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Associations Of Controlling Behavior, Physical And Sexual Violence With Health Symptoms, Tazeen Saeed Ali Dr, Fazal Ather Dr, Aamir Abbas Dr
Associations Of Controlling Behavior, Physical And Sexual Violence With Health Symptoms, Tazeen Saeed Ali Dr, Fazal Ather Dr, Aamir Abbas Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Controlling behavior is often manifested as monitoring, coercing or threatening the partner. Globally, it has been experienced by the women (in range of 5.2% to 56.6%) and often results in their physical and mental ill health. To the best of our knowledge there is no published research on controlling behaviors. Therefore, a cross sectional study was conducted to measure the magnitude of the controlling behaviors and its association to some physical stress symptoms of women. The study was conducted in urban settings of Karachi, Pakistan, using simple random sampling technique. The data was collected by trained midwifes from the 759 …
Women’S Perception And Attitude Towards Male Dominancy And Controlling Behaviors, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Noureen Karamali Dr, Omer Malik Dr
Women’S Perception And Attitude Towards Male Dominancy And Controlling Behaviors, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Noureen Karamali Dr, Omer Malik Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Introduction/Background: The study was conducted in urban Karachi, Pakistan to investigate women’s perceptions and attitudes towards male dominancy, female autonomy, and controlling behavior of husbands. Method: This was investigated in a population based study with a cross-sectional design, involving married women aged 25 to 60 years. A Structured questionnaire developed by World Health Organisation (WHO) on violence was used. Community midwives interviewed these married women living in pre-selected low, middle and upper socio-economic areas of urban Karachi, Pakistan. Findings: This study revealed women’s overall perception regarding male dominancy and controlling behavior and highlighted this attitude, as being acceptable to women. …
Gender Differences In Factors Associated With Prehospital Delay Among Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients In Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Saleema Allana Dr, Khurshid Khowaja Dr, Debra Kay Moser Dr, Aamir Hameed Khan Hameed Khan Dr
Gender Differences In Factors Associated With Prehospital Delay Among Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients In Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Saleema Allana Dr, Khurshid Khowaja Dr, Debra Kay Moser Dr, Aamir Hameed Khan Hameed Khan Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Purpose: To identify gender differences in prehospital delay time (PDT) and its associated factors among acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. Design: Descriptive cross-sectional comparative study. Methods: This study was conducted among 249 ACS patients at two tertiary care hospitals of a large metropolitan city of Pakistan. Data were collected through the modified Response to Symptoms Questionnaire. Results: The median PDT of women was found to be 7 hours, compared to 3.5 hours among men (p = .001). Results of the regression analysis indicated that most women delayed because of social factors, such as attendants’ responses to their symptoms (p = …
Lifetime Prevalence Of Emotional/ Psychological Abuse Among Qualified Female Healthcare Providers, Tazeen Saeed Ali Dr, Rozina Karmaliani Dr, Nargis Asad Dr, Azmat Jehan Khan Dr, Farhana Madhani Dr
Lifetime Prevalence Of Emotional/ Psychological Abuse Among Qualified Female Healthcare Providers, Tazeen Saeed Ali Dr, Rozina Karmaliani Dr, Nargis Asad Dr, Azmat Jehan Khan Dr, Farhana Madhani Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
The purpose of this study was to determine the lifetime prevalence of emotional/psychological abuse among married female healthcare providers in tertiary care hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of 350 married female nurses and doctors, recruited from three tertiary healthcare hospitals (one public and two private). This study used the self administered modified truncated WHO multi-country questionnaire. Descriptive and univariate analysis was performed. Of the total sample of 350 female married healthcare providers, 97.7% (n = 342) were reported with one or more forms of domestic violence at some point in their married …
Complementary And Alternative Medicine In Oncology Nursing, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Salima Somani Dr, Fauziya Ali Dr, Nasreen Sulaiman Lalani Dr
Complementary And Alternative Medicine In Oncology Nursing, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Salima Somani Dr, Fauziya Ali Dr, Nasreen Sulaiman Lalani Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has increased globally, particularly among oncology patients. This study investigated the knowledge, experience and attitudes of oncology nurses towards CAM. A quantitative study was conducted in tertiary care hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan, where 132 oncology nurses were surveyed. The survey revealed that more than 50% of nurses had never heard about many of the CAM therapies used in Pakistan. Approximately 65% of the nurses had knowledge about prayer and less than 30% had experience of CAM education or training. In addition, the majority of nurses had seen patients using CAM and felt that …
Dowry Practices And Their Negative Consequences From A Female Perspective In Karachi, Pakistan., Tazeen Saeed Ali Dr, Gunnhildur Árnadóttir Dr, Asli Kulane Dr
