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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Implications For The Practice Of A Patient Expectation And Satisfaction Survey, At A Teaching Hospital In Karachi, Pakistan, Waris Qidwai, R. H. Dhanani, F. M. Khan
Implications For The Practice Of A Patient Expectation And Satisfaction Survey, At A Teaching Hospital In Karachi, Pakistan, Waris Qidwai, R. H. Dhanani, F. M. Khan
Department of Family Medicine
Objective: To study the expectations and satisfaction of patients visiting Family Practice Clinics, at the Aga Khan University Hospital, in Karachi, Pakistan. Methodology: A cross sectional survey of 316 patients was carried out. A questionnaire, based on the study objectives was developed and administered. The participating patient signed a consent form, after assurance of confidentiality was provided. Data on the demographic profile of the patients was collected.
Results: The mean age was 33.81 years, with 105 (33.2%) women, and 211 (66.8%) men. The majority were married, with education above intermediate level and were in private or government service or were …
Communication Skills Of Family Physicians In A Doctor-Patient Consultation, Waris Qidwai, Si Karim, Fm. Irfan
Communication Skills Of Family Physicians In A Doctor-Patient Consultation, Waris Qidwai, Si Karim, Fm. Irfan
Department of Family Medicine
No abstract provided.
Use Of Services Of Spiritual Healers Among Patients Presenting To Family Physicians At A Teaching Hospital In Karachi, Pakistan, Waris Qidwai
Department of Family Medicine
Objective: To study the use of the services of spiritual healers, among patients visiting the family physicians, at a teaching hospital in, Karachi. Design: Cross-sectional survey
Place and Duration of Study: Family practice center, the Aga Khan University, Karachi, from February to June, 2001
Subjects and Methods: A total of 387 patients were surveyed. A questionnaire was developed and administered to collect information on the use of the services of spiritual healers among the respondents.
Results: Most of the respondents were young, well educated and better placed socio-economically. The use of the services of spiritual healers …
Accessibility And Effectiveness Of Healthcare Providers, Waris Qidwai
Accessibility And Effectiveness Of Healthcare Providers, Waris Qidwai
Department of Family Medicine
No abstract provided.
Physical Exercise As A Key Health Determinant Among Patients, Waris Qidwai, Danish Saleheen, Sadia Saleem, Marie Andrades, Iqbal Azam
Physical Exercise As A Key Health Determinant Among Patients, Waris Qidwai, Danish Saleheen, Sadia Saleem, Marie Andrades, Iqbal Azam
Department of Family Medicine
No abstract provided.
Patient Complaints Among Emergency Room Patients At A Teaching Hospital In Karachi, Waris Qidwai, Muhammad Baqir, Syed Sohail Ali, Semi Ayub
Patient Complaints Among Emergency Room Patients At A Teaching Hospital In Karachi, Waris Qidwai, Muhammad Baqir, Syed Sohail Ali, Semi Ayub
Department of Family Medicine
OBJECTIVES: To study the chief presenting complaints among patients presenting to the Emergency Medical services.
SETTING: This study was conducted at the Emergency Room of Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi during March and April, 2003.
METHODS: A survey was carried out by the study investigators. This survey included patients who were not very sick and were selected at random. Demographic profiles of the respondents were noted. EPI-info and SPSS computer software programs were used for analysis of the results.
RESULTS: One hundred patients were surveyed. The majority was relatively young, married men and women, well educated and …
Utilization Of Services Of Homeopathic Practitioners Among Patients In Karachi, Pakistan, Waris Qidwai
Utilization Of Services Of Homeopathic Practitioners Among Patients In Karachi, Pakistan, Waris Qidwai
Department of Family Medicine
BACKGROUND: The practice of homeopathy is becoming very popular. There is a need to study and understand as to why this is happening and to raise debate on the issue.
METHODS: The study was conducted on patients, visiting the Family Practice Centre, The Aga Khan University, Karachi. A questionnaire was used to collect information on the demographic profile, and the utilization of the services of homeopathic practitioners. The ethical requirements for conducting the study were met.
RESULTS: Three hundred and eighty-seven patients were surveyed. The study population included more women then men, with average age of 32.6 years. …
Paternalistic Model Of Medical Practice, Waris Qidwai
Paternalistic Model Of Medical Practice, Waris Qidwai
Department of Family Medicine
No abstract provided.
