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Risk Factors Associated with Fatality in Road Traffic Accidents in Lahore 与拉合尔道路交通事故死亡有关的危险因素
Pakistan Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2023-06-30 DOI: 10.32413/pjph.v13i2.1057
I. Manzoor, Ayesha Younis, Huma Iftikhar, Kainat Naveed, Haseeb Jan Gurmani, Hussain Ghias
{"title":"Risk Factors Associated with Fatality in Road Traffic Accidents in Lahore","authors":"I. Manzoor, Ayesha Younis, Huma Iftikhar, Kainat Naveed, Haseeb Jan Gurmani, Hussain Ghias","doi":"10.32413/pjph.v13i2.1057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32413/pjph.v13i2.1057","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The objective of the study was to analyze the epidemiology of risk factors associated with fatal road traffic accidents in Lahore-Punjab, Pakistan.\u0000Methods: An Analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in Lahore, between July 2019 and September 2019. Data of 290 road traffic accidents was collected from office of Rescue 1122. To collect data systematic Random Sampling technique was used. Data was collected on preformed pretested questionnaire. Data was entered and analyzed in SPSS version 23. Chi-square test of significance was applied, p-value of less than 0.05 was considered as significant.\u0000Results: Mean age of victims of RTA was 31.4±14.7. About 28.3% of the total accidents were observed among 20-29 years age group. Out of total 290 victims, 239 (82.4%) were males. Majority, 228(78.6%) of the accidents involved Motorcyclists. Significant association was found between fatal accidents and injury to head (p-value = 0.00), Concussion (p-value=0.00), with No fractures of limbs (p-value= 0.04) and critical condition of victim (p-value=0.00).\u0000Conclusion: Road Traffic Accidents were more common among males of 20-29 years age. Most of the victims were motorcyclists. Head Injuries, concussion and critical conditions of victims has significant association with fatality.","PeriodicalId":256876,"journal":{"name":"Pakistan Journal of Public Health","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130372606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effect Of Screen-Time on Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study 屏幕时间对肥胖的影响:一项横断面研究
Pakistan Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2023-06-30 DOI: 10.32413/pjph.v13i2.1114
Sahrish Mukhtar, Rabail Zubair, Suweba Masroor, Shahrukh Jaffar, Abaan Anjum, Shagufta Naqvi
{"title":"Effect Of Screen-Time on Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Sahrish Mukhtar, Rabail Zubair, Suweba Masroor, Shahrukh Jaffar, Abaan Anjum, Shagufta Naqvi","doi":"10.32413/pjph.v13i2.1114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32413/pjph.v13i2.1114","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Within few years, there is a quick increase in ratios showing more than quarter of Pakistani adults is obese which is a serious concern to their health. This obesity is often associated with increased usage of screen such as mobile, TV and computers. The objective of the study was to assess the association between screen-time and obesity co-relating with factors such as snack and fizzy drink uptake, exercise and mental health.\u0000Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed on 257 participants of Karachi, Pakistan, aged 5 to 60 years from both genders. A questionnaire was filled asking about their screen usage, eating habits, exercise routine and BMI. The data was analyzed by using Student T test & ANOVA to assess the significance of obesity with screen-time and other often associated factors.\u0000Results: On statistical analysis, the results showed that the P- value between obese and non-obese group for screen-time was p=0.557 in females and p=0.488 in males respectively. Similarly, P-value for eating habits and physical activity between the obese and non-obese group were insignificant.\u0000Conclusion: Based on the given statistical data increase in screen-time lacks direct and indirect association with obesity and its risk factors. Hence further research needs to be conducted to find a scientific co-relation between the two factors.","PeriodicalId":256876,"journal":{"name":"Pakistan Journal of Public Health","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129956166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Epidemiological trends of COVID-19 in Tertiary Care Hospitals of Rawalpindi, Pakistan 巴基斯坦拉瓦尔品第三级保健医院COVID-19流行病学趋势
Pakistan Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2023-06-26 DOI: 10.32413/pjph.v13i1.888
Lubna Meraj, S. Naseem, Imad-ud-din Saqib, Sana Mangrio, S. Rafi, Tabinda Ashfaq
