ABSTRACT Objectives: The objectives of research were to analyze the smoking behavior among the medical students and to examine the factors behind the prevalence of smoking among the students of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Medical College while recommendations are made on study findings. Materials and Methods: Quantitative research design is used while nature of research is descriptive cross-sectional. Sample size of the study was 500 Medical Students (First year MBBS to final year MBBS). Non-probability convenience sampling technique was used to extract the sample. The data was collected through self-structured mixed questionnaire and analyzed by employing SPSS. Results: They faced difficulty in refraining the smoking stuff which might be the educational and socio-cultural pressures which they are expected to contain in the society. The knowledge and legislation were supported by the students as legislation should be carried out to ensure the smoke free environment in College. Conclusion: Students of Medical College Mirpur have been found addict to the smoking. However, they have been found conscious towards their smoking status while experiencing different brands.

Self-medication is an important health issues among patients’ behavior in reaction to their ailment. Objectives: To assess self-medication practices and their associated risks in medical & non-medical people of Sialkot, Pakistan. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Methodology: Present study enrolled 250 subjects from Sialkot between October-November 2020 through self-administered web-based questionnaire. It assessed demographic details, prevalence and practice of self-medication along-with the attitude of respondents towards self-medication and associated side effects. Statistical analysis: Data was analyzed by SPSS, v-24. Results: Among enrolled subjects, mean age was 21 ± 1.8 years. Female: Male percentages were (59.4%: 40.2%). Self-medication was common among 85% subjects. The most common reason for self-medication in medical people was to need a quick relief (42.9%) and in non-medical people were previous experience with symptoms (35.2%). Conclusion: We concluded that habit of self-medication is a common practice among educated generation knowing the fact that it harms their lives. Hence, need of hour is to educate them in-order to ensure safe practices. Key Words: Self Medication, Prevalence and Risk Factors.

Background: Childhood Recurrent Abdominal Pain results in the one of the adulthood complications i.e., irritable bowel syndrome, which is a gastro-intestinal disease. The stomach’s acidic environment is the growth site for Helicobacter Pylori, a pathogenic Gram-negative bacterium with rod shape. It is the main reason for chronic gastritis, gastric adenocarcinoma, peptic ulcers, non-ulcer dyspepsia and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma. According to one estimate, 50% of people in world are infected with Helicobacter Pylori. Currently the developing countries are on the hit list of Helicobacter Pylori. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of Helicobacter pylori infection in the children having recurrent abdominal pain. Materials and Methods: It was a cross-sectional study. This research was carried out during 1.1.2018 to 1.6.2018 in the D.H.Q hospital Mirpur AJK. The sample was consisted of 200 participants among them the proportion of Helicobacter was 8% in patients with Recurrent Abdominal Pain. Results: The mean age of the patients was 12.43 ± 1.23 years. Mostly the age of the sample group was between 8 to16 years. The 4.23 ± 0.47 months was the mean time period of abdominal pain. Helicobacter pylori was found in 47% of patients. Conclusion: In paediatric population, Helicobacter pylori is very common with Recurrent Abdominal Pain. It is a severe problem in children and further study is recommended to explore the risk element associated with this increase trouble of Helicobacter Pylori.

Background: Hospitals are the most important organizations of health care system. Globally 80% patients are attended at OPD. Aim: To find the perception of patients regarding care provision at Gynecological OPD in Islam Teaching Hospital, Sialkot Study Design: Observational study. Methodology: Hundred patients were included in present study. All information was collected via Questionnaire and was kept in secret. Data analyzed by SPSS 20.0v. Results: Quality of information provided by receptionist was satisfied 84(84%), partially satisfied 10(10%) and unsatisfied 6(6%). Promptness with which patients was checked by the doctor was Poor 2(2%), Fair 6(6%) and good 92(92%). Behaviour of doctor towards patients was Satisfied 80(80%), partially satisfied 16(16%) and unsatisfied 4(4%). Time given by the doctor to the patients was Satisfied 80(80%), partially satisfied 20(20%). Conclusion: This study concluded that satisfaction of patients of Gynecological OPD was overall good. However, many of the existing shortages can be improved by presenting an organized program. Keywords: Perception, patients and Gynaecology OPD.

Background: Hospitals are the most important organizations of health care system. Globally 80% patients are attended at OPD. Aim: To find the perception of patients regarding care provision at Medical OPD in Islam Teaching Hospital, Sialkot. Study Design: Observational study. Methodology: Hundred patients were included in present study. All information was collected via Questionnaire and was kept in secret after approval from ethical review board. Pharmaceutical facilities available near or in the OPD were noted in the designed Performa. Data analyzed by SPSS 20.0v. Results: Quality of information provided by receptionist was satisfied 46(46%), partially satisfied 46(46%) and unsatisfied 8(8%). Behaviour of doctor toward patients was satisfied 68(68%), partially satisfied 28(28%) and unsatisfied 4(4%), Quality of time provided by doctor to patients was satisfied 64(64%), partially satisfied 32(32%) and unsatisfied 4(4%), Confidentiality of patients maintained by physician was satisfied 86(86%), partially satisfied 12(12%) and unsatisfied 2(2%), Pharmaceutical facilities available near or in the OPD was satisfied 60(60%), partially satisfied 36(36%) and unsatisfied 4(4%). Conclusion: This study concluded that satisfaction of patients at medical OPD was overall good. However, many of the existing shortages can be improved by presenting an organized program. Assessment showed that confidentiality was kept that improved overall satisfaction among patients. Keywords: Perception, patients and Medical OPD.