Publications by authors named "Tafazzul H Zaidi"

COVID-19 arose as a pandemic that wreaked havoc all over the world. Study determines lifestyle changes adopted by people of Karachi in response to COVID-19 pandemic. This was the cross-sectional study and carried out at public sector hospital and 218 participants were selected through random sampling method.

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In Pakistan, seeking help for mental health is considered a social stigma and a large number of medical students are suffering from mental health. This study aimed to investigate the attitude toward seeking professional care for mental health issues among medical students. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a total of 316 students selected through multistage stratified cluster sampling.

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Background: Acne is a common skin disorder among younger age group. Dietary pattern are the key determinants among acne patients. The objective of this study is to determine the association of acne vulgaris with dietary habits among patients at tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common public health issue among students.

Methodology:  A total of 300 undergraduate students were selected through multistage cluster sampling from three public-sector universities. Sino-nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) and Rhinosinusitis Disability Index (RSDI) were used for determining the quality of life.

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Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the knowledge and attitude regarding rotavirus and its vaccination among medical students.

Study Design: It is a cross sectional study.

Methods: Total 324 medical students were selected through stratified random sampling.

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