{"title":"Epidemiological trends of COVID-19 in Tertiary Care Hospitals of Rawalpindi, Pakistan","authors":"Lubna Meraj, S. Naseem, Imad-ud-din Saqib, Sana Mangrio, S. Rafi, Tabinda Ashfaq","doi":"10.32413/pjph.v13i1.888","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32413/pjph.v13i1.888","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The goal of the study was to describe patient characteristics of a group of Pakistani population affected by COVID-19. Efforts have been made to identify the patient characteristics which increase the risk of infection. Many of these are useful in predicting the severity and prognosis of the disease.\u0000Methods: A descriptive study was carried out at COVID-19 medical facility at the onset of lockdown in   Rawalpindi in Pakistan from March to June 2020. Individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 using the reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction test were primarily enrolled in the study. A link was shared of an online google form for collecting data. Data was compiled on Google forms which was transferred into SPSS version 24 for descriptive data analysis.\u0000Results: The study included 566 subjects; 469 (82.9%) recovered while 97 (17.1%) died. Majority of them were male, belonged to the age group of 31 – 45 years. The most common comorbid condition in the study population was hypertension 222 (39.2%). The most common symptoms patients presented with were dry cough (64%) followed by difficulty in breathing (48.2%).\u0000Conclusion: The study has highlighted age, gender and comorbidities as the characteristics which affected the outcome. This would be helpful in planning treatment for future.","PeriodicalId":256876,"journal":{"name":"Pakistan Journal of Public Health","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129844731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Diabetes Mellitus: Assessment of Knowledge about Disease Before and after Implementing an Education Program 糖尿病:实施教育计划前后对疾病知识的评估
Pakistan Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2023-06-26 DOI: 10.32413/pjph.v13i1.698
Syed Qararo Shah, B. Maheshwari, A. H. Lanjwani, Aneesa Bibi, Monika Maheshwari, I. Khushk
{"title":"Diabetes Mellitus: Assessment of Knowledge about Disease Before and after Implementing an Education Program","authors":"Syed Qararo Shah, B. Maheshwari, A. H. Lanjwani, Aneesa Bibi, Monika Maheshwari, I. Khushk","doi":"10.32413/pjph.v13i1.698","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32413/pjph.v13i1.698","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Provision of diabetes knowledge and awareness helps the diabetic patients take a better self-care, manage their disease well and identify symptoms of and prevent chronic complications. The purpose of this comparative study was to evaluate the knowledge that diabetic patients had about their disease before and after diabetes knowledge increasing sessions.\u0000Methods: We enrolled 166 patients of either gender and age 31-70 years- who attended diabetes OPD at a tertiary care hospital for having DM for 2 years or more. Only consent providing patients were enrolled. Using visual aid and published material education sessions were delivered. A 40 items (9 sub-sections) questionnaire was used to pre and post sessions knowledge.\u0000Results: The analysis of pre-session and post-session was tested using student’s t-test which revealed statistically very significant increase in all sub-sections of knowledge. The mean ± SD age was 51.09 ± 8.16 years. The patients’ knowledge regarding their disease increased significantly (p<0.05); especially considering the general topics concerning concept of the disease, physiopathology and treatment, physical activity and nutrition. The increase in knowledge after imparting the education/ awareness sessions ranged from 36% (Eating sub-section) to 114% (Special situations sub-section) of overall knowledge. Total mean score of knowledge increased from pre-session score 15.80 ± 3.387 to post-session score 28.03 ± 5.817 (p value 0.00059).\u0000Conclusion: Young age, male and upper socioeconomic status patients had more increase in mean scores.","PeriodicalId":256876,"journal":{"name":"Pakistan Journal of Public Health","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116249948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Geographic Information System (GIS): A tool to manage vector-borne diseases 地理信息系统(GIS):管理病媒传播疾病的工具
Pakistan Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2023-06-26 DOI: 10.32413/pjph.v13i1.1171
Muhammad Uzair, S. Tariq
{"title":"Geographic Information System (GIS): A tool to manage vector-borne diseases","authors":"Muhammad Uzair, S. Tariq","doi":"10.32413/pjph.v13i1.1171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32413/pjph.v13i1.1171","url":null,"abstract":"ecent advances in the understanding and control of vector-borne diseases include the development of new and more effective insecticides, as well as the use of genetic engineering to create mosquitoes that are resistant to the pathogens that cause diseases such as malaria. Additionally, there have been significant efforts to develop and distribute new vaccines and drugs to treat and prevent vector-borne diseases. Another important development is the use of remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to better track and predict the spread of vector-borne diseases. Geographic Information System (GIS) technology is increasingly being used to track and predict the spread of vector-borne diseases. GIS can be used to map the distribution of vectors, such as mosquitoes and ticks, as well as the distribution of the pathogens they transmit. This information can then identify high-risk areas for transmission