Community Medicine Publications

Prof. Dr. Rozina Shahadat Khan

 

Published Scientific Papers

1. Perveen I, Koser N, Khan RS, Maqsood M, Saleem N, Alvi FN, et al. Dietary consumption of pre-carcinogenic amines and mutagenicity in humans: An evidence-based study. Foods and Raw Materials. 2026;14(1):14–25. https://doi.org/10.21603/2308-4057-2026-1-658

2. Khan RS, Salman F, Fatima N, Babar MA, Salahuddin H, Zafar S. Presentation of Ulcerative Colitis amongst patients reporting in gastroenterology. Proceedings. 2025;39(4):236–241. https://doi.org/10.47489/szmc.v39i4.706

3. Ali A, Khan RS, Anwar A, Anwar A, Fareed F. Assessment of dietary habits among male medical students residing in hostels at Ameer-Ud-Din Medical College: A cross-sectional study, Lahore 2023. Annals of Punjab Medical College. 2025;19(1). https://doi.org/10.29054/apmc/2025.1705

4. Ali A, Khan RS, Anwar A, Anwar A, Fareed F. Relationship between mothers’ education level and age-appropriate EPI vaccination of children attending pediatric OPD at Lahore General Hospital. Journal of Allama Iqbal Medical College. 2025;23(4). https://doi.org/10.59058/9ncd8264

5. Huzaifa A, Hanif H, Khan RS. Prevalence of anemia and its socioeconomic determinants in pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. Insights – Journal of Health and Rehabilitation. 2025;3(5):785–791. https://doi.org/10.71000/s5csh556

6. Idrees HMA, Salman F, Khan RS, Mansha A, Habib M, Shoaib M, Naeem R. Social media usage pattern and its impact on academic performance of public-sector medical students. Proceedings. 2025;39(1). https://doi.org/10.47489/szmc.v39i1.652

7. Ali A, Khan RS, Ali E, Zeha, Mazhar A. Scientific medical journal reading habits in medical students: A cross-sectional study at AMC/PGMI, Lahore, 2023. Annals of Punjab Medical College. 2024;18(1):26–30. https://doi.org/10.29054/apmc/2024.1585

8. Khan RS, Khalid S, Athar N, Saleem A, Saeed L, Sana T. Prevalence and patterns of physical activity amongst students of Ameeruddin Medical College, Lahore. Annals of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital & Karachi Medical & Dental College. 2024;29(4). https://doi.org/10.58397/ashkmdc.v29i4.900

9. Khan RS, Ali A, Zobia, Khan MA, Munir H. Sanitary practices of street food vendors: A cross-sectional comparative study, Lahore, 2023. Journal of Fatima Jinnah Medical University. 2024;18(3):108–112. https://doi.org/10.37018/XQIM5091

10. Khan RS, Khalid S, Saeed M, Gillani M. Menstrual hygiene practices amongst reproductive age group females visiting a tertiary care hospital, Lahore. Annals of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital & Karachi Medical & Dental College. 2024;29(3). https://doi.org/10.58397/ashkmdc.v29i3.901

11. Khan RS, Siddique R, Ali A, Khan SS, Tahir F, Malik S. Randomized controlled trials and Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials “CONSORT” 2010–2019, Pakistan. Annals of Punjab Medical College. 2024;18(2):94–100. https://doi.org/10.29054/apmc/2024.1601

12. Rehman F, Anwar S, Khan RS, Saqib R, Hameed S. Delay in turnaround time in reporting small biopsy specimens: An experience from a tertiary care hospital in Lahore. Journal of Allama Iqbal Medical College. 2023;21(3):150–154. https://doi.org/10.59058/jaimc.v21i3.131

13. Khan RS, Waseem S, Siddique R, Saqib R, Farooq HU. Health care seeking and infertility—A cross sectional comparative study amongst females of Dyal Village Lahore. Journal of Allama Iqbal Medical College. 2023;21(2):74–79. https://doi.org/10.59058/jaimc.v21i2.129

