Wife battering trends in Pakistani population

Objective: to study the present trends about wife battering in Pakistani population

Material and Methods: two hundred cases of battered wife were selected from Emergency and OPD of Islam Hospital Sialkot, OPD and Emergency of Fouji Foundation Hospital Rawalpindi, PD and Emergency Department of Railway Hospital Rawalpindi, OPD and Emergency Department of Services Hospital, Lahore, and OPD and Emergency Department of Shahina Jamil Hospital Abbottabad. The data was collected on preform with relation to age, socio economic status, literacy rate, occupation, addiction, joint family system and residential area with the permission of authorities of the hospitals. The data was analyzed for results statistically

Results: in this study the victims of battered wife were maximum at the age range 21 30 years 33 % [66 cases] as compared to age range 71 80 years 02 % [04 cases]. The house wives were the maximum victims of battered wife 25 % [50 cases] as compared to belonging to business community wives 05 % [10 cases]. In the lower class the victims of battered wife were 56 % [112 cases]; in middle class 24 % [48 cases] and in high gentry 20 % [40 cases] victims of battered wife were recorded. Among the addicted couples the battering of wife was higher 83 % [166 cases] as compared to non-addicted couples 17 % [34 cases]. The battered wives were 73 % [146 cases] in case of more than one wife as compared to single wife 27 % [54 cases]. Where there was sickness of the wife or husband the victims were 83 % [166 cases] as compared to healthy couple which were 17 % [34 cases]. In illiterate families the victims of battered wife were 63 % [126 cases] as compared to literate families 37 % [74 cases]. In joint family system the victims of battered wife were 67 % [134 cases] as compared to nuclear family system 33 % [66 cases] were seen. The victims of battered wife were maximum from rural area 67 [134 cases] as compared to urban area 33 % [66 cases]

Conclusion: the tendency of battered wife is a global problem. It is increasing day by day in developed/ under developed countries and nations. This trend is even going to be increased in Muslims countries where battering to the wife is prohibited [Haraam]

Increasing tendency of rape with females in Pakistan

To study the increasing tendency of rape with females in Pakistan. Observational study. This study was conducted at the Emergency Departments of Gangaram Hospital Lahore, Mayo Hospital Lahore, Services Hospital Lahore., Shahina Jamil Hospital Abbottabad from 1[st] January 2012 to 31[st] May 2013. The cases of rape were selected from Services hospital Lahore, Mayo hospital Lahore, Shahina Jamil leaching hospital Abbottabad and Gangaram Hospital Lahore. The data of rape with female was collected on proforma and analyzed for results. The incidence of rape was maximum at the age range 21 30 years [39%] as compared to age range 60 and above [1 2%]. It was seen that incidence of rape was maximum in labor class of women as compared to house wives and business man wives 5-9% which was minimum. In this study the incidence of rape with women was 55% [55 cases] it] lower class, 30% in middle class [30 cases] but the victim of rape in high gentry was IS% [15 cases]. The Rape victims were 64 o [64 cases] in unmarried women and 36% [36 cases] in married women. The incidence of rape was 41% in urban area [4! cases] and 59% [59 cases] in rural area. In this study 37% [37 cases] were semen positive and 63% [63 cases] were of semen negative. The injuries of private parts and rest of the body were present in 83% victims of rape [83 cases] and 17% [17 cases] were those victims in which the injuries were absent. At the last 91% [9lcases] were brought by the police for medico legal examination / certification and 9% [9 cases] were come on their self request. The tendency of rape with females is a global problem/sex assault due to, 1] internet use for sex stimulation, 2] Indian sexy movies. 3] the female mixing with males, 4] Co education, 5] Joint possession of offices, 6] Sexy Movies on cable, 7] Non religious gatherings and 8] Unawareness of Islamic teaching

Increasing tendency of "target killing" in Pakistan

To determine the increasing tendency of target killing in Pakistan. Retrospective study. This study was conducted at the Emergency Departments of Services Hospital Lahore, Gangaram Hospital Lahore, Mayo Hospital Lahore and Shahina Jamil Hospital Abbottabad from 01-01-2012 to 31-05-2013. 100 cases of Target Killing were selected from Emergency Deptt of services Hospital Lahore, Emergency Deptt of Gangaram Hospital Lahore, Emergency Deptt of Mayo Hospital Lahore and Emergency Deptt of Shahina Jamil Hospital Abbottabad. The data was collected from above said hospitals on proforma and analyzed for results. In our study the incidence of target killing was maximum at the age of 21-30 years [33%] and minimum at the age of 71-80 years as show in Table No.1. The incidence of target killing was 20% in lower class, 34% in middle class, 56% in upper class as shown in Table No 2. Addict people had 83% incidence of target killing and 17% in non addict people as shown in Table No 3. The incidence of target killing was 83% in people having mental / physical sickness has compared to healthy people [17%] as shown in Table No 4. The incidence of target killing was 37% in literate people and 63% in illiterate people as shown in Table No 5. The incidence of target killing was high 67% in people living in non joint family system as compared to people living in joint families [33%] as shown in Table No 6. The incidence of target killing was 37% in literate people as compared to illiterate people [63%] as shown in Table No 7. The trend of target killing was 67% in rural area and 33% in urban area as shown in table No. 8. Target Killing is a global problem. This problem is due to 1]Mental /physical or both Sickness of the people, 2] Frustration of people due to economical/ political/ sectarian disputes, 3] Far Away from Islamic teachings, 4] Out spread of addiction in Pakistan

