The diagnosis and treatment of Autism in Pakistan occurs multiple settings is provided by variety health professionals. Unfortunately, knowledge awareness about low among Pakistani healthcare professionals & the presence inaccurate outdated beliefs regarding this disorder may compromise early detection timely referral for interventions. study assessed baseline misconceptions autism which can impact future campaigns. Physicians (psychiatrists, pediatricians, neurologists family physicians)...

Mental health in children and young people is a global public concern. With the increasing prevalence of mental illnesses significant treatment gap, Health adolescents now The development extensive research field Artificial Intelligence(AI) for healthcare has been quite promising. emergence AI based alternatives could be viable solution reducing gap belonging to low middle income countries. Development Chatbots like ChatGPT which trained, using large amount textual data from internet, can...

ABSTRACT Background The present study aimed to evaluate psychological impact of COVID-19 outbreak on postgraduate trainees in Pakistan by quantifying the symptoms depression, anxiety and acute stress disorder analysing potential risk factors associated with these symptoms. Methods Following Institutional Review Board approval, a cross-sectional was conducted among 10,178 following through e-log system College Physicians Surgeons Pakistan. nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire, seven-item...

Medical education in Pakistan traditionally emphasizes physician's biomedical knowledge with less emphasis on interpersonal skills and ability to relate the patients. This study explored emotional intelligence & empathy of undergraduate medical students investigated its relationship various factors act as baseline for future work this area.The Schutte Emotional Intelligence scale Davis' Interpersonal Reactivity Index addition socio demographic questionnaire were administered first year final...

Mental health is an important but neglected component of reproductive health.This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors for antenatal depression among women attending care at urban tertiary hospital in Lahore, Pakistan.In a cross-sectional study, structured questionnaires were filled screening was done using Edinburgh postnatal scale (EPDS).Out 506 attendees 126 (24.9%) had no (EPDS scores < 10), 53 (10.5%) scored 10-12 327 (64.6%) EPDS > 12. Depression (≥ 10) more common...

Stigma around COVID-19 is a major barrier in global efforts to control the COVID 19 pandemic. Limited data available regarding stigma faced by patients low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). The aim of current study was explore experienced hospitalized with illness Lahore, Pakistan.Following Institutional Review Board approval informed consent, were assessed using modified HIV short form scale open-ended questions. Questions focused on experiences, feelings, opinions as how feel they...

Objectives: Filicide-suicide, a tragic form of homicide-suicide where parent kills their child before taking own life, is poorly understood, particularly in the context gender dynamics. This study aims to explore disparities and socioeconomic triggers filicide-suicide cases Pakistan, analyzing characteristics victims perpetrators as reported media. Methodology: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using reports from major Pakistani newspapers over two years (January 1, 2019, December 31,...

Suicide deaths are significantly under-reported in Pakistan due, part, to the absence of a national registry suicide and stigma resulting from its illegal status until recently. Past studies by forensic autopsy have focused on larger cities. We aimed identify pattern suicidal five rural districts Punjab Province Pakistan. The data included all autopsies performed for suspected province (Bhakkar, Okara, Nankana Sahib, Khanewal Khushab) over years between January 2018 December 2022, identified...

The current study aimed to assess the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and Protective Factors (CPF) on physical mental health medical students a public sector university. An online cross-sectional descriptive was carried out at university in Lahore, Pakistan from 1 June 2024 30 August 2024. tool consisted sociodemographic questions, an Experience questionnaire, Resilience Questionnaire for measuring childhood protective factors self-reported last 4 weeks. Data entered analyzed...

The increasing migration of health professionals to affluent countries is not a recent phenomenon and has been addressed in literature. However the various facets physician from Pakistan, third leading source International medical graduates rigorously evaluated. objective current study was survey final year students Lahore, Pakistan about their intentions train abroad, post training plans as well identify factors responsible for motivation international migration.A self administered...

The teacher's role in school mental health initiatives cannot be overemphasized. Despite global evidence of educational interventions improving teachers' knowledge and attitudes regarding health, this area remains under researched Pakistan. This paper presents a study protocol pilot randomized controlled trial to examine the effectiveness teacher training intervention for literacy self-efficacy among teachers urban Lahore, Pakistan.The will follow CONSORT guidelines. Participants allocated...

Background This study assessed anxiety and depression levels among parents of children with intellectual disability (ID) analyzed their coping strategies. Methods One hundred ID were recruited through child psychiatry outpatient services in a tertiary care setting Lahore, Pakistan. A structured questionnaire including sociodemographic details, the Agha Khan University Anxiety Depression Scale, Family Stress Coping Questionnaire, Brief COPE questionnaire, Support used for data collection....

Abstract Introduction: To determine the frequency of probable antenatal depression (AD) in pregnant women third trimester, assess risk factors and its impact on obstetric neonatal outcomes a developing country. Methods: A prospective study conducted tertiary care hospital Lahore from March 2007 to July 2007. Two hundred thirteen attending Gynecology Outpatient Clinic were recruited. They assessed by semistructured questionnaire gather demographic details various for AD. AD was Edinburgh...

Abstract Background Medical students have faced an enormous disruption to their lives due the COVID-19 pandemic. The study aimed assess impact of on medical student’s psychological well-being in Pakistan. Following ethical approval, online survey developed collaboration with World Psychiatric Association (WPA) was distributed among 5 colleges Punjab province Pakistan between August and September 2020. Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7), Risk...

Abstract Background Schools have a major role in promoting children’s physical and psychological health well-being the mental literacy of all key stakeholders, especially teachers, is critical to achieving this goal. Teachers’ knowledge beliefs about problems influence way they deal with their students’ issues. This study preliminary investigation evaluating effectiveness feasibility School Mental Health Programme (SMHP) developed by World Organization’s Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office...