Azfar Athar Ishaqui

ORCID: 0000-0003-0688-2625
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Research Areas
  • Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
  • Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
  • Influenza Virus Research Studies
  • Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • Respiratory viral infections research
  • Potassium and Related Disorders
  • Medication Adherence and Compliance
  • Patient Safety and Medication Errors
  • Diabetes Treatment and Management
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism
  • Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
  • Antibiotic Use and Resistance
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
  • Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer
  • Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
  • Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
  • Safe Handling of Antineoplastic Drugs
  • Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling
  • Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
  • Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects
  • Diabetes Management and Research
  • Diverse Scientific Research Studies
  • Hormonal and reproductive studies

King Khalid University
2024-2025

King Abdulaziz Hospital
2018-2024

Iqra University
2022-2024

Directorate of Health
2024

University of Central Punjab
2024

National Guard Health Affairs
2020-2024

Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
2024

Eastern Health
2024

Universiti Sains Malaysia
2019-2024

University of Karachi
2019-2024

The study aimed to document the quality of work life (QWL) among healthcare staff intensive care units (ICUs) and emergency during COVID-19 outbreak using WHOQoL-BREF.A multicenter cross-sectional was conducted for two months (May - June 2020) working in hospitals under National Guard Health Authority (NGHA) across five cities Saudi Arabia. used WHOQoL-BREF instrument QWL through an electronic institutional survey. data analyzed IBM SPSS version 23. approved by ethics committee.A total 290...

10.1016/j.jsps.2021.09.002 article EN cc-by Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal 2021-09-21

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of oseltamivir-Azithromycin combination therapy for prevention Influenza-A (H1N1)pdm09 infection associated complications and early relief influenza symptoms.Methods: In a retrospective observational cohort study, hospitalized patients were identified divided into two groups based on initial therapy. Group-AV initiated Oseltamivir without any antibiotic in treatment regimen while Group-AV+AZ Azithromycin at least 3-5 days. Patients...

10.1080/17476348.2020.1730180 article EN Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine 2020-02-13

The study aimed to translate and validate the Arabic version of General Medication Adherence Scale (GMAS) in Saudi patients with chronic diseases. A multi-center cross sectional was conducted for a month out-patient wards hospitals Khobar, Dammam, Makkah, Madinah, Arabia. Patients were randomly selected from registered patient pools at item-subject ratio kept 1:20. tool assessed factorial, construct, convergent, known group predictive validities as well as, reliability internal consistency...

10.1016/j.jsps.2020.07.005 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal 2020-07-31

The study aimed to evaluate the association between disease knowledge and medication adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.A cross-sectional was conducted for three months, who visited community pharmacies located Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Patients' their medications were documented using Arabic versions of Michigan Diabetes Knowledge Test General Medication Adherence Scale respectively. Data analyzed through SPSS version 23. Chi-square test used report demographics adherence....

10.3389/fphar.2020.00060 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Pharmacology 2020-02-20

This study is the first in Saudi Arabia to explore knowledge, attitudes, and barriers of community pharmacists managing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD a neurodevelopmental condition requiring multidisciplinary care, with playing pivotal role medication management patient support. Despite their accessibility, limited data exist on pharmacists’ preparedness for care Arabia. A cross-sectional was conducted among 254 Aseer region using validated questionnaire. The survey assessed knowledge...

10.57197/jdr-2025-0006 article EN cc-by Deleted Journal 2025-01-01

Background : Despite the widespread use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) particularly among gym-goers, prevalence, motivations, and associated factors PED in Saudi Arabia remain under-researched. This study aims to explore demographic characteristics, knowledge, PEDs gym-goers inform targeted interventions promote safe practices. Method cross-sectional observational was conducted 903 Arabia. Participants were selected through a combination convenience purposive sampling. Data collected...

10.1123/jpah.2024-0841 article EN Journal of Physical Activity and Health 2025-01-01

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disorder that primarily affects the central nervous system. Recent studies indicate rise in MS prevalence Gulf countries. In Saudi Arabia, of using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) was reported to be 83% among patients. The relationship between healthcare professionals (HCPs) those diagnosed with very important improve overall quality life. main aim this study evaluate knowledge, attitudes, perceived barriers HCPs toward CAM use...

10.57197/jdr-2025-0010 article EN cc-by Deleted Journal 2025-01-01

To document breast cancer (BC) knowledge, awareness, and attitudes among female undergraduate students studying at health non-health colleges.A 3-month cross-sectional study was conducted subject colleges affiliated to a public university. Convenience sampling employed, previously validated questionnaire available in English Arabic languages used. Multiple linear regression used report the predictors of BC knowledge. A two-tailed p-value < 0.05 considered significant. The approved by an...

10.3389/fpubh.2022.838579 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Public Health 2022-05-06

Background The COVID-19 pandemic imposed unprecedented challenges on healthcare systems worldwide. placed frontline nursing staff working in the ICU and ER at epicenter of this global crisis. This study aimed to assess multifaceted impact sociodemographic characteristics quality life (QOL) during pandemic. Method A cross-sectional survey was conducted evaluate QOL 322 nurses five Saudi hospitals from May July 2022. Participants completed electronic questionnaire including demographic four...

