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Allama Iqbal Medical College > Department Of Community Medicine

Prof. Dr. Shahid Mahmood Sethi

Prof. Dr. Shahid Mahmood Sethi 

Ph.D. Epidemiology and Public Health, (Melbourne University, Australia)
MPH- Epidemiology and Bio-statistics ( Australia)
MPH- Public Health Practice (UHS)
M.Phil Community Medicine (UHS)
Certificate of Health Professional Education

Professor & Head of Community Medicine Department

Official Email : shahidmsethi@aimc.edu.pk

Prof. Dr. Shahid Mahmood is a PhD scholar, public health expert and a foreign qualified epidemiologist. He has more than 15 years of teaching and research experience in public health and community medicine. He is associate professor and head of department since April 2021.

Dr Shahid has served as district co-ordinator of LHW program, surveillance officer for polio eradication, epidemiologist during dengue epidemic in Lahore and now is an important member of Corona Expert Advisory Group (CEAG) in Punjab.

Dr Shahid earned his medical degree in 1991 and then obtained his Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Punjab University with distinction and Master of Philosophy (Community Medicine) from University of Health sciences Lahore. He did his Master in Public Health (MPH) with majors in Epidemiology & Biostatistics and then PhD in Epidemiology from Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, the University of Melbourne Australia (World ranking number 32). He is a certified Health Professions Educationist.

He has published his scholarly work widely in national and international scientific peer reviewed journals.

Dr Shahid was awarded Australian Government Scholarships his Masters and doctorate in the University of Melbourne. He also attended training in Bangkok on Dengue fever prevention, management and control sponsored by the Government of Punjab. He has presented his scholarly work at international conferences in France, Australia and Seattle, USA.

Dr Shahid is a member of International Epidemiological Association (IEA), Australasian Epidemiological Association (AEA), International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) and Society of Epidemiologic Research (SER), USA.

His vision for his department is to develop it as a centre of excellence in teaching, training, research and community service.

Introduction of Department

The Department of Community Medicine at Allama Iqbal Medical College is dedicated to promoting public health through education, research, and community engagement. Our mission is to equip medical students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address public health challenges at both local and global levels. It provides comprehensive education to undergraduate students, particularly focusing on the 4th-year MBBS curriculum.

The teaching methods include lectures, small group discussions, and field visits, aiming to develop students’ communication skills and professional approaches to community health problems. The department also emphasizes research training, guiding students to conduct small-scale research projects to foster a culture of inquiry and evidence-based practice The department actively engages in research activities, with faculty members and students publishing numerous articles in indexed national and international journals.it also offers FCPS in Community Medicine postgraduate training programs recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP).

The department currently mentors postgraduate trainees, providing them with the necessary academic and practical exposure to excel in the field of public health. Field training is a cornerstone of our department, with students participating in extensive programs that include visits to Basic Health Units (BHUs), Rural Health Centers (RHCs), schools, family planning services, and maternal and child health centers. These experiences are designed to provide students with real-world insights into the healthcare system and community health dynamics.

The department regularly organizes workshops focused on research methodologies, health education, and hands-on public health practices. These workshops aim to enhance the skills of both students and faculty members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development. Through comprehensive programs and initiatives, the Department of Community Medicine remains committed to advancing public health education and practice, preparing future healthcare professionals to meet the evolving needs of society.

Vision Statement:

To become a leader in public health teaching and research, achieving excellence in academic, professional and evidence based medical education, that is aligned with international standards.

Mission statement

Department of community medicine aspires to serve the community by imparting professional, practical and research-oriented knowledge and skills to the graduates.
We endeavour to train our graduates to become community leaders, life- long learners, and innovators with social accountability. Competence learned during training helps our postgraduates to perform ethical and evidence based public health practice in line with health needs of Pakistan.

Goals & Objetives

Vision:

To become a leader in public health teaching and research, achieving excellence in

academic, professional and evidence based medical education, that is aligned with

international standards.

Mission:

Department of community medicine aspires to serve the community by imparting professional, practical and research-oriented knowledge and skills to the graduates. We endeavor to train our graduates to become community leaders, life- long learners, and innovators with social accountability. Competence learned during training helps our postgraduates to perform ethical and evidence based public health practice in line with health needs of Pakistan.

