Publications by authors named "Bilqis Afridi"
Objectives: To find out the frequency of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in young college girls and to describe the severity of emotional, physical and behavioural symptoms.
Methods: An observational study was conducted at the Khyber Medical College, Peshawar by convenient sampling on 384 young girls. Data was collected over two cycles by filling a 29 items shortened premenstrual assessment form based on Moos Menstrual Distress Questionnaire after taking consent from medical students.
Objectives: To determine the effects of Phloroglucinol in acceleration of labour and its adverse effects on mother and foetus.
Methods: A double blind randomized, placebo controlled trial was conducted on 100 patients in active phase of uncomplicated labour selected by convenient sampling. Patients were given Phloroglucinol or Placebo (distilled water) intravenously.
A review of septic induced abortion cases in one year at Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar.
J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad
March 2005
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on the outcomes of septic induced abortions in a tertiary hospital, revealing that many patients require expensive treatments due to complications.
- A total of 28 emergency cases were analyzed, showing high rates of previous surgical interventions and the necessity for procedures like evacuation and laparotomy.
- The findings highlight the preventable nature of septic abortions and advocate for health education and family planning to reduce the incidence of unsafe abortions.