Laila Akbar Ladak
Biographic Data
| ID | 9068741 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Laila Akbar Ladak |
| GIVEN NAMES | Laila Akbar |
| FAMILY NAME | Ladak |
| SIGNATURE | LADAK L A |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 2 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 3 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Experiences of caregivers and healthcare providers regarding health services for children with Down syndrome in Karachi; Pakistan
This study aimed to investigate the experiences and perceptions of caregivers seeking healthcare services for children with Down Syndrome, and those of healthcare providers offering these services in Karachi, Pakistan. A total of 23 In-depth interviews were conducted with the study participants comprising of 10 caregivers (mothers and fathers) and 13 healthcare providers (paediatricians and therapists). Participants were selected through purposiv…
Developing and validating a self-assessment tool for assessing confidence of nurse-midwives against competency domains of the International Confederation of Midwives, in India
While midwives are recognized as primary care-providers for maternal and new-born care in many parts of the world, India is transitioning to professional midwifery. The pathway to midwifery in India has been through integrated nursing and midwifery education. Since 2018, India has introduced an 18-month post nursing midwifery education programme. To establish a baseline for midwives’ competence and measure progress, there is a need for a quick, e…
Compassion for midwives
By the very nature of caring work, it could be assumed that healthcare workers show compassion and respect for those they work with and care for. However, in many workplaces, respect, empathy, compassion and supportive teamwork are lacking. For compassionate workplaces to thrive, maternity care models, policies and environments need to be examined closely for factors that enhance or hinder this important aspect of healthcare. In this commentary, …
Health related quality of life in adults after late repair of tetralogy of fallot
Beyond early initiation
Improving breastfeeding practices is key to reducing child mortality globally. Sub-optimal exclusive breastfeeding rates may be associated with inadequate hospital-based postpartum breastfeeding support, particularly in resource-limited health settings such as Malawi. While almost all children in Malawi are breastfed, it is a concern that exclusive breastfeeding rates in Malawi are declining. The objective of this study is to understand postpartu…
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Beyond early initiation
Improving breastfeeding practices is key to reducing child mortality globally. Sub-optimal exclusive breastfeeding rates may be associated with inadequate hospital-based postpartum breastfeeding support, particularly in resource-limited health settings such as Malawi. While almost all children in Malawi are breastfed, it is a concern that exclusive breastfeeding rates in Malawi are declining. The objective of this study is to understand postpartu…
Compassion for midwives
By the very nature of caring work, it could be assumed that healthcare workers show compassion and respect for those they work with and care for. However, in many workplaces, respect, empathy, compassion and supportive teamwork are lacking. For compassionate workplaces to thrive, maternity care models, policies and environments need to be examined closely for factors that enhance or hinder this important aspect of healthcare. In this commentary, …
Health related quality of life in adults after late repair of tetralogy of fallot
Developing and validating a self-assessment tool for assessing confidence of nurse-midwives against competency domains of the International Confederation of Midwives, in India
While midwives are recognized as primary care-providers for maternal and new-born care in many parts of the world, India is transitioning to professional midwifery. The pathway to midwifery in India has been through integrated nursing and midwifery education. Since 2018, India has introduced an 18-month post nursing midwifery education programme. To establish a baseline for midwives’ competence and measure progress, there is a need for a quick, e…
Experiences of caregivers and healthcare providers regarding health services for children with Down syndrome in Karachi; Pakistan
This study aimed to investigate the experiences and perceptions of caregivers seeking healthcare services for children with Down Syndrome, and those of healthcare providers offering these services in Karachi, Pakistan. A total of 23 In-depth interviews were conducted with the study participants comprising of 10 caregivers (mothers and fathers) and 13 healthcare providers (paediatricians and therapists). Participants were selected through purposiv…
Medicine (4 works) · Health care (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Pregnancy (3 works) · Nurse-Midwives (2 works) · Obstetrics (2 works) · Pediatrics (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works)