14. Waseem S, Khan RS, Sharif S. Feeding practices in children aged less than 3yrs age and its relevant knowledge among young mothers. Journal of Allama Iqbal Medical College. 2023;21(2):80–85. https://doi.org/10.59058/jaimc.v21i2.130

15. Khan RS, Alam A, Batool S. Prevalence of refractive errors among 4th year medical students of DG Khan Medical College, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Postgraduate Medical Journal. 2023;34(2):69–72. https://doi.org/10.51642/ppmj.v34i02.588

16. Khan RS. Educational training of lady health workers and prevention of abortion related morbidity and mortality. Pakistan Postgraduate Medical Journal. 2023;34(1):1–2. https://doi.org/10.51642/ppmj.v34i01.580

17. Mohmand NA, Khan RS, Ullah A, Alam A. Refractive errors in children of 11 to 16 years of age group attending Eye OPD at Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences. 2022;16(10):46. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22161046

18. Khan RS, Khan SS, Siddique R. Obesity amongst medical students—A cross-sectional comparative study from Lahore, Pakistan, 2022. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences. 2022;16(10):18. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22161018

19. Khan W, Khan RS, Ullah A, Shah M, Ahmad N, Shah MA. Hepatitis B and C amongst the OPD patients seeking dental treatment at Khyber College of Dentistry Peshawar. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences. 2022;16(9):74. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2216974

20. Khan RS, Khan SS, Siddique R. Radish (Raphanus sativus): Potential antioxidant role of bioactive compounds extracted from radish leaves—A review. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences. 2022;16(9):2. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs221692

21. Khan RS, Ain HB, Tufail T, Imran M, Imran S, Siddique R, et al. Undernutrition with special reference to iron-deficiency anemia in reproductive age group females in Pakistan. Pakistan BioMedical Journal. 2022;5(5):21–28. https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i5.412

22. Ahmad S, Ain HB, Tufail T, Maqsood M, Bibi S, Ahmad B, et al. Evaluating the effect of animal-based iron sources on iron deficiency anemia. Pakistan BioMedical Journal. 2022;5(3):29–33. https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i3.329

23. Tahir F, Tahir I, Tahir F, Bangash MT, Khan RS. Prevalence of refractive errors and their underlying factors amongst students of Islam Medical College, Sialkot. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences. 2021;15(10):2695–2698. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2115102695

24. Khan RS, Tariq TE, Tahir FA, Ahmad AL. Knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of non-medical staff regarding HIV/AIDS in teaching hospital, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. 2021;15(1):170–173.

25. Khan RS, Tahir F, Tariq T, Tahir F, Tariq S. Awareness of Hepatitis-B amongst non-medical staff of teaching hospital, Dera Ghazi Khan. Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. 2021;15(1):174–176.

26. Khan RS, Rafique D, Butt S, Sabah NU, Jahanzaib A, Waqar G, et al. Awareness of hand-washing among New Misali Cadet School students, Dera Ghazi Khan. Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. 2020;14(4):1180–1183.

27. Khan RS, Khan Z, Aasim M. Knowledge about legality of induced abortions in rural area of Wahga. Medical Forum Monthly. 2017;28(4):121–123.

28. Khan RS, Khan Z, Siddiqui SW. Health care seeking for variates based categories of abortion in Dyal Village Lahore, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. 2016;10(4):1200–1203.

29. Khan RS, Khan Z, Humayun A. Prevalence of post-abortion morbidity in a rural community: A neglected burden. Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. 2016;10(4):1196–1199.

30. Khan RS, Malik AA, Bashir MA, Sheikh NH, Irfan SM, Humayun A. Magnitude of abortion and its associated health care seeking in Dyal Village of Lahore, Pakistan. Science International (Lahore). 2016;28(4):3549–3553.

31. Khan RS. Primordial Prevention: A potential obesity prevention strategy. Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. 2016.