Objectives:

  1. To impart high quality undergraduate and post graduate education to medical students
  2. To guide and supervise students regarding research conduction
  3. To conduct field training program of students
  4. To conduct public health projects
  5. To provide technical advice regarding public health issues

Services

The department contributes a lot towards the academic and research activities of this institution. The academic program aims to impart quality medical education through interactive teaching and comprehensive training of under and postgraduate students in the field of community medicine and public health. The main focus of the deparment is the development of communication skills and professional approach to solve the community health problems and training of the students to conduct small research projects in order to develop research culture among forthcoming doctors and nurses.

  • Research: The staff members and students have published a number of papers in national and international journals.
    • International research project carried out through collaboration of World Health Organization includes “Tetanus toxoid vaccination coverage among pregnant women in District Lahore” & “Behavioral study for HIV in eunuchs in Lahore.”
    • National research project conducted through collaboration of Federal Ministry of Health, Islamabad on “Measles vaccine coverage and field vaccine efficacy in District Lahore”
  • Undergraduate Teaching (MBBS 4th Yr, 3rd Yr, 2nd yr,1st Yr, DPT, MLT)
    • Lectures
    • Small group discussions
    • Field Visits: An extensive Field training programmen is conducted round the year , in 8 batches, each comprising of 45 students visiting the following places:
      • BHU and RHC: for overview of Health system
      • PSRD: Rehabilitation Services/NGO
      • School : to impart health education messages and screening of children and referral to hospital
      • Family Planning Services Rahnuma family Hospital.
      • Village/community : communication skills, data collection analysis
      • MCH center: Maternal and Child Health
    • Presentations
    • Research projects
  • Health Education Material Development: About 80 posters and brouchers are developed each year by undergraduate students, in both Urdu and English, for the health education and dissemination
  • Post Graduate Teaching: Department is recognized for FCPS Community Medicine Training and currently there are two post graduate trainee in FCPS .

Faculty

Prof. Dr. Shahid Mahmood

Ph.D. Epidemiology and Public Health, (Australia),  MPH- Epidemiology and Bio-statistics (Australia), MPH- Public Health Practice (UHS), M.Phil Community Medicine (UHS), Certificate of Health Professional Education

Professor

Dr. Sana Iftikhar
MBBS, FCPS
Associate Professor

Dr. Mehwish Akhtar
MBBS, FCPS (CM)
Associate Professor

Dr. Zarabia Pervaiz butt
MBBS, FCPS (C.H.P.T)
Associate Professor

Dr. Javed Iqbal
MBBS
APMO

Dr. Fariha Salman
MBBS/MD(Preventive med)CMT,CME
Assistant professor

Dr. Amber Arshad
MBBS, FCPS
Assistant Professor

Dr. Ammara Riaz
MBBS, FCPS
Assistant Professor

Dr. Ruqaiya Awan
MBBS/M.H.A
Senior Demonstrator

Dr. Asma Jamil
MBBS
Senior Demonstrator

Dr. Ali Raza
MBBS
Senior Demonstrator

Dr. Afia Arshad
MBBS
Senior Demonstrator

Educational Acttivities

a. Fourth year Field training program

The department regularly conducts field visits of 4th year MBBS students in accordance with the UHS guidelines. The visits are arranged for following places to cover different aspects of community health services:

  1. School 
  2. MCH 
  3. BHU/ RHC
  4. FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF PAKISTAN 
  5. PAKISTAN SOCIETY FOR REHABILITATION OF DISABLED 
  6. VACCINATION AND GROWTH CENTRE
  7. HOSPITAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

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Community Medicine FCPS Training Program

b. Journal Club:

The department regularly holds Journal club meetings. This significantly contributes to the professional growth of faculty and the academic training of postgraduate students. The sessions are designed to  promote a habit of critical thinking, support the application of evidence-based approaches, and strengthen understanding of research methodology. For faculty members, they serve as a platform for ongoing learning and staying informed about current developments. For postgraduates, journal clubs enhance their ability to analyze scientific literature, communicate findings effectively, and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world public health scenarios.

