induces significant cellular alterations in the oral mucosa. 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.
SELF-REPORTED MULTI-MORBIDITY WITH TUBERCULOSIS: DATA FROM THE KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA INTEGRATED POPULATION HEALTH SURVEY (KPIPHS) IN PAKISTAN.
J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad
November 2024
Background: With the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in a country that is already facing high tuberculosis (TB) burden, TB multi-morbidity is likely to pose a significant public health challenge in Pakistan. Data were analysed to determine the prevalence of TB and explore the distribution and determinants of multi-morbidity associated with TB in the population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa -a province of Pakistan.
Methods: This is a secondary analysis of data gathered as part of the KPIPHS survey conducted in 2016-17 in both the rural and urban areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Introduction: Healthcare amelioration is exponential to technological advancement. In the recent era of automation, the consolidation of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry has rendered transformation in oral healthcare from a hardware-centric approach to a software-centric approach, leading to enhanced efficiency and improved educational and clinical outcomes.
Objectives: The aim of this narrative overview is to extend the succinct of the major events and innovations that led to the creation of modern-day AI and dentistry and the applicability of the former in dentistry.
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- The study examines oral health care-seeking behavior among inmates at Central Prisoner Jail in Peshawar, Pakistan, emphasizing the importance of understanding their limited awareness of oral hygiene practices.
- It utilized a cross-sectional design, involving 225 participants, to assess dental visits in the last year using established survey tools and statistical analysis to determine factors influencing dental care utilization.
- Findings revealed that a significant portion of inmates, particularly those with higher education and regular toothbrush use, were more likely to seek dental care, while those experiencing dental pain had lower odds of visiting a dentist.
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed vulnerabilities in healthcare systems worldwide, emphasizing the importance of healthcare worker safety through adequate utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE). This study aims to assess the impact of pre-pandemic PPE training on the practices and other associated factors among frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan and provide insights into the implications of such training programs for future initiatives.
Methods: A cross-sectional study from May 9th to June 5th, 2020 was conducted among the frontline healthcare workers against COVID-19 in Pakistan, utilizing an online structured questionnaire shared via WhatsApp and Facebook by using purposive sampling.
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- This study investigates the relationship between diabetes management (HbA1c levels) and oral health, specifically periodontal disease, in non-diabetics and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients.
- It involved 144 participants who were categorized into non-diabetics, controlled T2DM, and uncontrolled T2DM, assessing their dental health using various clinical indices.
- Results indicated that uncontrolled T2DM patients experienced more severe periodontal issues, including missing teeth and poor oral hygiene, compared to controlled T2DM and non-diabetic participants.
Objective: Patients reporting to emergency departments frequently use different ambulance services; therefore, the measurement of patient satisfaction is relevant to encouraging those services to meet patient expectations. The aim of this study was to determine the patients' satisfaction and utilization of different ambulance services at a tertiary health care hospital in Peshawar relating to prehospital services.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, from July 2019 to January 2020 using a consecutive sampling technique with a total sample size of 378.
Background: Naswar is a moist, non-chewable, and smokeless tobacco product ensconced in the buccal vestibule or floor of the mouth. Consumption of naswar is very popular in South Asia, especially Pakistan. This cross-sectional study compared the periodontal clinical parameters amongst mild, moderate, and severe naswar users.
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