Knowledge and Awareness about Hepatitis B and C Infections among Visitors of the Gastroenterology Clinic of Tertiary Care Centre in Pakistan
Rajesh Mandhwani, Syed Mudassir Laeeq, Muhammad Manzoor ul Haque, Amir Bakhsh, Jawaid Iqbal, Nasir Hassan Luck, Zain Majid
Abstract: Background: Hepatitis B and C infections are endemic in Pakistan. The general population has poor knowledge about the HBV vaccine’s availability and the modes of transmission for HBV/HCV.
Received: July 23, 2018
Revised: November 20, 2018
Accepted: November 23, 2018

doi.org/10.21089/njhs.41.0007
Etiology and Predisposing Factors for Electrical Current Injury in Children
Muhammad Kashif Bashir, Muhammad Sharif, Aisha Javeed, Aisha Ishtiaq, Sadaf Abbas
Abstract: Aims and Objectives: To analyze the data regarding etiological and predisposing factors in pediatric burns and make conclusion for prevention of pediatric burns.
Received: September 19, 2018
Revised: October 31, 2018
Accepted: November 01, 2018

doi.org/10.21089/njhs.41.0014
Bedsores Incidence in ICU Patients: A Tertiary Care Experience
Qurat-ul-Ain Khan
Abstract: Introduction: The aim of this study was to see the incidence of bedsores in our hospital and determine relating factors.
Received: October 1, 2018
Revised: November 07, 2018
Accepted: November 07, 2018

doi.org/10.21089/njhs.41.0017
Role of Discrimination Indices in Screening of Beta Thalassemia Trait in Low-Resourced Areas of Pakistan
Asma Mustafa, Bushra Anam Ali, Maryam Zulfiqar, Lubna Naseem
Abstract: Introduction: Thalassemia is a common inherited hemoglobinopathy in Pakistan. Despite various preventive measures taken, each year around 5000 new cases are diagnosed. The problem occurs due to undiagnosed beta Thalassemia carriers
Received: September 24, 2018
Revised: October 30, 2018
Accepted: November 01, 2018

doi.org/10.21089/njhs.41.0021