Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences

About the Journal

Title of Journal: Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences

(ISSN Online: 2790-9352, Print: 2790-9344)

Frequency: Monthly (w.e.f July-2022)

Affiliated with: Lahore Medical Research Center

Website: (www.lmrc.com.pk)

Address: 746-A, Kashmir Block, Allama Iqbal Town, Lahore, Pakistan

Published By: CrossLinks International Publishers (CLIP), Lahore, Pakistan

Website: (www.clip.com.pk)

Address: 590-Karim Block, Allama Iqbal Town, Lahore, Pakistan

Lahore Medical Research Center has published "Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences (PJHS)"; A Monthly, Double Blind peer-reviewed open access Journal. The aim of the Journal is to provide a platform for allied health professionals to publish their research work. All materials, articles and information published in PJHS will be peer-reviewed.

Research papers, Short communications, Review or mini-reviews, Commentaries, Perspectives, opinion, Meta-analysis, Case reports, Case studies, Case-control studies

Reviews on recent progress in Health Sciences are commissioned by the editors. The purpose of the PJHS is to publish scientific and technical research papers to bring attention of international researchers, scientists, academicians, health care professionals towards recent advancements in Health Sciences. The articles are collected in the form of reviews, original studies, clinical studies etc. It may serve as a global platform for scientists in relevant fields to connect and mutually share ideas. This journal is open to all the research professionals whose work fall within our scope.

Accreditation:

Approved by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan for the year 2023-24

Fee & Subscription Charges

Article Processing Fee: NONE

Article Publication Fee (National) Rs 35000 / Article

Article Publication Fee (International ) 200 USD / Article

Printed Version: Rs 2500/per copy

Waiver Policy

If an author has no funds to pay such charges, he may request for full or partial waiver of publication fees. The decision may however vary from case to case.

We do not want charges to prevent the publication of worthy material.

Annual Subscription for Printed Versions

For Institutes: Rs 20,000/ Annually

Single Copy: Rs 2500/-

Submissions

Submission are welcome and may be submitted here: editor@thejas.com.pk

Current Issue

2023: Volume 04 Issue 10 (October Issue)

View 2023: Volume 04 Issue 10 (October Issue)

Published: 2023-10-31

Editorial

Approaches and challenges in Public Health

Riffat Mehboob

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.899

Review Article

Role of MRI to Detection of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy in Diabetic Patients-Literature Review MRI to Detection of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

Muhammad Ahmad Raza, Muhammad Azam, Laamia Altuf, Nishat Aftab Jadran, Abdullah Amjad

02-06
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1096
Sonographic Assessment of Carotid Artery Stenosis in Atherosclerotic Patients by Color Doppler Ultrasound Determinants of Quality of Life

Muhammad Ahmad Raza, Farwa Seemab Zafar, Muhammad Sabir, Laamia Altuf, Hajra Sultan, Syeda Hafiza Mehak Gillani

07-11
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1088
Methanol Formation, Toxicity and its Impact on the Human Nervous System and Liver Methanol Formation, Toxicity and its Impact

Muhammad Abubakar, Muhammad Maaz Arif, Hina Kausar, Sarmad Habib Khan, Wardah Nisar, Khurram Shahzad

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1056

Original Article

Assessment of Fresh Milk Quality Through Quality Parameters Assessment of Fresh Milk Quality

Tanveer Ibrahim, Feroza Hamid Wattoo, Muhammad Hamid Sarwar Wattoo, Saima Hamid

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.871
Prevalence of Hyperuricemia In Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study Hyperuricemia In Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients

Madiha Haseeb, Maria Qadri, Mir Tahir Hussain Talpur, Muhammad Azhar Hussain, Nasir Jamil, Farah Malik, Areeba Zohaib, Neha Aslam, Mohammad Hasan

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.957
Duration of Hemodialysis and its Impact on Quality of Life Hemodialysis and its Impact on Quality of Life

Bushra Akram, Hafiz Shafique Ahmad, Muhammad Tahsin Akhtar, Ahmad Bilal, Khizra Iqbal

