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View article: Machine learning vs. traditional logistic regression: predictive performance and risk factor identification for child nutritional outcome in Pakistan
Machine learning vs. traditional logistic regression: predictive performance and risk factor identification for child nutritional outcome in Pakistan Open
Logistic regression (LR) has long been the standard econometric tool for modeling child nutritional outcomes in public health research. However, conventional econometric LR (CE-LR) faces limitations in predictive accuracy, reliance on rest…
View article: Wealth and regional disparities in child undernutrition: insights from national demographic and health survey
Wealth and regional disparities in child undernutrition: insights from national demographic and health survey Open
Introduction In developing countries like Pakistan, the prevalence of malnutrition embodies a multifaceted development challenge, intricately linked to structural inequalities, with disproportionate burdens among socioeconomically and geog…
View article: COMPARATIVE EFFICACY OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY AND PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT IN GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER
COMPARATIVE EFFICACY OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY AND PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT IN GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER Open
Background: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a prevalent psychiatric condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry, significantly impairing quality of life and daily functioning. Both cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and…
View article: Exploring the Gender Preferences for Healthcare Providers and Their Influence on Patient Satisfaction
Exploring the Gender Preferences for Healthcare Providers and Their Influence on Patient Satisfaction Open
Background: Patient satisfaction is a key indicator for improving healthcare delivery, yet the influence of gender preferences on healthcare providers remains underexplored. Cultural norms and gender perceptions often shape the patient pre…
View article: Exploring the Potential Causal Relationship Between Health Insurance Coverage and Child Nutritional Status in Pakistan: Evidence from PDHS-2018
Exploring the Potential Causal Relationship Between Health Insurance Coverage and Child Nutritional Status in Pakistan: Evidence from PDHS-2018 Open
Objectives: the current study investigates the link between health insurance coverage and child nutritional status in Pakistan. Methods: Using data from the Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey (PDHS) 2017–18, encompassing 4499 children …
View article: Association among Household Wealth, Maternal Employment, and Undernutrition in Children under Three Years of Age in Pakistan
Association among Household Wealth, Maternal Employment, and Undernutrition in Children under Three Years of Age in Pakistan Open
Background: There is an abundance of studies explaining the separate impact of female employment and household wealth status in reducing malnutrition. However, our study has unraveled the combined impact of maternal employment and househol…
View article: Navigating Water Scarcity: Economic Insights from Diverse Perspectives in Lahore, Pakistan
Navigating Water Scarcity: Economic Insights from Diverse Perspectives in Lahore, Pakistan Open
This study attempts to uncover the issues faced by Lahore residents due to water scarcity. This study used an exploratory qualitative research design employing purposive sampling, comprising 18 face-to-face interviews across diverse age gr…
View article: “An obedient wife never says "no" to her virtual god.” High fertility conceptions and barriers to contraceptive use among mothers of Southern Pakistan: a qualitative study
“An obedient wife never says "no" to her virtual god.” High fertility conceptions and barriers to contraceptive use among mothers of Southern Pakistan: a qualitative study Open
Background: In this study, we explore the perceptions and practices of rural mothers about fertility and reproductive health and further examine the lack of preference for contraception and birth spacing in Southern Pakistan. Methods: The …
View article: Poverty alleviation and rural revitalization: Perspective of fiscal spending and data evidence from 81 Chinese counties
Poverty alleviation and rural revitalization: Perspective of fiscal spending and data evidence from 81 Chinese counties Open
View article: Increasing frailty is associated with higher prevalence and reduced recognition of delirium in older hospitalised inpatients: results of a multi-centre study
Increasing frailty is associated with higher prevalence and reduced recognition of delirium in older hospitalised inpatients: results of a multi-centre study Open
Purpose Delirium is a neuropsychiatric disorder delineated by an acute change in cognition, attention, and consciousness. It is common, particularly in older adults, but poorly recognised. Frailty is the accumulation of deficits conferring…