 

Field Training Program

Research Activities

Research Publication List:

 

Sr No. Faculty Member Research Publication List
1 Prof. Shahid Mahmood

1.                    Nasrullah M, Haider M, Arif M, Mahmood S, et al. (April 27, 2024) Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating Behaviors Among Undergraduate Students in Pakistan as Measured by Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q). Cureus 16(4): e59158. doi:10.7759/cureus.59158

2.                    Editorial: Naegleria Fowleri is eating brains of our people: are we aware of that? 2023

3.                    Mahmood Shahid, Huma Azmat, Namra Nisar, Taskeen Zahra, Ayesha Khalid, Imrana Aslam, Noreen Maqbool. Screening college students for body dysmorphic disorder using dysmorphic concern questionnaire: a cross-sectional study comparing public sector medical and non-medical students in Punjab, Pakistan, 2022

4.                    Editorial: Spanish Flu to Covid-19 Pandemic: Historical Parallel and ‘one Health’ Strategy for Mitigating Pandemics in Future. JAIMC 2021

5.                    Editorial: Are our healthcare practitioners Pharmacovigilant: Should this be an issue of concern? JAIMC 2023

6.                    Editorial: PENICILLIN: A JOURNEY FROM A MAGIC BULLET TO A RESISTANT DRUG. 2022 JAIMC

7.                    Editorial: DOES MEDICAL EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN NEED REORIENTATION?

8.                    Mahmood S, Ehtisham haider, Mehwish Akhter. Reasons of refusing COVID-19 immunization.

9.                    Mahmood S, Marium Muzaffar, Mahak Sughra, Maryam Hameed, Salman Afzal. Perception regarding pictorial warning messages on cigarette packs among adult male cigarette smokers: cross sectional study

10.                Anjum Hameed, Asif Mahmood, Muhammad Younas, Shahid Mahmood, Qamar Rafique. Effect of Tocilizumab in terms of hospital stay and mortality pattern among patients with severe versus critically ill COVID 19 patients: A comparative study

11.                Mahmood S, Izza Jahangir, Sidra Ghaznar, Ayesha Khalid, Ghazia Qasmi, Imrana Aslam. Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 serum IgG antibody in adult population of Sialkot city: A cross-sectional study. Published in JAIMC, viol 20 issue 2.

12.                Mahmood S, Aslam I, Qasmi G, Bokhari N, Khalid A. Patient satisfaction towards outdoor medical and surgical services provided in a public sector tertiary care teaching hospital of an industrial city of Pakistan: A cross- sectional study (Accepted for Publication in JAIMC)-2022

13.                Qasmi G, Rizwan A, Mahmood S, Hameed M, Ejaz R. Giant tubular adenoma of breast in a young nulliparous female: a case report (Accepted for Publication in JAIMC)-2022

14.                Sadiq AH, Khawaja KI, Ali SB, Mahmood S, Iftikhar M, Zia A. Risk of non- healing of diabetic foot ulcers in relation to its grade, stage of infection and treatment protocol: A prospective study comparing ischemic versus neuropathic ulcers

15.                Taskeen Zahra, Ayesha Pervaiz, Fizza Tabassum, Shahid Mahmood , Ayesha Khalid, Noreen Maqbool. Determinants of Diagnostic and Treatment Delay among Thalassemia Patients in Sialkot. Determinants of diagnostic and treatment delay among thalassemia patients in Sialkot, Esculapio.2021;17(1);93-99. http// doi.org/10.51273/esc21.2517119

16.                Julie K. Bassett, Christopher T.V. Swain, Allison M. Hodge, Shahid Mahmood, Ilona Csizmadi, Neville Owen, David W. Dunstan, Brigid M. Lynch. Calibration of the Active Australia questionnaire and application to a logistic regression model.

17.   ,Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport,2020. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1440244020308161

18.                Mahmood S, MacInnis RJ, Karahalios A, English DR, Lynch BM. Leisure-time physical activity versus sedentary behaviour in relation to colorectal adenoma and cancer: are these two distinct risk factors? Current Colorectal Cancer Reports. In press. 30/03/2020.

19.                Swain C, Bassett JK, Hodge A, Bruinsma FJ, Mahmood S, Jayasekara H, MacInnis RJ, Giles GG, Milne RJ, English DE, Lynch BM. Domain-specific physical activity, pain interference, and muscle pain after activity. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Accepted. March 2020.

 

20.                Mahmood S, Nga Nguyen, Julie Bassett, Fiona Bruinsma English DR, MacInnis RJ, Karahalios A, Owen N, Milne RL, Giles GG, Lynch BM. A quantitative bias analysis to estimate measurement error-related attenuation of the association between self-reported physical activity and colorectal cancer risk. International Journal of Epidemiology. 2019; Dyz209. https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyz209.

