Mahjabeen Khan

• MBBS,MCPS,MS, Dipl.Biostatistics,MHSc Bioethics(Canada), PhD
• Managing Director at University of Toronto

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of demographic characteristics on frequency of patients’ visits in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by statistical modeling at a tertiary care center, Karachi. An institution-based retrospective analysis of hospital records of T2DM patients reported between October 2005 and March 2013 to the Natio...

This cohort study was conducted to develop birth weight statistical model for macrosomic babies delivered by diabetic and nondiabetic mothers in a developing country. All pregnant women of any age and parity, diabetic or nondiabetic without medical or obstetric complications were recruited. Only term deliveries (37–42 weeks gestation) were included...

Male circumcision has been a tradition in many regions of the world for centuries. Male circumcision has been associated decreased prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Sub Saharan region hence recognized as a preventive step to stop HIV. This study indicates the perceptions of parents regarding circumcision of their male child. Methodology: This cross section...

Objective: The study provides epidemiological analysis of autopsy record on asphyxial deaths and different methods used to carry it out. Methodology: It was a retrospective (descriptive) study done at the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Khyber Medical College Peshawar. Analysis of autopsy record was done and cases of asphyxial death...

Objectives: To determine the frequent factors in women and children subjected to sexual assaults seeking medical care at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in the Medico legal Department of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, Pakistan. Sexual assault victims seeking medical care a...

Objectives: To determine the association of terrorism with psychiatric morbidity by Hospital Anxiety Depression scale among medical students in Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: The questionnaire based cross-sectional survey was conducted from February to March 2011 and comprised students of the Institute of Physical and Medical Rehabilitation and the Do...

Abstract Perinatal Mortality (perinatal death), is death of a neonate within 6 days (early neonatal mortality) or from 7 – 27 days of birth (late neonatal mortality). Food consumed by an expectant mother is said to have an impact on the pregnancy outcome apart from other factors. For the past few years, perinatal mortality rate has been increasing...

Objectives: To determine the association of family structure and family environment with aggressive behavior of children (6-8years) in a rural community of Gadap town, Karachi, Pakistan Subjects and Methods: This is a questionnaire based cross sectional survey to determine the association of family structure and environment with aggressive behavior...

Objectives: To determine the association of family structure and family environment with aggressive behavior of children (6-8years) in a rural community of Gadap town, Karachi, Pakistan Subjects and Methods: This is a questionnaire based cross sectional survey to determine the association of family structure and environment with aggressive behavior...

Objective: To determine obstetrics risk factors for cerebral palsy from birth to 5 years children Study Design: A hospital based cross sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in outpatient Department, Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi, Pakistan during October...

Objective: To determine the determinants of lower extremity amputations in diabetics and non-diabetics in a tertiary care institute. Study design: Cross-sectional, analytical study. Place and duration of study: Outpatients Department of the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, from Janu...

To determine changes in the breastfeeding practices of mothers after receiving counseling on 'Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding' as defined by the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative comparing baby friendly hospitals (BFHs) and non-baby-friendly hospitals in Sindh, Pakistan. The observational study was conducted from June 2007 to June 2009 in ran...

OBJECTIVE: To determine prevalence of dental caries in first permanent molars among 8 - 12-years children. METHODOLOGY: The survey involved a cross-sectional study with dental examination. The study was conducted in the area of Garden West located in the city of Karachi, Pakistan. Four schools were selected for the survey. Four hundred and forty se...

Objective: To compare the frequency and determinants of prosthesis fitting (artificial limbs) in diabetic and non-diabetic amputees at a tertiary care center. Study Design: Cross Sectional Comparative Study Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IPM&R) at Dow University of Health...

Bioethics is the "critical analysis of emerging moral issues in health". The term was first used to refer to "the moral problems of the life sciences encompassing medicine, biology, environment, population and social sciences". Teaching bioethics is complex and challenging within multi-system educational program as in Pakistan for secondary schools...

ABSTRACT Background: The number and variety of medico-legal deaths has inflated tremendously in the recent years in relation to acts of terrorism using explosive material and street crimes which often result in tragic death. Objectives: To determine the frequency, causes and manners of medico-legal autopsies at three major mortuaries in Karachi. Me...

Objective: The purpose of the study was to find MRI findings in patients with Prolactin levels above 1000mIU/L. Methodology: This Retrospective study was conducted in Radiology Department, Rehman Medical Institute, Peshawar, from December 2009 to October 2012. A total of 86 patients, aged 16-48 years with high Prolactin levels, were screened with M...

Objective: This study was undertaken to describe the unnatural deaths and their causes in Peshawar and its suburbs. Methodology: This descriptive study was conducted at the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar. Autopsy data from January 2009 to April 2012 was analyzed and only those cases were selected fo...

Objective: To determine the frequency and causes of accidental upper limb amputations seeking rehabilitation (prosthesis) care in a tertiary care center Study Design: Observational Descriptive Study Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out at outpatients Department of Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Dow Universit...

To estimate and compare the obstetric outcome of fetal macrosomia in both diabetic and non-diabetic mothers as challenges in obstetrics practice Karachi, Pakistan. Study Design: comparative cross sectional, Study duration: From June 2008-May 2009, Study population: All singleton pregnant women, Sample size: 229. Neonates with birth weight of 3,500...

OBJECTIVES: METHODOLOGY: RESULTS: CONCLUSION: KEYWORDS: The objective of this study was to determine the oral health status of breastfed infants to 24 months and the associated risk factors for poor oral health of lowsocial groups inKarachi Pakistan. This is an observational study and involves the recruitment of 910 infants. The infants were from d...

The objectives of the present study were to determine the magnitude and associated risks factors of genital tract colonization by Group B Streptococci (GBS) during the last trimester of pregnancy. A Hospital based cross sectional study was conducted at primary care clinic from 15th Jan to 14th June2008 at Union Council 1 and 2, Orangi Town Karachi....

Reducing infant mortality is one of the primary Millennium Development Goals 2015. A lot of effort has been made to reduce infant mortality but it remains high in most of the developing countries and the underdeveloped world. Perinatal Mortality is a cause of great emotional pain and social unrest. The main cause of pregnancy failure in the develop...