Search Results - "ZAKAR, RUBEENA"

Trend analysis of multi-level determinants of maternal and newborn postnatal care utilization in Pakistan from 2006 to 2018: Evidence from Pakistan Demographic and Health Surveys by Iqbal, Sarosh, Maqsood, Sidra, Zakar, Rubeena, Fischer, Florian

“…Postnatal care (PNC) is crucial for maternal and newborn health. Healthcare-seeking practices within the postpartum period help healthcare providers in early…”
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Determinants of women’s empowerment in Pakistan: evidence from Demographic and Health Surveys, 2012–13 and 2017–18 by Abbas, Safdar, Isaac, Noman, Zia, Munir, Zakar, Rubeena, Fischer, Florian

“…Abstract Background Women’s empowerment has always remained a contested issue in the complex socio-demographic and cultural milieu of Pakistani society. Women…”
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Experiences of family caregivers in dealing with cases of advanced breast cancer: a qualitative study of the sociocultural context in Punjab, Pakistan by Jabeen, Sadia, Zakar, Rubeena, Zakar, Muhammad Zakria, Fischer, Florian

“…Patients with advanced breast cancer require consistent help and support from family caregivers. These caregivers often endure financial burdens and…”
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Editorial: Social determinants of women’s health in low and middle income countries by Zakar, Rubeena, Iqbal, Sarosh

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Determinants of overall knowledge of and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS transmission among ever-married women in Pakistan: evidence from the Demographic and Health Survey 2012-13 by Iqbal, Sarosh, Maqsood, Sidra, Zafar, Asma, Zakar, Rubeena, Zakar, Muhammad Zakria, Fischer, Florian

“…HIV/AIDS has emerged as a serious public health issue across the globe, and particularly in developing countries. Comprehensive knowledge and positive…”
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Predictors of parental mediation in teenagers' internet use: a cross-sectional study of female caregivers in Lahore, Pakistan by Iqbal, Sarosh, Zakar, Rubeena, Fischer, Florian

“…The internet has become the most widely used medium among teenagers, who spend much of their time online, which raises parental concerns. Notwithstanding…”
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Anaesthesia provision challenges in public hospitals of Pakistan’s Punjab province: a qualitative study of expert perspectives by Shahbaz, Sumbal, Zakar, Rubeena, Howard, Natasha

“…ObjectivesAnaesthesia delivery in Pakistan remains limited to conventional intraoperative procedures, with research showing ongoing challenges in quality and…”
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Consanguineous marriages and their association with women's reproductive health and fertility behavior in Pakistan: secondary data analysis from Demographic and Health Surveys, 1990-2018 by Iqbal, Sarosh, Zakar, Rubeena, Fischer, Florian, Zakar, Muhammad Zakria

“…Pakistan has been showing consistently the highest prevalence of consanguinity. The popularity of consanguineous marriages is not declining in the country,…”
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Benefits of physical activity on reproductive health functions among polycystic ovarian syndrome women: a systematic review by Butt, Muhammad Salman, Saleem, Javeria, Zakar, Rubeena, Aiman, Sobia, Khan, Muhammad Zeeshan, Fischer, Florian

“…Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is among the predominant endocrine disorders of reproductive-aged women. The prevalence of PCOS has been estimated at…”
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The influence of social and cultural practices on maternal mortality: a qualitative study from South Punjab, Pakistan by Omer, Sonia, Zakar, Rubeena, Zakar, Muhammad Zakria, Fischer, Florian

“…A disproportionately high rate of maternal deaths is reported in developing and underdeveloped regions of the world. Much of this is associated with social and…”
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Child Marriage and Its Associations With Controlling Behaviors and Spousal Violence Against Adolescent and Young Women in Pakistan by Nasrullah, Muazzam, M.D., M.P.H, Zakar, Rubeena, M.D., Ph.D, Zakar, Muhammad Zakria, Ph.D

“…Abstract Purpose Child marriage (before 18 years) is widely prevalent in Pakistan, and disproportionately affects young girls in rural, low-income, and poorly…”
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Watering the Plant in Another’s Courtyard: An Ethnographic Exploration of Daughters’ Devaluation Through Sex-Selected Abortions Among the Rural Married Females in South Punjab, Pakistan by Sattar, Tehmina, Ahmad, Saeed, Zakar, Rubeena, Maqsood, Fauzia

“…The current study sets forth the cultural underpinnings for daughters’ devaluation over son preferences in South Punjab, Pakistan. The major purpose of the…”
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Psychosocial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on university students: Understanding apprehensions through a phenomenographic approach by Shahbaz, Sumbal, Ashraf, Muhammad Zeshan, Zakar, Rubeena, Fischer, Florian, Zakar, Muhammad Zakria

“…Limited evidence exists to help understand the experiences of university students in relation to the long-term lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For that…”
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Psychosocial, emotional and professional challenges faced by female healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 outbreak in Lahore, Pakistan: a qualitative study by Shahbaz, Sumbal, Ashraf, Muhammad Zeshan, Zakar, Rubeena, Fischer, Florian

“…The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly, increasing the stress and challenges for healthcare professionals around the world. This study…”
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Extended Theoretical Framework of Parental Internet Mediation: Use of Multiple Theoretical Stances for Understanding Socio-Ecological Predictors by Iqbal, Sarosh, Zakar, Rubeena, Fischer, Florian

“…Digital media is a common phenomenon in contemporary societies. Recognizing the popularity of digital and online devices among the younger generation, the…”
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Factors Associated with Undernutrition in Children under the Age of Two Years: Secondary Data Analysis Based on the Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey 2012⁻2013 by Tariq, Jawad, Sajjad, Amal, Zakar, Rubeena, Zakar, Muhammad Zakria, Fischer, Florian

“…In Pakistan, 96% of the children under the age of two years do not receive an adequate diet. The main aim of this paper is to identify the sociodemographic,…”
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Determinants of overall knowledge and health behaviours in relation to hepatitis B and C among ever-married women in Pakistan: evidence based on Demographic and Health Survey 2017-18 by Maqsood, Sidra, Iqbal, Sarosh, Zakar, Rubeena, Zakar, Muhammad Zakria, Fischer, Florian

“…In 2019, around 5 million and 10 million people were affected by hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) respectively in Pakistan. On World…”
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Qualitative study of socio-cultural challenges in the nursing profession in Pakistan by Abbas, Sidra, Zakar, Rubeena, Fischer, Florian

“…In a patriarchal social system, a women-dominated profession like nursing is mostly seen as a disempowered group due to its stereotypical image and negative…”
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Frequency and reasons for delayed treatment initiation after HIV diagnosis: cross-sectional study in Lahore, Pakistan by Ali, Hassan, Zakar, Rubeena, Junaid, Khunsa, Khan, Amjad, Fischer, Florian

“…Abstract Background Well-timed initiation of HIV therapy enhances life expectancy, decreases mortality and morbidity, and inhibits the transmission of HIV and…”
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Developmental delay and its predictors among children under five years of age with uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition: a cross-sectional study in rural Pakistan by Saleem, Javeria, Zakar, Rubeena, Bukhari, Gul Mehar Javaid, Fatima, Aneela, Fischer, Florian

“…In developing countries, malnutrition in children and developmental delays are two major challenges for public health. To achieve the vision of the Sustainable…”
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