Manuscripts Submitted

32. Initiation of breastfeeding among mothers delivering at a tertiary hospital in Lahore: A cross-sectional study. Submitted to Annals of Punjab Medical College.

33. Examining the impact of privatization on the performance of government teaching hospitals: A case of Punjab Province of Pakistan. Advanced Journal of Graduate Research.

34. Silent emotions, restless nights: Assessing alexithymia and sleep quality among hemodialysis patients at Allied Hospitals, Rawalpindi Medical University, Pakistan. Submitted to Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association.

35. Influence of housing conditions on pediatric asthma in a densely populated and polluted urban setting, Rawalpindi District, Pakistan: An analytical cross-sectional study. Submitted to Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College.

36. Perception and readiness of undergraduate MBBS students at public sector medical university towards AI integration in their curriculum in Pakistan: An analytical cross-sectional study. Submitted to Pakistan Postgraduate Medical Journal.

37. The silent epidemic: A comparative study on burnout syndrome, its determinants, health effects, and coping mechanisms among postgraduate residents and nursing staff in public sector hospitals of Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Submitted to Health Psychology.

38. Dengue awareness among medical students of public sector colleges, Lahore: A comparative cross-sectional study. Submitted to Journal of Allama Iqbal Medical College.

39. Assessing usage patterns and determinants of contraception amongst females visiting a tertiary care hospital, Lahore, 2024. Submitted to Journal of Rehman Medical Institute.

40. Frequency and awareness of non-invasive cosmetic procedures among medical students of Ameer-ud-Din Medical College, Lahore. Submitted to Journal of Allama Iqbal Medical College.

41. Inflammatory bowel disease awareness in Pakistan: Findings from an online cross-sectional survey. Advanced Journal of Graduate Research.

42. Hand-hygiene knowledge and practices: A cross-sectional comparative study amongst medical students of Ameer-ud-Din Medical College, Lahore, 2023. Submitted to Advanced Journal of Graduate Research.

43. Frequency of gestational diabetes mellitus in a tertiary care hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. Submitted to Advanced Journal of Graduate Research.

Final Review Prior to Submission

44. Awareness and utilization of blue light preventive measures among undergraduate students in Lahore, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study.

45. Prevalence and awareness of benign prostatic hyperplasia among Pakistani men: Insights from an online survey.

46. Knowledge of breast cancer and self-examination among students of Ameer-ud-Din Medical College, Lahore.

47. Frequency of stress eating in medical students of Punjab.

48. Association of physical activity and sleep quality with academic performance among MBBS students of Ameer-ud-Din Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.

Data Collection Active (Ethical Clearance Approved)

49. Assessment of nomophobia and it’s relationship with academic performance of medical students in public sector medical college of Lahore.

50. Assessment of Nutritional status of pregnant females visiting obstetrics OPD of a Public sector tertiary care hospital.

