Zia Ul-Haq
Biographic Data
| ID | 6161162 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Zia Ul-Haq |
| GIVEN NAMES | Zia |
| FAMILY NAME | Ul-Haq |
| SIGNATURE | UL-HAQ Z |
| AFFILIATIONS | Khyber Medical University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5124-2171 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 15 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Community Health Participatory interventions in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases including mental health in crisis-affected Low-and Middle-Income Countries – a scoping review
The rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) requires a comprehensive strategy by integrating community-based interventions - especially in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Over the past decade, researchers have emphasized communities as key agents of change in health systems. While Community Health Participatory (CHP) interventions show promise in NCD management, their application in crisis-affected contexts remains underexplor…
Engagement of coMmunity through Participatory learning and action for cOntrol and preVEntion of type II Diabetes and its Risk factors (Empower-D) - A Protocol for a Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial
The trial is registered with clinicaltrials.gov-NCT06561126. Date of registration: 23rd August 2024
Prevalence and associated factors of parental refusal rates for routine immunisation
The high immunization refusal rate in Peshawar among parents was associated with maternal employment, logistical challenges such as distance immunisation services, associated cost, vaccine hesitancy and safety of vaccines. It is recommended to deploy mobile immunisation units and outreach sessions to improve access, using targeted, evidence-based education to address vaccine safety concerns
Effectiveness of lipid‐based nutrient supplementation during the first 1000 days of life for early childhood development
A community-based, cluster non-randomized controlled trial was conducted in Kurram district, Pakistan between January 2018 to December 2020. Age-appropriate lipid-based nutrient supplements and health education (sessions conducted in the households) were given to pregnant women and their born children (6-23 months) in the intervention arm (n = 40 clusters) versus health education only in the control arm (n = 40 clusters) to evaluate its effect on…
Diabetes-related tuberculosis strains from Pims Hospital Islamabad pulmonology department qualitative, cross-sectional, and observational study
Background: Tuberculosis is one of the most common infectious diseases that patients with DM get because of their weakened immune systems. Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of different types of active tuberculosis among individuals with diabetes. Methodology: The Department of Pulmonology at PIMS Hospital Islamabad, which was done from January 2021 to January 2022, employed cross-sectional, observational, and qu…
Experiences of Newly Diagnosed Oral Cancer Patients during the First Wave of the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the scaling back or postponement of non-emergency hospital services, including care of cancer patients. The present qualitative study explored the experiences of newly diagnosed oral cancer patients during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan. Patients who attended the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Khyber College of Dentistry in July 2020 were selected using a maximum variation purposive…
Can Financial Institutional Deepening and Renewable Energy Consumption Lower CO2 Emissions in G-10 Countries
To tackle the challenges associated with global warming and climate change, several countries set their targets to lower carbon emissions in accordance with COP21 (Paris Conference). Even though studies highlighted the different aspects that contribute to environmental degradation, there still exists the scarcity of adequate research that emphasizes the environmental implications of financial institutional deepening, renewable energy consumption …
Prevalence and determinants of violence against health care in the metropolitan city of Peshawar
Violence against healthcare personnel is a serious public health issue and the prevalence is quite high. A holistic effort is needed by all stakeholders including healthcare community, the administration, lawmakers, law enforcement, civil society, and international organizations
Perceptions of Covid–19-related Risks and Deaths Among Health Care Professionals During Covid-19 Pandemic in Pakistan
COVID-19 is an established challenge to the health care professionals (HCPs) having physical, emotional, and psychological repercussions. We determine the perceptions of Pakistani HCPs regarding the risks and deaths related to COVID-19. A cross-sectional study was conducted among HCPs throughout Pakistan from 16th February 2021 to 6th March 2021 by disseminating an online Google questionnaire via all possible social media platforms including What…
The magnitude and determinants of violence against healthcare workers in Pakistan
Objectives: To determine the magnitude and determinants of violence against healthcare workers (HCWs) and to identify the predominant types and causes of violence experienced by them. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey based on structured questionnaire adopted from previous surveys and qualitative data was conducted in 4 large cities and 12 districts in 3 provinces of Pakistan. The survey covered 8579 from all cadres of HCWs, including doctors…
Correlation between maternal and neonatal blood Vitamin D level
In Pakistan, there is limited evidence for the levels and relationship of 25 (OH) Vitamin D (25(OH)D) status in pregnant women and their newborns, while the association between maternal 25(OH)D and newborn anthropometric measurements remains unexplored. Sociodemographic data were collected from 213 pregnant mothers during their visit to a tertiary care hospital at the time of childbirth. Anthropometric measurements were performed on all mothers a…
Implementing smokeless tobacco control policy in Pakistan
This study provides insights into the perceptions of important SLT supply-side stakeholders regarding various SLT control policy options based on the FCTC. While there is some opposition to policy approaches like taxation and switching of business, implementing a ban on selling SLT to minors may be a viable option for policymakers in the short term
Association between physical and mental health-related quality of life and adverse outcomes; a retrospective cohort study of 5,272 Scottish adults
Physical HRQoL is a significant predictor of a range of adverse outcomes, even after adjustment for adiposity and other confounders. This study highlights the importance of perceived health in the general population
Heaviness, health and happiness
BACKGROUND: Obesity is known to increase the risk of many diseases and reduce overall quality of life. This study examines the relationship with self-reported health (SRH) and happiness. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study of the 163 066 UK Biobank participants who completed the happiness rating. The association between adiposity and SRH and happiness was examined using logistic regression. SRH was defined as good (excellent, good), or …
Impact of metabolic comorbidity on the association between body mass index and health-related quality of life
The adverse impact of obesity on health-related quality of life is greater among individuals with metabolic comorbidity. However, increased BMI is associated with reduced health-related quality of life even in the absence of metabolic comorbidity, casting doubt on the notion of "healthy obesity