21.                Mahmood S, English DR, MacInnis RJ, Karahalios A, Owen N, Milne RL, Giles GG, Lynch BM. Domain-specific physical activity and the risk of colorectal cancer: Results from the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study. BMC Cancer. 2018; BCAN-S-18-00731.

22.                Lynch BM, Mahmood S, Boyle T. Sedentary Behaviour and Cancer. In: Leitzmann MF, Jochem C, Schmid D, eds. Sedentary Behaviour Epidemiology. Springer International Publishing, Berlin. 2018; pp. 245-98.

23.                Mahmood S, MacInnis R, English D, Karahalios A, Lynch B. Domain-specific physical activity and sedentary behaviour in relation to colon and rectal cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Epidemiology. 2017; doi:10.1093/ije/dyx137.

24.                Ishaq F, Mahmood S, Abid H, Mannan J. Family Planning Practices Among Parents of β-Thalassemic Children Attending Thalassemia Centre, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Lahore. Pak Paed J Mar – Jun 2014;38(2):108-12

25.                Mahmood S, Qasmi G, Razzaq A. Odds of Prostate Cancer among Pakistani Men in relation to their dietary patterns. ESCULAPIO. 2013; 9(1): 41-6.

26.                Bhatti MA, Mahmood S, Hanif S. Profile of Medicolegal Cases Attending Trauma Centre of District Headquarter Teaching Hospital, Gujranwala. 2013; Esculapio. 9: 146.

27.                Mahmood S, Qasmi G. Does sedentary lifestyle increases the odds of prostate cancer in Pakistani men? Journal of Fatima Jinnah medical College. 2013; 6(3):40-46

28.                Mahmood S, Nabeel H, Hafeez S, Zahra U, Nazeer H. Seroprevalence of Dengue IgG Antibodies among Healthy Adult Population in Lahore, Pakistan. ISRN Tropical Medicine. 2013; 1-6.

29.                Mahmood S, Hafeez S, Nabeel H, Zahra U, Nazeer H. Does Comorbidity Increase the Risk of Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever and Dengue Shock Syndrome? ISRN Tropical Medicine. 2013; Article ID 139273.

30.                Mahmood S, Razzaq A, Qasmi G. Factors affecting the decision making of Australian couples to donate their cryopreserved embryos for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research. ESCULAPIO. 2012; 8: 100-3.

31.                F Ishaq, FK Hasnain Abid, A Akhtar, S Mahmood. Awareness among Parents of β-Thalassemia Major Patients, Regarding Prenatal Diagnosis and Premarital Screening. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2012; 22 (4), 218-221.

32.                S Mahmood, G Qasmi, A Ahmed et al. Lifestyle factors associated with the risk of prostate cancer among Pakistani men. Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad. 2012; 24: 111.

33.                Mahmood S, Qasmi G, Razzaq A. Socio-demographic and Lifestyle Factors Related with the Risk of Prostate Cancer. ESCULAPIO. 2012; 8: 152-58.

34.                Khan LK, Mahmood S, Kokab F. HIV/AIDS Knowledge amongst Gypsies in Lahore and their Preventive Practices. JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan. 2011; 21 (9), 553

35.                Mahmood S. M Ayub. Accuracy of primary health care statistics reported by community based lady health workers in district Lahore. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (JPMA). 2010; 60: 649.

36.                Mahmood S, Chughtai Y, Razzaq A. Status of Cold Chain equipment in EPI program of Multan Pakistan. ESCULAPIO.

37.   2010; 6: 39-42.

38.                Wazir S, Mahmood S, Ahmed A. Awareness among barbers about health hazards associated with their profession. Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad. 2008; 20(2):35.

 

Work In Progress / Submitted for publication

•                 Frequency of depression, stress and anxiety among care givers of the patients in high dependency units of a tertiary hospital in a developing country. (BMJ open)                                         Submitted (17 Sept 24)

•                 Patient satisfaction with diagnostic services of a public sector tertiary care hospital in a developing country: A cross-sectional study using SERVQUAL® questionnaire (EJHS-2024-0805)       Submitted (16 Sept 24)

•                 Fear of contracting COVID-19 infection and associated perceived stress among adults with multimorbidity attending a tertiary care hospital of a developing country(Psychological Research)    Submitted (10 Sept.24)