51. Assessment of Nutritional status of medical students of medical college in Lahore.

52. Nutritional assessment of pregnant females attending obstetric OPD at a public hospital Lahore.

53. Sociodemographic characteristics and environmental sanitation: a cross-sectional survey of an urban community.

54. Obesity Among Adults in Urban Lahore: Socio-Demographic and Lifestyle Predictors.

55. Assessment of EPI vaccination coverage among children under 5 years of age in an urban community.

56. Scientific Misconduct and Generative AI Misuse in Research among medical students.

Dr.Mehwish Akhtar
Associate Professor

1. Khan Z, Usmani RA, Akhtar M, Razaq A, Zahra T. Knowledge Of Diabetic Patients
Regarding Diabetes Mellitus visiting Tertiary Care Hospital of Lahore. Esculapio 2014;
10(1):9-13.
https://doi.org/10.51273/esc14.71013
2. Afzal M, Tarar SH, Akhtar M. Socio-demographic Characteristics and Clinical Spectrum
of Dengue patients presenting to Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Teaching Hospital, Gujrat. P J M H
S 2014; 8(1): 56-60.
https://pjmhsonline.com/2014/jan_march/pdf/56%20%20%20Socio-
demographic%20Characteristics%20and%20Clinical%20Spectrum%20of%20Dengue%2
0patients%20presenting%20to%20Aziz%20Bhatti%20Shaheed%20Teaching%20Hospita
l,%20Gujrat.pdf
3. Usmani RA, Nasir MI, Wazir S, Pervaiz Z, Zahra T, Akhtar M. Diabetes mellitus among
tuberculosis patients in a tertiary care hospital of Lahore. J Ayub Med Coll
Abbottabad. 2014;26(1):61-3.
https://www.ayubmed.edu.pk/JAMC/26-1/Rabia.pdf
4. Deeba F, Usmani RA, Akhtar M, Zahra T, Rasool H. Job satisfaction; among doctors
working in public and private tertiary care hospitals of Lahore. Professional Medical
Journal 2015; 22 (10): 1373-1378.
https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2015.22.10.1048
5. Saeed M, Ahmed M, Iram S, Riaz S, Akhtar M, Aslam M. GeneXpert® Technology: A
breakthrough for Diagnosis of Tuberculous Pericarditis and Pleuritis in Less Than Two
Hours. Saudi Med J 2017; 38 (7): 699-705.
https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2017.7.17694
6. Shakeel K, Iram S, Akhtar M, Hussain S, Maryam H, Anwar A. Diagnostic validation of
rapid molecular detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in pus samples by
GeneXpert. Pak Med Assoc. 2018 Jan;68(1):33-37.
https://www.archive.jpma.org.pk/article-details/8516
7. Naveed M, Rasheed F, Saeed M, Iram S, Akhtar M, Anwar A. bugged mobile phones of
health care providers could transmit more than just a call. Pak armed Forces Med J 2018;
68(5): 1173-78.
https://pafmj.org/PAFMJ/article/view/2286

8. Talib A, Iram S, Saeed M, Akhtar M, Hanif A, Anwar A. Effectiveness of directly observed
treatment short course (DOTS) in tuberculosis- a patient centered case management
approach. Isra medical journal 2019;11: 31-35
https://www.imj.com.pk/2019/03/27/effectiveness-of-directly-observed-treatment-
short-course-dots-in-tuberculosis-a-patient-centered-case-management-approach/
9. Naeem M, Butt ZP, Iftikhar S, Akhtar M, Ahmad M, Qureshi MA. Comparison of practical
with theory result in undergraduate medical examination. JAIMC 2019;17 (3): 151-156.
Vol-17-Issue-03.pdf – Google Drive
10. Jamil MZ, Salman S, Akhtar M, Iqbal S, Bhalli A, Farooq H. Determining the Association
Between Helicobacter pylori Infection and Treatment-Refractory Hypothyroidism.
Cureus. 2022 Jan 17;14(1).
Doi: 10.7759/cureus.21316
11. Iqbal S, Salman S, Akhtar M, Bhalli A, Iqbal J, Ullah I. Spectrum of Dyslipidemias in
Treatment-Naïve Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Patients Presenting to an HIV
Clinic of a Tertiary Care Hospital. Cureus. 2022 Feb 7;14(2).
Doi: 10.7759/cureus.21972
12. Munir A, Akhtar M, Khalid A, Khan HF, Kiran F, Bahar G. Assessment of musculoskeletal
disorders among cricketers playing in domestic clubs of Lahore. Journal of the Pakistan
Medical Association. 2022 May 10;72(5):878-81.
https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.2338
13. Sarfaraz A, Akhtar M, Mahmud T, Naqvi QA, Iqbal T, Abbas H, Anwar F. frequency and
reasons of delayed initiation of treatment after diagnosis of human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV): a cross sectional study. JAIMC 2022; 20(2): 71-74.
https://doi.org/10.59058/jaimc.v20i2.30
14. Saeed MA, Akhtar M, Munir MA, Ayub K, Nazir T, Arshad M. metabolic syndrome in
patients of chronic kidney disease presenting to the nephrology department of tertiary
care hospital. JAIMC 2023;21(1):19-23
https://doi.org/10.59058/jaimc.v21i1.102