and target control measures, such as pesticide application or distribution of bed nets. GIS can also be used to track changes in land use and climate, which can affect the distribution of vectors and the incidence of disease (1). Additionally, GIS can analyze surveillance data to identify outbreaks and monitor the effectiveness of control measures. This technology can be used in combination with Remote Sensing to provide more detailed information and accurate predictions. Geographic Information System (GIS) technology can be used to enhance surveillance of vector-borne diseases by providing a spatial and temporal perspective on disease occurrence. GIS can be used to map the distribution of cases over time and space, and to identify clusters or hotspots of disease (1). This information can identify areas of high risk for transmission and target control measures, such as pesticide application or distribution of bed nets. GIS can also be used to analyze surveillance data from multiple sources, such as hospitals, clinics, and laboratories, to identify outbreaks and monitor the effectiveness of control measures. Furthermore, GIS can be used to integrate environmental data, such as land use, vegetation and weather patterns, that can affect the distribution of vectors and the incidence of disease. This can provide valuable information to understand the drivers of transmission and in developing more effective control strategies. There are several examples of the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) in the surveillance and control of vector-borne diseases in Pakistan. One example is the use of GIS to map the distribution of malaria in Pakistan. By mapping the distribution of cases, researchers were able to identify areas of high risk for transmission and target control measures, such as the distribution of bed nets and indoor residual spraying. A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Health and Public Health in 2018, used GIS to map the spatiotemporal distribution of malaria cases in Pakistan, and identified ho","PeriodicalId":256876,"journal":{"name":"Pakistan Journal of Public Health","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133915085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Association of Level of Amputation and Use of Prosthesis with Depression: A Multi-Centered Study 一项多中心研究:截肢程度和假体使用与抑郁症的关系
Pakistan Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2023-06-26 DOI: 10.32413/pjph.v13i1.1191
Abdul Baqi Khan, Rao Muhammad Shoaib, U. K. Khattak, Asad Ali, Asma Abdul Qadeer, S. Kant, Mudassar Mushtaq Jawad Abbasi
{"title":"Association of Level of Amputation and Use of Prosthesis with Depression: A Multi-Centered Study","authors":"Abdul Baqi Khan, Rao Muhammad Shoaib, U. K. Khattak, Asad Ali, Asma Abdul Qadeer, S. Kant, Mudassar Mushtaq Jawad Abbasi","doi":"10.32413/pjph.v13i1.1191","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32413/pjph.v13i1.1191","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Amputation is the surgery of “Removal of limb or its part from the body” due to medical reasons. The loss of a limb is indubitably a distressing lifetime experience. Several studies have shown that depression is higher in patients with amputations. The objective of this study is to determine the association of depression with level of amputation, use of prosthesis and sociodemographic characteristics.\u0000Methods: A cross-sectional research study was conducted in three physical rehabilitation centers of Quetta in a time span of three months. Non probability convenient sampling was used to collect data from 54 participants having traumatic or non-traumatic unilateral amputation. Depression was measured using the validated tool, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).\u0000Results: Total 54 participants, Males =47(87%) and Females = 7(13%) and were surveyed. Among them 44(81.5%) were married. Majority of the patients 30(55.5%) were between the age of 15-45 while 28 (51.9%) were educated. Majority of the participants (91%) were with lower-limb amputation. Trans-tibial Amputation (TTA) and Trans-Femoral Amputation (TFA) were 27(50%) and 20(37%) respectively. Use of prosthesis was found among 38(70.4%) patients, while 16(29.6%) did not use prosthesis. Statistically significant relationship was found between married participants and depression (p-value 0.047). Our results showed that depression was less in patients using prosthesis compared to the ones not using prosthesis.\u0000Conclusion: Structured psychological and psychosocial support to the patients with amputations is needed before and after surgery, involving multidisciplinary teams. More emphasis should be given to the mental health of the married participants, as they showed higher levels of depression.","PeriodicalId":256876,"journal":{"name":"Pakistan Journal of Public Health","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132244674","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Socio-Demographics and Contraceptive Acceptance of Women of Reproductive Age in Peshawar Pakistan: A Cross-sectional Study 巴基斯坦白沙瓦育龄妇女的社会人口统计学和避孕接受度:一项横断面研究
Pakistan Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2023-06-26 DOI: 10.32413/pjph.v13i1.823
