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  1. Article ; Online: Beyond the classroom walls: Stakeholder experiences with remote instruction in Post RN baccalaureate nursing program during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative inquiry.

    Cassum, Laila Akber / Lakhani, Arusa / Sachwani, Saima / Salim, Zeenar / Feroz, Ridah / Cassum, Shanaz

    PloS one

    2024  Volume 19, Issue 4, Page(s) e0300007

    Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic led to the closure of educational campuses and the suspension of conventional classroom teaching globally and locally, and many switched overnight to an online modality. The change was experienced differently by varied audiences, ... ...

    Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic led to the closure of educational campuses and the suspension of conventional classroom teaching globally and locally, and many switched overnight to an online modality. The change was experienced differently by varied audiences, given the availability of resources. The study aimed to examine stakeholders' experiences of emergency remote instructions in the Post-RN Baccalaureate Nursing Program during the COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative descriptive exploratory design with a purposive sampling technique was used at a private nursing university in Karachi, Pakistan. Focus group discussions with students and faculty were conducted separately, while in-depth interviews with key informants were held using semi-structured interview guides. The focus group discussions and in-depth interviews were recorded electronically and transcribed and translated, coded, and analysed manually. Findings uncovered two major themes. (a) Remote teaching and learning-a paradigm shift; and (b) Remote learning ecosystem-a challenging team sport. The first theme denotes a major shift in pedagogical approach migrating from blended learning model to a complete online modality. Theme two uncovers the efforts and teamwork of the various stakeholders who assisted in mitigating the challenges collaboratively when migrating to virtual learning environment. Findings suggest that to continue to thrive in the post-COVID world, faculty, students, and key informants must collegially enhance the teaching, learning, and assessment strategies and student-teacher interaction, capitalising on evidence-based practices, trial and error, multi-level support mechanisms, and partnerships. The study recommends building resilience in instructional and administrative infrastructure to prepare for future events like pandemics and suggests development of evidence-informed blended and online nursing programmes in the region.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Pandemics ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Ecosystem ; Students, Nursing ; Qualitative Research
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0300007
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  2. Article ; Online: Insight into COVID-19 Responses and Initiatives from Pakistan.

    Farooq, Salima / Haider, Sonia Ijaz / Sachwani, Saima / Parpio, Yasmin Nadeem

    Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP

    2020  Volume 30, Issue 6, Page(s) 50–52

    Abstract: The coronavirus pandemic is a rapidly evolving outbreak that has tremendously distressed people worldwide. The paper aims to present some key rapid responses and initiatives to COVID-19 undertaken in Pakistan. The information has been gathered by ... ...

    Abstract The coronavirus pandemic is a rapidly evolving outbreak that has tremendously distressed people worldwide. The paper aims to present some key rapid responses and initiatives to COVID-19 undertaken in Pakistan. The information has been gathered by reviewing material and documents pertinent to COVID-19 in the context of Pakistan. The incidences of COVID-19 cases are gradually increasing; however, the case fatality rate is relatively lower in Pakistan as compared to developed countries. The government has taken massive actions, in terms of lockdowns, quarantine homes, testing facilities, closure of schools, and mass gatherings at places, to combat COVID-19. However, the measures seem to be insufficient due to the fear and stigma attached to it and the low socio-economic conditions. The government has launched initiatives, like Ehsaas cash dissemination programme, for the underprivileged families to address their basic needs; and philanthropic organisations are also coming forward to support these families. The spread of the pandemic is gradually increasing in Pakistan and we recommend strategies like increasing public awareness campaigns, improving screening capacity, and contact tracing to augment the efficiency of the current responses and initiatives. Key Words: COVID-19, Pakistan, Responses, Initiatives.
    MeSH term(s) Betacoronavirus ; COVID-19 ; Contact Tracing ; Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology ; Coronavirus Infections/prevention & control ; Disease Outbreaks/prevention & control ; Humans ; Incidence ; Mass Screening ; Pakistan/epidemiology ; Pandemics/prevention & control ; Pneumonia, Viral/prevention & control ; Quarantine ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Travel
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-28
    Publishing country Pakistan
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2276646-7
    ISSN 1681-7168 ; 1022-386X
    ISSN (online) 1681-7168
    ISSN 1022-386X
    DOI 10.29271/jcpsp.2020.Supp1.S50
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  3. Article ; Online: A dyadic approach to depression, resilience and quality of life on marital adjustment among infertile couples in Karachi, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study.

