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Journal of applied pharmacy, Apr 1, 2012
Asthma (inflammatory conditions of the lung) is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms,... more Asthma (inflammatory conditions of the lung) is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, bronchospasm and reversible airflow obstructions. The incidence, prevalence, and mortality of the disease will increase by 20% with incoming 10 years if not controlled. This case study has been designed to report the irrational medication therapy of a 5 years old asthmatic child (a girl) who was admitted in a local hospital of Rawalpindi. SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan) study of the child was taken into account and her mother was directly interviewed for complete past history. The case study showed that the child was administered Ventoline (salbutamol) continuously excluding her response to therapy. She was also given 2 antibiotics at a time without dose adjustment. Results obtained from the study clearly showed that BNF protocol was not followed for some medicines, and also no dose adjustment was done. There must be deep insight in rational therapy of treatment to cure the disease, otherwise both the ADRs and non-compliance will increase.
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Dec 1, 2020
Pakistan Journal of Public Health, 1970
Saleem ullah , Noureen Latif , Ali Nasre Alam , Tabinda Zaman , Original Article Background: Uniq... more Saleem ullah , Noureen Latif , Ali Nasre Alam , Tabinda Zaman , Original Article Background: Unique geo-climatic conditions, natural calamities, political conflicts and skeptic social wellbeing with frequent acts of terrorism has made Balochistan more prone to disasters. The hospitals need to be prepared to save lives of large number of patients in a limited time. Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify the challenges faced by Publichospitals of Balochistan while preparing to deal with mass casualty incidents. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive, exploratory methodology was applied to study. Ten hospitals were selected on the basis of capability and locations so as to cover all regions of the province. An opinion survey and few semi structured informal interviews were also conducted with key hospital personnel. Questionnaire was based on standards specified by WHO on the subject .The study was completed in one and half year period. Results: Health sector in Balochistan is generally mismanaged and poorly developed where majority of population is deprived of healthcare facilities. People mostly rely on the trauma management facilities of military hospitals in emergency situations. Study revealed that 80 percent of the hospitals were without any formal written plan. Major weaknesses observed were regarding training of staff, mental health services, hospital networking, security of facility, and lack of an organized system of pre-hospital management of casualties. Conclusion: There is dire need of establishment of central command and crisis control system especially for Quetta city in case of disaster. Starting a prehospital care rescue service such as 1122 is needed. The Security issues of health care facilities should be dealt with in view of the threat perception and possible tactics adopted by terrorists nowadays. Thus a workable plan is required which needs review and refinement after each drill or crisis situation to meet the challenges of timely and efficient medical response.
Pakistan Journal of Public Health, Jan 3, 2019
Background: Approximeately 24 percent of married women of reproductive age in Pakistan would like... more Background: Approximeately 24 percent of married women of reproductive age in Pakistan would like to adopt family planning, but are unable to avail the means to practice contraception. This study has been conducted to find out frequency and perception about family planning practices and further to explore and analyze the causes of failure to meet the demand for contraception. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on married females of reproductive age group and married males while visiting the outpatient departments of two hospitals of Quetta from January to September 2017. They were interviewed by researchers through a structured, reliable and pretested questionnaire. The data obtained and analyzed by using SPSS 21 version. Results: 76% of participants were in favour of practicing yet only 33.8% had actually practiced it sometime during their reproductive years. The major reasons for not using family planning were the apprehension of harmful effects of contraceptive methods (52.6%), non-supportive partner (30%), unavailability of services (11.4%) and religious constraints (6%). The mass media was the main source of motivational information(69%) followed by Lady health workers. Conclusion: The current prevalence of family planning is still not at the expected level, There is a dire need of the continued use of mass media and services of community health workers to raise awareness. The practice of modern contraceptive methods can be enhanced by provision of client-centered quality services.. An increase in the number of family planning centers along with an efficient functioning, monitoring, and evaluation are also required to address unmet needs of the community near their doorstep.
Pakistan Journal of Public Health, 1970
Background: Unique geo-climatic conditions, natural calamities, political conflicts and skeptic s... more Background: Unique geo-climatic conditions, natural calamities, political conflicts and skeptic social wellbeing with frequent acts of terrorism has made Balochistan more prone to disasters. The hospitals need to be prepared to save lives of large number of patients in a limited time. Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify the challenges faced by Public hospitals of Balochistan while preparing to deal with mass casualty incidents. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive, exploratory methodology was applied to study. Ten hospitals were selected on the basis of capability and locations so as to cover all regions of the province. An opinion survey and few semi structured informal interviews were also conducted with key hospital personnel. Questionnaire was based on standards specified by WHO on the subject .The study was completed in one and half year period. Results: Health sector in Balochistan is generally mismanaged and poorly developed where majority of population is ...
