COVID-19 has posed massive challenges related to health, economy, and the social fabric of entire human population. To curb spread virus, Government Pakistan initiated a vaccination campaign against COVID-19. The objective this research was assess factors associated with vaccine acceptance or hesitancy. data were collected telephonically using cross-sectional survey design through close-ended structured questionnaire from sample 1325 vaccinated non-vaccinated individuals response rate 38%....

Pakistan has been progressing at a slow pace in enhancing maternal and child health (MCH) indicators, experiencing some of the poorest pregnancy outcomes globally. In response to challenges faced community level MCH, needs assessment (CHNA) was undertaken through community-university partnership project. The aim this CHNA understand MCH associated social determinants within specific local context community. performed two phases Lahore, Pakistan. Initially, semi-urban area Shah Di Khoi,...

Objectives This study aims to explore and analyse the interplay of sociocultural, psychological institutional factors, gender roles power dynamics in shaping decision-making processes experiences living kidney liver donors Punjab, specifically focusing on women. Design employed a qualitative approach, using in-depth interviews delve into narratives Punjab. Setting Punjab Human Organ Transplantation Authority (PHOTA), Lahore, Pakistan. Participants 17 participants registered at PHOTA for or...

The prevalence of malnutrition among children under five is alarmingly high in Pakistan. However, there are ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF) available which may be used to treat with severe acute (SAM). This study aims assess the efficacy prebiotics as a synergistic additive RUTF enhance blood parameters and anthropometric measurements uncomplicated SAM living Southern Punjab, A double-blind parallel treatment randomized controlled trial was conducted on 204 aged 6-59 months....

Abstract Background Pakistan has been progressing at a slow pace in enhancing maternal and child health (MCH) indicators, experiencing some of the poorest pregnancy outcomes globally. In response to challenges faced community level MCH, needs assessment (CHNA) was undertaken through community-university partnership project. The aim this CHNA understand MCH associated social determinants within specific local context community. Methods performed two phases Lahore, Pakistan. Initially,...

Background Worldwide, office employees have experienced two novel phenomena during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown: working from home reductions in their salaries. These majorly impacted lives of individuals as well families. The present study aims to measure perceived stress levels among lockdown Pakistan. Methodology A cross-sectional approach was used collect data a sample 385 three different IT-oriented private organizations. semi-structured, Likert-scale questionnaire used,...

Introduction In order to attain Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG-II) of eradicating malnutrition among children by 2030, Pakistan has initiated a Community-based Management Severely Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) program. This program been established at the public level detect and treat uncomplicated Malnourished (SAM) an early stage. However, during outbreak COVID-19, very poor compliance with CMAM was observed. Consequently, nutritional quality children’s diets deteriorated, rates expected...

Prevalence of malnutrition among children under five is alarmingly high in Pakistan. However, there are ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF) available which may be used to treat with severe acute (SAM). This study aims assess the efficacy prebiotics as a synergistic additive RUTF enhance blood parameters and anthropometric measurements uncomplicated SAM living Southern Punjab, A double-blind parallel treatment randomized controlled trial was conducted on 204 aged between 6-59 months....

Aim: To explore the lived experiences of patients suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD)to understand how physical and psychological challenges associated with influenced their life what role did resilience play to cope up challenges. Method: The present study is qualitative in nature used phenomenological research design CKD patients. Thirty seven participants were selected through purposive sampling nephrology departments three government hospitals Lahore which included Jinnah...

Abstract Background: The present study is an intervention-based qualitative that explores the factors causing depression among antenatal women and analysescoping strategies based on Thinking Healthy Programme (THP) intervention in urban setting of Lahore, Pakistan. Methods: An exploratory evaluation approach was used study. comprises four phases, i.e., screening phase, phase. During first pregnant aged 18-45 years were screened for anxiety by using Urdu-translated Patient Health Care...

Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate health literacy and general status among school principals vice in Pakistan, 1) identify work-related factors associated with them, 2) determine their association physical mental health, particularly the context of COVID-19 pandemic. Methods An online-based cross-sectional survey was conducted 350 Punjab province, Pakistan. The under COVID Global Health Literacy Network. Data related socio-demographic characteristics, literacy, status, chronic...