15. Arif N, Akhtar M, Arif A, Arif B, Ayub K, Fida A. Assessment of Pregnancy Intention and Its
Related Factors among Females Attending the Antenatal Clinic. Liaquat National Journal
of Primary Care 2024; 6(1): 1-5.
https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.28
16. Ali MI, Muqeet A, Datgir N, Hussain J, Akhtar M, Murtaza S. Association between Active
Smoking and ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction among Patients Presenting With Acute
Coronary Syndrome: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study. Pak Heart J. 2026;59(03):605-
613.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47144/phj.v59i3.3615
17. Hussain J, Muqeet A, Dastgir N, Akhtar M, Imran M, Murtaza S. Association between
Admission Hypocalcemia and In-hospital Mortality among Patients Presenting with ST-
Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Prospective Cohort Study. Pak Heart J
[Internet]. 2026Jun.30 [cited 2026Jul.17];59(3):537-44.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47144/phj.v59i3.3657

Dr.Sana Iftikhar
Associate Professor

1. M. Ashraf Majrooh, Shariq Sohail Jaffery, Sana Iftikhar, Mamoon Akbar Qureshi, Arif
Mehmood Khokhar, Zarabia Pervaiz. The Effect of Multiple Risk Factors on the Severity
of Coronary Artery Blockage among the Patients who had Undergone Angiography in
the Cardiology Unit of JHL. Med Forum 2012;23(2):50-4.
2. Muhammad Iqbal, Rabia Arshed Usmani, Sana Iftikhar, Anjum Razzaq. Immunization
Status Among Children under 23 Months Of Age. Esculapio J Services Inst Med Sci
2012;8(4):167-71

