Recipient of Hilton Pharma Grant
\naa07906@st.habib.edu.pk
\nI\u2019m drawn to improving healthcare, especially for adolescents, and aim to pursue public health. My experience in HCI has shaped my interest in designing human-centered solutions that improve access and impact.<\/p>\n
aa07906@st.habib.edu.pk
\naishaabdulqadir615@gmail.com
\nwww.linkedin.com\/in\/aisha-abdul-qadir-255956376
\nPortfolio<\/p>\n
+923313765838<\/p>\n
School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
\nBSc (Honors) Social Development & Policy<\/p>\n
2026
\nGephi|
\nMicrosoft Office|
\nStata|
\nAdaptability; Planning; Takes Initiative
\nResearch Associate ; Program Management ; Data Analyst ;
\nN\/A
\nDeputy Director Of Finance|Director Of Finance|Orientation Leader|General Secretary,Pride Press|Treasurer,Young Leaders Club|
\nResearch Intern,
\nAga Khan University
\n(June 2024 \u2013 August 2025)
\n|<\/p>\n
Research Intern,
\nAga Khan University
\n(June \u2013 August 2025)
\n|<\/p>\n
Project Student Lead,
\nHabib University
\n(June \u2013 August 2024)
\n|<\/p>\n
Project Student Lead,
\nHabib University
\n(January \u2013 May 2024)
\n|
\nResearch Paper \u2013 Research Paper on “Understanding Pakistani Mothers\u2019 Use and Non-Use of Screen Media-based Devices: Gratifications, Strategies, and Design Implications” published in CHI 2025|
\nConference Presentation \u2013 presented research paper at the interational conference CHI: conference on human factors in computing systems 2025 held in Yokohama, Japan|
\nHow do communities from diverse socio-economic backgrounds in Karachi make healthcare choices, particularly the preference for emergency healthcare over preventive care?
\nMy research explores how people from different socio-economic backgrounds in Karachi make healthcare decisions, with a focus on why emergency care is often preferred over preventive care. Despite the availability of services like routine check-ups and screenings, many individuals delay seeking care until conditions become severe. The study aims to examine healthcare-seeking behavior, identify barriers to preventive care, and understand how factors such as income, education, health literacy, and access to services shape these choices. It also considers the role of cultural beliefs and perceptions of healthcare quality. By analyzing these factors, the research seeks to highlight patterns of healthcare use and contribute to a better understanding of urban health inequalities and the need for more accessible preventive healthcare systems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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