Dowry Practices And Their Negative Consequences From A Female Perspective In Karachi, Pakistan., Tazeen Saeed Ali Dr, Gunnhildur Árnadóttir Dr, Asli Kulane Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Aim: To assess the pattern, demand and opinion of dowry among women in urban Karachi, Pakistan and their perceived negative consequences of dowry. Setting: Pakistan is a low income country, predominantly Muslim, with around 190 million inhabitants. Karachi is the biggest city with roughly 13 million inhabitants. Method: Qualitative study, using content analysis of five focus group discussions with women. Results: The theme “Dowry practices and their consequences” emerged, along with five categories and 14 subcategories, describing the “burden of dowry”, “dowry in society”, “dowry problems created by parents-in-law”, “negative consequences of dowry practice” and “good intentions”. Conclusion: Problems due …
Reproductive Tract Infections Among Married Women In Peri-Urban Areas Of Karachi, Pakistan: A Population-Based Study, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Neelofar Sami Dr, Erum Khan Dr
Reproductive Tract Infections Among Married Women In Peri-Urban Areas Of Karachi, Pakistan: A Population-Based Study, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Neelofar Sami Dr, Erum Khan Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Background: Reproductive Tract Infections (RTIs) is a major public health problem. In Pakistan, there is dearth of information about the prevalence of RTIs among women and their health seeking behavior. A study was conducted to determine the prevalence, number and types of RTIs among women residing in squatter settlements in Karachi and their health seeking behavior. Methods: The respondents were married non-pregnant women aged 15–49 years residing in peri-urban areas of Karachi, Pakistan. The interviews with women were followed by their physical and pelvic examinations. Samples swabs collected from vagina and endocervix were tested in laboratory. Results: Overall, 23.8% of …
Prevalence And Factors Associated With Maternal Postpartum Hemorrhage In Khyber Agency, Pakistan., Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Nasreen Gani Dr
Prevalence And Factors Associated With Maternal Postpartum Hemorrhage In Khyber Agency, Pakistan., Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Nasreen Gani Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Background: Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is one of the main causes of maternal mortality globally. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of PPH and identify factors associated with PPH in Khyber Agency, Pakistan. Methodology: A quantitative, cross-sectional study design was selected to estimate the prevalence and associated factors for PPH among married women aged 15–49 years, residing in the Khyber Agency, FATA, Pakistan. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was adapted with some modifications to interview 1,000 women. Results: Prevalence of PPH was 21.3% in the study population. Factors associated with PPH were age, number of pregnancies, duration of …
Validity And Reliability Testing: Urdu Translated Modified Response To Symptoms Questionnaire, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Saleema Allana Dr, Khurshid Khowaja Dr, Aamir Hameed Khan Dr, Debra Kay Moser Dr
Validity And Reliability Testing: Urdu Translated Modified Response To Symptoms Questionnaire, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Saleema Allana Dr, Khurshid Khowaja Dr, Aamir Hameed Khan Dr, Debra Kay Moser Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Objective: To determine validity and reliability of the Urdu translated, modified “Response to symptoms questionnaire” (RSQ) among acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients in Karachi. Study Design: A qualitative, tool validation study. Place and Duration of Study: Two tertiary care hospitals in Karachi, the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi and the Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases, from December 2010 to April 2011. Methodology: After making certain modifications, the original tool in English was translated into Urdu. Next, five cardiology experts evaluated the tool for its content and face validity. Test retest and inter rater reliabilities were computed for the RSQ using …
Conceptualization Of A Research Study: An Exemplar, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Saleema Allana Dr, Khurshid Khowaja Dr, Aamir Hameed Khan Dr, Debra Kay Moser Dr
Conceptualization Of A Research Study: An Exemplar, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Saleema Allana Dr, Khurshid Khowaja Dr, Aamir Hameed Khan Dr, Debra Kay Moser Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Conceptualization of a research study is the most critical phase, which includes several meticulous steps. The first step in the process is to identify the common research problems that prevail in a particular context, either through clinical observations or through literature review; each of these sources may be used to validate the problem identified through the other. The next step involves an in depth literature search to identify the work previously done in the field, determining the gap in the existing body of literature and establishing the need for the proposed study. The final step of the conceptualization phase is …
Violence Permeating Daily Life: A Qualitative Study Investigating Perspectives On Violence Among Women In Karachi, Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Gunilla Krantz Dr, Ingrid Mogren Dr