    Bhamani, Shireen Shehzad / Zahid, Nida / Rizvi, Arjumand / Shaheen, Fariha / Shah, Nasim Zahid / Sachwani, Saima / Farooq, Salima / Azam, Syed Iqbal / Asad, Nargis

    International journal of nursing practice

    2022  Volume 28, Issue 6, Page(s) e13090

    Abstract: Background: Infertility is a major reproductive health problem in Pakistan. It has the potential to cause serious negative impact on a couple's marital life and psychological health.: Aim: This study aimed to assess the factors associated with ... ...

    Abstract Background: Infertility is a major reproductive health problem in Pakistan. It has the potential to cause serious negative impact on a couple's marital life and psychological health.
    Aim: This study aimed to assess the factors associated with maladjustment among infertile couples.
    Method: An analytical cross-sectional design was employed. Validated scales were used to assess marital adjustment, depression, resilience and quality of life among infertile couples. Purposive sampling was employed to enrol 334 infertile couples from a private infertility medical centre, of Karachi, Pakistan.
    Results: Among couples, marital adjustment scores were comparable, but resilience and quality of life were significantly low among wives whereas depression was significantly high among wives compared with husbands. Wives' marital adjustment was positively correlated with husband's resilience and quality of life and negatively related with his depression. After employing adjusted actor-partner interdependence modelling, wives' own depression and resilience had significant effect on their marital adjustment and their partner's resilience, depression and quality of life did not have any impact on their outcome. On the contrary, wives' resilience had a significant effect in increasing the marital adjustment of their husband.
    Conclusion: This study highlights the need to promote psychological support (resilience building skills) or couples' therapy to all those couples undergoing infertility treatment.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Quality of Life/psychology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Depression/psychology ; Pakistan ; Marriage/psychology ; Spouses/psychology ; Infertility/psychology ; Personal Satisfaction
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-18
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1381116-2
    ISSN 1440-172X ; 1322-7114
    ISSN (online) 1440-172X
    ISSN 1322-7114
    DOI 10.1111/ijn.13090
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  4. Article: Insight into COVID-19 Responses and Initiatives from Pakistan

    Farooq, Salima / Haider, Sonia Ijaz / Sachwani, Saima / Parpio, Yasmin Nadeem

    J Coll Physicians Surg Pak

    Abstract: The coronavirus pandemic is a rapidly evolving outbreak that has tremendously distressed people worldwide. The paper aims to present some key rapid responses and initiatives to COVID-19 undertaken in Pakistan. The information has been gathered by ... ...

    Abstract The coronavirus pandemic is a rapidly evolving outbreak that has tremendously distressed people worldwide. The paper aims to present some key rapid responses and initiatives to COVID-19 undertaken in Pakistan. The information has been gathered by reviewing material and documents pertinent to COVID-19 in the context of Pakistan. The incidences of COVID-19 cases are gradually increasing; however, the case fatality rate is relatively lower in Pakistan as compared to developed countries. The government has taken massive actions, in terms of lockdowns, quarantine homes, testing facilities, closure of schools, and mass gatherings at places, to combat COVID-19. However, the measures seem to be insufficient due to the fear and stigma attached to it and the low socio-economic conditions. The government has launched initiatives, like Ehsaas cash dissemination programme, for the underprivileged families to address their basic needs; and philanthropic organisations are also coming forward to support these families. The spread of the pandemic is gradually increasing in Pakistan and we recommend strategies like increasing public awareness campaigns, improving screening capacity, and contact tracing to augment the efficiency of the current responses and initiatives. Key Words: COVID-19, Pakistan, Responses, Initiatives.
    Keywords covid19
    Publisher WHO
    Document type Article
    Note WHO #Covidence: #690471
    Database COVID19

