Mishal Bajwa
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View article: Unequal budgeting and limited WHO AWaRe Access antibiotics in Punjab: procurement policy gaps in Pakistan’s National Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance
Unequal budgeting and limited WHO AWaRe Access antibiotics in Punjab: procurement policy gaps in Pakistan’s National Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance Open
SML is misaligned with the core concept of the WHO AWaRe system and the recent UNGA target of 70% Access category antibiotic consumption. The study elucidates that PSHFs lack sufficient funds to procure SML-advised quantities, highlighting…
View article: The antibiotic procurement saga: a long-neglected stewardship target to combat antimicrobial resistance in Pakistan
The antibiotic procurement saga: a long-neglected stewardship target to combat antimicrobial resistance in Pakistan Open
Background Consistent and timely access to antibiotics is a hallmark of an antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) and can be achieved through good procurement practices. However, flawed procurement modules result in poor antibiotic supply…
View article: Impact of a pharmacist-led educational intervention on knowledge, attitude, and practice toward the rational use of antibiotics among healthcare workers in a secondary care hospital in Punjab, Pakistan
Impact of a pharmacist-led educational intervention on knowledge, attitude, and practice toward the rational use of antibiotics among healthcare workers in a secondary care hospital in Punjab, Pakistan Open
Introduction: Growing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and decreasing efficacy of the available antimicrobials have become a significant public health concern. The antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) ensures the appropriate use of antimi…
View article: The Effect of Obesity on Severity of Asthma: An Observational Prospective Study from Pakistan
The Effect of Obesity on Severity of Asthma: An Observational Prospective Study from Pakistan Open
A BSTRACT Objective: The current research study aimed to access the relationship between obesity and asthma exacerbations and severity among adult patients at the outpatient section of a federal hospital (PIMS) in Islamabad, Pakistan. Meth…
View article: A Cross-Sectional Assessment of Self-Medication Among University Students of Lahore, Pakistan
A Cross-Sectional Assessment of Self-Medication Among University Students of Lahore, Pakistan Open
Background: Symptoms or ailments that a person is aware of and chooses to treat on their own are referred to as self-medication. The idea of self-medication has been influenced by awareness of individual responsibility for own health and u…
View article: Changing Presentation of Traumatic Brain Injuries in a Tertiary Hospital Lahore Following Enforcement of Motorcycle Helmet Laws - A Mixed-Method Study
Changing Presentation of Traumatic Brain Injuries in a Tertiary Hospital Lahore Following Enforcement of Motorcycle Helmet Laws - A Mixed-Method Study Open
Objectives: To observe change in traumatic brain injury (TBI) presentation after enforcement of a motorcycle helmet law and to explore perspectives of stakeholders on road safety measures. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken ba…
View article: The Role of Contraceptive Logistics Management Information System in Provision of Family Planning Services in the province of Sindh, Pakistan
The Role of Contraceptive Logistics Management Information System in Provision of Family Planning Services in the province of Sindh, Pakistan Open
Pakistan ranks in the lowest amongst countries in terms of health indicators including sexual and reproductive health (SRH). “Availability of the contraceptives, a human right” was declared in ICPD and WHO report on SRH in the year 2014. S…