ABSTRACT The aims of the studies presented in this paper were to investigate the causes of mental retardation in Ghana and the attitude of parents towards their mentally retarded children. There was the need for this type of investigation because what people think is the cause of mental retardation affects their attitude towards it. The sample comprised 120 rural and urban literate and illiterate parents and their mentally retarded children. A questionnaire was used for investigating the caus...
ABSTRACT Avian Influenza (AI) is a serious public health problem in Nigeria and Primary Health Care (PHC) workers have important roles to play in its control. However, their knowledge and practices relating to AI have not been fully investigated. This study was designed to determine the knowledge, perceptions and practices of PHC workers relating to AI prevention and control in Akinyele, Egbeda, Lagelu, Ido and Oluyole areas of Ibadan. A total population study was planned. However, only 515 ...
ABSTRACT Hospitalization of a preterm baby presents significant burden to parents especially the mother. This study explored the experiences of mothers of preterm babies on support services in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Techiman Holy Family Hospital. The study utilised an explorative descriptive qualitative case study design with homogenous purposive sampling of mothers of preterm babies admitted in the NICU. In-depth interviews were conducted with a semi-structured interv...
ABSTRACT The availability of VCT for HIV booked antenatal patients offers a unique opportunity of best obstetrics practices but not for patients presenting with emergencies and unknown HIV status.
ABSTRACT The World Health Organization (WHO) having recognized Buruli ulcer disease as an important cause of human suffering introduced treatment guidelines of a new protocol of 8-week initial therapy of intramuscular streptomycin and oral rifampicin in 2005. Although there has been some level of success in the treatment of Buruli ulcer with this new antibiotic protocol, some patients do not respond favourably as expected. Also, the response to chemotherapy of BU lesions including large ulcer...
ABSTRACT In Ghana, fertility rates continue to vary widely; ranging from 2.5 children per woman in the Greater Accra region to 6.8 children in the Northern Region. Moreover, the use of any contraceptive method is highest among women in the Volta Region (32%) and lowest among women in the Northern Region (11%).Using a qualitative explorative descriptive design, this study explores the factors affecting contraceptive utilization among married women in the reproductive age group (15 – 49 years...
ABSTRACT Clinical rotation experience is an integral part of the nursing curriculum and crucial component of nursing education, which transforms theoretical knowledge to practice. However, due to the complex nature of the clinical learning environment as a social entity, it often influences student-learning experience. This study was to assess the role of clinical learning environment and supervision in Nursing and Midwifery students’ satisfaction with rotation practice experience in Univer...
A study on assessment of X-ray radiation among X-ray workers and associated potential health problems in Owerri was carried out with the thermolumolunescent dosimeter between 12th April to 30th December 2011. A total of 50 workers were used for the study. Comprising 24 male X-ray workers and 26 female X-ray workers. The mean X-ray dose below permissible doses is 9.4.7 the T-test is -4.29; the P-value is 0.000. The mean exposure factor is 20msv upto six test which involve 3 male x-ray ...
ABSTRACT Background: Health Care Workers are at higher risk of Hepatitis B Virus infection which according to WHO has thrice the risk of the general population. This study was conducted with the aim of establishing the prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus infection among Health Care Workers in Tamale Teaching Hospital. The objectives of the study were; determine Hepatitis B serological test status among Health Care Workers, determine the level of awareness of Hepatitis B Virus infection among HCWs...
ABSTRACT BACKROUND: Induced abortion has been reported to be the third most significant cause of maternal mortality globally. Whereas the prevalence in the developed countries is declining due to an increased use of contraceptives, the same cannot be said about developing countries. In Ghana 60% of all those who seek for abortion services are below the age of 30years. In the Hohoe municipality of Ghana, more than two-thirds of all maternal deaths recorded in 2006 were due to the complications...
ABSTRACT Background: Most developing countries still suffer from anaemia as a major public health concern. Anaemia results in maternal morbidity and mortality and also has significant influence on the development of the foetus. This study seeks to determine the prevalence and associated factors of anaemia among pregnant women obtaining antenatal care at the Savelugu Municipal Hospital. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to May 2018. A total of 348 pregnant women who atte...
ABSTRACT Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the major complications in patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The development of dyslipidemia as primary risk factor of CVD has been attributed to the contribution of oxidative stress. Studies have reported that these complications can be averted in HIV/AIDS with an effective antioxidant system. The association between haptoglobin phenotypes and dyslipidemia as risk factor to the development of cardiovascular disease in G...
ABSTRACT Introduction: Ghana‟s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), which was established in 2003 by Act 650, had an objective of reaching a hundred percent coverage within five years of its operations. The scheme is over ten years old with a reported national coverage of about 60% and active membership of about 35%. A number of reasons have been identified to account for the slow progress by the scheme towards universal coverage. National health insurance renewal rate among insurance s...
ABSTRACT Introduction Hypertension in pregnancy is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Mortality usually results from eclampsia, a condition which is heralded by specific prodromal signs. Eclampsia can easily be prevented if a patient recognizes these signs, and seeks prompt care. Antenatal care provides a good opportunity to educate clients on the prodromal signs. Objectives To determine if greater proportion of expectant mothers who have received antenatal care in Korle bu ...
ABSTRACT Starches from four Dioscorea species namely Dioscorea dumetorum (bitter yam), D. oppositifolia (Chinese yam), D. alata (water yam) and D. rotundata (white yam) have been evaluated as disintegrants in chloroquine phosphate tablet formulations in comparison with official corn starch. The mechanical and drug release properties of the tablets were assessed. The results showed that the ranking of the effectiveness of the starches as intragranular disintegrant was water > white > corn > Ch...