Pakistan Journal of Public Health, 2019
Background: Approximeately 24 percent of married women of reproductive age in Pakistan would like... more Background: Approximeately 24 percent of married women of reproductive age in Pakistan would like to adopt family planning, but are unable to avail the means to practice contraception. This study has been conducted to find out frequency and perception about family planning practices and further to explore and analyze the causes of failure to meet the demand for contraception. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on married females of reproductive age group and married males while visiting the outpatient departments of two hospitals of Quetta from January to September 2017. They were interviewed by researchers through a structured, reliable and pretested questionnaire. The data obtained and analyzed by using SPSS 21 version. Results: 76% of participants were in favour of practicing yet only 33.8% had actually practiced it sometime during their reproductive years. The major reasons for not using family planning were the apprehension of harmful effects of contraceptive method...
Journal of Applied Pharmacy, 2012
Asthma (inflammatory conditions of the lung) is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms,... more Asthma (inflammatory conditions of the lung) is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, bronchospasm and reversible airflow obstructions. The incidence, prevalence, and mortality of the disease will increase by 20% with incoming 10 years if not controlled. This case study has been designed to report the irrational medication therapy of a 5 years old asthmatic child (a girl) who was admitted in a local hospital of Rawalpindi. SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan) study of the child was taken into account and her mother was directly interviewed for complete past history. The case study showed that the child was administered Ventoline (salbutamol) continuously excluding her response to therapy. She was also given 2 antibiotics at a time without dose adjustment. Results obtained from the study clearly showed that BNF protocol was not followed for some medicines, and also no dose adjustment was done. There must be deep insight in rational therapy of treatment to cure the disease, otherwise both the ADRs and non-compliance will increase.
Journal of Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences, 2020
Background: Upper back pain is a major complaint of female beauticians and only poor posture is c... more Background: Upper back pain is a major complaint of female beauticians and only poor posture is considered as a serious cause of upper back pain. Objectives: To find out the frequency of upper back pain and its causes in female beauticians. Methodology: Descriptive cross-sectional study was done on 200 female beauticians through convenient sampling technique data was collected through a semi-structured questionnaire including closed ended questions regarding pain and its causes by using VAS (Visual Analogue Scale), SPADI (Shoulder pain and disability Index), NDI (Neck Disability Index) as a tool ethical approval was taken from ethical review committee of Islamabad federal college. Written informed consent from the participants was taken before filling up each questionnaire. The analysis was done by using SPSS 21. Results: Out of 200 female beauticians with age of mean + SD 29.06 + 5.62, total body mass index were observed as 79 (39.5%) had normal BMI, 67(33.5%) had overweight, working hours had 94 (47%) worked for 7-9 hours, 84 (42%) worked for 10-13 hours, worst pain was 37 (18.5%), 61 (30.5%) had severe pain, rounded shoulder and forward head posture was 150 (75%), shoulder Pain and disability was 74 (37%) while neck disability was 69 (34.5%). Conclusion: It is concluded that the frequency of moderate to severe type of upper back pain and disabilities of neck and shoulder was higher in beauticians. Most obvious causes in beautician were overweight, poor posture and prolong standing as well as duty hours. Keywords: Disability, Female Beauticians, Thoracic-Cervical Pain, Upper Back Pain
Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Nov 7, 2017
Introduction: Cataract is cause of blindness in about 5% of the population in America and twenty ... more Introduction: Cataract is cause of blindness in about 5% of the population in America and twenty million throughout the world. There are many reasons behind it and they can be controlled at the early age to prevent blindness at the old age. Objectives: The main purpose of this dissertation was to study patterns of cataract in patients reporting to Christian Hospital, Taxila. Methodology: The data was collected through self-designed questionnaire. Results: Patients reporting to Christian Hospital, Taxila who were diagnosed cataract were approached and asked questions about cataract, their medical history and difficulty they were facing due to this illness. Data from 120 persons was collected. 47.5% of the respondents came due to poor vision in left eye. 7.5% of the respondents had poor vision of both eyes. 59.17% of the respondents had history of hypertension, 51.67% had history of diabetes, 17.50 % had history of obesity. 55% of the respondents had history of smoking, all of them were males. 4.2% of the respondents were using statins. 4.2% of the respondents had previous eye injury and 17.5% of the respondents had previous eye surgery and 18.3% of the respondents had family history of cataract. Majority was facing this situation about 1-3 years before. 84.2% of the respondents had age related cataract and 9.2% of the respondents had previous eye injury. Conclusion: In the present study most of the respondents were suffering from age related cataract. Nuclear cataract was more prevalent among th
Journal of applied pharmacy, Apr 1, 2012
Asthma (inflammatory conditions of the lung) is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms,... more Asthma (inflammatory conditions of the lung) is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, bronchospasm and reversible airflow obstructions. The incidence, prevalence, and mortality of the disease will increase by 20% with incoming 10 years if not controlled. This case study has been designed to report the irrational medication therapy of a 5 years old asthmatic child (a girl) who was admitted in a local hospital of Rawalpindi. SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan) study of the child was taken into account and her mother was directly interviewed for complete past history. The case study showed that the child was administered Ventoline (salbutamol) continuously excluding her response to therapy. She was also given 2 antibiotics at a time without dose adjustment. Results obtained from the study clearly showed that BNF protocol was not followed for some medicines, and also no dose adjustment was done. There must be deep insight in rational therapy of treatment to cure the disease, otherwise both the ADRs and non-compliance will increase.
