Question 1

2022

Accepted Answer

Hirani,  S. A. (2022). Caring for breastfeeding mothers in disaster relief  camps: A call to innovation in nursing curriculum. Science Talks. Read more( https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sctalk.2022.100089 )

A., & Ratushniak, A. (2022). Spirituality, religion and  breastfeeding: A scoping review. Clinical Lactation, 13(4), 187-196. Read more (http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/CL-2022-0011)
 
Hirani,  S. A., & Wagner, J. (2022). Impact of COVID-19 on women who are  refugees and mothering: A critical ethnographic study. Global  Qualitative Nursing Research. DOI:  Read more (https://doi.org/10.1177/23333936221121335)
 
Hirani,  S. A., & Ahmadi, R. (2022). Barriers and strategies for successful  implementation of baby-friendly hospital initiative: A scoping review.  Clinical Lactation, 13 (3). DOI: Read more (http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/CL-2022-0003)
 
Hirani,  S. A. (2022). Breastfeeding during travel: Barriers and informational  support for mothers traveling with or without infants. Clinical  Lactation 13 (2), Read more (https://doi.org/10.1891/CL-2021-0025)

Question 2

2023

Accepted Answer

Hirani, S. A. A, & Ahmadi, R. (2023). Effects of housing insecurity on breastfeeding: A Scoping review. Clinical Lactation, 14 (3), 1-17. [Indexed in Web of Science Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI); Publisher: Spring Publishing Company]. Read more ( https://dx.doi.org/10.1891/cl-2023-0010-20230705182530  Hossain, A., Bartolucci, )

A., & Hirani, S. A. A. (2023). Conflicts and humanitarian crises on displaced people's health [Editorial]. Frontiers in Public Health, section Disaster and Emergency Medicine, 1, 1-3. Read more  (https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1234576)

Hirani, S. A. A. (2023). Preparing next generation of nurses to care for disaster affected population: a call to action in nursing curriculum. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 18 (4), 492-495. Read more ( https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2023.04.009 )

Hirani, S. A. A, Richter, S., Salami, B., & Vallianatos, V. (2023). Sociocultural factors affecting breastfeeding practices of mothers during natural disasters: A critical ethnography in rural Pakistan. Global Qualitative Nursing Research, 10, 1-16. Read more (https://doi.org/10.1177/23333936221148808)
 
Hirani, S. A. (2023). Challenges of conducting a critical ethnographic breastfeeding study in the post-disaster settings: Lessons learned. The Open Public Health Journal, 16, 1-7.   Read more (https://openpublichealthjournal.com/VOLUME/16/ELOCATOR/e187494452212300/FULLTEXT/)

Hirani, S. A. & Lento, N. (2023). Posttraumatic stress disorder and breastfeeding migrant mothers: A scoping review. Clinical Lactation, 14 (2), 52-62.  Read more (https://dx.doi.org/10.1891/CL-2022-0023 )

Hirani, S. A. (2023). Baby-friendly initiatives to promote, protect and support breastfeeding practices of immigrant mothers: a qualitative study in Saskatchewan, Canada. Science Talks.  Read more (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sctalk.2022.100113 )

Hirani, S. A., & Ratushniak, A. (2023). Analgesic role of breastfeeding: Analysis of effectiveness, implementation barriers, and strategies to promote evidence-based practice. Clinical Lactation, 14 (1), 7-16.   Read more (https://connect.springerpub.com/content/sgrcl/early/2023/01/25/cl-2022-0020)

Question 3

2021

Accepted Answer

Hirani,  S. A., Pearce, M., & Lanoway, A. (2021). Knowledge mobilization  tool to promote, protect and support breastfeeding during COVID-19.  Canadian Journal of Public Health. DOI: Read more (https://doi.org/10.17269/s41997-021-00532-5 )
 
Hirani,  S. A. (2021). Breastfeeding in public: Challenges and evidence-based  breastfeeding-friendly initiatives to overcome the barriers. Clinical  Lactation, 12 (3). DOI:  Read more (https://doi.org/10.1891/CLINLACT-D-21-00010 )

Hirani,  S. A. (2021). A policy brief on promotion, protection and support  breastfeeding practices during disaster and displacement. Clinical  Lactation, 12 (1), 30-38. DOI: Read more (http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/CLINLACT-D-20-00011)
 
Hirani,  S. A., Richter, S., Salami, B. (2021). Humanitarian aid and  breastfeeding practices of displaced mothers: A qualitative study in  disaster relief camps. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 27 (12). Read more (https://doi.org/10.26719/emhj.20.087)

Question 4

2019

Accepted Answer

Hirani, S. A., & Richter, S. (2019). Maternal and child health during forced displacement. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 51(3), 252-261. Read more (https://doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12460.)

