Publications by authors named "Muhammad Tayyab Ihsan"
Article Synopsis
- Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are underutilized in South-Asia, particularly in Pakistan, where the study aimed to assess knowledge and practices regarding ECPs among married individuals in Karachi.
- The study found that a large majority of participants (85.8%) had low knowledge of ECPs, with only 11.1% having ever used them; barriers included concerns about side effects and religious beliefs.
- Despite some awareness from counseling, overall ECP usage remains low, highlighting the need for better education and access to family planning resources in the region.
Background: Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS) is a hyperinflammatory condition affecting multiple organs in children, often resembling incomplete Kawasaki Disease during later phases of COVID-19 infection. Data on PMIS in low-middle-income countries, particularly in emergency department settings, is limited.
Objectives: This prospective observational study at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, aimed to determine the frequency, clinical presentation patterns, and laboratory parameters of children with PMIS visiting the emergency department during the COVID-19 pandemic.