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  5. Book ; Online: Insight into COVID-19 responses and initiatives from Pakistan

    Farooq, Salima / Haider, Sonia Ijaz / Sachwani, Saima / Parpio, Yasmin

    School of Nursing & Midwifery

    2020  

    Abstract: The coronavirus pandemic is a rapidly evolving outbreak that has tremendously distressed people worldwide. The paper aims to present some key rapid responses and initiatives to COVID-19 undertaken in Pakistan. The information has been gathered by ... ...

    Abstract The coronavirus pandemic is a rapidly evolving outbreak that has tremendously distressed people worldwide. The paper aims to present some key rapid responses and initiatives to COVID-19 undertaken in Pakistan. The information has been gathered by reviewing material and documents pertinent to COVID-19 in the context of Pakistan. The incidences of COVID-19 cases are gradually increasing; however, the case fatality rate is relatively lower in Pakistan as compared to developed countries. The government has taken massive actions, in terms of lockdowns, quarantine homes, testing facilities, closure of schools, and mass gatherings at places, to combat COVID-19. However, the measures seem to be insufficient due to the fear and stigma attached to it and the low socio-economic conditions. The government has launched initiatives, like Ehsaas cash dissemination programme, for the underprivileged families to address their basic needs; and philanthropic organisations are also coming forward to support these families. The spread of the pandemic is gradually increasing in Pakistan and we recommend strategies like increasing public awareness campaigns, improving screening capacity, and contact tracing to augment the efficiency of the current responses and initiatives.
    Keywords COVID-19 ; Pakistan ; Responses ; Initiatives ; Education ; Nursing ; Nursing Midwifery ; Virus Diseases ; covid19
    Subject code 360
    Publishing date 2020-06-01T07:00:00Z
    Publisher eCommons@AKU
    Publishing country pk
    Document type Book ; Online
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  6. Article: Community health nursing clinical teaching models practiced in undergraduate nursing programme at a private university in Pakistan.

    Mohammad, Yasmeen Jan / Vertejee, Samina / Gulzar, Saleema / Shehzad, Shireen / Sachwani, Saima

    JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

    2019  Volume 69, Issue 9, Page(s) 1253–1258

    Abstract: Objective: To explore the perceptions and experiences of students and faculty about the modified community clinical model.: Methods: The descriptive qualitative study was conducted at a nationally-accredited Baccalaureate School of Nursing and ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To explore the perceptions and experiences of students and faculty about the modified community clinical model.
    Methods: The descriptive qualitative study was conducted at a nationally-accredited Baccalaureate School of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan in November 2016, and comprised final year students enrolled in Advanced Concepts in Community Health Nursing course, and experienced community health nursing faculty members. Individual interviews were conducted with students while faculty members were requested to write out their reflections. On the basis of this data, codes and categories were identified which led to two broader themes; window of opportunities, and challenges in practice.
    Results: Of the 17 subjects, 12 (70.6%) were students and 5(29.4%) were faculty members. All subjects were females. The window of opportunities theme had three categories: perceived comfort and safety; stakeholder's involvement and support; and open door for personal recognition and self-image. The challenges in practice theme had two categories: time consuming, and home visits. Faculty reflections highlighted the need for sustaining student-related activities within the communities.
    Conclusions: The findings are suggestive of a wide range of application of the modified clinical model at undergraduate nursing education level.
    MeSH term(s) Clinical Clerkship ; Community Health Nursing/education ; Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate/methods ; Faculty, Nursing ; Female ; Humans ; Models, Educational ; Pakistan ; Private Sector ; Qualitative Research ; Students, Nursing ; Universities
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-09-11
    Publishing country Pakistan
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 603873-6
    ISSN 0030-9982
    ISSN 0030-9982
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  7. Article ; Online: Association of depression and resilience with fertility quality of life among patients presenting to the infertility centre for treatment in Karachi, Pakistan.

