School of Nursing and Midwifery Public Health Stream Research Output
Presentation by Dr. Saleema Gulzar, Assistant Professor at The Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery, focusing on public health research goals, achievements, and future directions. The scope includes building community capacity, conducting scholarly activities, and promoting public health nursing roles. Research interests cover various domains such as community/public health, women and child health, mental health, gender equity, and more.
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School of Nursing and Midwifery Public Health Stream Research Output 2021 Presenter: Dr Saleema Gulzar MSc (Epidemiology), BScN Assistant Professor, The Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery Karachi, Pakistan
Layout of the Presentation Scope Strategic Direction Stream Goals Research Interest and Expertise Research Output Achievements Way forward 2
Scope Public Health Stream aims to demonstrate itself as an academic stream that contributes in preparing public health care providers and leaders that improve the health and well-being of population through evidence based practice in the various domains of Public Health. The focus is also to provide an avenue to develop multi-sectoral collaboration with public health and other professionals within AKU, at national and regional levels.
Strategic Directions Research Research Education Community Practice Community Community Practice Practice 4
Inclusive Online Teaching (IOT) course August 2-20, 2021 In-house Virtual Training: Initiation and Implementation of SRH Rights Policy Dialogue | August 23-28, 2021, | (6 days)
Goals of Stream Name Goal 1: Building capacity and empowering communities through education, research and practice Goal 2: Promoting and conducting scholarly and research activities in public health Goal 3:Advocating public health nurse role in public and private sectors 6
Research Interest and Expertise Community/Public Health Nursing Women and Child Health Women empowerment and child abuse Mental health and Resilience Domestic and Workplace Violence Gender and equity Program Evaluation Nursing Education Health Systems Bio-ethics Reproductive Health More Focusing on Family Practice/ Infertility Field Management Adolescent Health School Health e-health Non-communicable diseases Quality of life
International Journal Publications Gulzar, S. (2021), Can Shaping an Individual Shape the Future? . Publish at www.medium.com on September 2- 2021. Retrieve from https://medium.com/@saleemagulzar5 Gulzar, S. (2021), Am I doing enough . Publish at www.medium.com on September 14-2021. Retrieve from https://medium.com/@saleemagulzar5/can-shaping-an-individual-shape-the-future-c24239c214ac The Importance of Community Midwives in Pakistan: Looking at Existing Evidence and their need during the COVID-19 Pandemic D Siddiqui, TS Ali Midwifery, 103242 Bilateral Retractile Testis: A Possible Risk Factor for Male Infertility SI Burni, SR Khan, FK Ahmed, SA Rizvi, TS Ali Advances in Sexual Medicine 12 (1), 9-17 Human papillomavirus-associated anal squamous intraepithelial lesions in men who have sex with men and transgender women living with and without HIV in Karachi Pakistan M Ejaz, M Mubarak, TS Ali, S Andersson, AM Ekstr m BMC infectious diseases 21 (1), 1-12 Anal human papillomavirus infection among men who have sex with men and transgender women living with and without HIV in Pakistan: findings from a cross-sectional study M Ejaz, S Andersson, S Batool, T Ali, AM Ekstr m BMJ open 11 (11), e052176
International Journal Publications Association of dowry practices with perceived marital life and intimate partner violence TS Ali, N Hussain, S Zeb, A Kulane Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 71 (10), 2298-2303 Management of maternal depression: Qualitative exploration of perceptions of healthcare professionals from a public tertiary care hospital, Karachi, Pakistan M Jawed, NA Pradhan, R Mistry, A Nazir, S Shekhani, TS Ali Plos one 16 (7), e0254212 Factors influencing nurses provision of self-management support for patients with chronic illnesses: A systematic mixed studies review A Tharani, A Van Hecke, TS Ali, V Duprez International Journal of Nursing Studies, 103983 Effectiveness of Standard Precautions in the Prevention of COVID-19 https://www.longdom.org/open-access TS Ali, S Zeb, A Ali, Z Munir, SA Abbasi J Clin Res Bioeth 12 (3), 1000373 Influence of Gender Roles and Responsibilities on Family Planning Decisions in Adults, in Karachi, Pakistan: a Qualitative Analysis of Open-ended Interviews Z Sajwani, MM Khan, SAA Sachwani, W Ahmed, TS Ali Gynecological morbidities among married women and husband s behavior: Evidence from a community based study TS Ali, N Sami, AA Saeed, P Ali Nursing open 8 (2), 553-561
