Menstruation is a default physiological and biological aspect of females at their reproductive age. Menstruation and girl child academic performance is a public health issue in developing countries including Ghana. The relationship between menstruation and the academic performance of girls is very important and needs to be addressed in detail. This study therefore sought to investigate the effects of menstrual hygiene on the academic performance of Junior high school girls in the Tamale metro...
Approximately 22% of Ghanaians are involved in the practise of open defecation. In 2014, the Sagnarigu Municipality embraced Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) as a strategy to combat open defecation. This study assessed the determinants of CLTS uptake and sustainability in the Sagnarigu Municipality. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 338 randomly selected household heads. Structured questionnaires, Focused Group Discussions, and Key Informant Interviews were used to collect data...
Maternal health care has received great global attention as a result of millions of delivery related mortalities. In the wake of calls for enhanced maternal health care, several factors inform the decision of women to seek delivery services, including their satisfaction with the caregiving processes, which is often not in their best interest. Also, studies on delivery clients’ satisfaction in Ghana including the study area are sparse. This analytical cross-sectional study therefore, examine...
Caesarean section (CS) is usually indicated when a vaginal delivery would put the baby or mother at risk. Even though women know the benefits of CS, they were interested in vaginal delivery to be recognized as women in their social context. The study sought to determine the prevalence of caesarean section among women who delivered at the Tamale Teaching Hospital within a five-year duration and to assess the social construction of knowledge of those who delivered through caesarean section with...
Improved water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices have been the most effective means of reducing the incidence of WASH-related diseases. This thesis assessed the association between WASH practices and the incidence of WASH-related diseases in the Tamale Metropolitan area of Ghana. The mixed method approach was employed with an explanatory study design. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to sample household heads and purposive sampling to select key informants for the quantitative a...
As a fast-growing District in Northern Ghana, Kumbungu has had expansion in female school population at the Basic level with persistent menstrual challenges. The phenomenal Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) and its accompanying management problems have had a profound effect on girl child education in the District. The study focused on the impact of menstrual hygiene management on the health and school attendance of adolescent girls in junior high Schools in the District. The main objective o...
Abstract/Overview Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection can lead to an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes among pregnant women. To curb the spread of COVID-19, World health organization (WHO) recommended a series of preventive measures. However, the third wave persisted, and while the wave was tapering off, Kisumu and Siaya counties had a peak resurgence in the number of COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 28.4%. Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) studies are very useful in ...
Abstract/Overview Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection can lead to an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes among pregnant women. To curb the spread of COVID-19, World health organization (WHO) recommended a series of preventive measures. However, the third wave persisted, and while the wave was tapering off, Kisumu and Siaya counties had a peak resurgence in the number of COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 28.4%. Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) studies are very useful in ...
Abstract Supply chain management is a crucial activity that entails overseeing the movement of materials from the source, throughput, to the end consumer. However, in this endeavour, there are increased instances of uncertainties, i.e., speeds of delivery, flexibility, and environmental factors that affect the services rendered to the end consumer. This drives the concept of supply chain resilience as the ability of an organization to cope with stress from any factors in its environment and ...
Abstract Introduction health sector planning and budgeting are concerned with identifying priorities that guide budgetary allocation to improve health outcomes. Engaging the community in this process empowers them to manage their own health. Despite the benefits and the availability of legislation and structures to mainstream community participation, their involvement is minimal and marred with challenges. This study, therefore, aimed to examine the level and perspectives of health managers ...