INTRODUCTION: This narrative review was carried out to collate the work of researchers on
health-seeking behaviour in Pakistan, to discuss the methods used, highlight the emerging …

A renewed focus on demand-side strategies to increase utilisation of health care services
has been a recent feature of health systems development, especially in developing …

The gains from digital technology diffusion are deemed essential for international
development, but they are also distributed unevenly. Does the uneven distribution mean that …

Background Pakistan has alarmingly high numbers of maternal mortality along with
suboptimal care-seeking behaviour. It is essential to identify the barriers and facilitators that …

Abstract Background Although Pakistan was one of the first countries in Asia to launch
national family planning programs, current modern contraceptive use stands at only 26 …

Improving sanitation and hygiene to prevent infectious diseases is of high priority in
developing countries. This study attempts to gain in-depth understanding of hygiene and …

Background Gender norms determine the status of Pakistani women that influence their life
including health. In Pakistan, the relationship between gender norms and health of women …

Background Hepatitis-B is a life threatening infection resulting in 0.6 million deaths annually.
The prevalence of Hepatitis-B is rising in Pakistan and furthermore, there is paucity of …

Abstract Background Delayed diagnosis of Oral Cancer (OC) can mean a difference in
quality and expectancy of life for the patient. This delay could be from the healthcare side, or …

Minor illnesses are usually treated in home and community contexts. Despite, or perhaps
because of, their commonness, responses to minor illness are poorly researched, especially …