International Journal Publications Factors associated with the compliance of standard precaution; review article. S Zeb, TS Ali JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 71 (2 (B)), 713-717 Intimate partner violence against women: a comprehensive depiction of Pakistani literature TS Ali, R Karmaliani, R Farhan, S Hussain, F Jawad Bhamani, S. S., Primary, Zahid, N., Martins, R.S., Zahid, W., Khalid, W., Azam, I., Ahmad, K., Jabbar, A.A., Shamim, M.S.,Khan, R.J., Javed, G., Bari, E., Asad, N., Enam, S.A. Resilience and its Associated Factors in Brain Tumor Patients in Karachi, Pakistan: An Analytical Cross Sectional Study , Psycho Oncology, Year 2021, 2021;1 10, 3.01, Bhamani, S. S., Primary, Zahid, N., Zahid, W., Khalid, W., Azam, I., Ikram, M., Hassan, A., Iftikar, H.,, Jabbar, A.A.,Akhtar, S.,Siddiqui, M.I., Awan, M.S., Asad, N., and Ahmad, K., Resilience and its associated factors in head and neck cancer patients in Pakistan: an analytical cross-sectional study, BMC cancer, 2021, 2021 ; 21:888, 4.40. Bhamani, S. S., Primary, Zahid, N., Martins, R.S., Zahid, W., Khalid, W., Azam, I., Asad, N., Ahmad, K., Jabbar, A.A., Shamim, M.S., Khan, R.J., Javed, G., Bari, E., and Enam, S.A. Translation and validation of the Urdu version of the European organization for research and treatment of cancer core quality of life questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) and brain module (QLQ-BN20) in primary brain tumor patients, Journal of Patient- Reported Outcomes, 2021, 5(79) 2.70. Bhamani, S. S., Primary, Mubeen, K., Baig, M., Abbas, S., Adnan, F., Lakhani, A., & Jan, R., Helping babies breathe assessing the effectiveness of simulation-based highfrequency recurring training in a community-based setting of Pakistan, BMC Pediatrics, 2021, 21:555, 2.03
International Journal Publications I am not the person I used to be : Perceptions and experiences of menopausal women living in Karachi, Pakistan 2021, N Asad, R Somani, N Peerwani, S Pirani, N Zuberi, M Andrades, ...Post Reproductive Health 27 (4), 199-207 Anti-gay Honor Abuse: A Multinational Attitudinal Study of Collectivist-Versus Individualist-Orientated Populations in Asia and England 2021, M Lowe, R Khan, V Thanzami, M Barzy, R Karmaliani Journal of interpersonal violence 36 (15-16), 7866- 7885 Out-of-School Children: Examining the Reasons in Semi-urban Setting in Pakistan 2021 N Akber Pradhan, T Jamali, S Shehzad Bhamani, T Saeed Ali, ... Pakistan Journal of Educational Research and Evaluation (PJERE) 5 (2) Unit costs and other musings: a response 2021 S Torres-Rueda, G Ferrari, S Orangi, R Hitimana, E Daviaud, T Tawiah, ... Health Policy and Planning 36 (2), 223-225 Factors Influencing Low Enrollment in a Community Based Health Insurance Scheme, Karachi, Pakistan: a Mixed Methods Case Study 2021 HMA Khuwaja, R Karmaliani, R Mistry, MA Malik, R Sikandar Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science 20 (2), 293-301. Peer victimization and experiences of violence at school and at home among school age children with disabilities in Pakistan and Afghanistan 2021 R Somani, J Corboz, R Karmaliani, ED Chirwa, J McFarlane, Global health action 14 (1), 1857084 Intimate partner violence against women: a comprehensive depiction of Pakistani literature TS Ali, R Karmaliani, R Farhan, S Hussain, F Jawad
Extramural Grants Secured Investigator (PI) Investigator (Co-PI) Title of the project Grant Agency Amount Dr Tazeen Saeed Ali Shahnaz Shahid Nimira Asif Farzana Yameen Aga Khan Foundation, Pakistan 4470441 PKR Sihaat mand Khaandaan Healthy Families for Pakistan (SMK) Through accelerating FP services in Pakistan (Phase II) Zahra Tharani Dr Tazeen Saeed Ali Nimira Asif Capacity Building of Young Leaders for Sexual Health Martha Farrell Fellowships 1,009 GBP Dr Rafat Jan Dr Saleema Gulzar Empowering Health Professionals to Combat COVID 19 through Virtual Continuing Professional Education Approach EU Civil Prot.& Humanitarian Aid Ops 141,937 Euro
