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Materias / palabras clave: hiv infections; pediatric hiv; syringe reuse; pakistan; disease outbreaks

Breast cancer is frequently diagnosed cancer of females all over the world. The most common cancer in Pakistan also is breast cancer. Breast cancer incidence in Pakistan is 2.5 times greater than that in nearby countries...

This paper reports on a study conducted to explore the challenges faced by Pakistani university entrants in adapting to university culture. Several studies have been conducted on first-year experience and challenges face...

Abstract Livestock is considered central component in agricultural sector of Pakistan, provides employment to more than 8 million families. Meat and meat products holds pivotal significance in meeting dietary requirement...

Abstract The increasing frequency of natural hazards, intensified by climate change, poses substantial challenges to sustainable development worldwide. Northern Pakistan, particularly the Hunza district, is highly suscep...

BackgroundPakistan faces a growing burden of adolescent overweight, early-onset diabetes, and one of the world’s highest adult diabetes prevalence rates. Yet, nationally representative data on adolescents’ sugar-swee...

Abstract Background Medication nonadherence and physician-switching undermine treatment outcomes and strain healthcare systems. This study examined the prevalence and determinants of medication noncompliance and doctor-s...

IntroductionThis study attempted to explore the perception and experiences of facilitators and challenges in the implementation of modular, adaptive, and decentralized water infrastructure in the community. It also aimed...

Abstract Background Expanding access to modern contraceptives, particularly long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), is crucial for reducing unmet need, unintended pregnancies, and maternal mortality in Pakistan. D...

The tephritid species Dacus persicus Hendel (Diptera: Tephritidae) exhibits strict host specificity to Calotropis species and is known as a destructive seed feeder of Calotropis procera. During field surveys, D. persicus...

Materias / palabras clave: sugar-sweeten beverages; adolescents; Pakistan; LMIC (low- and middle-income countries); non-communicable diseases; commercial beverages

Materias / palabras clave: ovine; Cooperia; gastrointestinal parasites; Haemonchous contotous; Nematodirus; pakistan

Airports are strategically and economically important installations of any country. Airports are the gateway of any country and any incidents at these gateways may harm the very aspects of a country in the comity of nati...

BackgroundAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major public health challenge in Pakistan due to irrational antibiotic use and weak surveillance. The WHO AWaRe framework and United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declar...

Goats play an essential role in sustaining rural communities in Pakistan by providing milk, meat, and income under diverse production systems. This study compared the morphometric features of exotic Saanen goats with loc...

For irrigation of soil utilization of wastewater has risen significantly in the past few years. This wastewater often have large amount of trace elements and heavy metals, many of which are non-essential and harmful to l...

The study explored the dynamics of institutional linkages and stakeholders’ influences within the agricultural knowledge and information system framework in Pakistan. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted. Quanti...

Purpose — Adopting an asymmetric approach, this study analyses the impact of economic and monetary uncertainties on money demand within an open-economy framework for Pakistan. Its primary objective is to assess whether...

Abstract Background In Pakistan, most children with life-threatening illnesses present at advanced stages and succumb to death, leaving families emotionally traumatised. Parental bereavement leads to long-term psychosoci...

Abstract Antimicrobial resistance and emergence of MDR and XDR Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhi is a major threat in Pakistan. Failure of treatment with conventional antibiotics leads to importance of ex...

Abstract Ecotourism is increasingly recognized as a sustainable development strategy for environmentally sensitive mountain regions. However, its effectiveness depends on spatially informed planning and community accepta...

Abstract Background In Pakistan, over 10,000 children are diagnosed with cancer annually, with leukemia being the most common. These cases present challenges in symptom management, prognosis, and caregiver burden. Despit...

Objectives Paediatric kidney transplantation, while life-saving, presents significant academic challenges for children. Frequent hospitalisations, medical treatments and the psychosocial impact of chronic illness can sev...

This study is aimed to explore the predictors of medication adherence in a hypertensive population of Pakistan. A questionnaire-based cross sectional analysis was undertaken. A prevalence based sample of 385 hypertensive...