Research Papers/Topics in Health Services Management

Quality Of Hospital-Based Childbirth Services And Consumer Utilization Behaviour In The Denkyembour District Of Eastern Region Of Ghana

ABSTRACT Childbirth which ought to be a joyful moment for families often turn sad and unforgettable experiences with millions of women develop life-long complications. This has been global issue, and has attracted global attention for more than two decades. Several interventions like Fee-exemption policy (FEP), Millennium Village project, safe motherhood programme have been instituted both at national and international level. Quality of childbirth services, delays in obstetric care services, ...

Pattern Of Acceptance Of Hepatitis B Vaccination Among Clinical Staff Of The University College Hospital, Ibadan.

ABSTRACT Hepatitis B infection is one of the most important occupational hazards for clinical staff of hospitals. Despite the availability of an effective hepatitis B vaccine, information is scanty on the acceptance of this vaccine and factors influencing decision to accept it. This study was therefore carried out to identify pattern of acceptance of hepatitis B vaccination among clinical staff at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey involving 438 clinic...

Knowledge Of Sexually Transmitted Infections And Risky Practices Among Female Alcohol Brewers And Sellers In Ibadan North East Local Government Area

ABSTRACT Studies have shown that there is an increasing prevalence of high-risk sexual practices among alcohol users which can lead to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). In Nigeria, knowledge relating to STIs, alcohol use and sexual practices among female alcohol handlers is sparse. The study was therefore aimed at assessing the knowledge of STIs, sexual practices and alcohol use among this category of women in Ibadan North-East Local Government Area (LGA). The study was a cross-section...

Influence Of Parental Connectedness On Public Secondary School Students’ Sexual Behaviour In Ibadan North East Local Government Area, Oyo State

ABSTRACT Parental Connectedness (PC), a social and emotional bond between parents and their children, influences the sexual behaviour of adolescents worldwide. In Nigeria, the effect of PC on the Sexual Behaviour (SB) of secondary school students has been little researched particularly in Ibadan North East Local Government Area (LGA), Oyo State, Nigeria. This study was conducted to determine the influence of PC on the SB of Public Secondary School (PSS) students in the LGA. The study was a c...

Effects Of Two Health Education Interventions On Adherence To Antihypertensive Medication And On Blood Pressure In Selected Tertiary Health Facilities In Southwestern Nigeria

ABSTRACT Hypertension is often the precursor to cardiovascular disease complications with end-organ damage in poorly managed condition. Adherence to medication and appointment-keeping are critical in the control of hypertension and reduction of associated complications. However, poor adherence to treatment is common among hypertensive patients in clinical settings. Evidence-based health education interventions that can optimise patients’ adherence to medication and appointment-keeping are ...

Knowledge, Attitude and Sources of Information about HIV/AIDS among Barbers in Ibadan, Nigeria

SUMMARY Objective: The study documented the influence of HIV/AIDS information on the knowledge and attitudes of barbers relating to the prevention of HIV in their professional practices. Methods: Data were collected using standardized questionnaire from all the 372 commercial barbers in a Local Government Area in Ibadan. Results: Ninety three percent of the barbers had at least primary school education and 99.5% learnt barbering through apprenticeship. Those who identified sex and sharing ...

A qualitative study of the feasibility and community perception on the effectiveness of artemether-lumefantrine use in the context of home management of malaria in south-west Nigeria

Abstract Background: In Nigeria ACT use at the community level has not been evaluated and the use of antimalarial drugs (commonly chloroquine (CQ)) at home has been shown to be largely incorrect. The treatment regimen of ACT is however more complicated than that of CQ. There is thus a need to determine the feasibility of using ACT at the home level and determine community perception on its use. Methods: A before and after qualitative study using key informant interviews (KII) and focus group ...

ANALYSIS OF SANITATION PROMOTION STRATEGIES OF KANESHIE MARKET COMPLEX, ACCRA

ABSTRACT This study sought to investigate the sanitation promotion strategies in the Kaneshie Market Complex. It looked at actual activities, access to water and sanitation hardware and participation of stakeholders in promoting sanitation. The qualitative study design was used for the study. A total of fifty people made up of ten officials, twenty tenants and twenty customers were purposively selected to respond to a number of questions on sanitation in the market. Interview guides were ther...

HEALTH SECTOR DECENTRALIZATION IN GHANA: EXPLORING THE IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES AT THE HOSPITAL LEVEL

ABSTRACT This study explored the implementation challenges of decentralization at Dormaa Presbyterian Hospital and Sampa Government Hospital. Data were collected using qualitative research approach using interviews guide. Key informants who had in-depth knowledge and play role(s) in the implementation of decentralization at the district level were purposively selected. In all, 22 key informants were interviewed from the two districts (11 in each district).In addition, extensive analysis of ke...

INTEGRATING TRADITIONAL AND ORTHODOX MEDICINES IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN GHANA: A STUDY OF WENCHI MUNICIPALITY

ABSTRACT Over the years, different societies combine traditional and orthodox medicines in different proportions in the treatment of ailments. While some societies have well developed combination of the two, others are not. This study examines the integration of traditional and orthodox medicines in WM. The purpose was to examine; the relationship between educational level and place of residence and medical systems use and as well the challenges of integrating traditional and orthodox medicin...

PROCESS EVALUATION OF BEHAVIOUR CHANGE COMMUNICATION MATERIALS DEVELOPED AND UTILIZED FOR HIV PREVENTION BY NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Public health education is a major strategy for controlling the spread of HIV. An important component of this strategy is the effective utilization of well-designed Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) materials. The Oyo State World Bank-assisted HIV and AIDS programme funded 40 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) from 2006 to 2008, to produce BCC materials to reach target audiences. However, the process evaluation of the development of the materials in line with the WHO model has...

EFFECTS OF ADVERTISEMENT ON ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AMONG STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

ABSTRACT In recent times, alcoholism has become very common among youth. The growing incidence of alcohol consumption among the youth has become a topical issue within healthcare industry because of its potential negative effects especially on student youth. To address these concerns, this study sought to identify the student youth source of information on alcohol consumption, explore their knowledge level on harmful alcohol consumption, benefits they derived from alcohol consumption and the ...

HEALTH WORKERS’ KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTIONS AND PRACTICES RELATING TO AVIAN INFLUENZA INFECTION IN PERI-URBAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF IBADAN, NIGERIA

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 ...

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN HAPTOGLOBIN PHENOTYPES AND DYSLIPIDEMIA AS A RISK FACTOR OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AMONG GHANAIAN HIV/AIDS PATIENTS

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...

FACTORS INFLUENCING INTENTION TOWARDS ORGAN DONATION AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY TEACHING HOSPITAL, OSOGBO, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT One of the greatest technological advancements in modern medical practice is the discovery that lives could be saved through Organ Donation (OD) and transplantation. However, there is an unmet demand for OD and transplantations because few people including Health Professionals (HPs) are willing to donate. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify the factors influencing intention to donate organs among HPs at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Osogbo. ...


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