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Theses/Dissertations from 2019

 

Factor associated with smokeless tobacco use in rural women and health systems readiness to address it, Inayat Muhammad Shahroz

 

Exploring the readiness of health care professionals regarding use of music therapy as procedural support in pediatric tertiary health care setting, Karachi, Rupani Sania Shamsuddin

Theses/Dissertations from 2018

 

Perceptions on work related musculoskeletal disorders among nursing students, interns and key informations in tertiary hospital of Karachi: A qualitative descriptive study, Salima Saleem Aamdani

 

Knowledge, attitude and practices of skilled birth attendants towards immediate postpartum family planning services, Shazia Nasim Akbani

 

Patient safety through the lens of human factors system approach: Qualitative exploratory-descriptive study of public and private tertiary care hospitals of Karachi, Ammarah Ali

 

Perceptions of stakeholders about the role of health system in suicide prevention in Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan, Anila Anjum

 

Validity evidence of multiple mini interviews for selection into an undergradudate medical education program, Rukhsana Ayub

 

Estimating the impact of "Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cancer project" on household economic: Cost analysis of chronic myeloid leukemia in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa before & after the cancer project, Muhammad Zeeshan Bangash

 

Prevelence and associated factors of childhood obesity among school-going children aged 10-14 years in community-based schools of Karachi, Pakistan, Shaileena S. Bhimani

 

Frequency of musculoskeletal disorder among physiotherapists in public and private hospitals, Yasir Iqbal

 

Exploring awareness of children on street regrading road traffic injuries in Karachi, Pakistan: A qualitative study, Munira Ismail

 

Stress and social support among fulltime working mohters, Nabea Jawaid

 

Awareness about occupational hazards and workplace safety measures among construction workers of AKUH: A qualitative exploratory study, Ayesha M Amin Karamali

 

Challenges in financing healthcare among elderly population of Karachi, Samana Ali Kazmi

 

Factors affecting quality of maternal care during childbirth: A qualitative exploratory study in public and private maternity care centers of Karachi, Pakistan, Nirmal Nasir Ali Khimani

 

Nutritional interventions for maternal and child health (MCH) in armed conflict and humanitarian crisis in low income and middle income countries (LMICS): A systematic review of effects and contextual factors, Zahra Peera

 

Situational analysis of antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) among public and private tertiary care hospitals in Karachi: A qualitative case study, Asma Sadruddin Pethani

 

Childbirth practices of facilities in district Thatta: A qualitative exploratory study, Sana Roujani

 

Perceived barriers for mothers to practice appropriate complementary feeding of infant in district Gilgit, Sonaila Sarwar

 

Assessing the effectiveness of the maternal, newborn and child health program's place-based continum of care for maternal and neonatal services from the community to the district level in district Thatto Sindh, Pakistan, Hazoora Shaikh

 

Development and validation of an instrument for assessment of professional behaviour during laboratory sessions, Fatima Zehra

Theses/Dissertations from 2017

 

Factors influencing chlorhexidine application for prevention of cord infection in District Tando Allahyar Sind, Irshad Ahmed

 

Breaking the vicious cycle of stunting in children under 5 in developing countries of South Asia by overcoming barriers and recommending interventions: A systematic review, Reena Mansoor Ali

 

Burden of children younger than 2 years with missed age appropriate EPI vaccination, Does Pakistan need a catch-up immunization policy: A public health issue - then and now, Nousheen Anwar

 

Evalution of policies aimed at reducing urban-rural disparity in human resource for health in low and middle income countries: A systematic review, Hassan J. Baloach

 

A systematic review of water treatment strategies for childhood diarrhoea in low and middle income settings, Shaista Jabeen

 

Community's perceptions of barriers to childhood routine immunization: A qualitative post-intervention comparative study done in district Tando Mohammad Khan, Sindh, Durenaz Jamal

 

Barriers and enabling factors for introducing Kangaroo mother care in the rural setting of Sindh: A case study in district Dadu, Pakistan, Muhammad Juman

 

Women's satisfaction from delivery services in public sector health facility in district Hyderabad, Aftab Ahmed Kazi

 

Factors responsible for low retention of community midwives (CMWs) in Sind, Pakistan, Adnan Ahmed Khan

 

Perceptions and experiences of women about their help seeking behavior violence for domestic violence in Chitral: A qualitative exploratory case study design, Nigar Abdul Jabbar Khan

 

Perceptions regarding quality standards of managing cardiac emergencies in tertiary care setup; from best evidence to best practice, Anaiz Ahmed Khowaja

 

LHW's role in the provision of nutrition services for under 5 children in peri-urban areas of Karachi - A qualitative study, Nazia Nadir Ali Merchant

 