Violence Permeating Daily Life: A Qualitative Study Investigating Perspectives On Violence Among Women In Karachi, Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Gunilla Krantz Dr, Ingrid Mogren Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
This study explored how married women perceive situations which create family conflicts and lead to different forms of violence in urban Pakistan. In addition, it examines perceptions of consequences of violence, their adverse health effects, and how women resist violence within marital life. METHODS: Five focus group discussions were conducted with 28 women in Karachi. Purposive sampling, aiming for variety in age, employment status, education, and socioeconomic status, was employed. The focus group discussions were conducted in Urdu and translated into English. Manifest and latent content analysis were applied. RESULTS: One major theme emerged during the analysis, ie, family violence …
Factors Associated With Stress Among Adolescents In The City Of Nawabshah, Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Yasmin Parpio Dr, Salima Farooq Dr, Ambreen Tharani Dr, Fawad Javed Dr, Saleema Gulzar Dr
Factors Associated With Stress Among Adolescents In The City Of Nawabshah, Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Yasmin Parpio Dr, Salima Farooq Dr, Ambreen Tharani Dr, Fawad Javed Dr, Saleema Gulzar Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Objective: To identify the risk factors of stress among school-going adolescents in rural Nawabshah, Pakistan. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted in 2005, comprising 800 school-going children of 10-16 years of age in Nawabshah, through simple random sampling. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire to assess the potential risk factors of stress. A modified version of Perceived stress scale was utilized to measure stress level. SPSS 12 was used for statistical analysis, while multiple linear regression analysis was run to identify the factors associated with stress in the study population. Results: Of the total, 529 (66%) children belonged to …
Assessment Of Knowledge, Skill And Attitude Of Oncology Nurses In Chemotherapy Administration In Tertiary Hospital Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Najma Khan Dr, Khurshid Zulfiqar Ali Khowaja Dr
Assessment Of Knowledge, Skill And Attitude Of Oncology Nurses In Chemotherapy Administration In Tertiary Hospital Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Najma Khan Dr, Khurshid Zulfiqar Ali Khowaja Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Objective: To measure the levels of nurse’s know- ledge and attitude after the conduct of education session regarding chemotherapy administration and management. Methodology: This research study was conducted at two oncology units of tertiary Hospital Rawalpindi. A pre-post test intervention study design was used on 35 nurses by using Verity’s tools. Results: The mean scores of knowledge were calculated by Cochran’s Q test showed that knowledge scores have significantly increased with “educational training” (p value < 0.001). The difference in the attitude of the nurses was not found to be statistically significant in repeated measure of ANOVA. Conclusion: The results show that knowledge is the weakest component and attitude is strongest component of oncology nurses competencies in chemotherapy administration.
Risk Factors For Secondary Infertility Among Women In Karachi, Pakistan., Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Neelofar Sami Dr, Saba Wasim Dr, Sarah Saleem Dr
Risk Factors For Secondary Infertility Among Women In Karachi, Pakistan., Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Neelofar Sami Dr, Saba Wasim Dr, Sarah Saleem Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Background: Secondary infertility in developing countries is mostly attributable to blockage of the fallopian tubes due to adhesions caused by reproductive tract infections. There is a dearth of information on the prevalence and causes of secondary infertility from Pakistan. This paper presents results on factors associated with secondary infertility among married women in Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: A matched case-control study was conducted. Cases were women aged 15–35 years with history of at least one previous conception and currently seeking treatment for secondary infertility. Controls were women residing in the neighborhood of cases with at least one live birth and not …
Perceptions And Experiences Of Women In Karachi, Pakistan Regarding Secondary Infertility: Results From A Community-Based Qualitative Study, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Neelofar Sami Dr
Perceptions And Experiences Of Women In Karachi, Pakistan Regarding Secondary Infertility: Results From A Community-Based Qualitative Study, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Neelofar Sami Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Background. The prevalence of infertility in Pakistan is 22% with primary infertility at 4% and secondary infertility at 18%. This study explored perceptions and experiences of women in Karachi, Pakistan regarding the causes, treatment-seeking behavior for and consequences of secondary infertility. Methods. Focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with married women explored their perceptions and experiences for issues related to secondary infertility. Results. The knowledge of women about the causes and scientific treatment options for infertility was limited resulting in inclination for traditional unsafe health care. Infertility was stated to result in marital instability, stigmatization and abuse specially for women …
