Junaid Razzak
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 7754193 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Junaid Razzak |
| PRENOMES | Junaid |
| SOBRENOME | Razzak |
| ASSINATURA | RAZZAK J |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Aga Khan University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0735-9094 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 16 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 16 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2007 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
Acceptability of ambulance-based telemedicine (ABT) for paediatric emergencies in Karachi, Pakistan
INTRODUCTION: Globally, half of all 6.2 million deaths in children are caused by acute illnesses which can be prevented if diagnosed and treated in time. We hypothesise that long elapsed travel time and delay in care can be tackled using telemedicine. The objective of this study is to determine the acceptability of linking ambulances that transport acutely ill children to a remote paediatric emergency physician using a simple audiovisual device. …
Feasibility of prehospital telemedicine for paediatric emergencies
BACKGROUND: Nearly half of all 4.8 million annual paediatric deaths worldwide are caused by acute illnesses, which are preventable with timely triage, emergency care and prehospital transport. We assessed the feasibility of using telemedicine to connect emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in ambulances with paediatric telemedicine physicians (TMPs) to improve patient care in a low-resource setting. METHODS: We conducted a pilot cluster-randomise…
Reasons for not seeking formal healthcare after injuries
Injuries are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries, but many individuals do not seek care within formal healthcare systems. Although previous studies have highlighted barriers to healthcare, limited attention has been given to the experiences of those who remain beyond the formal systems. This study explored why injured individuals in Ghana, Pakistan, Rwanda and South Africa did not seek hospital care. Ninet…
Assessing the impact of acute severe hypertension in the emergency department
Acute Severe Hypertension (ASH), presenting as a Hypertensive Emergency (HE) or Hypertensive Urgency (HU), is a frequent reason for emergency department (ED) admissions. This study sought to assess the prevalence of ASH among adult ED patients in Pakistan and investigate all-cause mortality and hospitalization rates over six months. We conducted a prospective single-center cohort study in Karachi, Pakistan, from June 3, 2019, to September 22, 202…
Lifesaving skills training in schools – A qualitative study to explore students, teachers, and parent’s perceived opportunities and challenges
This study identified the significant barriers to performing lifesaving skills in an emergency in a low- and middle-income country (LMIC). The participants supported implementing a national lifesaving skills program in schools and colleges. However, the participants expressed that support is needed by the government for sustainability, integrating lifesaving skills into the school curriculum, providing legal support to the bystanders, and creatin…
“You can only help them save the patient once they trust you”
While telemedicine applications in low- and middle-income countries are growing rapidly, few studies address the social and organizational factors of implementation essential to sustaining clinician engagement. This study aims to explore clinician experiences and perspectives of a pediatric emergency teleconsultation support program in Sindh, Pakistan, and theories of use behind its implementation in government hospitals. We conducted in-depth in…
Understanding factors impacting global priority of emergency care
INTRODUCTION: The high burden of emergency medical conditions has not been met with adequate financial and political prioritisation especially in low and middle-income countries. We examined the factors that have shaped the priority of global emergency care and highlight potential responses by emergency care advocates. METHODS: We conducted semistructured interviews with key experts in global emergency care practice, public health, health policy …
Heat Emergencies
Heat waves are the second leading cause of weather-related morbidity and mortality affecting millions of individuals globally, every year. The aim of this study was to understand the perceptions and practices of community residents and healthcare professionals with respect to identification and treatment of heat emergencies. A qualitative study was conducted using focus group discussions and in-depth interviews, with the residents of an urban squ…
Physical and mental health impacts of Covid-19 on healthcare workers
Disseminating Childhood Home Injury Risk Reduction Information in Pakistan
This pilot project demonstrates the potential utility of using home-visit tutorials to decrease home hazards in a low-income neighborhood in Pakistan. A longer-term randomized study is needed to assess actual effectiveness of the use of allied health workers for home-based injury education and whether this results in decreased home injuries