View article: Rural mothers' beliefs and practices about diagnosis, treatment, and management of children health problems: A qualitative study in marginalized Southern Pakistan
Rural mothers' beliefs and practices about diagnosis, treatment, and management of children health problems: A qualitative study in marginalized Southern Pakistan Open
Introduction Appropriate health-seeking beliefs and practices are indispensable for the survival and development of children. In this study, we explore childcare beliefs and practices of rural mothers and analyze the different ways childho…
View article: ESTIMATING THE WATER POVERTY IN SEMI-ARID DISTRICTS OF PUNJAB, PAKISTAN
ESTIMATING THE WATER POVERTY IN SEMI-ARID DISTRICTS OF PUNJAB, PAKISTAN Open
An increase in population and water demand, climate change, and changes in land-use patterns are severe problems in Pakistan. Water management in Pakistan has been a provincial matter after the 18th amendment. Each province in Pakistan mea…
View article: Effects of Dietary Diversity on Growth Outcomes of Children Aged 6 to 23 Months in India: Evidence from National Family and Health Survey
Effects of Dietary Diversity on Growth Outcomes of Children Aged 6 to 23 Months in India: Evidence from National Family and Health Survey Open
Low dietary diversity significantly interplays with children’s growth failure. However, evidence of its crucial role in children’s health remains inconclusive in developing countries such as India. This study attempts to find the associati…
View article: The Effects of Financial Stress and Household Socio-Economic Deprivation on the Malnutrition Statuses of Children under Five during the COVID-19 Lockdown in a Marginalized Region of South Punjab, Pakistan
The Effects of Financial Stress and Household Socio-Economic Deprivation on the Malnutrition Statuses of Children under Five during the COVID-19 Lockdown in a Marginalized Region of South Punjab, Pakistan Open
The lockdown after the COVID-19 pandemic not only caused public health crises and income stress but also put millions at risk of food insecurity and malnutrition across the globe, especially in low and middle-income countries [LMICs]. This…
View article: Impact of Drinking Water Source and Sanitation Facility on Malnutrition Prevalence in Children under Three: A Gender-Disaggregated Analysis Using PDHS 2017–18
Impact of Drinking Water Source and Sanitation Facility on Malnutrition Prevalence in Children under Three: A Gender-Disaggregated Analysis Using PDHS 2017–18 Open
Objectives: The proposed research studied the determinants of male and female child malnutrition in Pakistan. More specifically, it observed the role of the sanitation facility and drinking water source as important determinants of malnutr…
View article: Overweight/Obesity Prevalence among Under-Five Children and Risk Factors in India: A Cross-Sectional Study Using the National Family Health Survey (2015–2016)
Overweight/Obesity Prevalence among Under-Five Children and Risk Factors in India: A Cross-Sectional Study Using the National Family Health Survey (2015–2016) Open
The occurrence of overweight and obesity has increased in recent years in India. In this study, we investigate the prevalence and associated risk factors of overweight/obesity among children aged 0–59 months in India. Using data from the 2…
View article: Comparison of Different Nutritional Screening Approaches and the Determinants of Malnutrition in Under-Five Children in a Marginalized District of Punjab Province, Pakistan
Comparison of Different Nutritional Screening Approaches and the Determinants of Malnutrition in Under-Five Children in a Marginalized District of Punjab Province, Pakistan Open
Objectives: This research measures the occurrence of malnutrition amongst under-five children in the Rahimyar Khan district of Southern Punjab in Pakistan. Employing different anthropometric measurement approaches such as (1) conventional …
View article: Distance to Healthcare Facility and Lady Health Workers’ Visits Reduce Malnutrition in under Five Children: A Case Study of a Disadvantaged Rural District in Pakistan
Distance to Healthcare Facility and Lady Health Workers’ Visits Reduce Malnutrition in under Five Children: A Case Study of a Disadvantaged Rural District in Pakistan Open
This study accesses the impact of lady health worker (LHWs) visits in the community and distance to a healthcare facility on the nutritional status of under-five children. Additionally, it explores the perceptions and attitudes of the comm…
View article: Key Challenges to Optimal Therapeutic Coverage and Maternal Utilization of CMAM Program in Rural Southern Pakistan: A Qualitative Exploratory Study
Key Challenges to Optimal Therapeutic Coverage and Maternal Utilization of CMAM Program in Rural Southern Pakistan: A Qualitative Exploratory Study Open
Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) is a serious public health problem in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Therapeutic programs are often considered the most effective solution to this problem. However, multiple social and struct…