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1009
Comparison of Complication of Postpartum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device With Interval Placed IUCD PPIUCD VS Interval Placed IUCD

Hina Khalid, Sadaf Zahra Syed, Fatima Waheed, Fouzia Iqbal, Quraa Mehmud, Aysha Khalid

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1018
Effectiveness of Nurse-led Educational Intervention on Therapeutic Communication of Undergraduate Nursing Students by Using SBAR tool Effectiveness of Nurse-led Educational Intervention

Aleena Ilyas, Amjad Ali, Tanseer Ahmed

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1026
Association between COVID-19 Infection Susceptibility and ABO Blood Groups and Rhesus Antigen COVID-19 Infection Susceptibility and ABO Blood Groups

Muhammad Umer Khan, Nauman Khokhar, Muhammad Ahmad Ashraf, Muhammad Usman Ghani, Saima Younas, Iram Amin, Muhammad Shahid, Inam Ullah, Rakhtasha Munir, Sameen Ahmed

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1031
Prevalence of Hearing Aids Usage and Their Outcomes in Old Age Population Hearing Aids Usage and their Outcomes

Muhammad Bilal Raza Khan , Syeda Asfara Badar, Khadija Saleem, Faiqa Khalid, Muhammad Arslan, Muhammad Abdullah, Naeem Ashraf, Eruj Fatima Aslam, Daniel Akhtar

51-54
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1041
Severity of Plasmodium vivax Malaria among Patients Presenting at Tertiary Care Hospital after Flood in Sindh – Pakistan Severity of Plasmodium vivax Malaria

Mona Humaira, Naila Memon, Akbar Gohar Abro, Arshad Sattar Lakho, Tahir Hanif, Shuaib Ansari

55-58
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1043
Assessment of Nursing Knowledge About Care of Patients Diagnosed with Thalassemia Major Nursing Knowledge About Care of Patients with Thalassemia Major

Sumaira Tabbasum, Tahira Khurram, . Hafiza Nabila, Iqra Saleem, Zaryab Khan, Hafiza Ummara Rasheed

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1050
Frequency of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients with Bacterial Vaginosis during First Trimester of Pregnancy Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients with Bacterial Vaginosis

Shazia Baloach, Maria Arshad, Tahira Parveen, Aisha Seher, Farzana Sohail, Asifa Malhan, Adnan Fazal

64-67
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1055
Comparison of Mini Squat and Endurance Training in Improving Quality of Life in Knee Osteoarthritis Improving Quality of Life in Knee Osteoarthritis

Muhammad Talha, Abdul Rehman Khokhar, Sairish Sairien, Irum Nosheen, Natesh Kumar, Tasmiya Asghar, Lailma Maqbool, Muhammad Salman

68-72
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1067
Factors Affecting Weight Loss Management among Obese Nurses Working in Public and Private Health Care Sectors Factors Affecting Weight Loss Management

Yasmeen BiBi, Madiha Mukhtar, Hajra Sarwar, Tasleem Kanwal

73-77
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1069
The Battle against Antibiotic Resistance: Exploring Perceptions, Misconceptions, Attitudes, Practices, and Awareness Factors Influencing Antibiotic Resistance among General and Clinical Populations The Battle against Antibiotic Resistance

Salman Zahir, Sarwat Jahan, Khansa Khan, Hashir Ul Jiyad, Zahoor Ahmad Khan, Zarghuna Akbar, Maria Iqbal, Atifa Afridi

78-84
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1011
Biopsychosocial Determinants of Quality of Life in Patients with Hepatitis B and C Quality of Life in Patients with Hepatitis B and C

Syed Messum Ali Kazmi, Rabia Iftikhar

85-92
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1077
Parental Perspective on Impact of Hearing Assistive Devices on Children with Hearing Impairment Parental Perspective on Impact of Hearing Assistive Devices

Hina Sultana, Nazia Mumtaz, Ghulam Saqulain

93-98
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1080
Investigating Public Awareness and Attitudes towards People with Bipolar Disorder in Punjab, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study Investigating Public Awareness and Attitudes with Bipolar Disorder