3. Amjad Mehmood, Rabia Arshed Usmani, Seema Imdad, Anjum Razzaq, Sana Iftikhar.
Factors Leading to the Development Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in adult
Pakistani Males. Esculapio J Services Inst Med Sci 2012;8(3):104-8
4. Rabia Arshed Usmani, Syed Ali Haider, sana Iftikhar, Hafsa Rasool, Anjum Razzaq, Sana
Iftikhar. Breast Self Examination awareness and Practices among Lady Health Workers.
Esculapio J Services Inst Med Sci 2013;9(1): 30-4
5. Sara Sattar, Ammara Ansar, sarosh Daud, Tehseen Kazmi, Sana Iftikhar, Waleed Ahmed
Mir. A non-randomized clinical trial: Effect of smoking on Isoniazid metabolism by N-
Acetyl-transferase in tuberculosis patients.Med Forum 2017; 28 (5):102-5
6. Ammara Ansar, Sana Iftikhar, Waleed Ahmed Mir, Tehseen Kazmi, Sarosh Daud,
Muhammad Faisal Hashmi. Drug prescription patterns in a tertiary care hospital in
Pakistan. Med Forum 2017 ;28(5): 138-41
7. Sana Iftikhar, Iqra Arshed, Sara Mohsin, Tahseen Kazmi, Khadijah Sajid, Luqman Farrukh
Nagi, Sarosh Daud. A case control study on Alternative Medication a risk factor for renal
failure.International Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Research (IJBR)
2017;8(5);569-73
8. Arshad Ullah Afridi, Hadia Sultan, Rabia Zaman khan, Sana Iftikhar , Tahseen Kazmi,
Badar Ahmed Jamal. Frequency of Hearing loss in Patients Presenting with Tinnitus in
Shalamar Hospital. PJMHS Vol 12;4; Oct-Dec 2018. 1345-7.
9. Iqra Arshad , Sara Mohsin , Sana Iftikhar , Tehseen Kazmi, Luqman Farrukh Nagi .
Barriers to the early initiation of Insulin therapy among diabetic patients coming to diabetic clinics of tertiary care hospitals. Pak J Med Sci. 2019;35(1):-39-44. doi:
https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.1.237
10. Muhammad Naeem, Zarabia Pervaiz butt, Sana Iftikhar, Mehwish Akhtar, Mumtaz
ahmed, Mamoon Akbar Qureshi. Comparison of Practical with Theory results in
undergraduate Medical Examination. JAIMC. Jul-Sep 2019;17(3):151-6.
11. Syeda Quratul Ain, Waleed Ahmed, Sana Iftikhar, Khadijah Sajid, Zarabia Pervaiz Butt.
Assessment of Community Perceptions and practices regarding prevention of Dengue
fever. JAIMC. Jan-March 2020;18(01):127-32.
12. Fatima Sakhawat, Hamna Sohail, Fatima Zafar, Hassan Bashir, Hassan Shafique, Sana
Iftikhar. Clinical Risk factors associated with mortality among burn patients admitted to
Jinnah burn and reconstructive Surgery center, Lahore. Proceedings S.Z.M.C.July- Sept
2020; Vol 34(3);46-50.
13. Yusrah Liaqat, jawairiah Liaqat, Sana Iftikhar. Diagnostic Accuracy of Ovarian Volume
more than 8ml on Transvaginal Sonography Against Rotterdam Criteria for Polycystic
Ovarian syndrome Among Infertile women. JAIMC April-June, 2021; Vol 19(02); 468-72.
14. Sana Iftikhar, S. M. Mursalin, Syeda QurratulAin, Carrie S. McNeil. “Control of Dengue
Epidemic in Lahore: A fortuitous application of One Health Approach”,One Health Cases.
CABI International May,2023 doi : 10.1079/onehealthcases.2023.0014.
15. Muhammad Hamza Shafiq, Misha Mansoor, Azal Arshad, Shanzay Mansoor, Sana
Iftikhar. Frequency of Human Papilloma Virus vaccination among female health care
providers and reasons for non-immunization at a public sector hospital. JPMA May 2023
Vol (73) (05); 1159-63. Doi : 10.47391/JPMA.6945

16. Shahid Mahmood, Syed Ehtisham Haider, Syed Abdullah Arif, Shahtaj Akhter Chaudhry,
Sana Iftikhar, Mehwish Akhter et al. Reasons of refusing Covid 19 vaccination among
adult population attending a tertiary care hospital of Lahore, Pakistan: A cross sectional
study.JAMDC.2023;5(3):164-174.
17. Misha Mansoor, Muhammad Hamza Shafiq, Mahnoor Imran, Fizza Mushtaq, Sana
Iftikhar, Fuad Shafiq.Diagnostic Potential of various Laboratory tests for irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS): A systematic review. J Pak Med Assoc. 2024;74(7):1300-08.
18. Liaqat J, Iftikhar S, Neelam S, Tarrar SH, Afzal S. Pyospermia: A major cause of oxidative
stress in sperms having repurcussions in the fertile potential of male by reducing its
motility and count. J Soc Obstet Gynaecol Pak.2023; 13(3): 308-12
19. Liaqat J, Omar J, Ashfaq N, Sheikh I S, Naiyar I, Iftikhar S. High contribution of male
Partners to infertility. J Soc Obstet Gynaecol Pak. 2024; 14 (1) : 45-48
20. Tariq SA, Pal MI, Iftikhar S, Ahmed B, Ahmed S, Randhawa AA, Malik FZ. Epidemiology of
suicide: Autopsy audit of five years in an industrial city of Punjab. Professional Med J
2024; 31(04):646-650. https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2024.31.04.8108
21. Akram MS, Bahadar SK, Iftikhar S, Rehman SJU. Comparison of Alken Sequential
Dilatation vs Balloon Dilatation During Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy among Patients
of Nephrolithiasis at a Tertiary Care Setting. Esculapio – JSIMS 2025;21(04): 498-501
DOI:https://doi:/prg/10.51273/esc25.251321260