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Dec 1, 2020
Pakistan Journal of Public Health, 1970
Saleem ullah , Noureen Latif , Ali Nasre Alam , Tabinda Zaman , Original Article Background: Uniq... more Saleem ullah , Noureen Latif , Ali Nasre Alam , Tabinda Zaman , Original Article Background: Unique geo-climatic conditions, natural calamities, political conflicts and skeptic social wellbeing with frequent acts of terrorism has made Balochistan more prone to disasters. The hospitals need to be prepared to save lives of large number of patients in a limited time. Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify the challenges faced by Publichospitals of Balochistan while preparing to deal with mass casualty incidents. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive, exploratory methodology was applied to study. Ten hospitals were selected on the basis of capability and locations so as to cover all regions of the province. An opinion survey and few semi structured informal interviews were also conducted with key hospital personnel. Questionnaire was based on standards specified by WHO on the subject .The study was completed in one and half year period. Results: Health sector in Balochistan is generally mismanaged and poorly developed where majority of population is deprived of healthcare facilities. People mostly rely on the trauma management facilities of military hospitals in emergency situations. Study revealed that 80 percent of the hospitals were without any formal written plan. Major weaknesses observed were regarding training of staff, mental health services, hospital networking, security of facility, and lack of an organized system of pre-hospital management of casualties. Conclusion: There is dire need of establishment of central command and crisis control system especially for Quetta city in case of disaster. Starting a prehospital care rescue service such as 1122 is needed. The Security issues of health care facilities should be dealt with in view of the threat perception and possible tactics adopted by terrorists nowadays. Thus a workable plan is required which needs review and refinement after each drill or crisis situation to meet the challenges of timely and efficient medical response.
Pakistan Journal of Public Health, Jan 3, 2019
Background: Approximeately 24 percent of married women of reproductive age in Pakistan would like... more Background: Approximeately 24 percent of married women of reproductive age in Pakistan would like to adopt family planning, but are unable to avail the means to practice contraception. This study has been conducted to find out frequency and perception about family planning practices and further to explore and analyze the causes of failure to meet the demand for contraception. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on married females of reproductive age group and married males while visiting the outpatient departments of two hospitals of Quetta from January to September 2017. They were interviewed by researchers through a structured, reliable and pretested questionnaire. The data obtained and analyzed by using SPSS 21 version. Results: 76% of participants were in favour of practicing yet only 33.8% had actually practiced it sometime during their reproductive years. The major reasons for not using family planning were the apprehension of harmful effects of contraceptive methods (52.6%), non-supportive partner (30%), unavailability of services (11.4%) and religious constraints (6%). The mass media was the main source of motivational information(69%) followed by Lady health workers. Conclusion: The current prevalence of family planning is still not at the expected level, There is a dire need of the continued use of mass media and services of community health workers to raise awareness. The practice of modern contraceptive methods can be enhanced by provision of client-centered quality services.. An increase in the number of family planning centers along with an efficient functioning, monitoring, and evaluation are also required to address unmet needs of the community near their doorstep.
Pakistan Journal of Public Health, 1970
Background: Unique geo-climatic conditions, natural calamities, political conflicts and skeptic s... more Background: Unique geo-climatic conditions, natural calamities, political conflicts and skeptic social wellbeing with frequent acts of terrorism has made Balochistan more prone to disasters. The hospitals need to be prepared to save lives of large number of patients in a limited time. Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify the challenges faced by Public hospitals of Balochistan while preparing to deal with mass casualty incidents. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive, exploratory methodology was applied to study. Ten hospitals were selected on the basis of capability and locations so as to cover all regions of the province. An opinion survey and few semi structured informal interviews were also conducted with key hospital personnel. Questionnaire was based on standards specified by WHO on the subject .The study was completed in one and half year period. Results: Health sector in Balochistan is generally mismanaged and poorly developed where majority of population is ...
