Issues in Pakistan's Health Sector

Zaidi, S. Akbar

doi:10.30541/v25i4pp.671-682

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“…This discrepancy places a fiscal and infrastructure burden on rural provinces such as Sindh. There are three doctors for every 10,000 residents in the Sindh province, while Pakistan has seven doctors for every 10,000 residents [ 16 ]. The urban versus rural healthcare imbalance can be further demonstrated by the fact that 23% of Sindh’s healthcare facilities, which hold 40% of the beds, are located in the six districts of urban Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan [ 1 ].…”

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Distance from Healthcare Facilities Is Associated with Increased Morbidity of Acute Infection in Pediatric Patients in Matiari, Pakistan

Corden

Siddiqui

Sharma

et al. 2021

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The relationship between environmental factors and child health is not well understood in rural Pakistan. This study characterized the environmental factors related to the morbidity of acute respiratory infections (ARIs), diarrhea, and growth using geographical information systems (GIS) technology. Anthropometric, address and disease prevalence data were collected through the SEEM (Study of Environmental Enteropathy and Malnutrition) study in Matiari, Pakistan. Publicly available map data were used to compile coordinates of healthcare facilities. A Pearson correlation coefficient (r) was used to calculate the correlation between distance from healthcare facilities and participant growth and morbidity. Other continuous variables influencing these outcomes were analyzed using a random forest regression model. In this study of 416 children, we found that participants living closer to secondary hospitals had a lower prevalence of ARI (r = 0.154, p < 0.010) and diarrhea (r = 0.228, p < 0.001) as well as participants living closer to Maternal Health Centers (MHCs): ARI (r = 0.185, p < 0.002) and diarrhea (r = 0.223, p < 0.001) compared to those living near primary facilities. Our random forest model showed that distance has high variable importance in the context of disease prevalence. Our results indicated that participants closer to more basic healthcare facilities reported a higher prevalence of both diarrhea and ARI than those near more urban facilities, highlighting potential public policy gaps in ameliorating rural health.

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Distance from Healthcare Facilities Is Associated with Increased Morbidity of Acute Infection in Pediatric Patients in Matiari, Pakistan

Corden

Siddiqui

Sharma

et al. 2021

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“…This study also provides practical implications, which will be valuable for software houses in Pakistan, where the problem of the low global contribution of IT export exists due to a lack of ambidextrous behaviours among employees (Javaid, 2017). The findings of the study have proven that there are significant and positive relationships between EL and IA.…”

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Ethical leadership and individual ambidexterity: the mediating role of equity sensitivity and the moderating role of openness to experience

Shahid,

Anwar Ul Haq,

Di Virgilio

et al. 2023

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Purpose The aim of this study is to determine the effect of ethical leadership (EL) on individual ambidexterity (IA). Equity sensitivity (ES) was proposed as an underlying mechanism between EL and ambidexterity. Openness to experience (OTE) was hypothesized to strengthen the effect of EL on IA. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected, using a cross-sectional survey design, from employees working in Software Houses in Pakistan using multistage sampling. A usable sample of 255 was subjected to analysis in a two-step structural equation modelling. Findings The empirical findings revealed that EL has a positive effect on IA. ES partially mediated between EL and IA. OTE strengthens the impact of EL on IA. Practical implications This study carries some implications for practitioners, and in particular it provides a clear direction to the management who exhibits EL characteristics. Ethical leaders encourage their followers to explore new things, to behave more innovatively at work and to take the risk in implementing and introducing new ideas. Social implications This study highlights that EL should establish a positive work environment in which employees have a comfortable feeling when applying their explorative and exploitative activities to their work. Originality/value This study investigates critical linkages between EL and IA. Given the importance of IA, results provide novel guidance regarding EL style and the significance of equity in workplace. Recruitment decisions will also be guided by choosing those who have an open personality orientation in the workplace.

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“…There are three doctors for every 10,000 residents in the Sindh province, while Pakistan has seven doctors for every 10,000 residents [20]. The urban versus rural health care imbalance can be further demonstrated by the fact that 23% of Sindh's healthcare facilities, which hold 40% of the beds, are located in the six districts of urban Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan [5].…”

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Geospatial and Social Factors Influencing Morbidity due to Acute Infection in Pediatric Patients in Matiari, Rural Pakistan.

Corden¹,

Siddiqui²,

Sharma³

et al. 2021

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Infectious disease is the leading cause of mortality in children under five. This study has investigated environmental factors related to the morbidity of acute respiratory infections (ARIs), diarrhea, and growth using geographical information systems (GIS) technology. Anthropometric, address and disease prevalence data were collected through the SEEM study in Matiari, Pakistan. Publicly available map data was used to compile coordinates of healthcare facilities. A Pearson correlation coefficient (r) was used to calculate the correlation between distance from healthcare facilities and participant growth and morbidity. Other continuous variables influencing these outcomes were analyzed using a random forest regression model. In this study of 416 children, we found participants living closer to secondary hospitals had lower prevalence of ARI (r=0.154, p&lt;0.010) and diarrhea (r=0.228, p&lt;0.001) as well as participants living closer to Maternal Health Centers (MHCs): ARI (r=0.185, p&lt;0.002) and diarrhea (r=0.223, p&lt;0.001) compared to those living near primary facilities. Our random forest model showed distance to have high variable importance in the context of disease prevalence. Our results indicated that participants closer to more basic healthcare facilities reported a higher prevalence of both diarrhea and ARI than those near more urban facilities, highlighting potential public policy gaps in ameliorating rural health.

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Issues in Pakistan's Health Sector

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Distance from Healthcare Facilities Is Associated with Increased Morbidity of Acute Infection in Pediatric Patients in Matiari, Pakistan

Distance from Healthcare Facilities Is Associated with Increased Morbidity of Acute Infection in Pediatric Patients in Matiari, Pakistan

Ethical leadership and individual ambidexterity: the mediating role of equity sensitivity and the moderating role of openness to experience

Geospatial and Social Factors Influencing Morbidity due to Acute Infection in Pediatric Patients in Matiari, Rural Pakistan.

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