Use Of Home Remedies Among Patients Presenting To Family Physicians, Waris Qidwai, Sr Alim, Rh Dhanani, S Jehangir, A Nasrullah, A Raza
Use Of Home Remedies Among Patients Presenting To Family Physicians, Waris Qidwai, Sr Alim, Rh Dhanani, S Jehangir, A Nasrullah, A Raza
Department of Family Medicine
No abstract provided.
Use Of Folk Remedies Among Patients In Karachi, Pakistan, Waris Qidwai, Sr Alim, Rh Dhanani, S Jehangir, A Nasrullah, A Raza
Use Of Folk Remedies Among Patients In Karachi, Pakistan, Waris Qidwai, Sr Alim, Rh Dhanani, S Jehangir, A Nasrullah, A Raza
Department of Family Medicine
BACKGROUND: The concept that food is medicine is being practiced in certain parts of the world, with positive outcomes on health of the population. We have such practice in Pakistan but it needs to be brought in line with the available scientific evidence.
METHODS: The study was conducted on 270 patients, visiting the Family Practice Center, the Aga Khan University, Karachi. A questionnaire was used to collect information on the demographic profile, and the use of folk remedies for medicinal uses.
RESULTS: Substantial use of folk remedies for different medical conditions has been documented. The remedies included cinnamon, ginger, …
The Art Of Practicing Scientific Medicine, Waris Qidwai
The Art Of Practicing Scientific Medicine, Waris Qidwai
Department of Family Medicine
No abstract provided.
Perceptions On Bioethics Among Patients Presenting To Family Physicians At A Teaching Hospital In Karachi, Waris Qidwai, Hafeez Qureshi, Syed Sohail Ali, Mahboob Alam, Syed Lgbal Azam
Perceptions On Bioethics Among Patients Presenting To Family Physicians At A Teaching Hospital In Karachi, Waris Qidwai, Hafeez Qureshi, Syed Sohail Ali, Mahboob Alam, Syed Lgbal Azam
Department of Family Medicine
Objective: To study the perceptions on bioethics among patients presenting to family physicians at a teaching hospital in Karachi, Pakistan Study design: Questionnaire based cross sectional survey
Settings: The study was carried out at the family practice center, the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi Main outcome measures: Perceptions on the broad principles of bioethics
Results: Majority of the respondents were young and well educated and better placed socioeconomically. Respondents reported the moral duties of a physician and their reaction in the event of the death of a close relative due to a doctor`s negligence. The majority agreed …
Prevalence And Perceptions About Consanguineous Marriages Among Patients Presenting To Family Physicians, In 2001 At A Teaching Hospital In Karachi, Pakistan, Waris Qidwai, Iqbal Azam, Faisal M Khan
Prevalence And Perceptions About Consanguineous Marriages Among Patients Presenting To Family Physicians, In 2001 At A Teaching Hospital In Karachi, Pakistan, Waris Qidwai, Iqbal Azam, Faisal M Khan
Department of Family Medicine
Aim: Consanguineous marriages are common in Pakistan despite their declining popularity in the developed world. In the present study, a questionnaire based survey was used to record the attitudes and perceptions of consanguineous marriages among the sample population.
Methods: A questionnaire was developed to collect information on the acceptability of, and perceptions about, consanguineous marriages among patients presenting to family physicians, at the Family Practice Center of the Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. Demographic data was collected as part of the questionnaire. Each participating patient signed a consent form after assurance of confidentiality was provided.
Results …
Are Our People Health Conscious? Results Of A Patients Survey In Karachi, Pakistan, Waris Qidwai, D Saleheen, S Saleem, M Andrades, Iqbal Azam
Are Our People Health Conscious? Results Of A Patients Survey In Karachi, Pakistan, Waris Qidwai, D Saleheen, S Saleem, M Andrades, Iqbal Azam
Department of Family Medicine
BACKGROUND: Life style is known to influence health and may be responsible for certain diseases. There is a need to document the life style on health among the Pakistani population.
METHODS: The study was conducted on patients visiting the Family Practice Center, the Aga Khan University, Karachi. A questionnaire was used to collect information on the demographic profile, and the life style on health. The ethical requirements for conducting the study were met.
RESULTS: 393 patients were surveyed. The majority were young married men, in either private or government service. Preference for consumption of fats/oils, sweets, spicy foods, …