Alcohol and marijuana use while driving--an unexpected crash risk in Pakistani commercial drivers
Alcohol and marijuana use is highly prevalent in Pakistani commercial drivers. The issue needs to be recognized by concerned authorities and methods such as random breath tests and sobriety check points need to be employed for proper law enforcement
A successful model of road traffic injury surveillance in a developing country
We demonstrated that a functional RTI surveillance program can be established, and effectively managed in a developing country, despite lack of infrastructure and limitation of resources. Data utilization in the absence of well defined road safety infrastructure within the government is a challenge. More effective actions are hampered by the limited capacity in the transport and health sectors to do in-depth analysis through road safety audits an…
P2-430 WHO/TDR new dengue guideline working better for patient care
Introduction Globally Dengue has threatened to infect 3 billion people. TDR/WHO version launched the latest version of Dengue guidelines recently. In this cross sectional study, we compared clinical diagnosis of patients admitting to the hospital with WHO 1997 and TDR/WHO 2009 guidelines. To also explored strengths and weakness of the two classifications. Methodology Dengue cases admitted from January 2005 to December 2007 at Aga Khan University …
P2-520 Injury- related mortality among women aged 12–49 years
Introduction Beyond maternal health, there are other issues of women health like injury prevention that adequately need to be recognised. The objective is to look at the causes of injury mortality among Pakistani women. Methods DHS in Pakistan was conducted from September 2006 till February 2007. The survey adopted a two-stage, stratified, random sample design. It included 95 000 households out of which a total of 1125 female deaths (12–49 years)…
SP6-23 Unintentional childhood home injuries
Introduction Unintentional injuries are a leading cause of death among children and young adults. Over 875 000 children ≤18 years of age die annually in the world as a result of injuries, mostly in low- and middle-income countries. Objective is to describe epidemiology of childhood unintentional home injuries in Karachi, Pakistan. Methods This was secondary analysis of a childhood unintentional injury surveillance database setup in the emergency …
Incidence, patterns and severity of reported unintentional injuries in Pakistan for persons five years and older
There is high burden of unintentional injuries among persons over five years of age in Pakistan. These results are useful to plan further studies and prioritizing prevention programs on injuries nationally and other developing countries with similar situation
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Incidence, patterns and severity of reported unintentional injuries in Pakistan for persons five years and older
There is high burden of unintentional injuries among persons over five years of age in Pakistan. These results are useful to plan further studies and prioritizing prevention programs on injuries nationally and other developing countries with similar situation
P2-430 WHO/TDR new dengue guideline working better for patient care
Introduction Globally Dengue has threatened to infect 3 billion people. TDR/WHO version launched the latest version of Dengue guidelines recently. In this cross sectional study, we compared clinical diagnosis of patients admitting to the hospital with WHO 1997 and TDR/WHO 2009 guidelines. To also explored strengths and weakness of the two classifications. Methodology Dengue cases admitted from January 2005 to December 2007 at Aga Khan University …
P2-520 Injury- related mortality among women aged 12–49 years
Introduction Beyond maternal health, there are other issues of women health like injury prevention that adequately need to be recognised. The objective is to look at the causes of injury mortality among Pakistani women. Methods DHS in Pakistan was conducted from September 2006 till February 2007. The survey adopted a two-stage, stratified, random sample design. It included 95 000 households out of which a total of 1125 female deaths (12–49 years)…
SP6-23 Unintentional childhood home injuries
Introduction Unintentional injuries are a leading cause of death among children and young adults. Over 875 000 children ≤18 years of age die annually in the world as a result of injuries, mostly in low- and middle-income countries. Objective is to describe epidemiology of childhood unintentional home injuries in Karachi, Pakistan. Methods This was secondary analysis of a childhood unintentional injury surveillance database setup in the emergency …
Alcohol and marijuana use while driving--an unexpected crash risk in Pakistani commercial drivers
Alcohol and marijuana use is highly prevalent in Pakistani commercial drivers. The issue needs to be recognized by concerned authorities and methods such as random breath tests and sobriety check points need to be employed for proper law enforcement
A successful model of road traffic injury surveillance in a developing country
