A5044873908- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Global Security and Public Health
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Global Maternal and Child Health
Khyber Medical University
2019-2024
National Health Service
2020
Hospital of St. Cross
2020
Warwick Hospital
2020
We conducted a Pakistan-wide community-based survey on the prevalence of type 2 diabetes using glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) as screening test. The aim was to estimate across different demographic groups well all regions Pakistan.Multistaged stratified cluster sampling used for representative selection people aged ≥20 years, residing in 378 sampled clusters 16 randomly selected districts, this cross-sectional study. Eligible participants had blood drawn HbA1c analyses at field clinics near...
Introduction The triple assessment for a lump in the breast is standard practice and robustness of towards diagnosis cancer crucial. combination modalities, physical examination, imaging (mammogram ultrasound), fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) more accurate than any modality alone. Aim To examine combined individual predictive values examination (P), mammography (M), ultrasound (U), FNAC (C), with core biopsy (B) - cancer. Methods obtain results (B), we examined records 124 patients...
To study the prevalence of stroke and associated risk factors in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province Pakistan.This was a part cross-sectional KP Integrated Population Health Survey 2016-17 conducted on population aging ≥18 years at 24 districts KP. Primary (n=1061) secondary sampling units (n=15724) were developed, based urban/rural socio-economic status. Each primary-unit comprised 250-300 households. Sample selected through multi-staged stratified systematic cluster technique by taking every...
In Pakistan, there is limited evidence for the levels and relationship of 25 (OH) Vitamin D (25(OH)D) status in pregnant women their newborns, while association between maternal 25(OH)D newborn anthropometric measurements remains unexplored. Sociodemographic data were collected from 213 mothers during visit to a tertiary care hospital at time childbirth. Anthropometric performed on all newborns blood samples both levels. Participants classified into two groups according status: sufficient...
Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global health tissue. We determined factors relating to the likelihood of developing T2DM in normal BMI individuals. Methodology This was cross-sectional community-based representative survey, people aged ≥20 years Pakistan, using HBA1c as screening tool. The prevalence T2DM/prediabetes having together with associated risk estimated. Results Of 6824 individuals, there still high 14.92% and underweight at 10.14% (overall 16.96%). Corresponding...
Cost-effective interventions are needed to address undernutrition, particularly micronutrient deficiencies, which common in children under the age of five low- and middle-income countries. A community-based, non-randomized clinical trial was undertaken Kurram district Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from January 2018 June 2019, evaluate effect locally produced powder (local name: Vita-Mixe) on plasma status, hemoglobin level, anthropometric outcomes. Children aged 24–48 months old were recruited...
Vaccine effectiveness (VE) studies provide real-world evidence to monitor vaccine performance and inform policy. The WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean supported a regional study assess VE of COVID-19 vaccines against different clinical outcomes in four countries between June 2021 August 2023. Health worker cohort were conducted 2707 health workers Egypt Pakistan, whom 171 experienced symptomatic laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. Test-negative design case–control Iran...
OBJECTIVES:To conduct a population-wide representative survey to collect multi-dimensional information on the various aspects of individual, household, and population health in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province Pakistan.METHODS:A multi-stage stratified cluster sampling is used 24 districts KP conducted from 2016-2017. Urban-areas are divided into enumeration blocks based low-, middle- high-income groups rural-areas mohallas/villages respectively. These primary units (PSU’s). Each...
Background: Disease surveillance is very crucial especially in high vulnerability settings like Pakistan. However, and outbreak response management are still evolving the country research studies needed to assess existing system. Aim: To impact of integrated disease system (IDSRS) implemented by provincial government strengthen infectious reporting 6 districts Pakistan 2016. Methods: A baseline cross-sectional assessment health facilities healthcare workforce was conducted 2016 identify...
Abstract A community‐based, cluster non‐randomized controlled trial was conducted in Kurram district, Pakistan between January 2018 to December 2020. Age‐appropriate lipid‐based nutrient supplements and health education (sessions the households) were given pregnant women their born children (6–23 months) intervention arm ( n = 40 clusters) versus only control evaluate its effect on child development. The first second developmental assessments completed at ~24 months 689) ~32 608),...
Background: With the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in a country that is already facing high tuberculosis (TB) burden, TB multi-morbidity likely to pose significant public health challenge Pakistan. Data were analysed determine prevalence and explore distribution determinants associated with population Khyber Pakhtunkhwa -a province Methods: This secondary analysis data gathered as part KPIPHS survey conducted 2016-17 both rural urban areas Pakhtunkhwa, An interviewer-administered...
Micronutrient deficiencies including vitamin A, D, and zinc are highly prevalent in children below 5 years of age low -middle-income countries. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness ready-to-use Lipid-based Nutrient Supplement-Medium Quantity (LNS-MQ) local name "Wawa-mum" on plasma micronutrient status, hemoglobin concentration anthropometric measurements.A community-based non-randomized trial was conducted Kurram district Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from January 2018 June 2019. A total 110 aged 6...
Abstract Undernutrition is a major public health problem in developing countries. Around 40·2 % of children are stunted Pakistan. This longitudinal study aimed to assess the effectiveness locally produced ready-to-use supplementary foods prevention stunting by detecting change intervention v . control arm against 2006 WHO growth reference. A community-based non-randomised cluster-controlled trial was conducted from January 2018 December 2020 district Kurram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, total 80...
World Health Organization has advocated preemptive readiness of health systems to manage disas-trous events. Pakistan is known be highly susceptible disasters on the one hand and significantly lacking in coping ability other. Preparedness facilities such locales especially important, despite which there little published evidence regarding hospitals' response capacity Pakistan.From 12 most disaster prone districts country, a purposive sample 20 hospitals was assessed us-ing 51 indicators,...
Abstract Background Over the last decade, emphasis on improving education and training of family physicians has increased. World Health Organization also emphasized importance a trained primary care workforce. In 2017, Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar initiated one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine for doctors working care, to upgrade their skills knowledge as Physicians. To justify allocation resources, there is need research impact such programs. This study explores...
Objective: The specific objectives of this study were to identify the ethical issues in reporting health-related events media and suggest ways improve it.
 Method: This was a qualitative phenomenological conducted by APPNA Institute Public Health, Jinnah Sindh Medical University collaboration with Khyber from January April 2022. A total 38 focus group discussions in-depth interviews either face at place convenience interviewees or online. participants health reporters, healthcare...
OBJECTIVE: To determine the practice of Early Initiation Breast Feeding (EIBF) and associated factors among mothers children 0-23 months age in district Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.METHODS: This study was part Pakhtunkhwa Integrated Population Health Survey (KPIPHS), 2016-17 included data 36 union councils Charsadda. Women having >2 years (n=357) were selected through multistage stratified-cluster random sampling. Data collected using validated structured questionnaire....
Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the leading non-communicable diseases with an increasing prevalence around globe. Diabetic Nephropathy and Retinopathy are common complications diabetes that can be prevented by early interventions. Objective: To assess association between micro macro-albuminuria diabetic retinopathy in patients having Mellitus type-2. Methodology: This hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted on type-2, visiting eye clinic at AIMS Hospital Research Center...