Ammarah Ahmed, Aaqib Ali, M. Salam, M. Ahmed, Naeem Bukhari
{"title":"Socio-Demographics and Contraceptive Acceptance of Women of Reproductive Age in Peshawar Pakistan: A Cross-sectional Study","authors":"Ammarah Ahmed, Aaqib Ali, M. Salam, M. Ahmed, Naeem Bukhari","doi":"10.32413/pjph.v13i1.823","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32413/pjph.v13i1.823","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Delaying in the initiation of effective contraception in postpartum period and during lactation puts a woman at risk of rapid, repeat, and unintended pregnancy. Postpartum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (PPIUD) insertion during a Caesarean section allows obstetrician to insert it under vision thus excluding any fear of perforating the uterus with major side effects that is bleeding and abdominal cramps being masked in the puerperium. The aim of the currents study was to investigate knowledge, attitude, and acceptance trends of contraception practices among women from Peshawar Pakistan.\u0000Methods: Current six-month duration (January 1,2019 to June 30, 2019) based cross-sectional study was conducted at Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit B, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar by following non-probability purposive sampling approach. Detailed socio-demographic and obstetric history was obtained from 316 women who were admitted for elective lower segment Caesarean section by informed ethical concern. The major socio-demographic details collected from the study participants may include age, education level and number of total pregnancies conceived. Further, profession and duration from last childbirth related factor were compared with the knowledge and acceptance rates of intra-uterine postpartum contraception by using Chi-Square test. Further data analysis was made by using SPSS v. 20 and Microsoft office 2010 different tools.\u0000Results: Out of 316 participants, only 22 (6.96%) women accepted PPIUCD during Caesarean section. The mean age of participants was 33.26 ± 5.1 SD. About 243 (76.89%) cases had no normal schooling, 15 (4.7%) had primary education, 57 (18%) had secondary and only 1 (0.3%) had higher education. Similarly, 294 (93%) were housewives while only 22 (7%) were employed at work., no significant difference was noted among the acceptance of the different age groups.\u0000Conclusion: The uptake of PPIUCD is very low as observed in this study. To improve the situation, health authorities should be encouraged to provide counseling on postpartum contraceptive methods during ante- and post-partum care visits.","PeriodicalId":256876,"journal":{"name":"Pakistan Journal of Public Health","volume":"27 6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133636599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Theranostic Nanoparticles: Revolutionizing Cancer and Imaging 治疗纳米粒子:癌症和成像的革命
Pakistan Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2023-06-26 DOI: 10.32413/pjph.v13i1.1127
A. Nasir, Amnah Minhas, John Adam Donahue, Zulfiqar Ali Shaikh
{"title":"Theranostic Nanoparticles: Revolutionizing Cancer and Imaging","authors":"A. Nasir, Amnah Minhas, John Adam Donahue, Zulfiqar Ali Shaikh","doi":"10.32413/pjph.v13i1.1127","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32413/pjph.v13i1.1127","url":null,"abstract":"Diagnostic agents based on nanoparticles are frequently suggested. However, diagnostic nanoparticles, except for iron oxide nanoparticles, have not yet been extensively utilized in clinical settings. This is because of concerns about toxicity, biodegradation, and elimination as well as difficulties in achieving reproducible particle uniformity and acceptable pharmacokinetic properties. The biologic behavior of nanoparticles should be considered when considering reasonable clinical applications. For instance, numerous nanoparticles are taken up by macrophages and accumulate in tissues with a lot of macrophages. As a result, they can be utilized to provide contrast in lymph nodes, the liver, the spleen, and inflammatory lesions Nanoparticles can also effectively label cells, making it possible to study cell migration in vivo and locate implanted (stem) cells and tissue-engineered grafts. Because it is difficult to control their pharmacokinetic properties, the potential of using nanoparticles for molecular imaging is limited. While targeted nanoparticle delivery to extravascular structures is frequently limited and difficult to separate from an underlying enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect, ideal nanoparticle targets are located on the endothelial luminal surface. In conclusion, nanoparticles hold significant clinical potential for other diagnostic and theranostic applications, even though they are not always the best option for molecular imaging because smaller or larger molecules may provide more specific information. This literature review survey endeavored to portray theranostic nanoparticles and their utilization in the therapy and conclusion of malignant growth. This paper also looked at nanoparticles and their potential to lower the dose of radioactive material and improve the quality of