<title>Abstract</title> Background Iron supplementation during pregnancy is a key intervention preventing and treating iron deficiency anemia with its efficacy benefits well-documented. Despite this, comprehensive understanding of the trends predictors across different regions remains limited. This study aims to assess temporal in among pregnant women identify multi-level predictors. Methods research utilizes data from four waves Pakistan Demographic Health Survey (PDHS; 2006–07 2019)...

Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate health literacy and general status among school principals vice in Pakistan, (1) identify work-related factors associated with them, (2) determine their association physical mental health, particularly the context of COVID-19 pandemic. Methods An online-based cross-sectional survey was conducted 350 Punjab province, Pakistan. The under COVID Global Health Literacy Network. Data related socio-demographic characteristics, literacy, status,...

<title>Abstract</title> <italic><bold>Background:</bold></italic><bold> </bold>The anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits of prebiotics may present an affordable cost-effective strategy in not only the prevention but also treatment malnutrition. Therefore, trial has been designed with aim to evaluate role on gut microbiome severe acute malnourished (SAM) children. <italic><bold>Methods:</bold></italic><bold> study is as a prospective, double-blinded, triple-armed, multi-centered...

Objective This study aimed to explore and describe the lived psychological emotional experiences of sufferers deep vein thrombosis (DVT) narrate effect those on their daily lives. Design, setting participants For data collection, a phenomenological qualitative design was used using semistructured, in-depth interviews patients with DVT aged 18–70 years. Data were transcribed analysed interpretative inductive approach identify emergent themes. Results The five major themes emerged as follows:...

The present study is an intervention-based qualitative that explores the factors causing depression among antenatal women and analyses coping strategies based on modified version of Thinking Healthy Programme (THP) intervention in urban setting Lahore, Pakistan. An exploratory evaluation approach was used study. comprises four phases, i.e., screening phase, phase. During first pregnant aged 18–45 years were screened for anxiety by using Urdu-translated Patient Health Care Questionnaire-9. In...

Despite the popularity and potential protective effects of intermittent fasting (IF) against metabolic disorders, more human trials must be conducted to highlight its on health. Therefore, present trial aimed investigate effect IF body composition, health markers, memory status obese overweight adults. A parallel randomised controlled was in Lahore, Pakistan, with 30 participants recruited from each three arms (regular diet, customised group) a follow-up period 12 weeks. There no significant...

HIV/AIDS remains a significant global health challenge that disproportionately affects low and middle-income countries, including Pakistan. Understanding Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices (KAPs) their interlinked role in preventing was of utmost importance for effective prevention control efforts. Objective: To explore the current state KAP related to Pakistan, emphasizing interlinkage these factors with each other. Methods: The present study facility-based cross-sectional carried out...

Abstract Background The anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits of prebiotics may present an affordable cost-effective strategy for not only the prevention but also treatment malnutrition. Therefore, trial has been designed with aim to evaluate role on gut microbiome severe acute malnourished (SAM) children. Methods study is as a prospective, double-blinded, triple-armed, multi-centered randomized controlled trial, 6–59 months old uncomplicated SAM children recruited experimental group...

One of the models that could be used to understand adoption vaccine uptake is Health Belief Model (HBM). The aim this study assess role HBM constructs and perceived health status (PHS) on vaccination individuals socio-demographic variables scoring. A comparative cross-sectional telephone survey was conducted among 1,325 vaccinated (60.0%) non-vaccinated (40.0%) aged 40 years above in July 2021 Punjab province, Pakistan. higher level education strongest predictor positive HBM. All HBM, PHS...

One of the models that could be used to understand adoption vaccine uptake is Health Belief Model (HBM). The aim this study assess role HBM constructs and Perceived Status (PHS) on vaccination status individuals socio-demographic variables scoring. A comparative cross-sectional telephone survey was conducted among 1325 vaccinated (60.0%) non-vaccinated (40.0%) aged 40 years above in July 2021 Punjab province, Pakistan. higher level education strongest predictor positive HBM. All HBM, PHS...