Psychiatry

The objective of the present study was to determine gender difference in body dissatisfaction in married adults. The sample of the present research consisted of 200 married adults, 100 males and 100 females, selected from different organizations of Karachi following the purposive sampling technique. The age of the participants was from 22 years to 40 year (mean Age = 34.27; SD = 5.13) with the minimum of 2 years and maximum of 20 years of marriage. Their educational level was range from graduation and above. The entire sample belonged to middle socioeconomic status. After taking the consent from the participants, Multidimensional Body Self-Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ) was administered. T-test was used to analyze the results. Significant gender differences were found on two variables of body image; fitness evaluation and body area satisfaction.

The objective of the present study was to investigate the relationship between extraversion personality trait, social support and coping responses among individuals with HIV/AIDS. After detailed literature review, following hypotheses were formulated a. There would be a positive correlation between Extraversion and problem-focused coping in individual with HIV/AIDS. b. Social support play a role as mediating factor in the relationship between coping responses and Extraversion in individual with HIV/AIDS. This study is based on co-relational research design. The sample consisted of 60 participants, selected from different organizations and hospitals that deal with HIV/AIDS patients. As in Karachi (Pakistan) most of the identified HIV/AIDS cases were substance addicts, hence the entire sample was of male substance addicts; selected in order to study the phenomenon from their perspective. The age range of the participants was from 18 to 50 years (mean age; 32 years; SD=8.4). After taking the consent from the participants, NEO Five factor Inventory NEOFFI; [1] (Urdu translation), The Coping Responses Inventory- Adult Form CRIAdult; [2] (Urdu translation) and Multidimensional Scale for Perceived social support [3], (Urdu translation) were administered to measure personality traits, coping responses and level of social support respectively. Prior to the administration of tests permission for Urdu translation was taken from the publishers. To obtain the results descriptive statistics, Pearson Product Moment co-efficient of correlation and step-wise regression were calculated. It was found that there is a significant positive relationship between extraversion and problem-focused coping (r = 0.420, p< 0.001) and it was found that extraversion predicts problem focused coping responses (F, 6.105, p< 0.05). Research findings from the present study showed that those HIV/AIDS patients who have extraversion personality traits are more likely to use problem focused coping in order to cope with their disease and social support is a medicating factor in coping. Avenues for further research have also been suggested.

Background: There is increasing concern that the depression may be associated with infertility. Objective: The current research was aimed to explore the frequency of depression in infertile males. Study Design: This was a cross sectional study. Duration: March 2016 to September 2018. Place: Department of Medicine, PUMHS Nawabshah, Pakistan. Materials and Methods: A total of 385 infertile male subjects who reported for the semen analysis at young age group were included in the study. Depression was assessed by using Hamilton Depression Rating Scale. Data was collected via self-made proforma and analyzed by using SPSS version 20. Results: A total of 385 infertile males were studied. Mean age of individuals was 30.28+6.18 years. Mild depression was found in 34.8% patients, moderate depression was seen in 18.2% patients, severe depression was in 8.1% patients and very severe depression was in 9(2.3%) patients. Moderate and severe depression was higher in cases of Oligospermia and Azoosp...

Objective:To determine the association of iron deficiency anemia in children presented with febrile convulsion. Study Design: Case control study Setting: The pediatric unit III,Civil Hospital,Karachi. Duration: Six months from 30th April 2013 to 1st November 2013 Material and Methods: History regarding age, sex, developmental milestones, family history of febrile seizures or epilepsy, mean of the temperature peak at admission, and the underlying illness were recorded for all cases and controls, as well as details of seizure history, duration and frequency. Blood samples were collected in the Paediatric wardsfor measurements of hemoglobin, serum ferritin, MCV, MCH and MCHC, serum electrolytes, serum calcium, and serum blood sugar. If child with febrile seizures was <12 months then CSF analysis was done to rule out meningitis, with consent from parents/guardian, while in older children signs of meningeal irritation were checked. Results:There were overall 47.1% male and 52.9% femal...

