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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. 4, 2026 Coming Soon
  • ISSN: 2708-9134 (Online)
  • ISSN: 2707-3521 (Print)
Liaquat National Journal of Primary Care

Latest Issue

Vol. 8 | No. 3 | 2026

Editorial

Beyond the Disease: Embracing Patient- Centered Care in General Practice



Author: Sehrish Habib

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.35

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253 .


Editorial

Emerging Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance – Dual Global Threats



Author: Tabinda Ashfaq

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.66

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255 .


Original Article

Evaluation of Eating Practices and Physical Activity among Postgraduate Medical Trainees at Aga Khan University Hospital



Author: Nida Iqbal, Swaleha Tariq

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.53

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257 .


Original Article

The Invisible Trigger: A Quasi-Experimental Study on the Effect of Passive Smoke Exposure and Structured Caregiver Counseling on Childhood Asthma



Author: Sana Waheed, Naila Azam, Munir Akmal Lodhi, Shaista Zulfiqar, Sarah Bakhsh, Noshaba Razzaq

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.62

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262 .


Original Article

Evaluation of Hemoglobin, Serum Iron, and Vitamin B12 Levels in Patients with Oral Submucous Fibrosis and their Comparison with Healthy Individuals



Author: Hera Nadeem, Muhammad Nadeem Ahmed Khan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.65

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268 .


Original Article

Patient Perceptions of Safe Living, Healthcare Access, and Priorities: A Cross- Sectional Survey from Family Medicine Clinics at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman



Author: Rahma al Hadhrami, Rahil Al Rubaiei, Al Waseel Al Shammaki, Maha Al Jabri , Ammar Nasser Al Buraidi, Rahma Al Kindi, Asma Al Salmani

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.67

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273 .


Original Article

Clinical Manifestations and Factors Associated with Dengue Severity in Children in Karachi



Author: Shahina Hanif, Mohammad Hanif Memon, Farhan Saeed, Saad Raza, Hafsa Zaheer , Hira Fatima

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.64

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281 .


Original Article

Prevalence of Self-Reported Aggression and its Associated Factors among Medical Students in Karachi, Pakistan



Author: Kiran Fatima, Zaeema Ahmer, Saima Ibbad, Muhammad Abdullah Khan, Nighat Nisar Khan, Muhammad Usman Ghani

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.68

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287 .


Original Article

Frequency of Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia in Chronic Proton Pump Inhibitor Users



Author: Haleema Gul, Tariq Hussain, Shabana Mehr, Abdullah, Yasir Saadat, Shoukat Ali

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.48

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296 .


Original Article

Correlation between Anthropometry and Lipid Profile in Type 2 Diabetic Patients



Author: Faiqa Nazir, Muhammad Uthman Ahmad , Mubeen Un Nisa, Ume Roman

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.56

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303 .


Original Article

Connected Yet Alone: Exploring the Association between Social Media Use, Loneliness, and Mental Health among Medical Students



Author: Mohi Ud Din, Mahnoor Hussain, Humayun Suqrat Hasan Imam, Uzma Mubeen, Haram Faheem, Vaneeza Rashid

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.49

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309 .


Original Article

Frequency of Undiagnosed Depression and its Severity among Alopecia Areata Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Dermatology Clinic in Karachi



Author: Marium Akhtar, Qurat Ul Ann, Washdev Amar

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.63

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316 .


Original Article

Prevalence of Undiagnosed Diabetes and Prediabetes Using HbA1c Levels and its Association with Hematological Parameters in Apparently Healthy Individuals



Author: Umbreen Hashim, Amina Zulfiqar, Muhammad Javaid Iqbal, Shahneela Shakoor , Aqsa Noureen, Humera Javed

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.47

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322 .


Systematic Review

Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases: A Bibliometric Analysis of Published Research Studies from 1995 to 2024



Author: Alok Singh, Sudip Bhattacharya, Akanksha Singh

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.51

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328 .


Scoping Review

Implementation of Physical Activity Interventions for the Prevention of Recurrent Stroke: A Scoping Review



Author: Raditya Bagus Septian, Nurmaharani

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.54

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341 .


Meta-Analysis

Effectiveness of Emotional Regulation Intervention on Depression for Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis



Author: Meidiana Dwidiyanti, Ryka Widyaningtyas, Ice Septriani Saragih, Sri Padma Sari, Rohman Hikmat

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.55

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350 .


Short Communication

Association of Knowledge and Adherence to Preventing Hypertension Complications with Hypertension Status in Primary Health Care Settings: A Short Report from Serang City, Indonesia



Author: Ita Marlita Sari, Salsabilah Fahra Azzahra, Omat Rahmat

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.46

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360 .


Case Report

Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (CAIS) in a 15-Year-Old Female with Primary Amenorrhea: A Case Report



Author: Bakht Jamal, Saira Uzma, Zeeshan Nawaz, Muhammad Asim, Abid Rahman

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.43

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367 .


Letter To The Editor

When Less is More: Reducing the Pill Burden by Embracing Deprescribing in Primary Care



Author: Aisha Ambreen, Rafay Iqbal

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.58

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371 .


Letter To The Editor

Diabetes Nursing in Pakistan: A Key to Strengthening National Health



Author: Kainat Asmat

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.8.57

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373 .


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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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