•                 Perception of medical students and faculty regarding integrated medical curriculum and its implementation in a public sector medical institute of Pakistan   (Medical Teacher CMTE-2024-0564)           Submitted (08 June 24)

•                 Attitude and fears of the physicians of Pakistan regarding use of artificial Intelligence in practice. (Journal of Medical access  MAP-24-0035.R1.)                                                                                Submitted (16 Aug 24)

•                 Sociodemographic and lifestyle factors associated with myopia in school aged children of a developing country: A case control study      (Manuscript under review)

•                 Sociodemographic and lifestyle factors related to myopia in adults: a case control study (manuscript reviewed)

•                 Pre- and in-hospital delay and factors associated with delay in care of individuals with ST-segment elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) among patient in cardiac emergency.  (analysis completed and manuscript writing)

•                 Imposter Phenomenon among medical students and health professionals at a tertiary care hospital in Lahore using CLANCE IP Scale and associated work-related burn.   (Analysis completed)

•                Factors associated with pre-mature grey hair among young adults: a case control study      (Analysis completed)

•                Frequency of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and the factors associated with its occurrence. (manuscript ready)

•                Effect of social media use on the perception of body appreciation and image.  (Analysis completed)

•                Association between personality traits and emotional intelligence (Data collection completed)

•                Effect of stress eating on BMI among young adults (under analysis)

•                Factors related to the consumption of energy drinks in young adults     (manuscript ready)

•                Post-traumatic stress disorder among young doctors performing duty in emergency departments (analysis)

•                Effect of sleep deprivation on work related burnout among young doctors  (analysis)

•                Effectiveness and safety of leflunomide or methotrexate as monotherapy versus their use in combination among patients with active rheumatoid arthritis for reducing pain, preventing deformities and improving quality of life: A systematic review and meta-analysis                   (screening completed /Data extraction)

•                Comparison between Metformin and Myo-inositols for the Management of Women diagnosed with PCOS: A systemic Review and Meta-Analysis                         (Screening of studies)

•                Factors related to patient-related delay in diagnosis of breast cancer patients.   (Analysis)

•                Factors affecting seroma formation after modified radical mastectomy and after  breast conservation surgery: a retrospective analysis of female breast cancer patients                (Analysis)
2 Dr Sana Iftikhar
  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Shahid Mahmood, Syed Ehtisham Haider, Syed Abdullah Arif, Shahtaj Akhter Chaudhry, Sana Iftikhar, Mehwish Akhter et al. Reasons of refusing Covid 19 vaccinationamong adult population attending a tertiary care hospital of Lahore, Pakistan: A cross sectional study.JAMDC.2023;5(3):164-174.

 

 

 

 
3 Dr Mehwish Akhtar
  1. 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).
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. Liaqat J, Omar J, Ashfaq N, Sheikh IS, Nalyar I, Iftikhar S. High Contribution of Male Partners to infertility. J Soc Obstet Gynaecol Pak.2024; 14(1):45-48
  8. Tariq SA,PAL MI, Iftikhar S, Ahmad B. Epidemiology of suicide;autopsy audit of five years in an industrial city of Punjab.Professional Med J 2024:31(04);646-650

 
4. Dr Zarabia Pervaiz Butt
  1. Kashmiri MJ, Husnain S, Pervaiz Z, Ahmed S. Knowledge and practices of mothers regarding integrated management of neonatal and childhood illness community component in peri urban area of lahore. Jamdc [Internet]. 2023[cited 2023 Oct. 13];5(02):64-76. Available from: https://amdc.edu.pk/Ojs/ojs-3.3/index.php/jamdc/article/view/247

 

  1. Butt ZP, Usmani R, Kashmiri MJ, Hasnain S, Khalil K, Rehman F. Contraceptive Practices and the Reasons for Non-Utilization of Contraceptives among Married Women in an Urban Slum. Annals of King Edward Medical University. 2023;29:224 – 228.

