Ahmed Usman
Biographic Data
| ID | 123968 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ahmed Usman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ahmed |
| FAMILY NAME | Usman |
| SIGNATURE | USMAN A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of the Punjab |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5009-0580 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 16 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 20 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Spirituality, altruism, and resilience of older patient’s informal caregivers
Ageing causes complications, especially with chronic diseases like cancer. Long-term care for older cancer patients causes care burden. Resilience factors are essential for coping with adversity. The current study sought to establish a relationship between spirituality and altruism as predictor variables of caregiver resilience and context of care as a moderating variable. The study was conducted using quantitative research design. Data was colle…
The Final Straw
Women-Initiating Divorce in Pakistan is socially stigmatized and inadequately examined in mainstream discourse. The understudy phenomenon is increasing and profoundly changing the dynamics of the family system. This qualitative study explores and investigates the compelling reasons why Pakistani women chose legal divorce (Khula), ignoring the attached stigma as a last resort when no other option works and reconciliation becomes untenable. Deployi…
ICT-driven urbanization and energy security risk
Sustainable cities and energy transition
Energy consumption is considered vital for driving economic activities. However, the reliance on fossil fuels has created environmental degradation and energy security issues. The panacea of all these problems is to shift from dirty to clean energy sources. The role of the financial sector is vital because a stable and modernized financial industry can provide loans and funds for renewable energy consumption. Therefore, this study's main goal is …
Understanding rural women's preferences for telephone call engagement with primary health care providers in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of mobile phones to provide primary health care services and maintain continuity of care. This study aims to understand rural women's preferences for telephone call engagement with primary health care providers in Nigeria. METHODS: A discrete choice experiment was conducted alongside an action research project that empowered primary health care workers to develop and implement a telephone …
The hijab debate in the European countries
Choosing a dressing pattern is an individual decision shaped by multiple factors associated with one’s identity and sense of belonging. Based on their lived experiences, this study documents the perspective of women return migrants on the hijab in European context. In-depth interviews were conducted with the women presently living in the country of origin i.e. Pakistan. The women wearing the hijab faced multiple restrictions in their everyday lif…
Perceptions of the eminent experts over the constitution (twenty-first amendment) act, 2015
To eradicate terrorism sternly and speedily, the Parliament of Pakistan amended the constitution and empowered the military courts to try the suspect civilian terrorists. The criticism has been copious, and multiple petitions were filed before the apex court around the country. They contended that the Parliament amended the salient features of the constitution beyond its amending powers and is liable to be struck down. Further, expanding the juri…
Self-care behaviors and glycemic control among older Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in low-income families in Southern Punjab, Pakistan
The study aimed to find out the association between self-care behaviors and glycemic control in older Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Multan, Pakistan. Data were collected from respondents registered in the Diabetic Clinic of Nishtar College and Hospital Multan from October 2018 to November 2018 through a self-administrative questionnaire. The simple random sample method was used, and a total of 154 Type 2 patients were selected randomly. Th…
Gender Inequality as a Barrier to Utilization of Services in Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/Aids in Pakistan
This study examines gender inequality as a barrier to utilization of services in mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS in Pakistan. The study uses a feminist approach to explore the barriers related to gender inequality during the uptake of HIV treatment. The data was collected from 26 medical practitioners and 10 HIV positive mothers through in-depth interviews. HIV positive mothers were found to have experienced discrimination in their treat…
The effect of ICT on energy consumption and economic growth in South Asian economies
Polygamy in Islam
Polygamy is socially accepted and religiously allowed in most parts of the world. Polygamy is practiced by males, particularly for various justifiable reasons. The current study aims to analyze the interplay of culture and religion to describe the existing practice of polygamy in Punjab, Pakistan. It is further interested in analyzing the male perspective regarding the practice of polygamy. The study is theoretically grounded in the patriarchal t…
Students’ perceptions of emigration to foreign countries for higher education
The present study aims to find out the predictors of students’ perceptions of emigration to foreign countries for higher education. The probabilities of emigration are calculated on the basis of students’ perceptions of their global networking, personality types, and push and pull factors of emigration. A cross-sectional survey was carried out among the students who were enrolled in University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. The respondents were…
