Objectives: Amidst inconsistent prescribing patterns and potentially harmful medication errors in the field of medical practice, this study endeavored to explore the prescription practices of physicians in Rawalpindi metropolitan city in Pakistan.
Methods: A mixed method study was conducted based on the analysis of 1232 prescriptions gathered from 16 pharmacies, along with in-depth interviews with 13 practicing physicians. The prescriptions were assessed for legibility, polypharmacy, patient details, history, diagnosis, and other relevant information.
Objectives: The study was conducted to assess the performance regarding presentation and communication skills of the undergraduate medical students and to explore the perceptions and challenges while adopting to virtual mode of presentation held during the 1 wave of coronavirus disease pandemic lock down in the first ever online scholars' day.
Methods: A mixed method research was designed, enrolling all presenters of scholars' day, data collection was done in 2 weeks in the month of May 2020. Descriptive statistics were calculated using SPSS version 23.
Objective To evaluate the satisfaction levels of female patients with the availability and quality of health care services provided at the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Nurpur Shahan, a deprived peri-urban locality in Islamabad. Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out among 346 randomly selected female patients who attended the CHC in Nurpur Shahan from January to March, 2018. Data was collected by face to face interviews using a pre-tested self-designed questionnaire.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To estimate the risk profile of coronary heart disease (CHD) among the staff members of Qassim University and assess their knowledge in a screening campaign in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among male and female staff at Qassim University campus. All employees of Qassim University were invited to participate in the study.
Unlabelled: Obesity has become a global epidemic. It's level in the Middle Eastern and Asian countries have reached to an alarming level. Rapid transition of life style and urbanization has not only affected adults but also the younger population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe surgeon's daily workload renders him/her susceptible to a variety of the common work-related illness. They are exposed to a number of occupational hazards in their professional work. These hazards include sharp injuries, blood borne pathogens, latex allergy, laser plumes, hazardous chemicals, anesthetic gases, equipment hazards, static postures, and job related stressors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Health Sci (Qassim)
April 2014
Int J Health Sci (Qassim)
January 2013
Objectives: This study is intended to examine the effect of hypothyroidism and thyroxin replacement on axial and appendicular skeletal growth, growth plate thickness and to observe associated microscopic changes within the growth plates.
Methodology: Experimental albino rats were developed with carbimazole and carbimazole plus thyroxin. Animals were administered with these drugs throughout pregnancy (prenatally) and for a period of six weeks, postnatally.
Int J Health Sci (Qassim)
January 2012
Objectives. Previous studies have shown that the Norwegian-Pakistanis had considerably higher prevalence for diabetes and obesity compared to Norwegians. We studied the additional risk of obesity, dyslipidemia, and hypertension among Pakistanis in Norway compared to Pakistanis living in Pakistan.
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July 2011
Int J Health Sci (Qassim)
July 2011
Objectives: The objectives of this study were to assess serum 25OHD level among healthy Saudi population of Qassim region, besides socio-demographic characters, dietary habits, sun exposure and common symptoms of vitamin D deficiency were also evaluated.
Subjects And Methods: One hundred and eighty healthy males and females subjects above the age of 18 years were randomly selected from five primary health care centers of Qassim region. A predesigned structured questionnaire was administered by the doctor working in Primary Health Care Center and blood sample was obtained for measuring vitamin D (serum 25 OHD) level.
Aims: To determine the prevalence of depression amongst subjects with diabetes and associated risk factors in a rural area of Pakistan.
Methods: One thousand two hundred and ninety rural individuals aged 20 years and above were randomly included in the study. Fasting plasma glucose (FPG), BMI, WHR were recorded.
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak
February 2006
Objective: To determine the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding AIDS among female commercial sex workers (FCSWs) in Hyderabad City, Sindh, Pakistan.
Design: A cross-sectional survey.
Place And Duration Of Study: Red light area of Hyderabad City, Sindh, Pakistan, from March to July 2004.
Objective: The study was conducted to document the cases of adenoviral conjunctivitis, evaluate its clinical patterns, prevent its transmission and reduce its severity and complications during an epidemic.
Methods: A total of 2968 cases of adenoviral conjunctivitis were documented during the months of June, July and August 2003. By simple randomization, 200 Patients were selected and divided into two groups on the basis of treatment.
Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids
July 2005
Background: Leptin might influence body weight among smokers.
Design: (A) Screening of plasma leptin levels in 222 sedentary, smoking and non-smoking middle-aged men. (B) Double-blind, placebo-controlled smoking intervention on smokers (n=31).