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Impact of metabolic comorbidity on the association between body mass index and health-related quality of life
The adverse impact of obesity on health-related quality of life is greater among individuals with metabolic comorbidity. However, increased BMI is associated with reduced health-related quality of life even in the absence of metabolic comorbidity, casting doubt on the notion of "healthy obesity
Association between physical and mental health-related quality of life and adverse outcomes; a retrospective cohort study of 5,272 Scottish adults
Physical HRQoL is a significant predictor of a range of adverse outcomes, even after adjustment for adiposity and other confounders. This study highlights the importance of perceived health in the general population
Heaviness, health and happiness
BACKGROUND: Obesity is known to increase the risk of many diseases and reduce overall quality of life. This study examines the relationship with self-reported health (SRH) and happiness. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study of the 163 066 UK Biobank participants who completed the happiness rating. The association between adiposity and SRH and happiness was examined using logistic regression. SRH was defined as good (excellent, good), or …
The magnitude and determinants of violence against healthcare workers in Pakistan
Objectives: To determine the magnitude and determinants of violence against healthcare workers (HCWs) and to identify the predominant types and causes of violence experienced by them. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey based on structured questionnaire adopted from previous surveys and qualitative data was conducted in 4 large cities and 12 districts in 3 provinces of Pakistan. The survey covered 8579 from all cadres of HCWs, including doctors…
Correlation between maternal and neonatal blood Vitamin D level
In Pakistan, there is limited evidence for the levels and relationship of 25 (OH) Vitamin D (25(OH)D) status in pregnant women and their newborns, while the association between maternal 25(OH)D and newborn anthropometric measurements remains unexplored. Sociodemographic data were collected from 213 pregnant mothers during their visit to a tertiary care hospital at the time of childbirth. Anthropometric measurements were performed on all mothers a…
Implementing smokeless tobacco control policy in Pakistan
This study provides insights into the perceptions of important SLT supply-side stakeholders regarding various SLT control policy options based on the FCTC. While there is some opposition to policy approaches like taxation and switching of business, implementing a ban on selling SLT to minors may be a viable option for policymakers in the short term
Prevalence and determinants of violence against health care in the metropolitan city of Peshawar
Violence against healthcare personnel is a serious public health issue and the prevalence is quite high. A holistic effort is needed by all stakeholders including healthcare community, the administration, lawmakers, law enforcement, civil society, and international organizations
Perceptions of Covid–19-related Risks and Deaths Among Health Care Professionals During Covid-19 Pandemic in Pakistan
COVID-19 is an established challenge to the health care professionals (HCPs) having physical, emotional, and psychological repercussions. We determine the perceptions of Pakistani HCPs regarding the risks and deaths related to COVID-19. A cross-sectional study was conducted among HCPs throughout Pakistan from 16th February 2021 to 6th March 2021 by disseminating an online Google questionnaire via all possible social media platforms including What…
Experiences of Newly Diagnosed Oral Cancer Patients during the First Wave of the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the scaling back or postponement of non-emergency hospital services, including care of cancer patients. The present qualitative study explored the experiences of newly diagnosed oral cancer patients during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan. Patients who attended the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Khyber College of Dentistry in July 2020 were selected using a maximum variation purposive…
Can Financial Institutional Deepening and Renewable Energy Consumption Lower CO2 Emissions in G-10 Countries
To tackle the challenges associated with global warming and climate change, several countries set their targets to lower carbon emissions in accordance with COP21 (Paris Conference). Even though studies highlighted the different aspects that contribute to environmental degradation, there still exists the scarcity of adequate research that emphasizes the environmental implications of financial institutional deepening, renewable energy consumption …
Diabetes-related tuberculosis strains from Pims Hospital Islamabad pulmonology department qualitative, cross-sectional, and observational study
Background: Tuberculosis is one of the most common infectious diseases that patients with DM get because of their weakened immune systems. Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of different types of active tuberculosis among individuals with diabetes. Methodology: The Department of Pulmonology at PIMS Hospital Islamabad, which was done from January 2021 to January 2022, employed cross-sectional, observational, and qu…
Effectiveness of lipid‐based nutrient supplementation during the first 1000 days of life for early childhood development
A community-based, cluster non-randomized controlled trial was conducted in Kurram district, Pakistan between January 2018 to December 2020. Age-appropriate lipid-based nutrient supplements and health education (sessions conducted in the households) were given to pregnant women and their born children (6-23 months) in the intervention arm (n = 40 clusters) versus health education only in the control arm (n = 40 clusters) to evaluate its effect on…
Engagement of coMmunity through Participatory learning and action for cOntrol and preVEntion of type II Diabetes and its Risk factors (Empower-D) - A Protocol for a Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial
The trial is registered with clinicaltrials.gov-NCT06561126. Date of registration: 23rd August 2024
Prevalence and associated factors of parental refusal rates for routine immunisation
The high immunization refusal rate in Peshawar among parents was associated with maternal employment, logistical challenges such as distance immunisation services, associated cost, vaccine hesitancy and safety of vaccines. It is recommended to deploy mobile immunisation units and outreach sessions to improve access, using targeted, evidence-based education to address vaccine safety concerns
Community Health Participatory interventions in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases including mental health in crisis-affected Low-and Middle-Income Countries – a scoping review
The rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) requires a comprehensive strategy by integrating community-based interventions - especially in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Over the past decade, researchers have emphasized communities as key agents of change in health systems. While Community Health Participatory (CHP) interventions show promise in NCD management, their application in crisis-affected contexts remains underexplor…
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