How the hospital waste is being managed in the public sector hospitals Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan, Muhammad Moosa Qazi

 

Factors associated with diagnostic and treatment delays among pulmonary tuberculosis patients in peri-urban areas of Karachi Pakistan: A mixed methods study, Fazal Rabi

 

Patient satisfaction regarding quality of health care services in medicine outpatient department at secondary care hospital of district Jamshoro, a mix method study, Adil Ali Shaikh

 

Assessing performance tracking of vaccinators using mHealth based application (TEEKO) at district, Tando Mohammad Khan- Sindh, Saqib Ali Shaikh

 

Interventions for the improvement of mental health services at various levels of health system in LMICs: A systematic review, Sualeha Siddiq

 

Perceptions and experiences regarding neonatal mortality in district Thatta, Sindh, a qualitative exploratory study, Salima Akbar Verasia

 

Service delivery strategies to reduce childhood stunting: A meta-analysis, Ali Humayun Zafar

 

Perceptions and practices regarding stillbirths in Thatta district, Sindh; a qualitative exploratory study, Sanam Zulfiqar

Theses/Dissertations from 2016

 

Perceptions of women regarding the quality of family planning services in low income urban areas of Karachi: An exploratory study, Nazia Ahsan

 

Feasibility of mhealth in improving uptake of antenatal and postnatal care services in peri-urban areas of Karachi: A qualitative exploratory study, Anam Feroz

 

Role of public private partnership in the provisin of safe drinking water in Gilgit: A qualitative exploratory study, Sultana Jabeen

 

Occupational health and safety gaps in current standards and their implementation in textile industries of Karachi, Pakistan - An exploratory study, Mir Baz Khan

 

Parents' perceptions and practices regarding childhood diarrhea management in rural Thatta, Sindh, Mohammad Naeem

 

Exploring the factors affecting quality of neonatal care services at a secondary level public hospital in Karachi, Pakistan: An exploratory mixed method study, Noureen Abdul Sultan Somani

 

Perceived quality and factors influencing quality of mental health services at primary healthcare level in Kabul, Afghanistan. A qualitative exploratory study, Mohammad Ismail Zubair

Theses/Dissertations from 2015

 

Implementation of needle stick injury prevention guidelines in tertiary healthcare settings of Karachi, Pakistan, Haris Ahmad

Theses/Dissertations from 2014

 

Human resource development for mental health services in Afghanistan: A case study approach, Ebadullah Hedayat

 

An evaluation of community midwifery program in Sindh, Pakistan, Ayaz Hussain

 

Factors influencing low enrolment in a community health insurance scheme, Karachi, Pakistan, Hussain Maqbool Ahmed Khuwaja

 

Exploring relationship dynamics to enhance effectiveness of public private partnerships for improving maternal health services delivery in Sindh, Farhan Qureshi

 

Types and determinants of coping with cancer and its treatment among adult cancer patients attending two tertiary care hospitals of Karachi, Khadija Barkat Ali Vadsaria

Theses/Dissertations from 2013

 

Perceptions of stakeholders regarding integration mental health into primary health care in Pakistan, Syed Shahzad Hussain

 

Exploring opportunities for linkage of Benazir Income Support Programme with food conitionalities among pregnant and lactating women and children under five in Matiari, Sindh : A cross sectional study, Aminah Jahangir

 

Barriers in utilization of harm reduction services for HIV/AID prevention among injecting drug users in Karachi: A qualitative study exploring users and management perspectives, Abdul Latif

 

Low uptake of modern contraceptives: Perspectives of service providers and end users of lady health worker program in Karachi, Pakistan, Nasim Zahid Shah

Theses/Dissertations from 2012

 

Assessing the quality of care for victims of motorcycle injuries: A case study in the tertiary care private and public hospitals of Karachi, Maryam Huda

 

Effects of unconditional cash transfer status on maternal neonatal and child health service utilization among low-income households in Matiari, Sindh: A cross-sectional study, Atiya Hussain Khowaja

 

Exploring barriers and financial factors for maternal and newborn health service utilization: A comparision between areas served dy contracted and non-contracted rural health centres in the selected districts of Pakistan, Atif Riaz

 

Exploring quality of mental health services in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, Sayed Mehraban Shah

Theses/Dissertations from 2011

 

Ascerting the effectiveness of community integrated management of childhood and neonatal illness (C-IMNCI) through assessing mothers` knowledge and practice and exploring perceptions of the C-IMNCI trained lady health workers in District Quetta, Rakhshanda Ishaque

Theses/Dissertations from 2010

 

Role of social health insurance in improving financial access to health care: A qualitative appraisal of the situation in district Thatta Sindh, Pakistan, Kinza Siddique Chaudhary

 