Qualitative analysis of digital health literacy among university students in Pakistan
The digitalization of health information has globally impacted the health literacy of educated youth. In the resource-deprived countries like Pakistan, the promotion of digital health literacy can reduce the risks associated with healthcare utilization by improving the health behavior of individuals. Little is known about the digital health literacy in Pakistan. The present study explores the cognitive, social, and cultural factors of digital hea…
Adolescent health literacy
Results of the study depicted that belonging to different categories of educational levels differently affect the level of usage and that of expertise in digital health literacy among university students
Does ICT have symmetric or asymmetric effects on CO2 emissions? Evidence from selected Asian economies
Effect of Child Labour on Children’s Education in Katsina State, Nigeria
Child Labour has become devilishly ubiquitous with negative implications on Nigerian child’s development. Unfortunately, most researches concentrated on child labour issues at national level while little exists in literature at state level particularly Katsina. The study investigated effect of child labour on children’s education in Katsina State using descriptive survey design. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 216 child labourer…
Qualitative analysis of feminine morality and visible personality characteristics among young adults
Women’s Right of Inheritance
Women"s right of inheritance is an indispensable right which assures their socioeconomic and political empowerment.Although the Shari"ah law and the constitution of Pakistan safeguard this right, its denial is pervasive in Punjab.This paper explores the possible choices for women and subsequent challenges they confront in independently exercising these choices.The chosen methodology is qualitative in nature.The ontological stance of interpretive …
Food, City and Young Globavores
This paper examines the views of Pakistani urban youth on food choices and healthy eating with an aim to identify the factors that influence their eating behaviors. Focus group discussions were conducted with socioeconomically diverse youth residing in Lahore city in Pakistan. The purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample of participants between 18 to 24 years of age. The participants highlighted family and peer influence, media …
Prevalence of Spousal Violence and Associated Risk Factors
Does ICT have symmetric or asymmetric effects on CO2 emissions? Evidence from selected Asian economies
Prevalence of Spousal Violence and Associated Risk Factors
Women’s Right of Inheritance
Women"s right of inheritance is an indispensable right which assures their socioeconomic and political empowerment.Although the Shari"ah law and the constitution of Pakistan safeguard this right, its denial is pervasive in Punjab.This paper explores the possible choices for women and subsequent challenges they confront in independently exercising these choices.The chosen methodology is qualitative in nature.The ontological stance of interpretive …
Food, City and Young Globavores
This paper examines the views of Pakistani urban youth on food choices and healthy eating with an aim to identify the factors that influence their eating behaviors. Focus group discussions were conducted with socioeconomically diverse youth residing in Lahore city in Pakistan. The purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample of participants between 18 to 24 years of age. The participants highlighted family and peer influence, media …
Food, City and Young Globavores
This paper examines the views of Pakistani urban youth on food choices and healthy eating with an aim to identify the factors that influence their eating behaviors. Focus group discussions were conducted with socioeconomically diverse youth residing in Lahore city in Pakistan. The purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample of participants between 18 to 24 years of age. The participants highlighted family and peer influence, media …
Prevalence of Spousal Violence and Associated Risk Factors
Women’s Right of Inheritance
Women"s right of inheritance is an indispensable right which assures their socioeconomic and political empowerment.Although the Shari"ah law and the constitution of Pakistan safeguard this right, its denial is pervasive in Punjab.This paper explores the possible choices for women and subsequent challenges they confront in independently exercising these choices.The chosen methodology is qualitative in nature.The ontological stance of interpretive …
Effect of Child Labour on Children’s Education in Katsina State, Nigeria
Child Labour has become devilishly ubiquitous with negative implications on Nigerian child’s development. Unfortunately, most researches concentrated on child labour issues at national level while little exists in literature at state level particularly Katsina. The study investigated effect of child labour on children’s education in Katsina State using descriptive survey design. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 216 child labourer…
Qualitative analysis of feminine morality and visible personality characteristics among young adults
Gender Inequality as a Barrier to Utilization of Services in Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/Aids in Pakistan
This study examines gender inequality as a barrier to utilization of services in mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS in Pakistan. The study uses a feminist approach to explore the barriers related to gender inequality during the uptake of HIV treatment. The data was collected from 26 medical practitioners and 10 HIV positive mothers through in-depth interviews. HIV positive mothers were found to have experienced discrimination in their treat…
