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View article: Are school-based violence prevention interventions inclusive and effective for children with disabilities? A systematic review of global evidence
Are school-based violence prevention interventions inclusive and effective for children with disabilities? A systematic review of global evidence Open
View article: Association of feeding practices with growth in infants: a longitudinal observational study in a rural district of Pakistan
Association of feeding practices with growth in infants: a longitudinal observational study in a rural district of Pakistan Open
Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is recommended for the first 6 months of an infant’s life, but barriers to EBF persist due to sociocultural, economic and health-related factors in resource-poor settings. This study examines the as…
View article: Association of Feeding Practices with Growth in Infants: A Longitudinal Observational Study in a Rural District of Pakistan
Association of Feeding Practices with Growth in Infants: A Longitudinal Observational Study in a Rural District of Pakistan Open
Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is recommended for the first six months of an infant’s life, but barriers to EBF persist due to socio-cultural, economic and health-related factors. Promoting optimal feeding practices, particularly…
View article: Selecting a Quality Day Care for Young Children: A Cross- Sectional Survey of Parents in Karachi Pakistan
Selecting a Quality Day Care for Young Children: A Cross- Sectional Survey of Parents in Karachi Pakistan Open
Early childhood is a critical period for developmental milestones, yet in regions like Pakistan, limited access to quality daycare due to socio-economic constraints poses significant challenges. This study explores the impact of daycare qu…
View article: Maternal cognitive and socioemotional caregiving with young children during hospitalization: a cross-sectional study from Pakistan
Maternal cognitive and socioemotional caregiving with young children during hospitalization: a cross-sectional study from Pakistan Open
Background: In high-income countries, specialized staff effectively use play-based interventions for reducing stress during pediatric hospitalization. However, in settings where skilled professionals are not available, training parents to …
View article: Postmortem minimally invasive tissue sampling in communities: exploring perceptions of families, funeral workers, religious and community leaders and healthcare providers from Pakistan
Postmortem minimally invasive tissue sampling in communities: exploring perceptions of families, funeral workers, religious and community leaders and healthcare providers from Pakistan Open
Background Minimally invasive tissue sampling (MITS) has increasingly been used to improve the diagnosis of disease and identification of the cause of death, particularly in underserved areas. However, there are multiple barriers to access…
View article: Children Raising Children: A cross-sectional survey of parental perceptions and practices regarding sibling caretaking in rural Pakistan
Children Raising Children: A cross-sectional survey of parental perceptions and practices regarding sibling caretaking in rural Pakistan Open
Background The phenomenon of children raising children, or older children caretaking for younger children is under-investigated and can significantly impact child development and family wellbeing outcomes. Methods The perceptions and pract…
View article: Digital Solutions for Mental Health Awareness and Support in Pakistan: Perspectives from a Non-Profit Organization (Preprint)
Digital Solutions for Mental Health Awareness and Support in Pakistan: Perspectives from a Non-Profit Organization (Preprint) Open
UNSTRUCTURED The COVID-19 pandemic caused a global health crisis in 2020; millions of deaths and economic paralysis, further compounded by physical/social distancing measures and fear of the virus, resulting in potential long-term adverse…
View article: A Family-Centered Intervention to Monitor Children's Development in a Pediatric Outpatient Setting: Design and Feasibility Testing
A Family-Centered Intervention to Monitor Children's Development in a Pediatric Outpatient Setting: Design and Feasibility Testing Open
The patient experience team at a private tertiary care hospital used the Theory of Change to design a family-centered developmental monitoring intervention, building on an ongoing initiative. The design entailed (i) a monitoring form: Surv…
View article: Parental engagement practices with young children during hospitalization: a cross-sectional survey from Pakistan
Parental engagement practices with young children during hospitalization: a cross-sectional survey from Pakistan Open
Objectives This study was conducted to assess the association between parental play and stimulation practices during hospitalization with child and family factors. Methods A cross sectional survey was conducted in Pakistan, with 458 parent…
