Publications by authors named "Saleem Sheikh"
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFParity of esteem: A global COVID-19 vaccination approach for people with mental illnesses, based on facts from 34 countries; recommendations and solutions.
Ind Psychiatry J
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected vulnerable populations, especially those with severe mental illnesses, who face higher risks and often lack prioritized vaccination strategies.
- A study found that while 80% of surveyed countries have nationalized healthcare, only 26% included mental health professionals in their advisory groups for vaccination priorities, with most focusing on physical health conditions like cancer and diabetes.
- The findings highlight the urgent need for better integration of mental health considerations in public health policies, particularly during health crises like COVID-19, as patients with mental illnesses have been largely neglected.
Beyond the h-index: Unveiling nuances and demanding rigor in academic metrics.
J Family Med Prim Care
April 2024
Background: Anxiety and depression often exacerbate multimorbidity conditions, leading to increased disability rates among affected individuals.
Objective: The study aimed to assess the mental health status of individuals with multimorbidity belonging to the marginalized population of Karachi, Pakistan. Specifically, the prevalence of anxiety and depression was investigated.
The COVID-19 pandemic, with its vast impact illustrated by 770 million confirmed cases and 6.9 million deaths as of September 21, 2023, has exposed a critical challenge: the infodemic. Effective communication and health literacy are pivotal in addressing this crisis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdvancing one health: Embracing complexity and interdisciplinary collaboration.
J Family Med Prim Care
October 2023
Hypertension is an important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Among normotensives, excessive dietary salt elevates the blood pressure and thereby increases the risk of CVD events. Despite such solid evidence, there is no effective approach to address excessive salt intake in India.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The fourth round of National Family Health Survey (2015-2016) measured blood pressure for the first time and provided a unique opportunity of exploring trends in hypertension prevalence across states and districts for the first time.
Aim: This study will be the first in India to estimate the geospatial variation of hypertension among those in the 15-49 years age group in India.
Materials And Methods: Out of a total of 616,346 selected occupied households, 601,509 were successfully interviewed, giving a response rate of 98%.