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Non-Compliance To Social Distancing During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study Between The Developed And Developing Countries, Faiqa Binte Aamir, Syeda Maria Ahmad Zaidi, Saadia Abbas, Syed Roohan Aamir, Syed Nauman Ahmad Zaidi, Karishma Kanhya Lal, Syeda Sadia Fatima Oct 2021

Non-Compliance To Social Distancing During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study Between The Developed And Developing Countries, Faiqa Binte Aamir, Syeda Maria Ahmad Zaidi, Saadia Abbas, Syed Roohan Aamir, Syed Nauman Ahmad Zaidi, Karishma Kanhya Lal, Syeda Sadia Fatima

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Background: Despite mass vaccination campaigns, the world has seen a steady rise in the number of SARS-CoV-2 cases, with 178,765,626 cases and 3,869,994 COVID-19 related deaths by June 19th, 2021. Therefore, it is important to enforce social distancing to control its spread. With the variation observed in the severity of the pandemic in different countries, it is also imperative to study the social distancing behaviors amongst the population in developed and developing countries.
Design and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 384 participants from 14 different countries were surveyed via an online REDCap form.
Results: In …


Violence Against Healthcare Workers During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Review Of Incidents From A Lower-Middle-Income Country, Omaima Anis Bhatti, Hareem Rauf, Namrah Aziz, Russell S. Martins, Javaid Khan Apr 2021

Violence Against Healthcare Workers During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Review Of Incidents From A Lower-Middle-Income Country, Omaima Anis Bhatti, Hareem Rauf, Namrah Aziz, Russell S. Martins, Javaid Khan

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Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) across the globe have met tremendous challenges during the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, such as shortages of personal protective equipment, extensive work hours, and constant fear of catching the virus or transmitting it to loved ones. Adding on to the already existing burnout, an increase in incidents of violence and aggression against HCWs was seen in Pakistan and globally.
Objectives: Primarily to review cases of violence against HCWs in Pakistan, highlighting and comparing the instigating factors seen within the country and globally. Secondly, to enlist possible interventions to counter workplace violence in healthcare during a …


Covid-19 And Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Presentation And Management, Ayesha Butt, Natasha Bahadur Ali Mar 2021

Covid-19 And Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Presentation And Management, Ayesha Butt, Natasha Bahadur Ali

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