Baseer Khan Achakzai
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View article: Drivers of anemia reduction among women of reproductive age in Pakistan: a mixed-methods country case study
Drivers of anemia reduction among women of reproductive age in Pakistan: a mixed-methods country case study Open
To protect these gains and continue improvements, anemia prevention efforts should continue to focus on improving healthcare access, women's economic empowerment, and poverty alleviation.
View article: Are Countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region on Track towards Meeting the World Health Assembly Target for Anemia? A Review of Evidence
Are Countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region on Track towards Meeting the World Health Assembly Target for Anemia? A Review of Evidence Open
Anemia is a multifactorial condition, with a complex etiology that involves nutritional and non-nutritional factors. The misconception that iron deficiency is equivalent to anemia may mask the need to address other potential causative fact…
View article: Effectiveness of a health education intervention on the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets for the prevention of malaria in pregnant women of Pakistan: a quasi-experimental study
Effectiveness of a health education intervention on the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets for the prevention of malaria in pregnant women of Pakistan: a quasi-experimental study Open
Background About one quarter of pregnant women in the population of Pakistan are using long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets (LLINs) for prevention of malaria. Past research reported that adequate information and education would act as…
View article: Effectiveness of a health education intervention on the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets for the prevention of malaria in pregnant women of Pakistan: A Quasi-experimental study
Effectiveness of a health education intervention on the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets for the prevention of malaria in pregnant women of Pakistan: A Quasi-experimental study Open
Background: About one quarter pregnant women population were using long lasting insecticides treated bed nets in Pakistan for prevention of malaria.. Past research has reported that adequate information and education could act as mediator …
View article: Investigation of an extensive outbreak of HIV infection among children in Sindh, Pakistan: protocol for a matched case <b>–</b> control study
Investigation of an extensive outbreak of HIV infection among children in Sindh, Pakistan: protocol for a matched case <b>–</b> control study Open
Introduction In April 2019, 14 children were diagnosed with HIV infection by a private healthcare provider in Larkana district, Sindh province, Pakistan. Over the next 3 months, 930 individuals were diagnosed with HIV, >80% below 16 years,…
View article: Effectiveness of a health education intervention on the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets for the prevention of malaria in pregnant women of Pakistan: A Quasi-experimental study
Effectiveness of a health education intervention on the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets for the prevention of malaria in pregnant women of Pakistan: A Quasi-experimental study Open
Background: Malaria being a pressing public health issue in Pakistan can be prevented if long lasting insecticides are made freely available in the country. However, the success of this prevention strategy depends upon usage of long-lastin…
View article: P140 The rising HIV epidemic among key populations: an urgent need for a focused targeted prevention response in pakistan
P140 The rising HIV epidemic among key populations: an urgent need for a focused targeted prevention response in pakistan Open
Background HIV Surveillance data has been used extensively to guide HIV prevention program in Pakistan since 2004. The 5th round of surveillance was conducted in 23 cities to determine the progression of the HIV epidemic, profile risk beha…
View article: Heterogeneity in geographical trends of HIV epidemics among key populations in Pakistan: a mathematical modeling study of survey data
Heterogeneity in geographical trends of HIV epidemics among key populations in Pakistan: a mathematical modeling study of survey data Open
There exists significant geographical heterogeneity in patterns and trends of HIV sub-epidemics in Pakistan. Focused interventions and service delivery approaches, different by KP and city, are recommended.