View article: Determinants of Infant Young Child Feeding Among Mothers of Malnourished Children in South Punjab, Pakistan: A Qualitative Study
Determinants of Infant Young Child Feeding Among Mothers of Malnourished Children in South Punjab, Pakistan: A Qualitative Study Open
Inadequate feeding is one of the most critical underlying determinants of child malnutrition. In this study, we explore infant young child feeding (IYCF) and deconstruct breastfeeding barriers in mothers of severely malnourished children i…
View article: Impact of Bullying Behavior on Mental Health and Quality of Life Among Pre-Adolescents and Adolescents in Sialkot-Pakistan
Impact of Bullying Behavior on Mental Health and Quality of Life Among Pre-Adolescents and Adolescents in Sialkot-Pakistan Open
Bullying in children and adolescents has become a serious social problem and a stern threat to mental health and well-being, leaving a shadow for severe psychopathology. Previous research has highlighted bullying behavior is a leading caus…
View article: The Associations Between Parental Burnout and Mental Health Symptoms Among Chinese Parents With Young Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Associations Between Parental Burnout and Mental Health Symptoms Among Chinese Parents With Young Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused numerous unexpected changes for families and societies, which have likely contributed to higher amounts of stress for most parents. This study aimed to examine the relationship be…
View article: Prevalence of child malnutrition and household socioeconomic deprivation: A case study of marginalized district in Punjab, Pakistan
Prevalence of child malnutrition and household socioeconomic deprivation: A case study of marginalized district in Punjab, Pakistan Open
Better socioeconomic status and well-being in households decrease malnutrition and health risks in children. The objective of the present study is to assess the current nutritional status of pre-school children and to correlate the prevale…
View article: Socio-Economic and Environmental Determinants of Malnutrition in under Three Children: Evidence from PDHS-2018
Socio-Economic and Environmental Determinants of Malnutrition in under Three Children: Evidence from PDHS-2018 Open
Objectives: This research investigates the association of malnutrition with social and economic factors in general and environmental factors in specific such as sanitation facilities and drinking water sources for Pakistan. Methods: Author…
View article: American Older Adults in COVID-19 Times: Vulnerability Types, Aging Attitudes, and Emotional Responses
American Older Adults in COVID-19 Times: Vulnerability Types, Aging Attitudes, and Emotional Responses Open
The Coronavirus Disease (COVID) pandemic has aroused challenges to emotional well-being of the individuals. With 1,582 respondents from the Health and Retirement Survey (HRS), this study investigates the heterogeneity in older adults' vuln…
View article: Does Mothers' Awareness of Health and Nutrition Matter? A Case Study of Child Malnutrition in Marginalized Rural Community of Punjab, Pakistan
Does Mothers' Awareness of Health and Nutrition Matter? A Case Study of Child Malnutrition in Marginalized Rural Community of Punjab, Pakistan Open
Maternal nutritional awareness might reduce the risk of malnutrition in children. This study assesses the impact of mothers' nutritional and health awareness (MNHA) on the nutritional status of pre-school children in rural South Punjab. Us…
View article: Chinese Younger Parents' Quality of Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Do Job Changes and Family Conflicts Matter?
Chinese Younger Parents' Quality of Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Do Job Changes and Family Conflicts Matter? Open
The quality of life (QoL) might have been decreased owing to social disruptions in daily life and basic functioning after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. This work aims to examine the relationship between job changes, family c…
View article: American Older Adults in the Time of COVID-19: Vulnerability Types, Aging Attitudes, and Emotional Responses
American Older Adults in the Time of COVID-19: Vulnerability Types, Aging Attitudes, and Emotional Responses Open
View article: Detecting and Measuring Depression on Social Media Using a Machine Learning Approach: Systematic Review
Detecting and Measuring Depression on Social Media Using a Machine Learning Approach: Systematic Review Open
Background Detection of depression gained prominence soon after this troublesome disease emerged as a serious public health concern worldwide. Objective This systematic review aims to summarize the findings of previous studies concerning a…
View article: Water, Sanitation, and Malnutrition in Pakistan: Challenge for Sustainable Development
Water, Sanitation, and Malnutrition in Pakistan: Challenge for Sustainable Development Open
This paper aims to analyze the water, sanitation, and malnutrition situation in Pakistan and to evaluate the sustainable development goals situation. To find the association, this study applies a chi-square test utilizing a sample of 3,575…