Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Jul 26, 2021
ABSTRACT Objective: To explore the factors contributing to late diagnosis of breast cancer in fem... more ABSTRACT Objective: To explore the factors contributing to late diagnosis of breast cancer in female population of Punjab, Pakistan. Methodology: Descriptive qualitative study with phenomenological approach was used. The study was carried out in University of Health Sciences, Lahore in collaboration with breast cancer clinics/departments of the Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Lahore and Mayo Hospital Lahore. 15 Females diagnosed more than 4 months after appearance of symptoms of breast cancer were recruited using purposive sampling until saturation of data. Data collected through in depth semi structured face to face interviews was tape-recorded, transcribed and then analysed using thematic analysis framework method. Results: Personal/psychological factors, Sociocultural and Health care system related factors were identified as main themes emerged from data. Lack of knowledge, religious believes, use of Alternative medicine, socioeconomic status cultural myths and poorly facilitated health care facility were the most influential determinants of delay among breast cancer patients. Conclusion: Diagnosis delay is very significant health problem in women with breast cancer linked with multiple determinants. However, educating women for recognition of symptoms and reinforcement to pursue for earlier medical consultation will be helpful in reducing breast cancer diagnosis delay in the country. Key terms: Breast Cancer, Metastasis, Delayed Diagnosis, Prognosis, Advance Stage.
Objectives: To determine the frequency of Escherichia coli (E. Coli) with multi-drug resistance a... more Objectives: To determine the frequency of Escherichia coli (E. Coli) with multi-drug resistance and sensitivity to oral Fosfomycin in urinary tract infections in a public sector hospital of Peshawar Pakistan. Material and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study with a convenient consecutive sampling technique at the Department of Medicine Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar. A total of 179 patients were recruited in the current study. Detailed history and examination were carried out followed by routine baseline investigations. Under rigorous aseptic settings, two clean midstream urine samples from patients exhibiting symptoms of a urinary tract infection were collected. These samples were then promptly transferred to the hospital laboratory for routine evaluation and E.Coli inoculation on culture media. Once E.Coli was detected, it was tested for antibiotic sensitivity and resistance against the antibiotics mentioned. The multi-drug resistant (MDR) strains were isolated and thei...
Objectives: To determine the risk factors leading to acute decompensation of chronic heart failur... more Objectives: To determine the risk factors leading to acute decompensation of chronic heart failure in patients presenting to a tertiary care hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan Methodology: Study was conducted at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Cardiology department, Islamabad, Pakistan, 164 chronic heart failure patients aged ≥18 years; diagnosed with CHF from both genders were included. Patients with sudden onset of disease and unstable vital signs, impaired mobility; diagnosis with major depression or those having cognitive functioning disorder were excluded from study.Medical records were analyzed for the patient’s chronic heart failure risk factor profile i.e., history of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemiaand smoking. Details of the coronary angiogram, laboratory investigations, and metabolic and cardiac biomarker were noted. Data was entered and analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 2.0. P< 0.05 will be considered as significant. Result...
Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Jul 26, 2021
ABSTRACT Objective: To explore the factors contributing to late diagnosis of breast cancer in fem... more ABSTRACT Objective: To explore the factors contributing to late diagnosis of breast cancer in female population of Punjab, Pakistan. Methodology: Descriptive qualitative study with phenomenological approach was used. The study was carried out in University of Health Sciences, Lahore in collaboration with breast cancer clinics/departments of the Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Lahore and Mayo Hospital Lahore. 15 Females diagnosed more than 4 months after appearance of symptoms of breast cancer were recruited using purposive sampling until saturation of data. Data collected through in depth semi structured face to face interviews was tape-recorded, transcribed and then analysed using thematic analysis framework method. Results: Personal/psychological factors, Sociocultural and Health care system related factors were identified as main themes emerged from data. Lack of knowledge, religious believes, use of Alternative medicine, socioeconomic status cultural myths and poorly facilitated health care facility were the most influential determinants of delay among breast cancer patients. Conclusion: Diagnosis delay is very significant health problem in women with breast cancer linked with multiple determinants. However, educating women for recognition of symptoms and reinforcement to pursue for earlier medical consultation will be helpful in reducing breast cancer diagnosis delay in the country. Key terms: Breast Cancer, Metastasis, Delayed Diagnosis, Prognosis, Advance Stage.
Objectives: To determine the frequency of Escherichia coli (E. Coli) with multi-drug resistance a... more Objectives: To determine the frequency of Escherichia coli (E. Coli) with multi-drug resistance and sensitivity to oral Fosfomycin in urinary tract infections in a public sector hospital of Peshawar Pakistan. Material and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study with a convenient consecutive sampling technique at the Department of Medicine Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar. A total of 179 patients were recruited in the current study. Detailed history and examination were carried out followed by routine baseline investigations. Under rigorous aseptic settings, two clean midstream urine samples from patients exhibiting symptoms of a urinary tract infection were collected. These samples were then promptly transferred to the hospital laboratory for routine evaluation and E.Coli inoculation on culture media. Once E.Coli was detected, it was tested for antibiotic sensitivity and resistance against the antibiotics mentioned. The multi-drug resistant (MDR) strains were isolated and thei...
Objectives: To determine the risk factors leading to acute decompensation of chronic heart failur... more Objectives: To determine the risk factors leading to acute decompensation of chronic heart failure in patients presenting to a tertiary care hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan Methodology: Study was conducted at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Cardiology department, Islamabad, Pakistan, 164 chronic heart failure patients aged ≥18 years; diagnosed with CHF from both genders were included. Patients with sudden onset of disease and unstable vital signs, impaired mobility; diagnosis with major depression or those having cognitive functioning disorder were excluded from study.Medical records were analyzed for the patient’s chronic heart failure risk factor profile i.e., history of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemiaand smoking. Details of the coronary angiogram, laboratory investigations, and metabolic and cardiac biomarker were noted. Data was entered and analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 2.0. P< 0.05 will be considered as significant. Result...
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