Muzamal Hussain, Obaid Ullah, Nazia Kanwal, Hareem Mohsin, Nimra Hanif, Sadia Zakir, Maleeha Manzoor, Laiba Zahid

99-104
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1081
Effectiveness of Treadmill Training Alone Versus Treadmill Training with External Clues on Improving Gait and Functional Ability in Parkinson’s Patient Improving Gait and Functional Ability in Parkinson’s Patient

Faisal Ghafoor, Kanwal Fatima, Muhammad Fawad, Aisha Munawar, Muhammad Jawwad Baig, Zunaira Ahmad

105-110
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1085
Prevalence and Predictors of Non-Compliance with Pharmacological Treatment in Diabetes Non-Compliance with Pharmacological Treatment in Diabetes

Ayesha Shah Jehan, Summaya Roshan, Shujaat Hussain, Azka Maheen, Jawad Mahmood, Akhtar Zada

111-115
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1089
Frequency of Foot Pain and Assessment of Foot Function Associated with Wearing Point Shoes in Students and Faculty Members of Fashion Designing Schools Foot Pain and Assessment of Foot Function

Rabia Majeed, Muhammad Ammar Akbar, Maheen Waseem, Samer Zehra, Mamoona Shaukat

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1093
Assessment of Self-Care Abilities and Associated Factors among Elderly Patients after Hip Fracture Surgery Hip Fracture Surgery

Roofen Julious, Hajra Sarwar, Muhammad Afzal, Zunaira Aziz

121-125
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1102
Duke Treadmill Score Predicts Coronary Artery Disease Severity in Diabetics and Non-Diabetics Coronary Artery Disease Severity

Muhammad Khalil, Muhammad Shafique Arshad, Asma Zafar Khawaja, Iffat Aqeel, . Hidayatullah, Mahboob Ur Rehman, Sumeet Kumar, Shoaib Ahmed

126-130
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1112
Frequency of Uterine Rupture and Its Maternal and Fetal Outcomes of Uterine Rupture among Pregnant Women Uterine Rupture among Pregnant Women

Aisha Seher, Arifa Yousafzai, Zakia Minhas, Sumera Brohi, Mehvish Masood, Maryum Noor, Adnan Fazal

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1115
Quantification of Heavy Metals and Chemical Stressors in Ground Water of Coal Mining Areas and Associated Human Health Risk Quantification of Heavy Metals and Chemical Stressors

Aima Iram Batool, Fariha Idrees, Areesha Khannum, Naima Huma Naveed, Muhammad Fayyaz Ur Rehman, Aksa Akram, Syed Sikandar Habib, Hakim Bibi

135-139
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1114
Efficacy of Muscle Energy Technique alone and in combination with Interferential Therapy for the Treatment of Non-specific Low Back Pain Treatment of Non-specific Low Back Pain

Ali Zubair, Imama Shakoor, Muhammad Saad Hassan, Shumaila Tahreem, Mehwish Iqbal, Kiran Haq, Muhammad Salman

140-144
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1122
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of COVID-19 among Nurses at Mayo Hospital Lahore Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of COVID-19 among Nurses

Masooma Batool, Ambar Afzal, Sarah Naveed, Shamim Sattar, Nargis Abdul Rehman

145-150
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1123
Combined Effectiveness of Static Stretching With and Without Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR) in Managing Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Status Among Upper Cross Syndrome Patients Combined Effectiveness of Static Stretching

Palwasha Mudassar, Zara Butt, Sumbal Salik, Raheel Munawar, Khizra Hamid, Iqra Yaseen, Arslan Saeed, Amna Khalid

151-155
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1137
Knowledge and Practices of Patients Regarding Diabetes Self-Management: A Mixed Method Approach Knowledge and Practices Regarding Diabetes Self-Management

Noor ul-Islam, Bakhtyar Ali Shah, Dildar Muhammad, Hina Ajmal, Shakila Karim

156-162
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1086
Comparing Heat-Induced Antigen Retrieval Methods for ER Expression in Invasive Breast Carcinoma Invasive Breast Carcinoma