Hirani, S. A., Richter, S., Salami, B., & Vallianatos, H. (2019). Breastfeeding in disaster relief camps: An integrative review of literature. Advances in Nursing Science, 42(2), E1-E12. Read more(https://doi.org/10.1097/ANS.000000000000023.)

Doctoral Thesis: 
Hirani, S. A. (2019). Facilitators and Barriers to Breastfeeding Practices of Internally Displaced Mothers Residing in Disaster Relief Camps in Pakistan: A Critical Ethnography. Read more (http://hdl.handle.net/10625/57621; https://doi.org/10.7939/r3-fctv-ah65     https://era.library.ualberta.ca/items/b275caab-a9c9-48ad-ae12-b843578f6128)

Question 5

2018

Accepted Answer

Hirani, S. A., Richter, S., & Salami, B. (2018). Realism and relativism in the development of nursing as a discipline. Advances in Nursing Science, 41(2), 137-144.  R(https://manage.wix.com/dashboard/77d261bd-1783-424a-9917-4efb2b5dd0e6/%20https:/doi.org/10.1097/ANS.0000000000000207)ead more (https://doi.org/10.1097/ANS.0000000000000207. )

Rahman, A. J, Hirani, S. A., & Siddiqui, A. T. (2018). Underlying psychiatric disorder among children with somatic complaints presented at pediatric unit of a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, 19 (2), 2231-7805.

Hirani, S. A. (2018). Respecting parent’s cultural beliefs or saving child’s life: An ethical dilemma surrounding blood transfusion. Progressing Aspects in Pediatrics and Neonatology (PAPN), 1 (1), 12-15. Read more (https://doi.org/10.32474/PAPN.2018.01.000104 )

Question 6

2017

Accepted Answer

Hirani, S.A., & Richter, S. (2017). The capability approach: A guiding framework to improve population health and attaining the Sustainable Developmental Goals. WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 23 (1), 46-50. Read more (https://doi.org/10.26719/2017.23.1.46)

Salami, B., Hirani, S.A., Meherali, S., Amodu, O., & Chambers, T. (2017). Parenting practices of African immigrants in destination countries: A qualitative research synthesis. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 36, 20-30. Read more  (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2017.04.016)

Hirani, S. A. (2017). Caring for a child with suspected sexual abuse. Academic Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatology, 3 (1), 0017-0019. Doi:10.19080/AJPN.2017.03.555605. Retrieved from link (https://juniperpublishers.com/ajpn/pdf/AJPN.MS.ID.555605.pdf.)

Question 7

2015

Accepted Answer

Hirani, S. A. (2015). Workplace lactation support program: An avenue to benefit workplace settings, employed women and infants. MOJ Women’s Health, 5 (1), 1-3. Read more ( https://doi.org/10.15406/mojwh.2015.01.00001)

Hirani, S. A. (2015). Continuing breastfeeding with paid employment: Breastfeeding and support from women’s informal social network. Clinical Lactation, 6 (4),137-143. Retrieved from link (http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/2158-0782.6.4.137 )

Hirani, S. A. (2015). The magical role of play therapy. Reflection on Nursing Leadership, 41 (1). Retrieved from  link (https://nursingcentered.sigmanursing.org/stories/view/Vol41_1_the-magical-role-of-play-therapy)

Sachwani, S., Karmaliani, R., Hirani, S. A., Khowaja. A. R., & Lalwani, E. (2015). Association between breastfeeding and childhood obesity among school-going children, 5-16 years of age in Karachi, Pakistan. International Journal of Nursing Education, 8 (2), 265-270.

Sachwani, S., Karmaliani, R., Hirani, S. A., Khowaja. A. R., & Lalwani, E. (2015). Whether maternal factors are associated with childhood obesity: A matched case-control study. International Journal of Nursing Education, 8 (2), 298-302.

Question 8

2014

Accepted Answer

Hirani, S. A. (2014). Vulnerability of internally displaced children in disaster relief camps of Pakistan: Issues, challenges and way forward. Early Child Development and Care, 184 (9),1499-1506. Read more (https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2014.901012. )

Hirani, S. A., & Dias, J. (2014). Pediatric baccalaureate nursing curriculum in Pakistan: Strengths, limitations, and recommendations. International Journal of Nursing Education, 6 (1), 54-58.

Question 9

2012

Accepted Answer

Hirani, S. A., & Rahman, A. (2012). Child with Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis: A case report from Pakistan with multiple ethical and moral issues. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 27 (4), e22-e28. Read more (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2011.08.006  )

Hirani, S. A., & Karmaliani, R. (2012). Breastfeeding Support for working mothers: Global and Pakistani perspectives. Current Pediatric Reviews. 8 (4), 313-321. Read more (https://doi.org/10.2174/1573212700124073963 )

Hirani, S. A. (2012). Malnutrition in young Pakistani children. Journal of Ayub Medical College (JAMC), 24 (2), 150-153.