Increasing trend of homicidal drone attacks in Pakistan

To study the increasing trend of Homicidal Attacks in Pakistan. Retrospective study. This study was carried out at 1. Benazir Civil Hospital Rawalpindi, 2. Forensic Medicine Deptt. General Hospital PGMI Lahore, 3. Civil Hospital Sialkot, 4. DHQ Benazir Hospital Abbottabad 5. DHQ Hospital Gujrat from 01.01.2012 to 31.05.2013. The data of Homicidal drone attacks and mortality was collected from news papers, internet and medical journals of Forensic Medicine. The Bureau of Investigative Journalism estimates the following cumulative statistics about US drone strikes: [As of March 2013]. Total strikes: 366. Total reported killed: 2,537 - 3,581. Civilians reported killed: 2000 - 3000. Children reported killed: 368 - 997. Total reported injured: 1,174-1,465 . Strikes under the Bush Administration: 52. Strikes under the Obama Administration: 314. The trend of Homicidal drone attack was increased in Pakistan in President Pervaiz Musharaf time in favour of Americans by giving our National Airports. The people of Waziristan are also responsible for these attacks as they give information about Taliban to their centers by giving signals in a cost of dollars

Increasing trend of domestic violence with women in Pakistan

To study the increasing trend of domestic violence with women in Pakistan, Retrospective study. This study was carried at Emergency Departments of four hospitals namely Services Hospital, Lahore, Shahina Jamil Hospital Abbottabad, Gangaram Hospital Lahore and Mayo Hospital Lahore from 1[st] January 2012 to 31 May 2013. The cases of domestic violence with women were selected from aforementioned hospitals. The data was collected on proforma ad analyzed for results. In our study the incidence of Domestic violence with women was maximum at the age of 21 - 30 years [33%] and minimum at the age of 71 - 80 years as show in Table No. 1. The incidence was maximum with house wife [25 %] and minimum in wives of business man [0.5 %] as shown in Table No.2 The incidence of Domestic violence with women was 56 % in lower class, 34 % in middle class in 20 % in high gentry as shown in Table No 3. Addict member of family had 83 % incidence Domestic violence with women of and 17 % in non addict people as shown in Table No 4. The incidence of Domestic violence with women was 73 % in unmarried and 27 % in married as shown in Table No 5. The incidence of Domestic violence with women was 83 % in people having mental / physical sickness as compared to healthy people [17 %] as shown in Table No 6. The incidence of Domestic violence with women was 37 % in literate people and 63 % in illiterate people as shown in Table No 7. The incidence of Domestic violence with women was high 67 % in couples living in joint family system as compared to couple living in non joint families [33 %] as shown in Table No 8 The trend of Domestic violence with women was 67 % in rural area and 33 % in urban area as shown in table No.9. The tendency of domestic violence with women is a global problem It is increasing day by day in developed / under developed countries and nations. This trend is even going to be increased even in Muslims countries where domestic violence with women is prohibited [Haraam]

Road traffic accidents fatality and disability in D.I. Khan N.W.F.P

Road traffic accidents are important cause of death and disability in the world. More than 3000 people die on road everyday and 10 million are disabled or injured every year. The present study is an attempt to visualize the menace in D.I. Khan. The study is based upon the data of autopsies and medico legal cases examined at DHQ Hospital, D.I. Khan and Forensic Medicine Department of Gomal Medical College, D.I. Khan during year 2007 and 2008. The data was analysed for assessment of traffic accident victims. During period of study 341 cases of unnatural deaths were subjected to autopsy examination. Out of these 59 cases [22.7%] were of accidental deaths and all were male. A total of 225 injuries were recorded. The head and face sustained the highest number of injuries [42.6%] followed by the lower extremities [21.8%]. The total no. of Medico legal cases was 2153 and out of which 495 [23%] were injured due to accidents. Majority were males [99.4]. A total of 1208 injuries were found in various body areas. The maximum number of injuries [39.4%] was on head and face and next were lower extremities sustaining 28.4% injuries. The situation is alarming one and it requires immediate measures to be taken for ensuring safe traveling. Accidental death and disability can be minimized by improving roads condition, making separate pathways for cyclists and motor cyclists and adopting precautionary measures during driving

autopsy study of asphyxial deaths

The study includes autopsy examination of 132 cases of asphyxial deaths, brought by the police at Department of Forensic Medicine, K.E.M.U., Lahore during the year 2002, 2003 and 2004. The study revealed that the female to male ratio was 2:3 and individuals in the third decade of life are maximally involved. The ligature was a single loop in 77.7% of the cases and multiple in 22.3% of the cases. The most frequent non-specific asphyxial signs were congestion [72.7% of the cases] and petecheal haemorrhages [78%] cases. The hyoid bone was fractured in 22.7% cases. The associated injuries found were, physical and sexual in nature in 65% of the cases examined

Incidence of homicide by sharp edged weapon at Lahore

To find out the most frequently targeted site of the body in sharp force homicidal injuries, defence wounds, age, associated weapon use, gender incidence and cause of death. Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, King Edward Medical University, Lahore. 2002, 2003 and 2004. Proforma was designed for retrospective study, relevant information was gleaned from the available record .A three year period was selected, spreading over 2002, 2003 and 2004, was scrutinised for 232 cases autopsied at this facility. Male to female ratio was 2.26: 1. Maximum number of victims belonged to the 20-29 years age group. Single injuries were present in 18.54% of the cases and multiple were present in 81.46% cases. The commonest associated weapon used was blunt. Death was caused by haemorrhage in 46.5% cases and damage to vital organs proved to be the cause of death in 53.5% cases. Defence injuries were seen in 26.7% cases. The commonest infliction site was the neck in females while the area most targeted in male victims was the chest. The most targeted site is neck. Approximately one in four victims had defence injuries. Most injuries are on trunk [chest and abdomen]. Commonest regions for males was chest and in females. Damage to vital organs was the major cause of death. Amongst females teenager are more vulnerable, as this group had the maximum number of victims