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Newest firstVisual impairment and preventable blindness continue to disproportionately affect rural communities in Pakistan, where the lack of trained eye care professionals at the Primary Health Care (PHC) level remains a critical gap in health service delivery. This study aimed to assess the contribution and practical implications of integrating Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (SIOVS) trained optometris…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectivesTuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge, ranking among the top ten causes of death worldwide. Pakistan is the fifth-highest burden country for TB globally. Patients with TB often develop depression, where cultural factors play a profound role. This study explores the cultural perceptions and beliefs that influence TB-depression comorbidity among the Pashtun ethnic population of Pa…
BackgroundCatastrophic health expenditure (CHE) is a situation where a households out of pocket medical payments are excessively high relative to its income, potentially leading to impoverishment. This study explores the risk factors associated with CHE in the management of diarrhea among children enrolled in Enterics for Global Health (EFGH) facilities in Karachi, Pakistan. MethodsWe conducted a secondary analysi…
BackgroundTuberculosis (TB) is a significant global health threat, particularly in high-burden countries like Pakistan. The incidence of diabetes mellitus among TB patients is rising, necessitating integrated clinical management to address the dual burden. Despite existing guidelines, the implementation of integrated TB diabetes care remains inadequate in Pakistan. This study aims to explore the implementation det…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) significantly contributes to surgical site infections (SSIs) in Pakistan, with prevalence rates of 38-50% among S. aureus isolates, increasing morbidity and healthcare costs ObjectiveThis study assessed the effectiveness of infection control strategies in reducing MRSA-related SSIs in Pakistani healthcare facilities, identified implementation barriers, a…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Article 14 of the WHO 'Framework Convention on Tobacco Control' recommends, that all oral healthcare providers provide support for tobacco cessation, to all patients. Despite evidence on the effectiveness of tobacco cessation interventions in dental settings, implementation remains low in most high-burden countries like Pakistan. A pragmatic pilot trial of a dentist-delivered behavioural support interve…
BackgroundPakistan carries a heavy burden of maternal and child health vulnerabilities. Maternal health can be prevented with culturally specific interventions and womens enhanced access to healthcare facilities, yet women in rural areas in Pakistan are deprived of such interventions. In this study, we assessed the prevalent knowledge and practices of antenatal care and the impact of low- income and gender inequal…
Open article record in new tab ↗The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has emerged as a promising solution to enhance healthcare efficiency and improve patient outcomes. The objective of this study is to analyse the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of healthcare professionals in Pakistan about AI in healthcare. We conducted a cross-sectional study using a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. This was distributed t…
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