Aga Khan University

Globalising the access to advanced molecular diagnostics of CNS tumors: Experience of the Molecular Neuro-Pathology (MNP) Outreach Consortium

Central nervous system (CNS) tumors pose a major global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where outcomes remain disproportionately poor. The global CONCORD-3 study (Lancet Oncology) highlighted stark disparities in five-year survival (201...

Disclosure of HIV Positive Status and Network Characteristics Among a Cohort of People Living with HIV in Western Kenya

Disclosure of HIV serostatus is critical in managing the health and well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), yet the decision to disclose is shaped by complex interpersonal and contextual factors. The purpose of this study was to examine patterns of HIV status disclosur...

INFLUENCE OF INTER-PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION ON THE PROVISION OF QUALITY PERINATAL CARE IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS OF KWALE COUNTY

Purpose of Study: This study examined the influence of inter-professional collaboration on the provision of quality perinatal care in public hospitals of Kwale County. It specifically assessed how communication, shared decision-making, multidisciplinary teamwork, conflict resolut...

INFLUENCE OF INTER-PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION ON THE PROVISION OF QUALITY PERINATAL CARE IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS OF KWALE COUNTY

Purpose of Study: This study examined the influence of inter-professional collaboration on the provision of quality perinatal care in public hospitals of Kwale County. It specifically assessed how communication, shared decision-making, multidisciplinary teamwork, conflict resolut...

The relationship between reduced child spacing and depression in mothers: A cross-sectional study in Karachi, Pakistan

Short inter-birth intervals may increase maternal psychological stress and have been hypothesized to contribute to depressive symptoms. We assessed the association between recent birth spacing and depression in mothers in Karachi, Pakistan. We conducted a cross-sectional, intervi...

Efficacy and safety of greater occipital and related peripheral nerve blocks for migraine in pregnancy: a systematic review

Migraine treatment during pregnancy is constrained by concerns about fetal exposure to systemic medications. Occipital nerve block is a non-systemic option, but pregnancy-specific evidence remains limited. To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of greater occipital an...

From shelves to smart systems: understanding AI adoption readiness in Pakistan's library sector using SEM-cIPMA analysis

Purpose Artificial intelligence (AI) can transform library services by enhancing efficiency and user experience. The adoption of AI in Pakistani libraries remains underexplored. Design/methodology/approach This study aims to identify the determinants of AI adoption intention amon...