OBSERVANCE OF WHO TEN STEPS TOWARDS SUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING; A SURVEY FROM POSTPARTUM MOTHERS.

Background: Breastfeeding is a physiological phenomenon; nonetheless, this act is a learned behaviour that requires continuous active support to make it successful. This study determines the frequency of mothers practicing successful breastfeeding according to the WHO ten steps at tertiary care hospital.

Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in the Obstetrics department of Military Hospital, Rawalpindi over six month duration from July to December 2014.

Effects of male literacy on family size: A cross sectional study conducted in Chakwal city.

Objective: To determine the effects of male education on family size, the desired family size, knowledge and use of contraception and opinion about female education.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was carried out in Chakwal city, Punjab, Pakistan, from June to October 2009. A pre-tested questionnaire was used for data collection.

Proportion of exposure of passive smoking in teenage group and symptoms precipitated after exposure to second hand smoke.

Exposure of passive smoking and second hand smoke (SHS) exposure in teenage group results in precipitation of several symptoms. Five hundred teenagers between ages of 13 - 19 studying in Army Public School and College Westridge, Rawalpindi, were selected for descriptive cross-sectional study from September 2012 till February 2013. Out of the total 500, 279 (55.

Microbiological contamination in water filtration plants in Islamabad.

Objective: To determine the frequency of microbiological contamination of water in different water filtration plants in Islamabad.

Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Water Filtration Plants (WFP) in different sectors of Islamabad, from April to September 2012.