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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 …