Domestic Violence Against Infertile Women In Karachi, Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Neelofar Sami Dr
Domestic Violence Against Infertile Women In Karachi, Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Neelofar Sami Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
This study investigates the prevalence of physical and psychological violence against infertile women in Karachi, Pakistan. A total of 400 infertile women attending the selected infertility clinics in Karachi, Pakistan were interviewed using the Abuse Assessment Screen (AAS) questionnaire to investigate their experiences of physical and psychological violence. Out of 400 infertile women, 278 (64%) reported to be the victims of violence during the last 12 months before they were interviewed. Nearly one quarter (23.1%) reported facing physical violence. All women reported their husbands and their family members to be the perpetrators. It is concluded that Clinicians should identify the …
Gender Roles And Their Influence On Life Prospects For Women In Urban Karachi, Pakistan: A Qualitative Study, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Raisa Gul Dr, [Ingrid Mogren Dr, Eva Johansson Dr, Gunilla Krantz Dr, Nargis Asad Dr
Gender Roles And Their Influence On Life Prospects For Women In Urban Karachi, Pakistan: A Qualitative Study, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Raisa Gul Dr, [Ingrid Mogren Dr, Eva Johansson Dr, Gunilla Krantz Dr, Nargis Asad Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Background: Pakistan is a patriarchal society where men are the primary authority figures and women are subordinate. This has serious implications on women’s and men’s life prospects. Objective: The aim was to explore current gender roles in urban Pakistan, how these are reproduced and maintained and influence men’s and women’s life circumstances. Design: Five focus group discussions were conducted, including 28 women representing employed, unemployed, educated and uneducated women from different socio-economic strata. Manifest and latent content analyses were applied. Findings: Two major themes emerged during analysis: ‘Reiteration of gender roles’ and ‘Agents of change’. The first theme included perceptions …
Intimate Partner Violence And Mental Health Effects: A Population-Based Study Among Married Women In Karachi, Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Ingrid Mogren Dr, Gunilla Krantz Dr
Intimate Partner Violence And Mental Health Effects: A Population-Based Study Among Married Women In Karachi, Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Ingrid Mogren Dr, Gunilla Krantz Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is recognized all over the world for its association with mental health problems in women. In Pakistan, such violence occurs commonly, but detailed information on mental health effects is scarce. The purpose of this study is to focused on married couples in urban Karachi to investigate mental health effects associated with physical, sexual and psychological violence perpetrated by husbands towards wives. Disclosure rates and health care-seeking behaviour were also investigated. Method This cross-sectional study involved 759 women between the ages of 25 and 60 years, selected using a multistage random sampling technique. The women were …
Intimate Partner Violence In Urban Pakistan: Prevalence, Frequency, And Risk Factors, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Nargis Asad Dr, Ingrid Mogren Dr, Gunilla Krantz Dr
Intimate Partner Violence In Urban Pakistan: Prevalence, Frequency, And Risk Factors, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Nargis Asad Dr, Ingrid Mogren Dr, Gunilla Krantz Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is an important public health issue with severe adverse consequences. Population-based data on IPV from Muslim societies are scarce, and Pakistan is no exception. This study was conducted among women residing in urban Karachi, to estimate the prevalence and frequency of different forms of IPV and their associations with sociodemographic factors. Methods: This cross-sectional community-based study was conducted using a structured questionnaire developed by the World Health Organisation for research on violence. Community midwives conducted face-to-face interviews with 759 married women aged 25–60 years. Results: Self-reported past-year and lifetime prevalence of physical violence was 56.3 …
Knowledge And Practice Gaps Among Pediatric Nurses At A Tertiary Care Hospital Karachi Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Rozina Roshan Essani Dr
Knowledge And Practice Gaps Among Pediatric Nurses At A Tertiary Care Hospital Karachi Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Rozina Roshan Essani Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
The advancement in medical science has created health care environments that require nursing professionals who posses specialized clinical knowledge and skills to provide care and deal with critically and acutely ill children. This study explored gaps between knowledge and practice as perceived by the registered nurses of pediatric units by further recommending the changes suggested by them. A descriptive exploratory study design under the quantitative research methodology was utilized using universal sampling of all pediatric nurses working at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. The gaps between knowledge and practice, as perceived by the participants, were categorized into five …