 

  1.  Arshad A,  Butt ZP, Saeed K, Samad AA, Gulfam F. Assessment    of    Medication    Adherence    among    Patients    with    Chronic Hypertension in Pakistan. AJHS.2024;1(1):11-15

 

  1. Butt ZP. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare: Prospects and Limitations for Pakistan at the Blurry Cross roads. JAIMC. 2023;21(3):131-133

 

  1. Zahra T,  Ali NF,  Naveed A, Fatima,Butt ZP, Waseem H. Learning Style Preferences Among Undergraduate Medical Students of Lahore, Pakistan and Factors Related to it.JAIMC.2023; 21(4): 306-312

 

  1. S, Butt ZP, Iqbal J, Malik AS, Alam T, Alam M. Assessment of Patients’ Satisfaction Regarding Health Care Services in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Esculapio – JSIMS [Internet]. 2024 Oct. 23 [cited 2025 May 17];20(3). Available from: https://esculapio.pk/journal/index.php/journal-

files/article/view/1148

 

  1. Hasnain PDS, Kashmiri DMJ, Butt DZP, Alam DT, Malik AS, Maqbool DSH. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Mothers on Breastfeeding Benefits in Peri- Urban Lahore: IMNCI-C Focus. Esculapio – JSIMS [Internet]. 2025 Jan. 28 [cited 2025 May 17];20(4):486-92. Available from: https://esculapio.pk/journal/index.php/journal-files/article/view/1178

 

  1. Maryam Arshad, Shahid Mahmood, Minahil Abid, Maryam Farhan Baloch, Marium Mansoor, Zarabia Pervaiz Butt. Perception of Medical Students and Faculty Regarding Integrated Curriculum in A Medical Institute. Esculapio – JSIMS [Internet]. 2025 Mar. 31 [cited 2025 May 17];21(1):174-80. Available from: https://esculapio.pk/journal/index.php/journal-files/article/view/1265

 

  1. Sabir B,Awan R, Pervaiz Z. The frequency of suicidal ideation and its risk factors among medical students of Lahore.Journal of Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College. 2022.4(1):25-30

 

  1. 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.

 

 
5 Dr Fariha Salman

1.                   Sadia Salman, Usman Iqbal Rana, Nauman Zafar and Fariha Salman. Frequency of hypomagnesemia in adult patients with diabetic ketoacidosis. Rawal Medical Journal: Vol. 45. No. 1, Jan.-Mar. 2020 https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=43289

 

2.                   Kehkashan Fatima Pitafi, Muhammad Roh Ul Amin, Faizan Mustafa, Fariha Salman, Sadia Salman and Kashif Ali. Frequency of Chronic Diarrhea Among Patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in Dera Ghazi Khan. JAIMC. Vol. 18 No. 1 January – March 2020. https://www.aimc.edu.pk/Publication/Vol%2018%20Issue%2001.pdf

 

 

3.            Fariha Salman, Saira Afzal and Sadia Salman. Demographic & Lifestyle Risk Factors of Dysglycemia in Hepatitis C Patients. JAIMC. Vol. 18 No. 1 January – March 2020 https://www.aimc.edu.pk/Publication/Vol%2018%20Issue%2001.pdf

4.            Fariha Salman, Salman Asif, Sami Atiq, Sadia Salman, Syed Yasir Riaz Gillani, Rizwan Naseer Role of Enforcement of Traffic Laws in Prevention of Road Traffic Accidents in Lahore: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study. JAIMC. Vol. 18 No. 04 Oct – Dec. 2020

https://www.aimc.edu.pk/Publication/Vol%2018%20Issue%2004.pdf

 

5.            Saira Afzal, Muhammad Hasan Masood, Fariha Salman, Khalid Masud Gondal , Amber Arshad. 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 Feb;31(2):182-187. doi: 10.29271/jcpsp.2021.02.182. PMID: 33645186.

https://jcpsp.pk/article-detail/the-effect-of-covid19-pandemic-on-performance-of-postgraduate-medical-trainee-doctors-a-nationwide-epidemiological-study-in-pakistan

 

6.            Fariha Salman, Muhammad Sharjeel, Mohammad Salman Abdullah. Prevalence, associated factors and awareness of bullying among students of public and private schools of Lahore, Pakistan. PAFMJ. 2021 71(4), 1446-50. Https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v71i4.3989

7.            Waqas Aslam, M. Zubair Ashraf, M Saqib Saeed, Fariha Salman. Spirometric Values of petrol pump workers of Lahore: A cross sectional study. P J M H S. AUG 2021;15(8): 1935-1937. DOI: https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs211581935

8.            Muhammad Zubair Ashraf, Waqas Aslam, Fariha Salman, Syed Mazhar Ali Naqvi. Muhammad Saqib Saeed. Six-minute Walk distance and forced expiratory volume in first second on spirometry in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Pak. J. Chest Med. 2021;27(03):121-125. https://www.pjcm.net/index.php/pjcm/article/view/706.

