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. 6, No. 3, 2024 Coming Soon
  • ISSN: 2708-9134 (Online)
  • ISSN: 2707-3521 (Print)

Latest Issue

Vol. 6 | No.2 | 2024

Editorial

Addressing Insulin Hesitancy in Primary Health Care



Author: Sanjay Kalra, Nitin Kapoor

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.35

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101 .


Original Article

Frequency of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Children with Recurrent Abdominal Pain



Author: Priyanka Devi, Arit Parkash, Bilquis Naeem, Shahzadi Dilawar, Aneel Kumar, Nadeem Ahmed

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.7

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103 .


Original Article

Thrombocytopenia in Dengue Fever and Its Correlation with Serum Vitamin B12 Level



Author: Muhammad Nadeem Ahmed Khan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.29

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108 .


Original Article

Effect of Tobacco Use during Pregnancy on Fetal Birth Weight Born to Women between 18-35 years in Thatta District



Author: Tasneem Mufaddal, Sameera Ali Rizvi, SyedaTabeena Ali

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.37

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113 .


Original Article

Correlation Between Body Mass Index And Percent Body Fat Estimated By BioElectrical Impedance Analysis In Children Of Karachi



Author: Ikramullah Shaikh, Mohsina Ibrahim, Saima Batool Afridi, Versha Rani Rai

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.5

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119 .


Original Article

Importance of Raised Serum Homocysteine Levels in Ischemic Stroke Patients



Author: Rida Batool, Syeda Nosheen Zehra

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.23

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125 .


Original Article

Assessment of Pregnancy Intention and Its Related Factors among Females Attending the Antenatal Clinic



Author: Nida Arif, Mahwish Akhter, Abdullah Arif, Bushra Arif, Ariba Fida, Kashif Ayub

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.28

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131 .


Original Article

Passive Smoking and Respiratory Symptoms among Children in Tertiary Care Hospital of Sindh



Author: Sundas Gul Qadri , Sameera Ali Rizvi, Nida Shoaib, SyedaTabeena Ali

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.34

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136 .


Original Article

Public Health Proficiency, Social Responsibility, and Applied Learning of Medical Students and Fresh Graduates: A Cross-Sectional Study



Author: Syeda Qurat ul Ain, Farrah Pervaiz, Humaria Mehmood, Sundas Gul, Sadia Bibi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.24

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141 .


Original Article

Occupational Stress and Quality of Life among Rescue Workers: Moderating Role of Social Support



Author: Farhan Saheem, Sumaira Ayub, Beenish Mubeen

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.36

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146 .


Original Article

Assessment of Sodium Disturbances in Chronic Liver Disease Suffering from Diarrhea with Dehydration



Author: Asma Razzak, Mehwish Qamar, Somal Meraj, Syed Junaid Humail

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.40

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153 .


Systematic Review

Anxiety, Depression, Traumatic Stress, Burnout, and Insomnia; COVID-19 Pandemic Effects on Health Care Providers: Insight from Systematic Review



Author: Nida Shoaib, Mehak Afaq, Sameera Ali Rizvi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.4

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157 .


Review Article

A Narrative Review on Current Development and Future Prospects for the Treatment of Dengue Virus Infection



Author: Sheikh Abdul Khaliq, Muneer Khan, Saquib Azeem, Anab Fatima

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.26

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165 .


Short Communication

Relationship between Age, Education, Number of Children, and Knowledge Related to Exclusive Breastfeeding with the Father’s Decisions Toward Supporting Breastfeeding Practices



Author: Sophia Lorraine McKenzie-Knight , Cynthia Pitter, Deborah Adedire Udoudo

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.41

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174 .


Case Report

Splenic Infarct: A Rare Complication of Plasmodium Vivax



Author: Dania Faisal, Khanzadi, Syed Rafiq Ahmad, Aminullah

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.30

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180 .


Case Report

Case of Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia in a One Month Old Child with Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection (cCMV)



Author: Saima Gillani, Tahniat Shakil, Sohail Khan, Saad Hussain

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.22

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182 .


Case Report

Community-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Pneumonia: A Diagnostic Challenge



Author: Muhammad Nadeem Ahmed Khan, Sana Jabeen, Shaheena Begum, Hera Nadeem

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.27

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184 .


Case Report

Adult-Onset Still's Disease: A Rare Cause of Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (Case Report with Literature Review)



Author: Bushra Ali, Muhammad Tanveer Alam, Syed Muhammad Kashif, Muhammad Luqman, Sabiha Banu, Hari Lal

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.33

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188 .


Commentary

The Negative Role of Formula Milk Advertisements in Media and its Consequences



Author: Muhammad Nasir

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.20

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191 .


Commentary

Save the lives of Preterm through Kangaroo Mother Care in Pakistan



Author: Muhammad Nasir

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.6.21

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196 .


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Editor-In-Chief

Prof. Dr. Karim Ullah Makki

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

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