The effect of ICT on energy consumption and economic growth in South Asian economies
Polygamy in Islam
Polygamy is socially accepted and religiously allowed in most parts of the world. Polygamy is practiced by males, particularly for various justifiable reasons. The current study aims to analyze the interplay of culture and religion to describe the existing practice of polygamy in Punjab, Pakistan. It is further interested in analyzing the male perspective regarding the practice of polygamy. The study is theoretically grounded in the patriarchal t…
Students’ perceptions of emigration to foreign countries for higher education
The present study aims to find out the predictors of students’ perceptions of emigration to foreign countries for higher education. The probabilities of emigration are calculated on the basis of students’ perceptions of their global networking, personality types, and push and pull factors of emigration. A cross-sectional survey was carried out among the students who were enrolled in University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. The respondents were…
Qualitative analysis of digital health literacy among university students in Pakistan
The digitalization of health information has globally impacted the health literacy of educated youth. In the resource-deprived countries like Pakistan, the promotion of digital health literacy can reduce the risks associated with healthcare utilization by improving the health behavior of individuals. Little is known about the digital health literacy in Pakistan. The present study explores the cognitive, social, and cultural factors of digital hea…
Adolescent health literacy
Results of the study depicted that belonging to different categories of educational levels differently affect the level of usage and that of expertise in digital health literacy among university students
Does ICT have symmetric or asymmetric effects on CO2 emissions? Evidence from selected Asian economies
Perceptions of the eminent experts over the constitution (twenty-first amendment) act, 2015
To eradicate terrorism sternly and speedily, the Parliament of Pakistan amended the constitution and empowered the military courts to try the suspect civilian terrorists. The criticism has been copious, and multiple petitions were filed before the apex court around the country. They contended that the Parliament amended the salient features of the constitution beyond its amending powers and is liable to be struck down. Further, expanding the juri…
Self-care behaviors and glycemic control among older Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in low-income families in Southern Punjab, Pakistan
The study aimed to find out the association between self-care behaviors and glycemic control in older Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Multan, Pakistan. Data were collected from respondents registered in the Diabetic Clinic of Nishtar College and Hospital Multan from October 2018 to November 2018 through a self-administrative questionnaire. The simple random sample method was used, and a total of 154 Type 2 patients were selected randomly. Th…
Understanding rural women's preferences for telephone call engagement with primary health care providers in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of mobile phones to provide primary health care services and maintain continuity of care. This study aims to understand rural women's preferences for telephone call engagement with primary health care providers in Nigeria. METHODS: A discrete choice experiment was conducted alongside an action research project that empowered primary health care workers to develop and implement a telephone …
The hijab debate in the European countries
Choosing a dressing pattern is an individual decision shaped by multiple factors associated with one’s identity and sense of belonging. Based on their lived experiences, this study documents the perspective of women return migrants on the hijab in European context. In-depth interviews were conducted with the women presently living in the country of origin i.e. Pakistan. The women wearing the hijab faced multiple restrictions in their everyday lif…
The Final Straw
Women-Initiating Divorce in Pakistan is socially stigmatized and inadequately examined in mainstream discourse. The understudy phenomenon is increasing and profoundly changing the dynamics of the family system. This qualitative study explores and investigates the compelling reasons why Pakistani women chose legal divorce (Khula), ignoring the attached stigma as a last resort when no other option works and reconciliation becomes untenable. Deployi…
ICT-driven urbanization and energy security risk
Sustainable cities and energy transition
Energy consumption is considered vital for driving economic activities. However, the reliance on fossil fuels has created environmental degradation and energy security issues. The panacea of all these problems is to shift from dirty to clean energy sources. The role of the financial sector is vital because a stable and modernized financial industry can provide loans and funds for renewable energy consumption. Therefore, this study's main goal is …
Spirituality, altruism, and resilience of older patient’s informal caregivers
Ageing causes complications, especially with chronic diseases like cancer. Long-term care for older cancer patients causes care burden. Resilience factors are essential for coping with adversity. The current study sought to establish a relationship between spirituality and altruism as predictor variables of caregiver resilience and context of care as a moderating variable. The study was conducted using quantitative research design. Data was colle…
Political science (12 works) · Psychology (11 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Law (5 works) · Economics (4 works) · Geography (4 works) · Population (4 works) · Qualitative research (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works)