Comparison of knowledge, attitude and practices of betelnut users in two socio-economic areas of Karachi.

Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding HIV/AIDS among adult fishermen in coastal areas of Karachi

BACKGROUND Migrant populations are at high risk of Human Immuno Deficiency Virus infection (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Studies of HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes and practices among fishermen in developing countries have shown gaps in knowledge and fear of contagion with ambivalent attitudes towards HIV/AIDS and inconsistent universal precautions adherence. The aim of thi...

Male partners' knowledge and practices of antenatal care in district Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study

Background & aim: Active participation of men in antenatal care and their considerable knowledge about this issue is resulted in favorable pregnancy outcomes. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices of male partners regarding antenatal care (ANC) and their associated factors in district Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan (KPK). Methods<...

Socio-economic Impact Assessment of Watershed Plans Implemented from the Perspective of Stakeholders (Case Study: Hasan abdal Basin- Zanjan Province)

Watershed projects play an increasingly important role in managing soil and water resources throughout the world. In many developing countries, watershed management practices and planning are usually performed which cannot be identified by stakeholders. This study has been introduced an approach to consider some socioeconomic parameters from the stakeholders aspect which are important for water...

Professional Practices Promoting Health of Healthcare Workers: Comparison of Public and Private Hospitals in Pakistan

Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding dengue fever among adults of high and low socioeconomic groups.

OBJECTIVE To ascertain the knowledge, attitudes and practices of selected adult population in Pakistan regarding Dengue Fever. METHODS A cross sectional survey was conducted among selected communities with different socio-economic backgrounds in Karachi, Pakistan. A sample size of 440 adults (aged 18 years and above) were interviewed using a pre-tested questionnaire regarding their knowledge,...