Factors affecting engagement of NGOS for health systems strengthening in Pakistan-developing a framework for meaningful public-private partnership, Iram Ejaz

 

Prospects for financial sustainability of basic package of health services in Afghanistan, Ahmad Murid Haidari

 

Objective-oriented verses participant-oriented approach to develop a monitoring and evaluation tool for mental health program in Afghanistan, Mohammad Hussain Hasseen

 

Emerging role of community based midwife (CMW) in Pakistan: A case of district Lasbela, Balochistan province, Ghulam Mustafa Khan

 

Low case detection rate of tuberculosis in Ziarat: How the target will be achieved?, Muhammad Dawood Khan

 

Factors influencing dots default in Kabul: Need a responsive health care system-more than ever!, Hamid Hassan Momand

 

Myths and misconceptions about contraceptive methods: An exploratory qualitative study amongst married youth of Karachi, Noureen Aleem Nishtar

 

Availability and affordability of essential medicines: Exploring the effects on health seeking behaviours and health services utilization for children under-5 years, living in a settlement of Karachi, Yasir Shafiq

Theses/Dissertations from 2009

 

Repoductive health programmes of Pakistan: Stand alone or integrated, Aamir Akram Alizai

 

Factors influencing implementation of integrated management of neonatal and childhood illness (IMNCI) strategy at public sector primary health care facilities in Matiari district, Sindh, Nousheen Alwani

 

A randomized clinical trail of fissure sealant retention: Self etch adhensive versus total etch adhensive, Nadia Aman

 

Assessing the knowledge skills, ability and performance of paramedical staff in delivering primary health care sevices: A case of District Jamshoro Sindh Pakistan, Sher Bahadur

 

Seroprevalence and risk factors for hepatitis C infection among male prisoners in Karachi, Amna Subhan Butt

 

Health watch framework (HWF): How effectively it is being implemented and how useful it is for monitoring and utilisation of routine health information system (HIS) data at facility, sub district and district level?, Umar Khan

 

Factors affecting retention and motivation of doctors working in basic health units of district Abbottabad, Sayed Masoom Shah

Theses/Dissertations from 2008

 

Effects of result-based funding mechanisms on maternal and child health: A systematic literature review, Mohammad Faisal

 

Factors influencing infection control management at Civil Hospital Karachi: A qualitative case study, Shagufta Perveen

 

How does community HMIS work? Perception of lady health workers and supervisors about LHW-MIS in tehsil Mansehra, NWFP, Bilal Saleem

Theses/Dissertations from 2007

 

ICPD to MDGs- a quest for common grounds : Where do we and what needs to be done?, Farina Abrejo

 

Patterns of road traffic injuries at two tertiary care hospitals of Quetta, Baluchistan, Abdul Rahim Agha

 

Tele-health in Asia: A systematic review, Hammad Durrani

 

Quality assessment of a private university dental hospital in Karachi: Case study using European Foundation for quality management (EFQM) excellence model, Farhan Saeed Vakani

Theses/Dissertations from 2006

 

A qualitative study on paucity of laws regulating private health care sector in Pakistan, Haseeb Ahmed

 

Understanding barriers to North-South collaborative research: Contextual issues in a case study of chlorhexidine trial by AKU & UAB, Zia-Ullah Khan Dawar

 

Estimating cost of illness of diabetes mellitus in out-patient clinic setting of Karachi, Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Khowaja

 

Issues of gender equity: A case study of decentralized health care system of District Nawabshah, Sindh, Nawab Khan Mangrio

 

Is there a shortage of female health workers in (MOPH) Paktya province Afganistan?: A descriptive case study design, Rahmatullah Nizamal

 

Male involvement in Spacing births, Afghanistan, Mohammad Hafiz Rasooly

 

Prevalence and risk factors of mycobacterium tuberculosis infection among prisoners in Kabul central prison (Puli Charkhi), Afghanistan, Khwaja Mir Islam Saeed

Theses/Dissertations from 2005

 

Evaluation of an off campus primary care facility of a private university hospital at Karachi, Muhammad Mazhar Alam

Theses/Dissertations from 2004

 

Resource allocation and the enhanced National Aids Control Programme: Decision maker's perspectives, Sara Husain

 

Perceptions of health managers on the current facility based health management information system, Muhammad Suleman Qazi

 

Patient welfare systems in private tertiary-care hospitals in Karachi, Syed Saif-Ur Rehman

Theses/Dissertations from 2003

 

Gats and equity in health services in Pakistan: Opportunities, concerns and limitations, Nabeel Akram

 

Perceptions of registered medical practitioners of Karachi, Pakistan regarding induced abortion, Fatima Mohbat Ali

 

Perceptions of members of the National Assembly regarding effective legislation on domestic violence against women, Parveen Ashraf