DR. Amber Arshad
Assistant Professor

1. Zaman SU, Mehdi MS, Khan KI, Arshad A, Rafiq S, Sharif F, et al. Fabrication and
characterization of TiO2-hydroxyapatite composite-loaded polysulfone membranes
with integrated biocompatibility for dialysis application. Artif Organs. 2024;48:849-
61. doi:10.1111/aor.14751
2. Akhtar M, Arshad A, Junaid K, Tufail M, Afzal S. Complications of thalassemia and
life expectancy among children and adults in South Asia: a systematic review. J
Soc Prev Advocacy Res King Edward Med Univ (JSPARK). 2023;2(2):77-90.
3. Khan M, Arshad A, Akhtar M, Khan RM, Khan A, Sadat U, et al. Determinants of
interpersonal violence among married couples of Pakistan. J Soc Prev Advocacy
Res King Edward Med Univ (JSPARK). 2023;2(3):146-9.
4. Rafique S, Junaid K, Arshad A, Shahzad F, Afzal S. Maternal characteristics
associated with stunting syndrome among children under 2 years of age in
developing countries. J Soc Prev Advocacy Res King Edward Med Univ (JSPARK).
2023;2(3):225-34.
5. Nasir M, Junaid K, Arshad A, Rafique S. Determinants of eating habits and body
mass index in transition: a comparative cross-sectional study of public and private
schools of Lahore. Ann King Edward Med Univ. 2023;29(4):[pages not confirmed].
doi:10.21649/akemu.v23i4.5411
6. Zaman SU, Rafiq S, Ali A, Mehdi MS, Arshad A, Rehman SU, et al. Recent
advancement challenges with synthesis of biocompatible hemodialysis
membranes. Chemosphere. 2022;307(Pt 2):135626.
doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135626.
7. Junaid K, Muzaffar S, Nazim R, Arshad A, Khan A, Zubair H. Factors associated
with early and late initiation of antiretroviral therapy among people living with
human immunodeficiency virus in Lahore, Pakistan. Ann King Edward Med Univ.
2022;28(1):39-45.
8. Afzal S, Arshad A. System within system: World Health Organization building
blocks and public-private partnership in healthcare sector of Pakistan. Ann King
Edward Med Univ. 2022;28(1):1-2.
9. Afzal S, Arshad A. Ethical issues among healthcare workers using electronic
medical records: a systematic review. Comput Methods Programs Biomed Update.
2021;1:100030. doi:10.1016/j.cmpbup.2021.100030
10. Afzal S, Masood MH, Salman F, Gondal KM, Arshad A. The effect of COVID-19
pandemic on performance of postgraduate medical trainee doctors: a nationwide
epidemiological study in Pakistan. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2021;31(2):182-7.
doi:10.29271/jcpsp.2021.02.182
11. Afzal S, Arshad A, et al. Global burden of obesity and its association with cancer
among young adults in Pakistan. Esculapio. 2021;17(2):113-5.
12. Zaman SU, Saif-Ur-Rehman, Zaman MKU, Arshad A, Rafiq S, Muhammad N, et
al. Biocompatibility performance evaluation of high flux hydrophilic
RESEARCH PAPERS CO3Ap/HAP/PSF composite membranes for hemodialysis application. Artif
Organs. 2021;45(8):E265-79. doi:10.1111/aor.13937
13. Zaman SU, Saif-Ur-Rehman, Zaman MKU, Rafiq S, Arshad A, et al. Fabrication
and performance evaluation of polymeric membrane using blood compatible
hydroxyapatite for artificial kidney application. Artif Organs. 2021;45(11):1377-90.
doi:10.1111/aor.14020
14. Afzal S, Arshad A, et al. An update on preventive measures of COVID-19 in
Pakistan. Ann King Edward Med Univ. 2020;26(1):1-
15. Junaid K, Nasir M, Rafique S, Arshad A, Siddiqui M, Junaid MA. Ethical
issues of artificial intelligence in healthcare in developing countries: a
systematic review of empirical studies. Ann King Edw Med Univ.
2025;31(Spl2):111–8. doi:10.21649/akemu.v31iSpl2.5827
16. Arshad A, Shahzad S, Riaz A. Association between perception constructs
and attitude towards adoption of artificial intelligence as a teaching tool
among medical students. J Soc Med Coll Dent. 2026;12(1):47–51.
doi:10.66984/jsmdc.v12.i01.oa.08
17. Faisal MA, Muazzam DA, Arshad A. Stretch marks: an overlooked and
therapeutically recalcitrant cutaneous condition with substantial
psychosocial consequences. J Allama Iqbal Med Coll. 2026;24(2):37–8.
18. HM, Subhan A, Beig MM, Hassnain M, Ahmad W, Arshad A, et al.
Challenges and constraints regarding control and prevention of dog-
mediated human rabies using the One Health approach in Africa. In:
Shenge JA, Abia ALK, editors. Viral Diseases and One Health in Africa.
Cham: Springer; 2025. p. 47–65. doi:10.1007/978-3-032-09613-5_5