9.            Waqas Aslam, Fariha Salman, Syed Mazhar Ali Naqvi, Humaira Nazir, Anam Ahmad, Sohail Anwar. Covid-19 and Intensive Care Unit: Infection, Contact Time & Procedures Performed. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences. Vol. 16 No. 09 (2022):

10.          Fariha Salman, Hira Javed, Sadia Ismail, Saida Salman. Parental Role in Recognition, Prevention and First Aid Management of Foreign Body Aspiration amongst Children. J Shalamar Med Dent Coll   July-Dec-2022 Vol 3 Issue 2. 189-196DOI: https://doi.org/10.53685/jshmdc.v3i2.127

11.          Nafeesa Naveed, Noor us Saba, Musa Nadeem, Fariha Salman, Faiza Raheem Paracha, Hamna Khan. Health And Living Conditions After Flood in Pakistan, 2022; Experience Of One Union Council. HITEC Medical and Dental Journal December 2022 / Volume 2 / Number 2.64-69 https://hmdj.org/files/HMDJ-DECEMBER-2022/HMDJ2023-DECEMBER-2022.pdf

12.          Hafiz Muhammad Ahtisam Idrees, Fariha Salman, Rozina Shahadat Khan, Arshia Mansha, Musfira Habib, Muhammad Shoaib, Risha Naeem Social Media Usage Pattern and Its Impact on Academic Performance of Public-Sector Medical Students.Proceedings. Vol. 39 No. 1 (2025): January – March 2025.12-18

13.          Amna Iqbal Butt, Ammara Riaz, Fariha Salman, et al. Prevalence of Toxoplasmosis in Blood Donors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry    https://ojs.zu.edu.pk/pjmd/article/view/3467 DOI: https://doi.org/10.36283/ziun-pjmd14-2/057

 

 
6 Dr Amber

1.      Shafiq Uz Zaman, Muhammad Shozab Mehdi, Khurram Imran Khan, Amber Arshad et al.(2024) “Fabrication and characterization of TiO2-hydroxyapatite composite-loaded Polysulfone membranes with integrated biocompatibility for dialysis application” Artificial Organs, Wiley (ISSN: 1525-1594) Vol. 29 p. 849–861 (IF: 3.094) DOI: 10.1111/aor.14751

2.      Marina Akhtar , Amber Arshad , Khunsa Junaid (2023) “Complications of Thalassemia and Life Expectancy Among Children and Adults in South Asia a Systematic Review” Journal of Society of Prevention, Advocacy and Research KEMU Vol. 02 No.02 p. 77-90 https://journalofspark.com/journal/index.php/JSpark/article/view/457

3.      Mahnoor Khan , Amber Arshad , Marina Akhtar , Ramsha Mushtaq Khan et. al (2023) “Determinants of Interpersonal Violence Among Married Couples of Pakistan” Journal of Society of Prevention, Advocacy and Research KEMU Vol. 02 No.03 p. 146-149 https://journalofspark.com/journal/index.php/JSpark/article/view/209

4.      Saadia Rafique , Khunsa Junaid , Amber Arshad et.al (2023)“Maternal Characteristics Associated with Stunting Syndrome Among Children under 2 Years of age in Developing Countries” Journal of Society of Prevention, Advocacy and Research KEMU Vol. 02 No.03 p.225-234 https://journalofspark.com/journal/index.php/JSpark/article/view/243

5.         Mehreen Nasir, Khunsa Junaid, Amber Arshad, Saadia Rafique et.al ( 2023) “Determinants of Eating Habits and Body Mass Index in Transition; AComparative Cross-Sectional Study of Public and Private Schools of Lahore” Annals of King Edward Medical University (ISSN :2079-0694) Vol. 29 No. 4 (IF 0.4) https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v23i4.5411

6.         Shafiq Uz Zaman, Sikander Rafiq, Abulhassan Ali, Muhammad Shozab Mehdi, Amber Arshad et.al. (2022) “Recent advancement challenges with synthesis of biocompatible hemodialysis membranes” Chemosphere, Elsevier, UK (ISSN: 0045-6535) vol.307 Part 2 135626 p.1-19 (I.F: 8.943) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135626

 

