Self-Directed Learning And Approach To Seeking Medical Evidence: Perceptions Of Students From A Private Medical University Of Karachi.

Objectives: To assess self-directed learning among medical students and their approach towards seeking medical evidence.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted from November 30, 2021, to June 30, 2022, at the Baqai Medical University, Karachi, and comprised first to fifth year medical students of either gender. Data was collected using a structured online questionnaire which also included questions from the self-directed learning instrument.

Self-medication among people visiting outpatient clinics of a Tertiary care hospital, Karachi.

Background And Aim: "Self-medication" is the self-use of medicines for treatment of illnesses. Inappropriate use of medicines without prescription leads to unwanted adverse effects, harmful drug interactions, and antibiotic resistance which is an emerging concern in developing countries due to escalating burden of infectious diseases. This study aims at identifying the frequency and contributing factors of self-medication, nature of illness, and types of medicines used without doctor's prescription.

Knowledge of standard precautions among healthcare professionals at a Teaching Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan.

Background And Aim: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are infections acquired by patients during their hospital stay which they did not have previously. This also includes infections acquired by healthcare professionals while managing infected patients. Since both healthcare professionals and patients can be a source of spreading infections across there is a need of practicing standard precautions religiously, to minimize this risk.