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

A., & Ratushniak, A. (2022). Spirituality, religion and  breastfeeding: A scoping review. Clinical Lactation, 13(4), 187-196. Read more 
 
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 
 
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 
 
Hirani,  S. A. (2022). Breastfeeding during travel: Barriers and informational  support for mothers traveling with or without infants. Clinical  Lactation 13 (2), Read more

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

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

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

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 
 
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

Hirani, S. A. & Lento, N. (2023). Posttraumatic stress disorder and breastfeeding migrant mothers: A scoping review. Clinical Lactation, 14 (2), 52-62.  Read more

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

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

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 
 
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

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 
 
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

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

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

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

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.  Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hirani, S. A. (2015). The magical role of play therapy. Reflection on Nursing Leadership, 41 (1). Retrieved from  link

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

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

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

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

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Published Blogs

Accepted Answer

Breastfeeding in Disaster Relief Camps. (July 12, 2019). Advances in Nursing Science. Retrieved from link 
Philosophy, nursing knowledge, and nursing practice. (June 1, 2018). Advances in Nursing Science. Retrieved from link

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