Extramural Grants Secured Investigator (PI & CoPI) Title of the project Grant Agency Amount PI: Dr Rozina Karmaliani CoPI: Dr Laila Ladak, Arusa Lakhani, Yasmin Parpio, Marina Baig WHO - EMRO 85,377 USD Health systems analysis, Women s Reproductive Health and barriers to availability, utilization and readiness of sexual and reproductive health services in COVID-19 affected areas. CoPI: Dr Rozina Karmaliani Dr Rafat Jan Nasreen Panjwani Foundation for Health Empowerment (Pakistan) Global Affairs Canada 563,111 CAD
Extramural Grants Secured Investigator (PI & CoPI) Title of the project Grant Agency Amount PI : Dr Rozina Karmaliani CoPI: Khairulnissa Ajani Dr Rubina Barolia Dr Rafat Jan Marina Baig Sadia Karimi Ambreen Tharani Nasreen Panjwani Arusa Lakhani Farida Bibi Mughal Nimira Asif Yasmin Parpio PI: Dr Rozina Karmaliani CoPI: Hussain Maqbool Foundation for Health Empowerment (Krygystan) Global Affairs Canada 240,465 CAD Roshan Rastay - Pathways for a Brighter Future Through Play and Sports Right to play 8,969,173 PKR
Extramural Grants Secured Investigator (PI & CoPI) PI : Dr Rozina Karmaliani CoPI: Khairulnissa Ajani Dr Rubina Barolia Dr Rafat Jan Marina Baig Sadia Karimi Ambreen Tharani Nasreen Panjwani Arusa Lakhani Farida Bibi Mughal Nimira Asif Yasmin Parpio PI: Dr Rozina Karmaliani CoPI: Farida Mughal, Shireen Shehzad, Dr Tania Nadeem, Dr Rosemin Qassam, Dr Nargis Asad Title of the project Foundation for Health Empowerment (Tajikistan) Grant Agency Global Affairs Canada Amount 437, 390 CAD Mental health impact of COVID-19 on essential workers in Pakistan Canadian Institutes of Health Research 199,255 CAD
Extramural Grants Applied: Investigator (PI) Investigator (Co-PI) Title of the project Grant Agency Amount Dr Tazeen Saeed Ali Kiran Mubeen Dr Rafat Jan Shahnaz Shahid Farzana Yameen Nimira Asif Dr Azra Amerjee Laila Cassum National Institute of Health 448,668 USD Using digital technology to promote midwife continuity of care and nutritional support for pregnant women in Karachi Pakistan Dr Tazeen Saeed Ali Shahnaz Shahid The University of Sheffield 28,487 GBP Nurse-led improvement projects in digital health system and feasibility (Applied)
Extramural Grants Applied: Investigator (PI) Investigator (Co-PI) Title of the project Grant Agency Amount Shahnaz Shahid Dr Tazeen Saeed Ali Strengthening Safe Abortion Ecosystem through Post abortion care and family planning for women and girls living in rural areas of Sindh. Grand Challenges Canada 223,571 CAD 249,848 CAD PI: Shireen Shehzad CoPI: Dr Rozina Karmaliani SM-ART Intervention for Teens to Promote Resilience and Mental Wellbeing. Grand Challenges Canada Ambreen Tharani Sharifa Lalani Dr Nargis Asad Dr Nida Zahid
Intramural Grants Secured Investigator (PI & CoPI) Title of the project Grant Agency Amount Dr. Tazeen Saeed Ali Fall Prevention Program in Karachi Pakistan for community dwelling older people: acceptance and effectiveness in local context URC PKR 800,000/=
Participated in Discussion with Health Professionals on Their Role In Response to Covid-19. Talk on FM-98 Radio on COVID Contribution and Nurses and Para Medical Staff Participated as a speakers in The 5th International Congress on Biomedicine on Women and Reproductive health. Participate in 4th International conference on Challenges in Drug Discovery and Therapeutic at Ziauddin University. Research Presentation on Nursing (Education, Practice and Research) in relation to Sustainable Development Goals Are we ready as Nurses/ Midwife to make a difference? at Dow University.
Workshops: As a speaker in Ziauddin University for BSN Transition Program. e-Poster | 5th Educational Research Day (Reflection of mentors and mentees at initiation of Faculty Mentorship Program at Aga Khan University: A perspective) International Day of Older Persons 2021 as a moderator in Panel discussion. 23rd National Health Sciences Research Symposium COVID-19: Challenges & Way Forward Increasing domestic violence against women during the pandemic. In the conference COVID 19 Pandemic: New Norms in Public Health. An online conference on January 15 and 16 2021 organized by Jinnah Sindh Medical University. Dissemination Presentation of Sehat Mand Khandan Grant at Islamabad Invitation: GDA-RTD with AKF on SMK gender impact Conducted a Webinar on Modern nursing- Respectful and Successful Career at Memon Professional Forum.
Achievements: Member Teachers Academy 2021 2021 Mentorship Award at Global Convocation Ceremony
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