10.7759/cureus.63263 article EN Cureus 2024-06-27

The study aimed to evaluate the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination acceptance and reluctance among staff working in Saudi healthcare facilities.A cross-sectional was conducted during April - May 2021, workers five public hospitals under National Guards Health Association located Alahsa, Dammam, Jeddah, Madinah, Riyadh. used a questionnaire English language, which distributed through official email communication currently at venues. data analyzed using IBM SPSS v23. An...

10.3389/fpubh.2022.847282 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Public Health 2022-05-30

Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP) are an essential practice to prevent increasing resistance against antibiotics. A successful ASP monitors not only prescribing patterns and practices but also contributes in minimizing the toxic effects of Moreover, facilitates selection disease specific antibiotics enforces rules regulations rationalize use The aim study is highlight core elements Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs Karachi. key proposed by center control (CDC) such as;...

10.1016/j.infpip.2019.100025 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Infection Prevention in Practice 2019-11-08

Aim The study aimed to document the anxiety attributed COVID-19, disease knowledge, and intention vaccinate against in general public. Moreover, interplay among these three outcomes was also investigated. Methods A cross-sectional conducted for 2 months cities of Dammam Region Saudi Arabia. target segment adult population Convenience sampling used all adults aged ≥18 were invited participate. questionnaire available both Arabic English languages. It included a demographic section, section...

10.3389/fpubh.2023.1078023 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Public Health 2023-02-07

It was demonstrated that cepharanthine (CEP), derived from Stephania cepharantha hayata, is a potent inhibitor of the ABCC10 transmembrane protein. approved to be natural product or remedy. The present study focuses on investigating whether effectively reduces hyperlipidemia and obesity in an experimental hyperlipidemic rat model.Four groups Wistar rats were assigned randomly following groups: high-fat high sucrose diet (HFHS), normal-fat (NFD), HFHS plus cepraranthine (10 mg/kg) (HFHS-C),...

10.1016/j.jsps.2022.09.013 article EN cc-by Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal 2022-09-21

Serum creatinine has been solely used in clinical practice to identify chronic kidney disease (CKD) staging the elderly population. cystatin C is believed more accurately define CKD and also ratified as an endogenous biomarker by Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) guidelines.A total of 300 Malay participants (age ≥ 65 years) with CKD, attending Hospital University Sains Malaysia were included study. Demographic data history recorded. was assayed Chemistry Analyzer Model...

10.5414/cn109573 article EN Clinical Nephrology 2020-02-26

This study aimed to evaluate the concurrent validity of Arabic version General Medication Adherence Scale (GMAS) using two validated scales namely Refills and Medications (ARMS) Rating (MARS) in Saudi patients with non-communicable diseases.A cross sectional was conducted for 2 months out-patient departments at a tertiary care hospital Khobar, Arabia. The collected data from chronic illnesses through convenience sampling. Pearson correlation (ρ) report GMAS. A coefficient value ≥ 0.5 p-value...

10.1016/j.jsps.2021.07.002 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal 2021-07-15

<h3>Objectives:</h3> To assess the comparative efficacy of oseltamivir alone and oseltamivir-antibiotic therapy for early relief symptoms associated with severe influenza-A (non-H1N1) influenza-B infection hospitalized patients. <h3>Methods:</h3> In this retrospective multicenter study conducted from 2016-2019, enrolled patients were divided into 2 treatment groups. Group 1 started on Antiviral drug (oseltamivir) therapy. initiated in combination Antibiotic Using acute respiratory illness...

10.15537/smj.2020.9.25249 article EN Saudi Medical Journal 2020-09-01

Objective The study aimed to compare the efficacy of antiviral drug alone and antiviral-antibiotic combination therapy in prevention complications associated with influenza B hospitalized patients.Method Laboratory confirmed patients presented emergency room after 48 hours symptoms onset were identified divided into two groups; Group-1 initiated on Antiviral (oseltamivir) while Group-2 Antibiotic for at least 3 days. Patients evaluated different clinical outcomes among both treatment...

10.1080/14787210.2021.1889369 article EN Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy 2021-02-15

The objectives of this study were to explore the wastage narcotics and controlled medications and, their financial impact in a tertiary care setting over one-year period.The period was one year, i.e., October 2020 - September 2021. venue hospital. narcotic included Fentanyl, Tramadol, Morphine, Meperidine. Midazolam, Phenobarbital, Diazepam, Ketamine Lorazepam. annual consumption documented using data report generated by medication in-charge pharmacist through hospital's online system. Data...

10.1016/j.jsps.2022.12.012 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal 2023-01-03

Background Community pharmacies are integral to the healthcare system, actively contributing patient safety through accurate dispensing, education, collaboration, monitoring, and implementation of protocols. Their accessibility role as medication experts make them key partners in promoting positive health outcomes for individuals communities. Objective The current study will evaluate culture (PSC) among community Karachi, Pakistan. Additionally, this measure association between demographic...

10.7759/cureus.52135 article EN Cureus 2024-01-11
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