Dr.Ammara Riaz
Assistant Professor

1. Masud M, Azhar S, Raza A, Rasheed M, Riaz A, Shahid A. Dental Erosions: A Manifest
of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Pak J Med Health Sci. 2022;16(10):464.
Doi: 10.53350/pjmhs221610464
2. Khan RMS, Shahid MA, Akram S, Riaz A. Effect of Covid on Gaster Intestinal Tract and
its Signs and Symptoms. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences. 2022; 16(09):
525. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22169525
3. Riaz A, Shahid MA, Butt AI, Afzal L, Asif Q, Iqbal MS. Appraisal of Adequate
Nutritional Knowledge and Related Sociodemographic Factors among Cancer Patients.
Esculapio – JSIMS 2024;20(02):188-191 DOI: 10.51273/esc24.25132028

4. Sikander A, Umar M, Zafar K, Riaz A, Saba F, Zulqurnain M, Ahsan M. Acceptance of
contraception in couples receiving contraceptive counselling in antenatal period. The
Professional Medical Journal. 2024 Aug 1;31(08):1224-9. Doi:
10.29309/TPMJ/2024.31.08.7997
5. Afzal L, Butt AI, Riaz A, Younus R, Mahwish R. Knowledge and practices regarding
Swine flu among residents of union council Sultankay, Lahore, Pakistan. Rawal Medical
Journal. 2024 Oct;49(4):918. Doi: 10.5455/rmj.20240608075527
6. Tasleem R, Alqahtani SA, Abogazalah N, Almubarak H, Riaz A, Ali SS, et al.
Microinvasive interventions in the management of proximal caries lesions in primary and
permanent teeth-systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Oral Health. 2025;25(1):48.
Doi: 10.1186/s12903-024-05400-5
7. Butt AI, Riaz A, Salman F, Afzal L, Abbasi SQ, Mahwish R Prevalence of
Toxoplasmosis in Blood Donors-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Pak J Med
Dent. 2025 ;14(2): 378-390. Doi: 10.36283/ziun-pjmd14-2/057.
8. Riaz A, Butt AI, Afzal L, Younus R, Fatima M, Jamila M. COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
and associated factors among pregnant females. RMJ. 2025; 50(2): 300-
303. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241015071045
9. Riaz A. Battling Beyond the Frontline: War’s Toll on Medical Care and Public Health.
JAIMC. 2025; 23(2): 36-37. Doi: 10.59058/xfdz1s70
10. Arshad A, Shahzad S, Riaz A. Association between perception constructs and attitude
towards adoption of artificial as a teaching tool among medical students. JSMDC. 2026;
12(01):47-51. Doi: 10.66984/jsmdc.v12.i01.oa.08.