Objective To develop an asynchronous online training on using motivational interviewing (MI) to address vaccine hesitancy in occupational health settings and evaluate learner performance. Methods We developed a two-hour course featuring interactive exercises simulated dialogue scenarios about recruited U.S.-based clinicians (OHCs) via listservs. measured MI knowledge, confidence, skills at baseline, post-training three months later, instrument adapted from existing validated tools. Results...

Abstract Objective: This study aimed to assess the impact of clinical decision support (CDS) improve ordering multiplex gastrointestinal polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing panel (“GI panel”). Design: Single-center, retrospective, before-after study. Setting: Tertiary care Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Medical Center provides inpatient, outpatient, and residential care. Patients: All patients tested with a GI between June 22, 2022 April 20, 2023. Intervention: We designed CDS questionnaire in...

Although endemic to much of the global population, few studies have examined Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in US refugee populations. This study investigates prevalence H. infection and barriers treatment International Family Medicine Clinic (IFMC), a primary care clinic, central Virginia.We conducted chart review 188 patients IFMC who were referred for an test between January 1, 2019, December 31, 2020. Recorded measures included patient demographics, result, initial infection, completion...

Although asthma mortality has been declining for the past several decades, morbidity is on rise, largely due to deteriorating indoor air quality and comorbidities, such as allergies. Consumer products building materials including paints emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), propylene glycol (PG), which shown dehydrate respiratory tracts can contributor airway remodeling. We hypothesize that paint exposure increases risk of attacks among children because high levels VOCs persist indoors...

Background: Environmental exposure is critical in sensitization to environmental allergens and pediatric asthma morbidity, especially tropical climates where children are perennially exposed bioaerosols, such as pollen mold spores, endotoxins. Objective: This cross-sectional study examines the association of allergies, associated allergic comorbidities, home environment separately synergistically asthma, including prevalence, severity undiagnosed South Florida. Methods: An online survey was...

Objectives: Around 50 to 70% of the neural tube defects can be prevented if awoman consumes sufficient folic acid daily before conception and throughout first trimester ofher pregnancy. Therefore, women should well aware about apt supplementation offolic mitigate those miseries that resulted from its deficiency. Study Design: Adescriptive survey design. Setting: Obstetrical OPDs Lahore General Hospital, Lady AitchisonHospital, Jinnah Hospital Lahore, DHQ Multan, Faisalabad, DHQHospital...

Social isolation and disability are established risk factors for poor nutrition. We aimed to assess whether social is associated with diet quality specifically among adults disabilities. This cross-sectional analysis used data from the National Health Nutrition Examination Survey, 2013-2018. Adults a disability, who were not pregnant, breastfeeding, or missing dietary intake included (n = 5,167). Disability was defined as physical functioning limitation based on difficulty any activities of...

Background Objective: Cervical cancer is the second most common in women worldwide after breast cancer. It one of preventable and curable all The objective this study was to screen for precancerous cervical changes evaluate their associated risk factors.
 Material Methods: This prospective cross-sectional hospital based conducted 2 hospitals from Jan 2011 Dec 2013. Married aged 20-55 who presented Gynae OPD informed consent included study. Exclusion criteria were pregnancy, acute pelvic...

Objective: To assess the efficacy of Hayman suture technique in management intraoperative atonic postpartum hemorrhage thus reducing maternal morbidity and mortality.
 Study Design: Simple Descriptive study.
 Materials Method: A simple descriptive observational study was conducted at Farooq Hospital AIT, Lahore. The included all patients with PPH after elective emergency caesarean sections, during period, whom medical failed applied.
 Results: 97.5% successful controlling...

Objectives: Around 50 to 70% of the neural tube defects can be prevented if awoman consumes sufficient folic acid daily before conception and throughout first trimester ofher pregnancy. Therefore, women should well aware about apt supplementation offolic mitigate those miseries that resulted from its deficiency. Study Design: Adescriptive survey design. Setting: Obstetrical OPDs Lahore General Hospital, Lady AitchisonHospital, Jinnah Hospital Lahore, DHQ Multan, Faisalabad, DHQHospital...

This study examined the perspectives of occupational health providers (OHPs) on most frequently encountered clinically relevant reasons for employee vaccine hesitancy.

Abstract Social isolation and disability are established risk factors for poor nutrition. There is limited understanding of how social affects diet quality specifically among adults with disability. This cross-sectional analysis used NHANES 2013-2018 data to assess whether associated disabilities. Adults a disability, not pregnant/breastfeeding, missing dietary intake were included (n=5,167). Disability was defined based on reporting difficulty any activities daily living, instrumental lower...

Objectives: This study was conducted to determine frequency of contraceptive use, reasoning for not using any method and complications various methods among low socioeconomic section society. Study Design: Cross Sectional Observational study. Setting: Department Obstetrics Gynecology, Farooq Hospital, Westwood Branch, Lahore. Period: From 1st July 2019 31st December 2019. Material & Method: All married women between 18-40 years age,having at least one child, presenting gynae outdoor,...

The coronavirus pandemic is the defining global health crisis of ourtime and biggest challengewe are facing. Thegoal study isto evaluatethe existingknowledge, perception,andattitude medical students house officers regarding SARS-COV 2pandemic.Material Methods:A web-based cross-sectional studywas conducted from 15thto 30thJune, 2020,targeting finalyear MBBSstudentsand working in Akhtar Saeed Trust Hospital Farooq Hospital.A questionnaire was designed andfilled by 220 participants showing...

Objective: The study was conductedto determinethe frequency of urinary incontinence, its types, associated risk factors,and impact on the life women. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional conducted in gynaecological out patient department(OPD)of Akhtar Saeed Trust Teaching Hospital from July 2018 to December 2018.Thepatientsofage 18 ormore who complained involuntary loss urine were selected gynae OPD,and after informedconsent,they werefurther questioned about problem according...

Objective: To assess the frequency of skin & mucosal manifestations in dengue fever patients. Study design: Cross-sectional study. Place and duration study: Patients admitted dermatology medicine departments Akhtar Saeed Trust Hospital Lahore were included Method This cross-sectional study was conducted at for a period 3 months from Separation 3021 till December 2021. After taking consent total 60 patients suspected enrolled this Their demographic data noted down with findings...


 OBJECTIVES: To assess the incidence of burnout among nurses working in emergency rooms public sector hospitals and contributing factors to them.
 METHODOLOGY:
 The study included (N=130) having experience two or more years rooms, Rawalpindi/Islamabad Lahore. Data was collected with help a self-structured questionnaire. Questionnaire validated by sample pilot 20 consultancy statistician. RESULTS:
 revealed that out 130 participant nurses, 126 (92.92%) were found be...