SUMMARY The bleb which develops following trabeculectomy may be diffuse or cystic in nature. Cystic blebs can be complicated by infection, leakage of aqueous, astigmatism and problems related to contact lens wear whereas diffuse blebs are not associated with such problems.
ABSTRACT Background: Hypertension or high blood pressure is a major cause of cardiovascular diseases and premature death among adults in the world. In Ghana, it is common knowledge that most people do not consider hypertension a serious health condition, and therefore do not constantly monitor it. Hypertension is commonly known as the “silent killer”. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with hypertension among health workers in Kor...
ABSTRACT Background Family caregivers play a very important role in the management of severe mental disorders in children which has a huge economic burden on the family and the caregivers. This study aimed to estimate the economic burden of caring for children with mental disorders attending Psychiatric hospitals in Ghana. Method The study adopted the Cost of Illness Analysis Approach in estimating economic burden. The 12- item Zarit Burden Interview and EUROHIS-QOL (WHO-8) were used to ass...
ABSTRACT Background: Tuberculosis in children has historically been neglected by clinicians, policy makers, academics, and advocates due to several factors though it is significant contributor to child morbidity and mortality. In Ghana, the proportion of notified childhood TB cases among all cases gradually declined from about 6% in 2010 to 5% in 2015 after a steadily rising trend from 2.4% in 2008 to 5.9% in 2010 in spite of various interventions rolled out, with the expected figure pegged ...
Diabetes a major degenerative disease of global concern accounts for about 3.2 million deaths annually. Alpha-amylase inhibitors from plants are effective in managing postprandial hyperglycaemia which is significant in Type 2 diabetes. Search for natural anti-oxidants has increased recently because free radicals production has been linked to a number of diseases including diabetes. Anthocleista djalonensis and Anthocleista vogelii are used traditionally in Nigeria and parts of Africa to ...
ABSTRACT Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a significant cause of mortality and morbidity across the globe. Spontaneous reporting systems are the commonest means of reporting adverse drug reactions with the overall aim of protecting patients from the harmful effects of medications. ADR reporting is however low among healthcare professionals due to several factors. A large number of Ghanaians often visit community pharmacies as the first point of call to access healthcare; however...
ABSTRACT Background: Internationally, STIs is found to be a key public health problem an estimation of 499 million new curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are detected each year with seventy five percent to eighty five percent in developing countries. STIs continue to present major economic, social, and health problems in the developing world, causing considerable mortality, morbidity and stigma. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the factors associated with S...
ABSTRACT Background: Physiotherapy has been shown to reduce the risk of disability among stroke patients. Poor adherence to physiotherapy can negatively affect outcomes and healthcare cost. However, very little is known about the barriers to physiotherapy services in Ghana. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the barriers to physiotherapy services for stroke patients at TGH. The individual / personal and health system barriers to physiotherapy services at TGH were determined....
ABSTRACT Background: The high prevalence rate of skin infections is strongly linked to socioeconomic level whereas the incidence of skin infections is linked to poor hygiene, climatic factors and interpersonal transmission Aim: The main aim of the study was to assess skin infections among long-stayed patients at the Accra Psychiatric hospital. The study also assessed facility based factors, as well as Patient based factors. Methods: This research employed both qualitative and quantitative r...
ABSTRACT Background: Postpartum family planning (PPFP) is the prevention of unintended or closely spaced pregnancies within first year following delivery. Family planning (FP) is essential during the course of an individual's and couple's reproductive life (WHO, 2013). Globally, two hundred and twenty-five (225) million women do not want to become pregnant but are not using any family planning method; leading to 54 million unintended pregnancies. Objective: To assess the determinants and us...
ABSTRACT Background Challenges associated with early diagnosis of Buruli ulcer disease (BUD), an infection caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans (M. ulcerans) is a major setback in public health and disease control. Lack of simple, convenient, rapid and sensitive diagnostic procedures, readily available to rural endemic communities has hampered control efforts. Improving the sensitivity of simple diagnostic methods such as microscopy for AFB detection constitutes a crucial effort in this directi...
ABSTRACT Introduction: Life expectancy and prosperity have risen over the past 5 decades globally, and are expected to continue to rise. The relevance of routine medical and dental examination cannot be overemphasized with an increase in advocacy as individuals are encouraged to undergo these examinations regularly especially among the young adult. This is to increase the prevention of disease rather than curative measures. Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted among ad...
ABSTRACT Introduction Contraceptive uptake can accelerate the achievement of not only the four Millennium Developments Goals( MDGs) that are directly related to reproductive health, but can also help in the elimination of poverty and hunger as well as environmental sustainability. Despite these benefits, modern contraceptive uptake among reproductive women, in Ghana is still below the national target of 51 %. The Northern Region has one of the lowest contraceptive uptake in the country over ...
ABSTRACT Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas is no longer able to produce insulin, or when the body cannot make good use of the insulin it produces. There are three main types of diabetes. The most common type is the Type 2 diabetes which represents 90% of cases worldwide .The other types of diabetes are Type 1 diabetes and gestational diabetes. Type 2 diabetics are faced with challenges and experiences such as financial difficulties, forgetfulness, and probl...
ABSTRACT Tuberculosis (TB) is a major occupational hazard in resource limited healthcare settings. Owing to this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has suggested the adoption and implementation of Tuberculosis Infection Prevention and Control (TBIPC) programs in all healthcare facilities. However, studies have reported improper implementation and practice of these TBIPC measures in healthcare facilities in developing countries. Thus, this study examined the knowledge and practice of TBIPC m...