7.         Junaid, K. ., Muzaffar, S. ., Nazim, R. ., Arshad, A. ., Khan, A. ., Zubair, H.. (2022) “Factors Associated with Early and Late Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy among People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Lahore, Pakistan” Annals of King Edward Medical University, 28(1) p. 39-45. https://www.annalskemu.org/journal/index.php/annals/article/view

8.         Saira Afzal and Amber Arshad (2022)  “System within System: World Health Organization Building Blocks and Public-Private Partnership in Healthcare sector of Pakistan” Annals of King Edward Medical University, 28(1), p.1-2. https://annalskemu.org/journal/index.php/annals/article

9.         Saira Afzal and Amber Arshad (2021) “Ethical issues among healthcare workers using electronic medical records: A systematic review, “Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine Update” Elsevier, (ISSN: 2666-9990) vol.1, ID.100030 p.1-7 (2021). (I.F: 7.027) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmpbup.2021.100030

10.     Saira Afzal, Muhammad Hasan Masood, Fariha Salman, Khalid Masud Gondal, Amber Arshad, (2021) “The Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Performance of Postgraduate Medical Trainee Doctors: A Nationwide Epidemiological Study in Pakistan”, Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (JCPSP), (ISSN: 1022-386X)  p. 182-187. (I.F: 0.711) https://doi.org/10.29271/jcpsp.2021.02.182

11.     Saira Afzal, Amber Arshad et.al., (2021) “Global Burden of Obesity and its Association with Cancer Among Young Adults in Pakistan” Esculapio, (ISSN:2309-3080) vol.17(02) p.113-115. https://esculapio.pk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/v17is2ge2.pdf (https://esculapio.pk/)

12.     Shafiq Uz Zaman, Saif ur Rehman, Muhammad Khaliq U zaman, Amber Arshad, et. al. (2021) “Biocompatibility performance evaluation of high flux hydrophilic CO3Ap/HAP/PSF composite membranes for hemodialysis application”, Artificial Organs, Wiley (ISSN: 1525-1594) vol.45 106064 p. E265-E291 (I.F: 2.663) https://doi.org/10.1111/aor.13937

13.     Shafiq Uz Zaman, Saif ur Rehman, Muhammad Khaliq U zaman, Sikander Rafiq, Amber Arshad et. al. (2021) “Fabrication and performance evaluation of polymeric membrane using blood compatible hydroxyapatite for artificial kidney application”, Artificial Organs, Wiley (ISSN: 1525-1594) vol.45 p.1377-1390  (I.F: 2.663)   https://doi.org/10.1111/aor.14020

14.              Saira Afzal and Amber Arshad et.al. (2020)“An update on preventive measures of COVID-19 in Pakistan”, Annals of King Edward Medical University, vol.26 (1) p.1-2. https://www.annalskemu.org/journal/index.php/annals/article/view/3266
Dr Ruqqaya Awan

 

Sabir B,Awan R, Pervaiz Z. The frequency of suicidal ideation and its risk factors among medical students of Lahore.Journal of Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College. 2022.4(1):25-30
Dr Javaid Iqbal IQBAL J, INAM T, ELAHI I, TARIQ M. DEGREE OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN ULTRASONOGRAPHY AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING FOR DETECTION OF NON-PALPABLE TESTIS AMONG PATIENTS WITH CRYPTORCHIDISM. Biol Clin Sci Res J [Internet]. 2023May14 [cited 2025May17];2023(1):262. Available from: https://bcsrj.com/ojs/index.php/bcsrj/article/view/262
Dr Mohammad Ali

1. First Year Medical Student’s Viewpoint Regarding Qualities of an Excellent Teacher. PJE 2015; 32(02): 62-74.

 

2. Frequency, Pattern and outcome of health care associated infections (HCAI) in patients Admitted in Surgical units of a Teaching Hospital in Lahore. PJOH 2013; 50(02): 37-42

 

 

The Department of Community Medicine is actively involved in research across a wide spectrum of topics within public health, epidemiology, and preventive medicine. Faculty members mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students in carrying out studies that tackle pressing health issues such as non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, environmental concerns, and health systems. Emphasis is placed on ensuring that student-led research is ethically sound, methodologically rigorous, and offers valuable insights for both academic discourse and public health policymaking.

Alongside its academic research efforts, the department actively participates in research projects covering various domain of Public health. By engaging in these field projects, the department applies research in real-world settings, fostering a dynamic exchange between scholarly work and practical public health solutions.

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