ABSTRACT The use of complementary and alternative medicine for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus stems from the experiences, beliefs, and its efficacy. This study was intended to explore the use of complementary and alternative medicine among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and to find ways of improving patient -centered care in managing type 2 diabetes successfully. The study used an exploratory descriptive research design and purposive sampling was used to recruit 13 respond...
ABSTRACT This study is a survey which examines and clarifies the determinants of disclosure of HIV status among individuals who are known to be aware of their sero-positive status. Although the African region has a high HIV prevalence there is a dearth of research on the complex process of disclosure of HIV infection in most African nations including Ghana. Addressing issues of nondisclosure and increased risky behavior is a crucial mechanism to help stop the spread of HIV and reduce new HIV ...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Ho District has the second largest land area and the largest population among the twelve Districts of the Volta Region. Ho doubles as the capital of both the district and the region. Over the past five years the incidence of measles has been increasing and has come to be among the top ten diseases in the district. This research was organized to study the characteristics of measles cases and their families in order to find out who were affected, where within the district they...
Executive Summary This is a study of community involvement in the Supplementary Feeding Programme of the Ministry of Health in the Tamale District of the Northern Region, Ghana, at the request of the Tamale Municipal Health Management Team. The Supplementary Feeding Programme involved the setting up of community feeding centres in poor communities in the Northern Region of Ghana. The main objective was to improve upon the nutritional status of pre-school children, pregnant and lactating women...
ABSTRACT Study title: A survey of prescribing patterns in the Wassa West district of Ghana with special reference to antibiotics. Statement of the problem: The availability, affordability and rational use of drugs constitute a fundamental indicator of quality of health care delivery. Ghana has spent up to 40% of its recurrent budget to ensure the availability of. drugs in the health system. However, irrational prescribing has led to a wastage in drugs supply. 4 - •' < . - - & J . In the Wa...
ABSTRACT Background Male sterilization is a simple, safe and less expensive method of birth control, equally effective as other forms of permanent birth control measures, yet least known and patronized. Vasectomy does not only provide health benefits to the user and his direct family, but to the whole population, by reducing and regulating it. Therefore the study sought to explore the community perceptions, level of knowledge on male sterilization, availability of services and reasons for use...
ABSTRACT Background: Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) remain a major health threat to humans especially children throughout the world, mostly in developing nations including Ghana. The present de-worming program by the Ministry of Health is only for children of schoolgoing age, hence occupational risk groups and non-school going children may remain as sources of infection throughout the year. Objective: To determine the prevalence of intestinal helminth infestation and associated risk factor...
ABSTRACT Ghana is grappling with inadequate professional mental health practitioners for the treatment of schizophrenia. Since many patients partly access the services of non-professional mental health practitioners, implementation of collaborative framework will potentially ensure effective and quality delivery of schizophrenic care. This study examined opinions about the different collaborative frameworks between professional and non-professional mental health practitioners for the delivery...
ABSTRACT Introduction: Unsafe induced abortion is still a major public health concern in Ghana and many other developing countries. The objective of the study was to identify determinants of induced abortion among women of reproductive age group in Ghana as evidenced from Ghana Maternal Health Survey 2017 data. Methodology: Data of 6,896 women of reproductive age group who had done something to end unwanted pregnancies from 2012 to 2017 was extracted from the Ghana Maternal Health Survey 2017...
ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Citrullus lanatus (watermelon) is well noted for its nutritional and therapeutic uses. The seeds and mesocarp of the fruit, which were of interest in this study are rich sources of phytochemicals including flavonoids and phenols. These bestow upon the fruit its medicinal properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-hypertensive activities. Cancer has been a public health menace for long and it currently stands as the world’s second killer disea...
ABSTRACT Current methods of assessing the viability of adult Onchocerca volvulus in drug evaluations are mainly based on in-vitro and histological techniques. The in-vitro method is efficient in detecting live and dead worms while the histological method is more efficient in determining the number of worms in the nodules. Despite their capabilities in some areas, these techniques have certain methodical deficiencies which often lead to inaccurate interpretation of results or marked variations...
ABSTRACT The study examined the effect of women’s empowerment on utilisation of reproductive health services in Ghana. Women’s empowerment dimensions included access to economic resources and social norms, while reproductive health services comprised: (contraceptive use, timing of first antenatal visits, skilled birth attendance and place of delivery). The study used the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2008, dataset, which is a nationally representative sample. From the two empowerm...
ABSTRACT Road accidents among motorcyclist have long remained a serious public health problem and poses health burden I developing countries. Over speeding, poor enforcement of traffic regulations, non-use of helmets and protective attire as well as over loading of passengers have been highly implicated in road traffic injuries in developing countries. Most of the motorcyclists meander through traffic in a haste to reach their destinations which results in motorcycle crush which leads to sev...
ABSTRACT Road accidents among motorcyclist have long remained a serious public health problem and poses health burden I developing countries. Over speeding, poor enforcement of traffic regulations, non-use of helmets and protective attire as well as over loading of passengers have been highly implicated in road traffic injuries in developing countries. Most of the motorcyclists meander through traffic in a haste to reach their destinations which results in motorcycle crush which leads to sev...
INTRODUCTION World Health Organization (WHO) defines anaemia in pregnancy as a hemoglobin concentration below 11g/dL of blood1. Anemia is a medical condition caused by an abnormally low number of red blood cells. Red blood cells, also called erythrocytes, contain haemoglobin, a red, iron-rich protein that carries oxygen in the blood to the body’s tissues. Anaemia in pregnancy can be due to genetic factors, vitamin deficiencies, or infections including malaria and hookworm infestation. Peop...