Shela Akbar, Hina Khan, Abdul Qadir

163-169
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1120
Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients with Valvular Heart Disease Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients

Hidayat Ullah, Muhammad Shafique Arshad, Zabih Ullah, Abdul Rehman, Muhammad Khalil, Nouman Khan

170-174
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1094
Association of Access to the Radial Artery with Reduced Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury Association of Access to the Radial Artery

Sanjay Gandhi, Haris Khan, Umer Bin Tariq, Gulfan Ullah, Akmal Zubair

175-180
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1100
The Influence of Presentation Timing and Door to Balloon Timing on the Clinical Outcomes in Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Influence of Presentation Timing and Door to Balloon Timing

Nasir Khan, Muhammad Wajahat Jan, Rahman Ullah

181-186
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1125
Lifestyle Impacts of Extended Nursing Shifts Among Nurses: A Study in Tertiary Care Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan Lifestyle Impacts of Extended Nursing Shifts

Rasheed Ahmed Khan, Tahir Ali, Nasir Mehmood, Nighat Riaz, Usman Ghani, Talat Riaz, Afsha Bibi, Nasar Khan, Abdul Nasir

187-193
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1054
Frequency of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction among Undergraduate University Students: A Cross Sectional Study Frequency of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Tamknat Ilyas, Asma Wadood, Rabia Jawa, Sidra Ali, Rahat Ayub, Sania Maqbool, Saddiqa Qamar

194-197
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.997
Effectiveness of Standardized Nursing Care Plan on Nurses’ Usability Regarding Quality Nursing Care in Private Tertiary Care Hospital Lahore Effectiveness of Standardized Nursing Care Plan

Misbah Hanif, Sarfraz Masih

198-202
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1113
Concordance and Discordance between Radiology Resident’s and Radiologist’s Interpretation of Brain MRI in Patients with Head Masses Brain MRI in Patients with Head Masses

Khadeeja Anwar, Abdullah Safi, Hadia Abid, Irfanullah Khan, Umar Anwar, Talha Anwar, Anisa Sundal

203-207
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1078
An Assessment of Radiolucencies Associated with Second Molar Adjacent Impacted Third Molar in Left in Comparison to Right Mandible An assessment of Radiolucencies

Maha Shafique, Samra Farrukh, Hafiz Zain Bin Tajamal, Darab Fatima Babary, Amna Qasim, Hira Butt

208-212
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1116
Quality of Life of Lower Limb Amputees; A Comparative Study between Rehabilitated vs Non-Rehabilitated Groups Quality of Life of Lower Limb Amputees

Somiya Naz, Syeda Sakina, Maham Sarfraz, Iqra Ghazanfar

213-217
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.977
Physical Therapist’s Knowledge and Use of Medical Imaging in Clinical Practice: A Cross-Sectional Survey Physical Therapist’s Knowledge

. Quratulain, Mamoona Tasleem Afzal, Muhammad Aqeel Aslam, Shanzay Wajid, Sairish Sairien, Amina Mehak Hasnat, Muhammad Kashif, Tamjeed Ghaffar

218-222
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1051
Sonographic Prenatal Screening in Diagnosis of Neural Tube Defects During 1st and 2nd Trimesters of Pregnancy Diagnosis of Neural Tube Defects

Aima Gilani, Muhammad Nawaz Anjum, Asif Hanif, Zarnab Amin, Seemal Masood

223-229
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1082
Impact of SARS-Cov-2 Virus and The Pandemic on Tinnitus Patients: A Comparative Cross-sectional Study Impact of SARS-Cov-2 Virus on Tinnitus

Amna Awais, Nukhbat Ullah Awan, Ghulam Saqulain, Shahana Azmat, Sher Zaman, Paras Laraib, Shafqat Shahzad

230-237
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1192

Case Series

Differentiation Syndrome; Post-ATRA/ATO Induction Therapy in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia

Kanwal Karim, Simab Pervaiz, Ina Abdul Majeed, Sana Mushtaq, Hina Arshad
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i10.1070

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