    Bhamani, Shireen Shehzad / Zahid, Nida / Zahid, Wajeeha / Farooq, Salima / Sachwani, Saima / Chapman, Marilyn / Asad, Nargis

    BMC public health

    2020  Volume 20, Issue 1, Page(s) 1607

    Abstract: Background: In Pakistan there is a dire need to explore the quality of life in infertile males and females and its undesirable psychological outcomes. This, study aimed to compare the quality of life (QoL) of males and females visiting an infertility ... ...

    Abstract Background: In Pakistan there is a dire need to explore the quality of life in infertile males and females and its undesirable psychological outcomes. This, study aimed to compare the quality of life (QoL) of males and females visiting an infertility centre for treatment and to assess its association with resilience, depression, and other socio-demographic factors.
    Methods: An Analytical Cross-Sectional study was conducted amongst infertile males and females at the Australian Concept Infertility Medical Centre (ACIMC), Karachi, Pakistan. The non-probability (purposive) sampling strategy was used to recruit the participants. The sample size was 668. Data was analysed using STATA version 12. FertiQoL tool, Beck II Depression Inventory Tool and Resilience Scale 14 (RS-14) were used for assessing the quality of life, depression and resilience respectively of infertile patients.
    Results: Total 668 infertile patients, 334 males and 334 females participated in the study. The mean age was 35.53 ± 6.72, among males, and 30.87 ± 6.12 among females. The mean resilience scores were significantly higher among males, (77.64 ± 8.56), as compared to females (76.19 ± 8.69) (95% CI; - 2.757, - 0.1347). However, a significantly higher proportion of females were depressed (13.8%) as compared to males (6%). The mean QoL scores for the general health domain, emotional domain, mind and body domain, and relational domain, and the total QoL were significantly higher in males as compared to females (p value< 0.001); however, QoL for the social domain was not significantly different in both the groups. On multivariable linear regression resilience and depression among males had a significant association with QoL, after adjusting for the covariates educational status, monthly income, and number of friends. Similar association was observed among females after adjusting for the covariate monthly income only.
    Conclusion: Fertility related QoL of men and women has a significant association with no formal education, number of friends, income, depression and resilience. Therefore, health care professionals in the field of infertility must be adequately trained to respond to the needs of individuals going through these psychological problems.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Depression ; Female ; Humans ; Infertility/psychology ; Male ; Pakistan/epidemiology ; Quality of Life/psychology ; Reproductive Health Services ; Resilience, Psychological ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1471-2458
    ISSN (online) 1471-2458
    DOI 10.1186/s12889-020-09706-1
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  8. Article ; Online: Mental Health Challenges and Psycho-social Interventions amid COVID-19 Pandemic: A Call to Action for Pakistan.

    Farooq, Salima Muhammad / Sachwani, Saima Abdul Aziz / Haider, Sonia Ijaz / Iqbal, Sajid Abrar / Parpio, Yasmin Nadeem / Saeed, Humera

    Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP

    2020  Volume 30, Issue 6, Page(s) 59–62

    Abstract: The increase in death and spread-related coronavirus (COVID-19) has shifted the world focus to the containment of the disease by emphasising measures to prevent spread in the general population. Such a complex, threatening, and unprecedented situation ... ...

