ABSTRACT Introduction: This research focused on quality of care delivered by clinical nurses to patients with sudden cardiac arrest in the Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua. Quality of care for patients with sudden cardiac arrest is highly associated with the provider’s knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation processes and quality measures available. However this area is mostly ignored, especially in Ghana. Objective: To assess quality of care using cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowl...
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended globally by the World Health Organization, and this feeding method influences mothers’ psychological health. Hence, the current study investigated the direct influence of breastfeeding self-efficacy and internal health locus of control, on well being. It also looked at the moderating role of faith in breast milk in the relationship between self-efficacy and well-being, as well as the effects of some demographic variables on internal locus of contr...
ABSTRACT Background: Nutritional status is the balance between intake of nutrients and its expenditure in the processes of growth, reproduction and health maintenance, and a critical determinant of growth and development of children. Without proper nutrition, children are likely to face early physical growth failure, delayed motor, cognitive and behavioral development, diminished immunity and increased mortality and morbidity. Appropriate maternal/caregiver counselling and extensive child gro...
ABSTRACT The study examined factors influencing patients’ satisfaction with nursing care at the Upper East Regional Hospital, Bolgatanga. The organising framework for the study was the Interaction Model of Client Health Behaviour (IMCHB). The study employed a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. A sample of 260 male and female adult inpatients at Medical/Surgical Wards of the Upper East Regional Hospital participated in the study. The participants answered a questionnaire wh...
ABSTRACT Background: Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA), the most common form of sickle cell disease (SCD), is associated with elevation of thrombotic factors and depression of anticoagulants, resulting in venous thrombotic events. Sickle Cell Anaemia patients suffer from recurrent, painful, slow-to-heal leg ulcers. Chronic leg ulcer (CLU) in sickle cell anaemia, may not lead to fatal outcomes though, but is associated with aesthetic deformity and reduced quality of life. The pathogenesis of CLU in SC...
ABSTRACT Background: Childhood overweight and obesity is being noted as a serious public health concern and contributes to 2.6 million deaths globally. Overweight and obesity once established in infancy persist through childhood and adulthood leading to an increase in the risk of Non-communicable diseases. The study was conducted to determine and compare the prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among private and public primary school children in the Sekondi-Takoradi M...
ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to assess Ghana‘s progress towards localizing Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 7 on improving access to water and improved sanitary facilities with the Ketu-South Municipality as a case study. Specifically, the study sought to identify the key measures put in place by the Government of Ghana to improve access to improved water and sanitary facilities in Ketu-South, assess the institutional challenges hindering the achievement of MDG7, assess the...
ABSTRACT Background Although ageing is a desired phenomenon, it is associated with health-related challenges which affect the quality of life of older adults. These increase the demand for health care services as a growing number of older people are living with chronic diseases and disabilities. This study assessed the availability and utilization of health care services and the health-related quality of life of older adults living in Greater Accra region in Ghana. Methods It was a cross-sect...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out in the Cape Coast Municipality of the Central Region of Ghana. Objectives of the Study were: 1. To describe the problem of compliance with chloroquine syrup in children 0-5 in terms of the kind of measures used, the frequency of administration and the number of days medication is administered. 2. To describe and compare compliance with anti-malarials (chloroquine) among clients receiving pre-packaged tablets to those receiving syrups for their children 0-5 ...
ABSTRACT Advances in information and telecommunication have brought about new opportunities and capabilities to the delivery of health care services, but these are not without limitations and threats.
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 non-disclosure and increased risky behavior is a crucial mechanism to help stop the spread of HIV and reduce new HIV...
ABSTRACT Health and patient care is data intensive and involves a wide spectrum of Information and often may Involve input from other clinical departments and ancillary. or clinical support departments. For efficient care patient data should be integrated and accessible throughout clinics and hospitals. Clinical departmental computer systems can enhance the collection, distribution and interpretation of patient data. Providing a high-quality service to patients lnvolves having the right info...
SUMMARY Objectives: To assess the trends in instrumental delivery in the centre of study, relating them to maternal and neonatal outcome and comparing them with the existing literature, both from Nigeria and abroad. . Methods: The notes of all the women who had instrumental deliveries in the Central Middlesex Hospital between January and March 1996 were reviewed. Results: Four hundred and twenty women were delivered during the period of study and 46 of them (11 %) had instrumental deliveri...
ABSTRACT Radiation Protection (RP) is a tool for the management of measures to protect health against the risks (for people and environment) generated by the use of ionizing radiation. The aim of this study is “To Determine the Availability Of Radiation Protection And Monitoring Devices In Kaduna Metropolis On Three Selected Hospitals (Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital Kaduna, Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital, Kaduna And Hajiya Gambo Sawaba Hospital, Zaria. The research design is prospect...
ABSTRACT Rapid repeat pregnancy (RRP) is defined as pregnancy onset within 24 months of the previous pregnancy outcome. RRP has been identified to result from different situations and as such might create different risks to the individual. Several studies have shown an association between RRP and mental health issues such as anxiety, emotional stress, depression, aggression and poorer education attainment. There is a pint-size consensus as to which risk factors are the very key predictors of ...