Nurses’ Knowledge Of Evidence-Based Guidelines For Prevention Of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia In Critical Care Areas: A Pre And Post Test Design, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Salima Moez Meherali Dr, Yasmin Parpio Dr, Fawad Javed Dr
Nurses’ Knowledge Of Evidence-Based Guidelines For Prevention Of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia In Critical Care Areas: A Pre And Post Test Design, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Salima Moez Meherali Dr, Yasmin Parpio Dr, Fawad Javed Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Background: Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common hospital acquired pneumonia in ventilated patients. VAP is associated with increased morbidity, mortality duration of hospitalization and cost of treatment. Critical care nurses are usually unaware of evidence based preventive guidelines for VAP, resulting in negative impact on all aspects of patient care. This study investigated the impact of a 5-hour teaching module on nurses’ knowledge to practice evidence based guidelines for the prevention of VAP. Methods: This study was conducted at a private tertiary care teaching hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. Single group pre-test post-test design was used. Forty nurses were included …
Living With Violence In The Home: Exposure And Experiences Among Married Women, Residing In Urban Karachi, Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr
Living With Violence In The Home: Exposure And Experiences Among Married Women, Residing In Urban Karachi, Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
AIM A study was conducted in urban Karachi, Pakistan to investigate prevalence, frequency, risk factors, and mental health effects of husbands‟ violence against their wives. It also explores current gender roles how these are reproduced and maintained and their influence on life circumstances for both men and women. Further, it examines the women‟s perceptions of situations which create conflicts and potentially lead to different forms of violence and the immediate consequences of violence exposure. METHOD The research comprised of quantitative and qualitative data leading to Paper I-IV. Paper I-II use a questionnaire developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) for …
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Regarding Handling, Storage, And Purification Of Water Among People Living In A Semi-Urban Community Before And After The Intervention At Karachi, Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Salima Farooq Dr, Yasmin Parpio Dr, Fazal Ather Dr, Nafeesa Dhalvani Dr
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Regarding Handling, Storage, And Purification Of Water Among People Living In A Semi-Urban Community Before And After The Intervention At Karachi, Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Salima Farooq Dr, Yasmin Parpio Dr, Fazal Ather Dr, Nafeesa Dhalvani Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of the people regarding handling, storage, and purification of water, in a semi-urban community of Karachi, Pakistan before and after intervention trial. Material and Methods: This KAP study was conducted in Lalabad community located in Bin Qasim Town from October 2007 to December 2007. Forty permanent residents of the area who were willing to participate in the study were sampled through purposive sampling technique and administered a structured questionnaire comprising of 35 questions related to KAP of handling, storage, and purification of water. Questionnaire was filled before and after the provision …
Critical Illness Myopathy, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Salima Moez Meherali Dr, Yasmin Parpio Dr
Critical Illness Myopathy, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Salima Moez Meherali Dr, Yasmin Parpio Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Critical illness myopathy (CIM) is a syndrome of widespread muscle weakness and neurological dysfunction which can develop in critically ill patients receiving intensive care. CIM are often distinguished largely on the basis of specialized electrophysiologic testing or muscle and nerve biopsy and its causes are unknown, though they are thought to be a possible neurological manifestation of systemic inflammatory response syndrome usually developing in patients after a brief period of stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This case report aims to analyze the Clinical feature, diagnosis and treatment of CIM of 60 years old male case with Chronic Obstructive …
Self Examination For Breast And Testicular Cancers: A Community-Based Intervention Study, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Khairunnisa Shallwani Dr, Rozina Ramji Dr, Ali Khan Khuwaja Dr
Self Examination For Breast And Testicular Cancers: A Community-Based Intervention Study, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Khairunnisa Shallwani Dr, Rozina Ramji Dr, Ali Khan Khuwaja Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Prevalence of cancers is growing rapidly in all parts of the word with no exception of Pakistan. Prevention is the better option to tackle this rising epidemic. Screening, early detection and health awareness programs are the cornerstones in this regard. A community-based interventional study was conducted to assess the effect of health education intervention about knowledge and practice of self-breast examination (SBE) among women and self-testicular examination (STE) among men. A total of 127 (70 females and 57 males) adults (≥18 years) from an urban community of Karachi, Pakistan were included after taking informed consent. Interventions were in local language …