    Abstract The increase in death and spread-related coronavirus (COVID-19) has shifted the world focus to the containment of the disease by emphasising measures to prevent spread in the general population. Such a complex, threatening, and unprecedented situation has left the psycho-social wellbeing needs of general public unaddressed. This paper aims to review the current COVID-19 scenario and its effects on the psycho-social wellbeing of people; and an attempt to shed some light on the aforementioned questions. Furthermore, the review will propose some recommendations for overcoming the mental illness issues, during and after the COVID-19 outbreak. We extracted information from reliable published international and national literature and reviewed anecdotes from media content from January to June 2020. The mental health implications of this outbreak will be long-lasting; however, by prioritising, investing diligently, and taking a collective approach, this challenge can be dealt with in a promising manner. Key Words: Mental health, Psycho-social interventions, COVID-19, Pakistan.
    MeSH term(s) Betacoronavirus ; COVID-19 ; Coronavirus ; Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology ; Coronavirus Infections/psychology ; Disease Outbreaks ; Global Burden of Disease ; Humans ; Mental Health ; Pakistan ; Pandemics/prevention & control ; Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology ; Pneumonia, Viral/psychology ; Public Health ; SARS-CoV-2
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-28
    Publishing country Pakistan
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2276646-7
    ISSN 1681-7168 ; 1022-386X
    ISSN (online) 1681-7168
    ISSN 1022-386X
    DOI 10.29271/jcpsp.2020.Supp1.S59
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  9. Book ; Online: Mental health challenges and psycho-social interventions amid COVID-19 pandemic

    Farooq, Salima / Sachwani, Saima / Haider, Sonia Ijaz / Iqbal, Sajid Abrar / Parpio, Yasmin / Saeed, Humera

    School of Nursing & Midwifery

    A call to action for Pakistan

    2020  

    Abstract: The increase in death and spread-related coronavirus (COVID-19) has shifted the world focus to the containment of the disease by emphasising measures to prevent spread in the general population. Such a complex, threatening, and unprecedented situation ... ...

    Abstract The increase in death and spread-related coronavirus (COVID-19) has shifted the world focus to the containment of the disease by emphasising measures to prevent spread in the general population. Such a complex, threatening, and unprecedented situation has left the psycho-social wellbeing needs of general public unaddressed. This paper aims to review the current COVID-19 scenario and its effects on the psycho-social wellbeing of people; and an attempt to shed some light on the aforementioned questions. Furthermore, the review will propose some recommendations for overcoming the mental illness issues, during and after the COVID-19 outbreak. We extracted information from reliable published international and national literature and reviewed anecdotes from media content from January to June 2020. The mental health implications of this outbreak will be long-lasting; however, by prioritising, investing diligently, and taking a collective approach, this challenge can be dealt with in a promising manner.
    Keywords Mental health ; Psycho-social interventions ; COVID-19 ; Pakistan ; Psychiatry ; Virus Diseases ; covid19
    Subject code 360
    Publishing date 2020-06-01T07:00:00Z
    Publisher eCommons@AKU
    Publishing country pk
    Document type Book ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  10. Article: Mental Health Challenges and Psycho-social Interventions amid COVID-19 Pandemic: A Call to Action for Pakistan

    Farooq, Salima Muhammad / Sachwani, Saima Abdul Aziz / Haider, Sonia Ijaz / Iqbal, Sajid Abrar / Parpio, Yasmin Nadeem / Saeed, Humera

    J Coll Physicians Surg Pak

    Abstract: The increase in death and spread-related coronavirus (COVID-19) has shifted the world focus to the containment of the disease by emphasising measures to prevent spread in the general population. Such a complex, threatening, and unprecedented situation ... ...

    Abstract The increase in death and spread-related coronavirus (COVID-19) has shifted the world focus to the containment of the disease by emphasising measures to prevent spread in the general population. Such a complex, threatening, and unprecedented situation has left the psycho-social wellbeing needs of general public unaddressed. This paper aims to review the current COVID-19 scenario and its effects on the psycho-social wellbeing of people; and an attempt to shed some light on the aforementioned questions. Furthermore, the review will propose some recommendations for overcoming the mental illness issues, during and after the COVID-19 outbreak. We extracted information from reliable published international and national literature and reviewed anecdotes from media content from January to June 2020. The mental health implications of this outbreak will be long-lasting; however, by prioritising, investing diligently, and taking a collective approach, this challenge can be dealt with in a promising manner. Key Words: Mental health, Psycho-social interventions, COVID-19, Pakistan.
    Keywords covid19
    Publisher WHO
    Document type Article
    Note WHO #Covidence: #690472
    Database COVID19

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