Pakistan Journal of Public Health, 2019
Background: Approximeately 24 percent of married women of reproductive age in Pakistan would like... more Background: Approximeately 24 percent of married women of reproductive age in Pakistan would like to adopt family planning, but are unable to avail the means to practice contraception. This study has been conducted to find out frequency and perception about family planning practices and further to explore and analyze the causes of failure to meet the demand for contraception. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on married females of reproductive age group and married males while visiting the outpatient departments of two hospitals of Quetta from January to September 2017. They were interviewed by researchers through a structured, reliable and pretested questionnaire. The data obtained and analyzed by using SPSS 21 version. Results: 76% of participants were in favour of practicing yet only 33.8% had actually practiced it sometime during their reproductive years. The major reasons for not using family planning were the apprehension of harmful effects of contraceptive method...
Journal of Applied Pharmacy, 2012
Asthma (inflammatory conditions of the lung) is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms,... more Asthma (inflammatory conditions of the lung) is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, bronchospasm and reversible airflow obstructions. The incidence, prevalence, and mortality of the disease will increase by 20% with incoming 10 years if not controlled. This case study has been designed to report the irrational medication therapy of a 5 years old asthmatic child (a girl) who was admitted in a local hospital of Rawalpindi. SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan) study of the child was taken into account and her mother was directly interviewed for complete past history. The case study showed that the child was administered Ventoline (salbutamol) continuously excluding her response to therapy. She was also given 2 antibiotics at a time without dose adjustment. Results obtained from the study clearly showed that BNF protocol was not followed for some medicines, and also no dose adjustment was done. There must be deep insight in rational therapy of treatment to cure the disease, otherwise both the ADRs and non-compliance will increase.
Journal of Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences, 2020
Background: Upper back pain is a major complaint of female beauticians and only poor posture is c... more Background: Upper back pain is a major complaint of female beauticians and only poor posture is considered as a serious cause of upper back pain. Objectives: To find out the frequency of upper back pain and its causes in female beauticians. Methodology: Descriptive cross-sectional study was done on 200 female beauticians through convenient sampling technique data was collected through a semi-structured questionnaire including closed ended questions regarding pain and its causes by using VAS (Visual Analogue Scale), SPADI (Shoulder pain and disability Index), NDI (Neck Disability Index) as a tool ethical approval was taken from ethical review committee of Islamabad federal college. Written informed consent from the participants was taken before filling up each questionnaire. The analysis was done by using SPSS 21. Results: Out of 200 female beauticians with age of mean + SD 29.06 + 5.62, total body mass index were observed as 79 (39.5%) had normal BMI, 67(33.5%) had overweight, working hours had 94 (47%) worked for 7-9 hours, 84 (42%) worked for 10-13 hours, worst pain was 37 (18.5%), 61 (30.5%) had severe pain, rounded shoulder and forward head posture was 150 (75%), shoulder Pain and disability was 74 (37%) while neck disability was 69 (34.5%). Conclusion: It is concluded that the frequency of moderate to severe type of upper back pain and disabilities of neck and shoulder was higher in beauticians. Most obvious causes in beautician were overweight, poor posture and prolong standing as well as duty hours. Keywords: Disability, Female Beauticians, Thoracic-Cervical Pain, Upper Back Pain
Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Nov 7, 2017
Introduction: Cataract is cause of blindness in about 5% of the population in America and twenty ... more Introduction: Cataract is cause of blindness in about 5% of the population in America and twenty million throughout the world. There are many reasons behind it and they can be controlled at the early age to prevent blindness at the old age. Objectives: The main purpose of this dissertation was to study patterns of cataract in patients reporting to Christian Hospital, Taxila. Methodology: The data was collected through self-designed questionnaire. Results: Patients reporting to Christian Hospital, Taxila who were diagnosed cataract were approached and asked questions about cataract, their medical history and difficulty they were facing due to this illness. Data from 120 persons was collected. 47.5% of the respondents came due to poor vision in left eye. 7.5% of the respondents had poor vision of both eyes. 59.17% of the respondents had history of hypertension, 51.67% had history of diabetes, 17.50 % had history of obesity. 55% of the respondents had history of smoking, all of them were males. 4.2% of the respondents were using statins. 4.2% of the respondents had previous eye injury and 17.5% of the respondents had previous eye surgery and 18.3% of the respondents had family history of cataract. Majority was facing this situation about 1-3 years before. 84.2% of the respondents had age related cataract and 9.2% of the respondents had previous eye injury. Conclusion: In the present study most of the respondents were suffering from age related cataract. Nuclear cataract was more prevalent among th