About LNJPC

Liaquat National Journal of Primary Care aims to focus on recent developments in primary health care in Pakistan and elsewhere. It would cover a wide spectrum of topics of common interest including pathophysiology and epidemiology of common ailments presenting to primary care clinics among all age groups including pediatric and geriatric age group, antenatal and post natal care, diagnosis and management of common diseases among the community, preventive health care, health care education, medical ethics, palliative health care, communicable and non-communicable diseases in the community, primary health care delivery, primary care nursing and primary care education in undergraduate and post graduate training.

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  • Vol. 8, No. 2, 2026 Coming Soon
  • ISSN: 2708-9134 (Online)
  • ISSN: 2707-3521 (Print)
Liaquat National Journal of Primary Care

Latest Issue

Vol. 8 | No. 1 | 2026

Editorial

Unheard, Unseen, Underserved: Addressing Adolescent Health in Primary Care



Author: Marium Ahmed

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.17

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Original Article

Assessing the Frequency of Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Pediatric Anemia: A Descriptive Study



Author: Sania Sehar, Madhia Abid, Sidra Hassan, Nimra Aziz Qazi, Shireen Qassim Bham, Mehak Gul Khan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.1

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2 .


Original Article

Assessment of Knowledge and Practice Regarding the Use of Probiotics among Periodontists in Andhra Pradesh, a Cross-Sectional Study



Author: Gangolu Meghana, V. Jaswitha, Boyapati Ramanarayana, Kolaparthy Lakshmi Kanth, Ravindranth Dhulipalla, Yamuna Marella

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.7.80

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7 .


Original Article

Factors Affecting Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Low Self-Esteem among Post-Hysterectomy Women



Author: Afshan Bano Memon, Syed Muhammad Zulfiqar Hyder Naqvi, Syed Imtiaz Ahmed Jafry, Urooj Naz

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.2

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14 .


Original Article

Unveiling Undergraduate Students' Perceptions and Experiences in Hasanuddin University's Community-Based Medical Education Program



Author: Ratih Radiah Iskandar, Khaeriah Amru, Asty Amalia Nurhadi, Ichlas Nanang Afandi, Rina Masadah, Haerani Rasyid, Irfan Idris, Nasruddin Andi Mappaware

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.4

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20 .


Original Article

Prevalence of Eating Disorders among Medical Students: A Study from Lahore, Pakistan



Author: Osama Habib, Khalid Mahmood, Aniqa Anser Tufail Khan Kakar, Muhammad Atif Qureshi, Mohammad Zahid Latif

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.14

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27 .


Original Article

Exploring Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Self-Medication: A Comparative Analysis among Medical and Non-Medical Students



Author: Uzma Sagheer , Maryam Ali, Ayeza, Muhammad Hussain Azhar, Muhammad Anas Masood, Humayun Suqrat Hasan Imam

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.13

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33 .


Original Article

Beyond COVID-19: The Association between Ivermectin Use and Enteroparasitosis Prevalence in School Children



Author: Mijay Hyde Tolentino-Inocente, Mijael Rodrigo Santos-Huerta, Florencia Madeley Tolentino-Inocente, Milagros Rojas-Carbajal, Walter Gomez-Gonzales, Kovy Arteaga-Livias

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.19

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39 .


Original Article

Sun Exposure Knowledge, Attitudes, Habits, and Practices among Medical Students: Impact and Analysis of an Educational Intervention



Author: Ismail Mazhar, Syed Mohammad Ibrahim, Farhat Ijaz, Obaid Ur Rehman Khan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.3

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46 .


Original Article

Health and Behavioral Influences on Frailty among Elderly in Indonesia



Author: Akhmad Azmiardi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.6

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52 .


Original Article

Pre-Employment Screening and Health Risk Profile among Newly Recruited Employees at a Public Medical University in Karachi: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study



Author: Kiran Abdul Sattar, Abida Munir Badini, Anum Arshad Beg, Zainab Mohammad Anjarwala, Hiba Zafar, Syed Moiz Abbas

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.11

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59 .


Original Article

Impact of Exclusive Breastfeeding on Obesity Risk in Preschool-Aged Children: A Cross-Sectional Study in Serang, Indonesia



Author: Ita Marlita Sari, Yelza Zahra Zounia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.10

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65 .


Original Article

Effectiveness of a School-Based Medicine Safety Program for Children in Karachi: A Pre-Post Quasi-Experimental Study



Author: Rozmeen Shoaib, Syed Hassan Danish, Farah Ahmed

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.16

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71 .


Review Article

A Comprehensive Review on Sulfonamide Resistance: Recent Trends And Implications in Primary Care Clinical Settings



Author: Sheikh Abdul Khaliq, Warisha Masihullah, Mahmood Sheikh

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.5

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78 .


Scoping Review

Low-Salt Dietary Practices of Hypertensive Older People in Southeast Asia: A Scoping Review



Author: Ivana Aprilia Pehopu, Andi Masyitha Irwan, Elly Lilianty Sjattar

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.18

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84 .


Scoping Review

Health Education Strategies for Tuberculosis Treatment Adherence: A Scoping Review



Author: Nasrawati Patta, Suni Hariati, Kadek Ayu Erika

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.20

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95 .


Review Article

Policy Analysis of Neonatal Survival Policies in Pakistan: A Focus on Sindh Province of Pakistan



Author: Farhan Muhammad Qureshi, Samira Faiz Bari

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.8

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103 .


Short Communication

Friendship, Employment, and Well-Being in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder



Author: Ahmed Malalla Al Ansari, Abyan Ismael Al Yamani

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.12

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109 .


Short Communication

Evaluating Awareness, Availability, and Implementation of Seizure Action Plans (SAP) in Schools of Karachi, Pakistan



Author: Syeda Samnita Batool Zaidi , Mehreen Taufiq, Aqsa Amjad, Yusra Tariq, Jai Kumari, Muhammad Shahzad Zafar, Wajeeha Khalid, Prem Chand

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.9

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113 .


Case Report

A Suspected Chikungunya Virus in Rural Sindh: Case of a Viral Fever in a Young Female from Karachi, Pakistan



Author: Shahzad Ali, Mahapara , Sameera Ali Rizvi, SyedaTabeena Ali

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.7.60

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118 .


Case Report

A Case Report and Literature Review of Fluoxetine-Induced Akathisia in a Patient with Depression



Author: zaenb Alsalman

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.15

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120 .


Commentary

Antenatal Group Care: A Pathway to Achieving SDGs through Peer Support and Maternal Health Improvements in LMICs



Author: Nida Shoaib, Maleeha Khan, Nabeela Shahid

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.7

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Editor-In-Chief

Prof. Dr. Karim Ullah Makki

MCPS, FCPS
Head of Department
Department of Internal Medicine
Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College
Karachi, Pakistan

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