Search Results - "Shama Razzaq"

Indoor Air Pollution and Respiratory Health in a Metropolitan City of Pakistan by Rabbani, Unaib, Razzaq, Shama, Irfan, Muhammad, Semple, Sean, Nafees, Asaad Ahmed

“…We assessed the association of formaldehyde, Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Particulate Matter (PM2.5) with respiratory symptoms, asthma and post-bronchodilator…”
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Estimating the pre- and post-diagnosis costs of tuberculosis for adults in Pakistan: household economic impact and costs mitigating strategies by Razzaq, Shama, Zahidie, Aysha, Fatmi, Zafar

“…BACKGROUNDDespite free tuberculosis (TB) care in Pakistan, patients still have to bear high costs, which push them into poverty. This study estimated the pre-…”
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Role of iron in the reduction of anemia among women of reproductive age in low-middle income countries: insights from systematic review and meta-analysis by Ali, Sumera Aziz, Razzaq, Shama, Aziz, Savera, Allana, Ahreen, Ali, Arzina Aziz, Naeem, Shahla, Khowaja, Nayab, Ur Rehman, Fazal

“…Iron deficiency anemia is a common public health issue among women of reproductive age (WRA) because it can result in adverse maternal and birth outcomes…”
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Predictors of iron consumption for at least 90 days during pregnancy: Findings from National Demographic Health Survey, Pakistan (2017-2018) by Ali, Sumera Aziz, Ali, Savera Aziz, Razzaq, Shama, Khowaja, Nayab, Gutkind, Sarah, Raheman, Fazal Ur, Suhail, Nadir

“…Iron supplementation is considered an imperative strategy for anemia prevention and control during pregnancy in Pakistan. Although there is some evidence on…”
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Epidemiology of asthma and associated factors in an urban Pakistani population: adult asthma study-Karachi by Razzaq, Shama, Nafees, Asaad Ahmed, Rabbani, Unaib, Irfan, Muhammad, Naeem, Shahla, Khan, Muhammad Arslan, Fatmi, Zafar, Burney, Peter

“…This study was conducted in order to determine the prevalence of asthma and associated risk factors in the adult population of Karachi, Pakistan. This…”
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Prevalence of tobacco consumption and the associated factors among the adults in an urban slum: Findings from the WHO STEPwise survey by Razzaq, Shama, Nagi, Muhammad Luqman, Athar, Unsa, Kazmi, Tahseen, Alslamah, Thamer, Naz, Sana, Abalkhail, Adil

“…INTRODUCTIONDespite Pakistan's stringent tobacco control policy, its effective implementation has always been a challenge, leading to rising tobacco…”
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Relationship Between Physical Inactivity and Obesity in the Urban Slums of Lahore by Kazmi, Tahseen, Nagi, Luqman F, Iqbal, Saleem P, Razzaq, Shama, Hassnain, Shamaila, Khan, Shehnaz, Shahid, Noor

“…Introduction There are several factors such as physical inactivity, sedentary lifestyle, and diet that can be responsible for weight gain or obesity. Regular…”
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Determinants of under-nutrition among women of reproductive age in Sindh, Pakistan: Findings from Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey, 2012-2013 by Ali, Sumera, Ali, Savera, Razzaq, Shama, Tikmani, Shiyam, Allana, Ahreen, Rizvi, Narjis, Saleem, Sarah

“…Introduction Undernutrition is a significant public health concern in the developing world and factors such as high parity and short birth intervals are…”
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Unintended pregnancy and the associated factors among pregnant females: Sukh Survey-Karachi, Pakistan by Razzaq, Shama, Jessani, Saleem, Rizvi, Narjis, Saleem, Sarah

“…OBJECTIVEUnintended pregnancy has become a substantially growing reproductive health concern in South Asian region. The objective of this survey was to assess…”
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Indoor air pollution and respiratory health in a metropolitan city of Pakistan by Rabbani, Unaib, Razzaq, Shama, Irfan, Muhammad, Semple, Sean, Nafees, Asaad Ahmed

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Burden of noncommunicable diseases in Pakistan \Charge des maladies non transmissibles au Pakistan by Kazmi, Tahseen, Nagi, M.L.F, Razzaq, Shama, Hussnain, Shamaila, Shahid, Noor, Athar, Unsa

“…Background: Cases of noncommunicable (NCD) diseases are increasing in Pakistan. They are responsible for 58% of all deaths and information on the risk factors…”
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Desire to limiting child birth and the associated determinants among married females: Sukh Survey-Karachi, Pakistan by Razzaq, Shama, Jessani, Saleem, Ali, Sumera Aziz, Abbasi, Zahid, Saleem, Sarah

“…OBJECTIVEHigh rates of population growth negatively influence the social and economic development of a country. This study aimed to determine the women's…”
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Prognostic Value of Measuring Handgrip Strength (HGS) for Stroke Patients by Shama Razzaq, Tahseen Kazmi, Amna Khalid, Jamal Abdul Nasir, Ahmed Saud, Saadia Shahzad

“…Background: A handgrip dynamometer is a simple, inexpensive and quick method to assess muscle strength. Sequential decrease in handgrip strength has been shown…”
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Burden of noncommunicable diseases in Pakistan by Kazmi, Tahseen, Nagi, MLF, Razzaq, Shama, Hussnain, Shamaila, Shahid, Noor, Athar, Unsa

“…Background: Cases of noncommunicable (NCD) diseases are increasing in Pakistan. They are responsible for 58% of all deaths and information on the risk factors…”
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