View article: Usability and Acceptability of a Mobile App for Behavior Change and to Improve Immunization Coverage among Children in Pakistan: A Mixed-Methods Study
Usability and Acceptability of a Mobile App for Behavior Change and to Improve Immunization Coverage among Children in Pakistan: A Mixed-Methods Study Open
Background: Pakistan’s immunization uptake rates are still significantly lower than anticipated despite several initiatives. Lack of awareness, forgetting about vaccination schedule, and vaccine misconception/misinformation are a few of th…
View article: Do parental stimulation practices modify the effect of child’s health status on early developmental risk? Findings from a hospitalized cohort
Do parental stimulation practices modify the effect of child’s health status on early developmental risk? Findings from a hospitalized cohort Open
The current study conducted in Pakistan aimed to test if parental stimulation practices modify the effect of general child health status on early developmental risks in hospitalized children. Development was assessed using the Survey of We…
View article: Respiratory Syncytial Virus–Associated Mortality Among Young Infants in Karachi, Pakistan: A Prospective Postmortem Surveillance Study
Respiratory Syncytial Virus–Associated Mortality Among Young Infants in Karachi, Pakistan: A Prospective Postmortem Surveillance Study Open
Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an important cause of infant morbidity and mortality and a potential target for maternal immunization strategies. However, data on the role of RSV in young infant deaths in developing countri…
View article: Family-centered approach to monitoring children’s development in a paediatric outpatient setting: feasibility study from Pakistan
Family-centered approach to monitoring children’s development in a paediatric outpatient setting: feasibility study from Pakistan Open
Background : The purpose of the study was to design and test the feasibility of a recent guideline of family-centered psychosocial support as an approach to developmental monitoring in a pediatric outpatient setting. Methods: The patient e…
View article: Development and feasibility testing of a play-based psychosocial intervention for reduced patient stress in a pediatric care setting: experiences from Pakistan
Development and feasibility testing of a play-based psychosocial intervention for reduced patient stress in a pediatric care setting: experiences from Pakistan Open
View article: Family-centered Approach to Monitoring Children’s Development in a Paediatric Outpatient Setting: Feasibility Study From Pakistan
Family-centered Approach to Monitoring Children’s Development in a Paediatric Outpatient Setting: Feasibility Study From Pakistan Open
Background: The purpose of the study was to design and test the feasibility of a recent guideline of family-centered psychosocial support as an approach to developmental monitoring in a pediatric outpatient setting.Methods: The patient ex…
View article: Family-Centered Approach to Monitoring Children’s Development in a Paediatric Outpatient Setting: Feasibility Study from Pakistan
Family-Centered Approach to Monitoring Children’s Development in a Paediatric Outpatient Setting: Feasibility Study from Pakistan Open
Background : The purpose of the study was to design and test the feasibility of a recent guideline of family-centered psychosocial support as an approach to developmental monitoring in a pediatric outpatient setting. Methods: The patient e…
View article: Development and Feasibility Testing of a Play-Based Psychosocial Intervention for Reduced Patient Stress in a Paediatric Care Setting: Experiences from Pakistan
Development and Feasibility Testing of a Play-Based Psychosocial Intervention for Reduced Patient Stress in a Paediatric Care Setting: Experiences from Pakistan Open
Background: Hospitalization can be a source of great stress for children and their families. In high-income countries there are specialized staff to help children cope using different techniques including play. However, it is a major chall…
View article: School-based interventions to promote personal and environmental hygiene practices among children in Pakistan: protocol for a mixed methods study
School-based interventions to promote personal and environmental hygiene practices among children in Pakistan: protocol for a mixed methods study Open
View article: Insights into reproductive psychiatry: A literature review
Insights into reproductive psychiatry: A literature review Open
This review article scrutinizes the role of male and female reproductive hormones on behavioural and psychological levels. Research suggests that estrogen serves as a protective hormone against psychosis in females, and that women are most…
View article: Consequences of PTSD and memory processing on neural structures: can psychotherapy Influence dendritic formation?
Consequences of PTSD and memory processing on neural structures: can psychotherapy Influence dendritic formation? Open