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Patterns Of Use And Non-Use Of The Services Of Hakim Practitioners Among Patients In Karachi, Waris Qidwai
Patterns Of Use And Non-Use Of The Services Of Hakim Practitioners Among Patients In Karachi, Waris Qidwai
Department of Family Medicine
Objective: To study the pattern of use and non-use of the services of hakim practitioners, among patients visiting the Family Physicians, at a teaching hospital in Karachi.
Design: Cross-sectional survey
Place and Duration of Study: Family practice centre, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, from March to June, 2001.
Methods: A total of 387 patients were surveyed against an estimated sample size of 347. A questionnaire was developed and administered to collect information on the patterns of the use and non-use of the services of hakim practitioners among the respondents.
Results: The majority of the respondents were young, well-educated …
Knowledge About Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Young Pakistani Men, Waris Qidwai
Knowledge About Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Young Pakistani Men, Waris Qidwai
Department of Family Medicine
Prevalence of Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) infection is still believed to be low in Pakistan. However, because of its location in South Asia and the presence of high risk group for the disease, it is likely that Pakistan would experience diffusion of HIV1. We therefore decided to cany out this study to access the understanding of young Pakistani men about sexually transmitted infections (STI s).
Physician Assisted Suicide Perceptions Among Patients Presenting To Family Physicians At A Teaching Hospital In Karachi, Pakistan, Waris Qidwai, H. Qureshi, S. S. Ali, M. Alam, S. I. Azani
Physician Assisted Suicide Perceptions Among Patients Presenting To Family Physicians At A Teaching Hospital In Karachi, Pakistan, Waris Qidwai, H. Qureshi, S. S. Ali, M. Alam, S. I. Azani
Department of Family Medicine
Objective: To study the perceptions on physician assisted suicide, among patients presenting to family physicians, at a teaching hospital in Karachi, Pakistan.
Method: The study was carried out at the Community Health Center of The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, between December 1999 and May 2000. The principal and co-investigators filled a pre-coded and pretested questionnaire consisting of important demographic characteristics and bio-medical ethics issues. A system of convenience sampling was used and a written consent was taken from respondents over the age of 16 years, who agreed to participate. The data were managed by using the Epi …
Perceptions About Female Sexuality Among Young Pakistani Men Presenting To Family Physicians At A Teaching Hospital In Karachi, Waris Qidwai
Perceptions About Female Sexuality Among Young Pakistani Men Presenting To Family Physicians At A Teaching Hospital In Karachi, Waris Qidwai
Department of Family Medicine
Objective: To study the perceptions about female sexuality among young Pakistani men, presenting to family physicians at a teaching hospital in Karachi, Pakistan
Study Design: A questionnaire based prevalence study.
Setting: Questionnaire administered to 188 young Pakistani men, between the ages 18-30 veai-s, who presented to family physicians, at the outpatient department of the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Main Outcome Measures: Perception among Pakistani young men about enjoyment of sexual experiences in women, whether women stop to enjoy sexual experiences during stress, menstruation, pregnancy and after menopause. Whether they are aware about “orgasm” in women and their belief …
Effect Of Dietary Garlic (Allium Sativum) On The Blood Pressure In Humans - A Pilot Study, Waris Qidwai, Riaz Qureshi, Iqba Azam, Syed Najmul Hasan
Effect Of Dietary Garlic (Allium Sativum) On The Blood Pressure In Humans - A Pilot Study, Waris Qidwai, Riaz Qureshi, Iqba Azam, Syed Najmul Hasan
Department of Family Medicine
Objective: To find out whether individuals with blood pressures on the lower side consume more garlic in their diets. A pilot study to make grounds for more elaborate future trials.
Method: A questionnaire was developed in order to estimate the dietary intake of garlic per person per month and to record three blood pressure readings on each individual. It was administered to 101 adult subjects, presenting to the Family Practice Centre of a hospital in the city of Karachi, Pakistan. The various demographic parameters including age, sex, marital status and education were recorded. Those subjects found to be overweight, with …
Evaluation And Management Of Gout, N S. Ali
Evaluation And Management Of Gout, N S. Ali
Department of Family Medicine
No abstract provided.
Home-Care Of The Dying, Riaz Qureshi
Home-Care Of The Dying, Riaz Qureshi
Department of Family Medicine
No abstract provided.
Sexual Knowledge And Practice In Pakistani Young Men, Waris Qidwai
Sexual Knowledge And Practice In Pakistani Young Men, Waris Qidwai
Department of Family Medicine
Background: There is a shortage of scientific data on the subject of sexuality from Pakistan. We decided to document misconceptions among Pakistani young men, regarding masturbation and nocturnal emissions and to make a case for sex education in the country.
Objective: To study the knowledge, attitude and practice of Pakistani young men as regards masturbation and nocturnal emissions and to see any associations with demographic factors like age, marital status, occupation, level of education and socio economic status.
Method: A questionnaire was developed, based on the objectives of the study. It was administered to 188 men between the ages 18-30 …
Protocol For Management Of Hypertension By Family Practitioners, Badar Sabir Ali, R Qureshi, R H. Dhanani
Protocol For Management Of Hypertension By Family Practitioners, Badar Sabir Ali, R Qureshi, R H. Dhanani
Department of Family Medicine
No abstract provided.
Evaluation Of Chest Pain In General Practice, S Dodani
Evaluation Of Chest Pain In General Practice, S Dodani
Department of Family Medicine
No abstract provided.
Principles Of Family Medicine, Riaz Qureshi
Principles Of Family Medicine, Riaz Qureshi
Department of Family Medicine
No abstract provided.
Management Of Hyperlipidaemia In General Practice, Waris Qidwai
Management Of Hyperlipidaemia In General Practice, Waris Qidwai
Department of Family Medicine
Hyperlipidaemia is a powerful predictor of coronary artery disease, with a strong, independent, continuous and grades positive associationbetweencholesterol levels and risk of coronary events. Several large studies have shown the benefit of cholesterol reduction and there is clear evidence of the efficacy of statins in the reduction of events inprimazy and secondary prevention1. A 1% reduction in the total serum cholesterol reduces the frequency of fatal coronary heart disease by atleast 2%2. A l0% meandecrease inthe total serum choelsterol level reduces the incidence of both fatal and nonfatal myocardial infarctions3. Family physicians need to …