Karmaliani, R., Pasha, A., Hirani, S., Somani, R., Hirani, S.A., Asad, N., et al. (2012). Violence against women in Pakistan: Contributing factors and new interventions. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 33 (12), 820-826. doi: 10.3109/01612840.2012.718046.

Question 10

2011

Accepted Answer

Hirani, S. A., & Kenner, C. (2011). International Column: Effects of humanitarian emergencies on newborn and infant’s health in Pakistan. Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews, 11 (2), 58-60. Read more (https://doi.org/10.1053/j.nainr.2011.04.002)

Karmaliani, R., Shehzad, S., Hirani, S.S., Asad, N., Hirani, S.A., & McFarlane, J. (2011). Meeting the 2015 Millennium Development Goals with new interventions for abused women. Nursing Clinics of North America, 46 (4), 485-493. Read more (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnur.2011.08.002)

Question 11

Knowledge Mobilization Videos [e-Resources Created Between 2020 to date:

Accepted Answer

1. Hirani, S. A. (2024). Washrooms are unsafe-Mothers need clean space for breastfeeding. https://youtube.com/shorts/hNkYeMD2IhU?si=RwN8CbwNSdzeh6Tq (https://youtube.com/shorts/hNkYeMD2IhU?si=RwN8CbwNSdzeh6Tq) 
2. Hirani, S. A. (2024). Lactation Consultant – A Guiding Light.
3. https://youtu.be/FxCq5Zwk8WY?si=7g_9_2TJ4pIZqgN1 (https://youtu.be/FxCq5Zwk8WY?si=7g_9_2TJ4pIZqgN1)
4. Hirani, S. A. (2024). Breastmilk is a lifeline during disasters [Song].
5. https://youtu.be/HdtCqBp61jg?si=eyvnV4s72hDJkliy (https://youtu.be/HdtCqBp61jg?si=eyvnV4s72hDJkliy)
6. Hirani, S. A. (2024) Beat the heatwave through breastfeeding [Song]. https://youtu.be/0i6VP0MeSkI?si=YuO46vYR-EWI8CoU (https://youtu.be/0i6VP0MeSkI?si=YuO46vYR-EWI8CoU)
7. Hirani, S. A. (2024). We just need a chance -housing crisis in Canada [Song].
8. https://youtu.be/w-zh7oU-0nQ?si=GqBdTyWj0wJj6o4C (https://youtu.be/w-zh7oU-0nQ?si=GqBdTyWj0wJj6o4C)
9. Hirani, S. A. (2024). Let’s create safe spaces for breastfeeding mothers [Song].
10. https://youtu.be/pGbjzwYNLXs?si=dKhoXKI1Gn3RxZWc (https://youtu.be/pGbjzwYNLXs?si=dKhoXKI1Gn3RxZWc)
11. Hirani, S. A. (2024). 7-ways to naturally increase breastmilk production. https://youtu.be/EWuZK3P95oo?si=5jUfQUodK_fep64R (https://youtu.be/EWuZK3P95oo?si=5jUfQUodK_fep64R)
12. Hirani, S. A. (2024). Eye contact with newborn matters. https://youtu.be/vbMI4QAR9LQ?si=OKw4_ZTE7Y2cX7m9 (https://youtu.be/vbMI4QAR9LQ?si=OKw4_ZTE7Y2cX7m9)
13. Hirani, S. A. (2024). Why breastmilk is best for babies? https://youtu.be/C2kbwyNL034?si=oyrM5dFo9aCRlALF(https://youtu.be/C2kbwyNL034?si=oyrM5dFo9aCRlALF)
14. Hirani, S. A. (2024). Benefits of breastfeeding for mothers. https://youtu.be/qgAwdFk0ZYc?si=20U2dlL1y8PNIol2 (https://youtu.be/qgAwdFk0ZYc?si=20U2dlL1y8PNIol2)
15. Hirani, S. A. (2024). Safe storage of breastmilk. https://youtu.be/BHl-yWo7teY?si=ZnagZ24b0uZAdWcl (https://youtu.be/BHl-yWo7teY?si=ZnagZ24b0uZAdWcl)
16. Hirani, S. A. (2024). Working mothers and breastfeeding support. https://youtu.be/nMz6AQlkPI4?si=8U4-Vlvoq0tAvFvs (https://youtu.be/nMz6AQlkPI4?si=8U4-Vlvoq0tAvFvs)
17. Hirani, S. A. (2024). Caffeine and Breastfeeding: Do’s and Don’ts. https://youtu.be/HHZQ5oYtZcM?si=_IEeaRHGWecqN-P- (https://youtu.be/HHZQ5oYtZcM?si=_IEeaRHGWecqN-P-)
18. Hirani, S. A. (2024). Sculptures promoting breastfeeding in shopping malls. https://youtu.be/NWEzF8aKUks?si=tDRcbl9Fc4UESIW1 (https://youtu.be/NWEzF8aKUks?si=tDRcbl9Fc4UESIW1)