We demonstrated that a functional RTI surveillance program can be established, and effectively managed in a developing country, despite lack of infrastructure and limitation of resources. Data utilization in the absence of well defined road safety infrastructure within the government is a challenge. More effective actions are hampered by the limited capacity in the transport and health sectors to do in-depth analysis through road safety audits an…
Disseminating Childhood Home Injury Risk Reduction Information in Pakistan
This pilot project demonstrates the potential utility of using home-visit tutorials to decrease home hazards in a low-income neighborhood in Pakistan. A longer-term randomized study is needed to assess actual effectiveness of the use of allied health workers for home-based injury education and whether this results in decreased home injuries
Physical and mental health impacts of Covid-19 on healthcare workers
Understanding factors impacting global priority of emergency care
INTRODUCTION: The high burden of emergency medical conditions has not been met with adequate financial and political prioritisation especially in low and middle-income countries. We examined the factors that have shaped the priority of global emergency care and highlight potential responses by emergency care advocates. METHODS: We conducted semistructured interviews with key experts in global emergency care practice, public health, health policy …
Heat Emergencies
Heat waves are the second leading cause of weather-related morbidity and mortality affecting millions of individuals globally, every year. The aim of this study was to understand the perceptions and practices of community residents and healthcare professionals with respect to identification and treatment of heat emergencies. A qualitative study was conducted using focus group discussions and in-depth interviews, with the residents of an urban squ…
“You can only help them save the patient once they trust you”
While telemedicine applications in low- and middle-income countries are growing rapidly, few studies address the social and organizational factors of implementation essential to sustaining clinician engagement. This study aims to explore clinician experiences and perspectives of a pediatric emergency teleconsultation support program in Sindh, Pakistan, and theories of use behind its implementation in government hospitals. We conducted in-depth in…
Lifesaving skills training in schools – A qualitative study to explore students, teachers, and parent’s perceived opportunities and challenges
This study identified the significant barriers to performing lifesaving skills in an emergency in a low- and middle-income country (LMIC). The participants supported implementing a national lifesaving skills program in schools and colleges. However, the participants expressed that support is needed by the government for sustainability, integrating lifesaving skills into the school curriculum, providing legal support to the bystanders, and creatin…
Assessing the impact of acute severe hypertension in the emergency department
Acute Severe Hypertension (ASH), presenting as a Hypertensive Emergency (HE) or Hypertensive Urgency (HU), is a frequent reason for emergency department (ED) admissions. This study sought to assess the prevalence of ASH among adult ED patients in Pakistan and investigate all-cause mortality and hospitalization rates over six months. We conducted a prospective single-center cohort study in Karachi, Pakistan, from June 3, 2019, to September 22, 202…
Acceptability of ambulance-based telemedicine (ABT) for paediatric emergencies in Karachi, Pakistan
INTRODUCTION: Globally, half of all 6.2 million deaths in children are caused by acute illnesses which can be prevented if diagnosed and treated in time. We hypothesise that long elapsed travel time and delay in care can be tackled using telemedicine. The objective of this study is to determine the acceptability of linking ambulances that transport acutely ill children to a remote paediatric emergency physician using a simple audiovisual device. …
Feasibility of prehospital telemedicine for paediatric emergencies
BACKGROUND: Nearly half of all 4.8 million annual paediatric deaths worldwide are caused by acute illnesses, which are preventable with timely triage, emergency care and prehospital transport. We assessed the feasibility of using telemedicine to connect emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in ambulances with paediatric telemedicine physicians (TMPs) to improve patient care in a low-resource setting. METHODS: We conducted a pilot cluster-randomise…
Reasons for not seeking formal healthcare after injuries
Injuries are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries, but many individuals do not seek care within formal healthcare systems. Although previous studies have highlighted barriers to healthcare, limited attention has been given to the experiences of those who remain beyond the formal systems. This study explored why injured individuals in Ghana, Pakistan, Rwanda and South Africa did not seek hospital care. Ninet…
Medicine (13 obras) · Trauma and Emergency Care Studies (8 obras) · Environmental health (7 obras) · Injury Epidemiology and Prevention (6 obras) · Injury prevention (6 obras) · Occupational safety and health (6 obras) · Poison control (6 obras) · Public health (6 obras) · Health care (5 obras) · Pediatrics (5 obras)