Women’s everyday travel experiences in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Ahmed, Waheed; Imran, Muhammad; Scheyvens, Regina

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“…Among the successful treatment interventions of diarrhea, ORS tops the list 81 . One study found that 72.1% of Pakistani mothers have used ORS for diarrhea, indicating its wide use in society 82 . However, preparation of ORS requires accuracy, and is therefore misused by many 83 .…”

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“…However, preparation of ORS requires accuracy, and is therefore misused by many 83 . Hence, concerted awareness campaigns should be organized to educate parents to practice the correct use and method of utilizing ORS 82 . Antimicrobials, zinc, and vitamin A supplementations have proven beneficial as well 81 .…”

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“…81 One study found that 72.1% of Pakistani mothers have used ORS for diarrhea, indicating its wide use in society. 82 However, preparation of ORS requires accuracy, and is therefore misused by many. 83 Hence, concerted awareness campaigns should be organized to educate parents to practice the correct use and method of utilizing ORS.…”

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“…83 Hence, concerted awareness campaigns should be organized to educate parents to practice the correct use and method of utilizing ORS. 82 Antimicrobials, zinc, and vitamin A supplementations have proven beneficial as well. 81 However, many supplements are not widely available in pharmacies across the country.…”

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The rise of diarrheal illnesses in the children of Pakistan amidst COVID‐19: A narrative review

Rahmat

Zubair

Abdi

et al. 2023

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Background In Pakistan, 74 children out of 1000 lose their lives annually due to diarrheal illness. This commentary addresses the contributing factors aggravating this growing dilemma and the effect of a simultaneous rise in COVID‐19 cases in a healthcare system ready to collapse, along with providing recommendations to alleviate the problems causing this spike in diarrheal cases. Methods This narrative review has emphasized the causes of the spike in pediatric diarrheal illnesses in Pakistan as well as recommendations offered to lessen the burden by incorporating recent literature ( n = 68). Tactics to tackle COVID‐19 alongside diarrheal illnesses were also included. Pakistan was chosen to be assessed due to its high burden of child and infant mortality due to preventable causes. Results The provision of safe drinking water, the proper use of Integrated Management of Newborn and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI), adequate awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding, the use of correct rehydration techniques such as Oral Rehydration Therapy, and the crucial implementation of the EPI vaccination schedule can curb this increase in diarrheal cases. Conclusion The increased prevalence of diarrheal diseases amongst the pediatric population of Pakistan can be attributed largely due to unsanitary drinking water. Emphasis must be put in the provision of safe drinking water. During the first years of life, children can be kept safe from deadly pathogens just by adequate breastfeeding. IMNCI and EPI must also be properly implemented.

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The rise of diarrheal illnesses in the children of Pakistan amidst COVID‐19: A narrative review

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“…Although it presents like iron deficiency anemia, it has significant genetic implications (6). Prevalence of beta thalassemia trait in Pakistan is 5% (7). A diligent approach is to rule out iron deficiency anemia first since Iron deficiency anemia can mask beta thalassemia trait in laboratory investigations.…”

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Frequency of Beta Thalassemia Trait in Pregnant Females Presenting With Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia in First Trimester

Bashir¹,

Hassan²,

Ghani³

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Background: Anemia of pregnancy primarily affects women of low socioeconomic status. Globally, by WHO (World Health Organization) criteria, 52% of pregnant women from undeveloped or developing countries are anemic compared with 20% from industrialized nations. Heterozygous β-thalassemia (βthalassemia trait; β-TT), caused by the inheritance of a single βthalassemia allele, either β 0 or β + , is an important cause of anemia. More importantly, however, its diagnosis is important for the prevention of beta thalassemia major. Objective: To determine the frequency of beta thalassemia trait in pregnant females presenting with microcytic hypochromic anemia in first trimester. Method and Material: This is a cross sectional survey and was conducted in Pathology department, King Edward Medical University, Lahore and all cases were selected from Lady Atchison Hospital and Lady Willingdon Hospital (affiliated with Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan). After telling the patients about pros and cons of the procedure and taking informed consent and ensuring their confidentiality. The following investigations were carried out from Pathology department, King Edward Medical University, Lahore: Complete blood count: Blood samples were collected in K 3 EDTA vials and analyzed within 1-3 hours of collection by using a haematology analyzer Sysmex KX-21for Hb, total red cell count, MCV and MCH. Peripheral blood smear: Blood films were made from each sample stained by Giemsa and examined for red cell morphology .i.e microcytosis, hypochromia, NRBCs and anisocytosis. Hemoglobin Electrophoresis: Blood samples in K 3 EDTA vials were subjected to cellulose acetate electrophoresis and Hb A 2 estimation done by elution. Results: A total of 120 patients were included. Majority (39%) were between 26 and 30 years of age with a mean and SD 27.43+3.11 years. Mean + SD of the quantitative variables of the patients with beta thalassemia trait were as follows; Hemoglobin 10.77+0.97 g/dL, MCV 62.07+4.26 fL , MCH 19.51+2.45 pg, MCHC was 28.08+2.16 g/dL and mean HbA2 was 4.29+0.37 %. Frequency of beta thalassemia trait in pregnant females presenting with microcytic hypochromic anemia in first trimester was 15.33% (n=19). Conclusion: Beta thalassemia trait is one of the commonest causes of microcytic hypochromic anemia. Pregnant females presenting with microcytic hypochromic anemia should be investigated for beta thalassemia trait along with iron studies. Beta thalassemia trait detection in pregnant females can be an important step for prevention of beta thalassemia major.

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Women’s everyday travel experiences in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Pakistan

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The rise of diarrheal illnesses in the children of Pakistan amidst COVID‐19: A narrative review

The rise of diarrheal illnesses in the children of Pakistan amidst COVID‐19: A narrative review

Frequency of Beta Thalassemia Trait in Pregnant Females Presenting With Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia in First Trimester

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