Evaluation Of Laparoscopic Appendectomy Vs. Open Appendectomy: A Retrospective Study At Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Yasmin Parpio Dr, Shaheena Bhatti Dr, Ghina Shamsi Dr, Yasmin Vellani Dr
Evaluation Of Laparoscopic Appendectomy Vs. Open Appendectomy: A Retrospective Study At Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Yasmin Parpio Dr, Shaheena Bhatti Dr, Ghina Shamsi Dr, Yasmin Vellani Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Objective: To compare open and laparoscopic appendectomies and to evaluate the level of efficacy of both types of appendectomy performed at Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH). Methods: Based on this strong study rationale, a clinical audit of patient's records was performed to evaluate the significance of this technique as a treatment modality. The study population comprised of patients with appendicitis admitted in the Department of Surgery from January 2004 to December 2004. The patients' charts were reviewed to ascertain whether the procedure was done as an acute case or as an elective procedure. The predictor variables explored in this study …
Menstrual Knowledge And Practices Of Female Adolescents In Urban Karachi, Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Syeda Naghma Rizvi Dr
Menstrual Knowledge And Practices Of Female Adolescents In Urban Karachi, Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Syeda Naghma Rizvi Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Menstruation is a normal physiological process that is managed differently according to various social and cultural understandings. Therefore, this cross-sectional study was conducted to explore the menstrual practices among 1275 female adolescents of urban Karachi, Pakistan from April to October 2006 by using interviews. Data was entered and analyzed in Epi Info Version 9 and SPSS Version 10. Descriptive findings showed that 50% of the girls lacked an understanding of the origin of menstrual blood and those with a prior knowledge of menarche had gained it primarily through conversations with their mothers. Many reported having fear at the first experience …
Midwifery Education And Maternal And Neonatal Health Issues: Challenges In Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Beth Mcmanis Dr, Rafat Jan Rukanuddin Dr
Midwifery Education And Maternal And Neonatal Health Issues: Challenges In Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Beth Mcmanis Dr, Rafat Jan Rukanuddin Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
neonatal mortality rates still remain a challenge. Developed countries have reduced maternal and neonatal mortality rates by improving the skill and knowledge levels of nurse-midwives. This paper reviews maternal and neonatal health issues, challenges in current midwifery education, and the role of government and international agencies in Pakistan. The exact maternal and neonatal mortality rates in Pakistan are unknown; a census has not occurred since 1998, and data provided in more recent studies were presented in summary format. A number of factors that contribute to the high mortality rate could easily be controlled by using competent nurse-midwives throughout all levels …
Are Unhygienic Practices During The Menstrual, Partum And Postpartum Periods Risk Factors For Secondary Infertility?, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Neelofar Sami Dr, Ali Khan Khuwaja Dr
Are Unhygienic Practices During The Menstrual, Partum And Postpartum Periods Risk Factors For Secondary Infertility?, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Neelofar Sami Dr, Ali Khan Khuwaja Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
This study was aimed at identifying practices during the menstrual, partum and postpartum periods posing possible risk factors contributing towards secondary infertility in women of a selected population in Karachi, Pakistan. A matched case-control study was conducted from April 2003 to March 2004. Four hundred cases were selected from five infertility clinics affiliated with tertiary-care hospitals, and 400 age-matched controls were recruited from the neighborhood of each case. After taking written consents, trained interviewers conducted interviews using a pretested structured questionnaire. Factors found to be independently associated with secondary infertility were: previous delivery at an unclean place (adjusted odds ratio …
Adoption Practices Among Couples With Secondary Infertility In Karachi: A Triangulation Study Design, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Neelofar Sami Dr
Adoption Practices Among Couples With Secondary Infertility In Karachi: A Triangulation Study Design, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Neelofar Sami Dr
Tazeen S Ali Dr
Objective: To explore the perceptions and experiences of couples with secondary infertility regarding adoption practices; to estimate the prevalence of adoption among couples with secondary infertility, and to study the adopted child preference pattern. Methods: To fulfill the objectives of the study both qualitative and quantitative study designs were utilized. In qualitative explorative study design, three Focus Group Discussions were conducted with married fertile women to explore their perceptions for adoption practices. Moreover, eight in-depth interviews were conducted with women with secondary infertility to explore their experiences. For quantitative methodology, a case series of 400 secondary infertile couples was conducted. …