Introdution: Cancer and depression, independently, cause massive human suffering worldwide. By the end of 2030 the unipolar major depression disorder could be as the chief source of ailment as estimated by World Health Organization. Objective: Objective of this study is to detect prevalence the frequency and severity of the depression in cancer patients presenting to tertiary care hospital of Karachi. Methodology: The current prospective cross-sectional research was performed over a period of six months from August 2020 to January 2021 on 179 patients in the Department of Oncology of Civil Hospital Karachi, after approval of synopsis from CPSP and the ethical committee of Civil Original Research Article Kumar et al.; JPRI, 33(10): 59-70, 2021; Article no.JPRI .66191 60 Hospital. All patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria and visited OPD of Civil hospital were selected in the study. Informed consent was taken after explaining the procedure, risks and benefits of the study.Pati...

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of impulsivity in patients who attempted suicide presenting at a tertiary care hospital, Karachi. STUDY DESIGN: Cross sectional study. STUDY SETTING: Study was led in the Psychiatry Department, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi. DURATION OF STUDY:Six month after approval of synopsis. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Data was prospectively collected from patients after taking verbal consent. Permission was taken from ethical review committee. 95 patients presenting to the Psychiatry Department who met the inclusion criteria were included. A brief history about suicide attempt and demographic data was taken from the patient and confirmed by an attendee. The researcher himself interviewed the patient in a conducive environment assuring the patient's confidentiality. The Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11) which consists of 30 self administered questions, marked out of 120 and rated from 0-4 was used to measure impulsivity. Demographic data was presented ...

Background: Acute pancreatitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdominal pain in patients presenting to tertiary care hospital. The prevalence of acute pancreatitis in Pakistan is 0.03%. Assessment of prognosis is important in management of patients with acute pancreatitis. A simple and clinical oriented scoring system to predict the severity of acute pancreatitis at the time of presentation is required. Objectives: To determine the agreement between BISAP score and CRP in assessing severe acute pancreatitis. Original Research Article Tahseen et al.; JPRI, 33(27A): 30-35, 2021; Article no.JPRI.67880 31 Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care centre on 15 patients diagnosed as acute pancreatitis who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Demographic data was noted and their BISAP Score and CRP values were calculated and statistical analysis was done using SPSS 20.0 Software. Results: Mean + SD age of the study participants was 46.73 + 8.29 years. Ni...

Objective: In this study we will determine risk and frequency of the depression in stroke patients associated with quality of life. Methodology: Study duration was from January 2020 to December 2020. An observational Cross Sectional Study was conducted on 105 patients. Study conducted in Medical units PUMHS Hospital Nawabshah. After the consent of patient, Detailed history, complete CNS examination CT Scan Brain was done. Data were analyzed by using SPSS 15 version Depression was assessed by instrument beck depression inventory. Results: Age ranged from 48-68 years, 58 males, 48 females, Education of the patient 66 were uneducated, 17 primary pass and 22 middle pass. occupation of the patient 41 were unemployed, 40 were housewife and 24 were self employed. Depression level was 20 patients with borderline depression, 59 with moderate depression and 26 with severe depression. Conclusion: Post stroke depression is major problem after survival. Proper Treatment of stroke and depression ...

Aim: To understand the psychological impact of COVID – 19 on Medical Students of a private sector Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students studying at Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry, Karachi, Pakistan. The data collection was done through online survey from July 2020 to December 2020. The study aimed to gather data from many medical students. A total number of 420 students were participated from Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry in Karachi, Pakistan. The participants were selected from all years of MBBS and BDS programs . Results: Out of 420 participants, 236 (56.2%) were male and 184 (43.8%) female, with a male:female ration of 1.28:1. Majority of participants were single as 411 (97.9%), of 224 (53.3%) students living with their family, 150 (35.7%) in hostel and 46 (11%) living with friends. In our sample 369 (87.9%) students studying in MBBS program while only 51 (12.1%) BDS, among those 80 ...

Objectives: To Evaluate Students’ Attitudes Towards the Profession of Psychiatry. Study Design And Setting: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Psychiatry, Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry, Hamdard University, Karachi, Pakistan, from March 2020 to August 2020. All undergraduate students of different medical colleges and universities in Sindh were included in the study Methodology: A total of 512 undergraduate students were registered in the study. Multiple email invitations with links to Google Forms were sent to all undergraduate participants. The study comprised 2 sections: (1) The Demographics Questionnaire and (2) Mental Illness Clinicians Attitude Scale (MICA), version-2 specific for medical students, a selfadministered scale, requiring about 5 minutes to complete it. Data was analyzed using SPSS Version 20. Results: Out of 512 medical students surveyed from various medical colleges in the Sindh province of Pakistan, 279(54.5%) were male and 2...