computed tomography scans. This review also attempted to demonstrate the benefits and drawbacks of incorporating these nanoparticles into the modern healthcare system. To gather the pertinent data for this review, 18 scholarly sources were chosen and investigated. Every day, new nanotechnology prototypes and developments are made, created, and analyzed. Positive aspects of incorporating nanoparticles into cancer treatment have been documented. On the other hand, there are a lot of people who still do not like the idea of using this technology and think it is just a fantasy or novelty. These technologies have the potential to completely transform the health care industry, according to studies of their effects on the cancer industry. When all these factors are taken into consideration, it appears that this technology is being used more frequently than ever before. This claim was not accurately met by negative perceptions, fear of change, a lack of specific work, cost, toxicity, or synthesis. The study and manipulation of matter in the range of one to one hundred nanometers is known as nanotechnology. Innovative therapeutic and diagnostic methods a","PeriodicalId":256876,"journal":{"name":"Pakistan Journal of Public Health","volume":"129 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126903221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Self-medication and its Impact on Human Health 自我药疗及其对人类健康的影响
Pakistan Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2023-06-26 DOI: 10.32413/pjph.v13i1.1190
M. Abubakar, M. Arif, Muhammad Rafique Khan, Muniba Urooj
{"title":"Self-medication and its Impact on Human Health","authors":"M. Abubakar, M. Arif, Muhammad Rafique Khan, Muniba Urooj","doi":"10.32413/pjph.v13i1.1190","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32413/pjph.v13i1.1190","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this paper was to examine the trend of self-medication, evaluating its use, drawbacks and motivations behind its use. People were questioned about their background and conditions for which they used drugs/medicines in several studies. Complicated lifestyles, hectic routines, cultural norms, expensive medication, over-confidence, lack of education, selling non-prescriptive pharmaceuticals, and the absence of government checks contribute to the trend of self-medication. People largely relied on self-diagnosis and only went to professional doctors when they had serious problems. Over-the-counter medications were preferred for basic ailments such as fever, headache, flu, etc. People with greater education were more likely to self-medicate because they relied on their own expertise and had easy access to the drug markets. The countermeasures for self-medication involve the services of Professionals and Pharmacists, promoting the responsible use of self-medication and spreading awareness about its risks are the key steps to reduce adverse impacts of self-medication.","PeriodicalId":256876,"journal":{"name":"Pakistan Journal of Public Health","volume":"44 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125922261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Forecasting Incidence Prevalence of Tuberculosis in Azad Jammu & Kashmir: A Five-Year Retrospective Study 预测阿扎德查谟和克什米尔地区肺结核发病率:一项为期五年的回顾性研究
Pakistan Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2023-06-26 DOI: 10.32413/pjph.v13i1.297
Muhammad Tayyab Ilyas, A. Saghir, K. Malik, A. Khanum, Nadeem Ahmed Fazal Dad
{"title":"Forecasting Incidence Prevalence of Tuberculosis in Azad Jammu & Kashmir: A Five-Year Retrospective Study","authors":"Muhammad Tayyab Ilyas, A. Saghir, K. Malik, A. Khanum, Nadeem Ahmed Fazal Dad","doi":"10.32413/pjph.v13i1.297","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32413/pjph.v13i1.297","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Tuberculosis is one of the critical public health issue in Pakistan, according to report of WHO (2018), it holds 5th place among the TB high burden countries and estimated to be on fourth position for MDR prevalence. Currently, Pakistan is sharing 61% of case burden of TB in EMRO region.\u0000Methods: Polynomial regression model was used to predict the tuberculosis incidence prevalence in AJ&K for the year 2019. Estimation based on tuberculosis data (2014-2018) analyzed for the incidence prevalence of tuberculosis in AJ&K for 2019.\u0000Results: Tuberculosis incidence prevalence for 2018 was obtained 118/100000. The actual data of 2018 reported shows that averagely incidence prevalence of TB remains 124/100000 with minor difference from the predicted value of 2018. The data analysis from 2014 to 2018; predicted that average 130/100000 cases will be reported in 2019.\u0000Conclusion: This shows that AJ&K is far from the target (270/100000) recognized by WHO. If one TB case produces 10 cases in community annually, then in coming years, there will be adversity of TB cases in the AJ&K. It is suggested to WHO to revise its target.","PeriodicalId":256876,"journal":{"name":"Pakistan Journal of Public Health","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123570645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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