19. Hirani, S. A. (2024). Fatherhood doesn’t require any baby manual. https://youtu.be/R5itHEDWpiU?si=DVTNESYzm98Zt-8O (https://youtu.be/R5itHEDWpiU?si=DVTNESYzm98Zt-8O)
20. Hirani, S. A. (2024). Let’s normalize breastfeeding in public. https://youtu.be/6DHg0hXNvdU?si=4I74Ij2MMc_MnrTo (https://youtu.be/6DHg0hXNvdU?si=4I74Ij2MMc_MnrTo)
21. Hirani, S. A. (2024). Parenting challenges of refugee families in Canada during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Available at https://youtu.be/e6S99cwgva4 (https://youtu.be/e6S99cwgva4)
22. Hirani, S. A. (2023). Housing challenges of refugee and immigrant families in Saskatchewan, Canada. Available at https://youtu.be/tMH3sub35bg(https://youtu.be/tMH3sub35bg)
23. Hirani, S. A. (2023). Strategies to promote breastfeeding practices of refugee mothers with PTSD. Available at: https://youtu.be/wS7gbwVqx_M(https://youtu.be/wS7gbwVqx_M)
24. Hirani, S. A. (2022). KT event: Healthcare and breastfeeding barriers of newcomer, immigrant and refugee mothers with young children in Saskatchewan. [English version]. Available at: https://youtu.be/c65y6-cXyt0(https://youtu.be/c65y6-cXyt0)
25. Hirani, S. A. (2022). Healthcare barriers affecting breastfeeding immigrant mothers. [English version]. Available at: https://youtu.be/1ii5QOQacAI(https://youtu.be/1ii5QOQacAI)
26. Hirani, S. A. (2022). Breastfeeding challenges of immigrant women in the workforce. [English version]. Available at: https://youtu.be/RR9YavF_VXg(https://youtu.be/RR9YavF_VXg)
27. Hirani, S. A. (2022). Breastfeeding challenges of immigrant mothers during COVID-19. [English version]. Available at: https://youtu.be/ygAz8z-TieI(https://youtu.be/ygAz8z-TieI)
28. Hirani, S. A. (2022). Breastfeeding experiences and recommendations of immigrant mothers in Saskatchewan. [English version]. Available at: https://youtu.be/7RGGMC4jv_Y(https://youtu.be/7RGGMC4jv_Y)
29. Hirani, S. A. (2021). Challenges and breastfeeding barriers of refugee mothers in Saskatchewan, Canada [English version]. Available at: https://youtu.be/Ugn5wfizv0U(https://youtu.be/Ugn5wfizv0U)
30. Hirani, S. A. (2021). Challenges and breastfeeding barriers of refugee mothers in Saskatchewan, Canada [Arabic version]. Available at:  https://youtu.be/eUIJONtXflE(https://youtu.be/eUIJONtXflE)
31. Hirani, S. A. (2021). Health and well-being of Refugee Mothers during COVID-19. [English version]. Available at: https://youtu.be/jwEIsIZ6mQ4(https://youtu.be/jwEIsIZ6mQ4)
32. Hirani, S. A. (2021). Health and well-being of Refugee Mothers during COVID-19. [Arabic version]. Available at: https://youtu.be/V4agaUGVO6g(https://youtu.be/V4agaUGVO6g)
33. Hirani, S. A. (2020). Breastfeeding during COVID-19: An Information Guide. Available at: https://youtu.be/rbsK_ypeOO4(https://youtu.be/rbsK_ypeOO4)
34. Hirani, S. A. (2020). Natural disasters and displacement: Challenges and way forward. Available at: https://youtu.be/q4D9g0Sq76w(https://youtu.be/q4D9g0Sq76w)

Question 12

Published Blogs

Accepted Answer

1. Breastfeeding in Disaster Relief Camps. (July 12, 2019). Advances in Nursing Science. Retrieved from link ( https://ansjournalblog.com/2019/07/12/breastfeeding-in-disaster-relief-camps/)
2. Philosophy, nursing knowledge, and nursing practice. (June 1, 2018). Advances in Nursing Science. Retrieved from link (https://ansjournalblog.com/2019/07/12/breastfeeding-in-disaster-relief-camps/)

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