ABSTRACT Improvement in health service delivery has become an issue in recent times all over the world with Ghana not being an exception. In Ghana, Public Hospitals have come under severe media and public criticism for poor service delivery. To be able to meet the expectation of the public, these hospitals must possess certain resources and competences. Not only should public hospital improve on their performance but should also do their best to excel in the health care industry. This require...
ABSTRACT This research is a qualitative assessment of the Supply Chain Management of Non drug Consumables at Greater Accra Regional Hospital-Ridge. It was aimed at identifying operations of Supply Chain in Ridge Hospital, examining the effects of Supply Chain Management operations on healthcare delivery and how the flow of information can prevent stock out situations. A case study design was employed to gather in-depth data from Supply Chain Management Practitioners in the hospital. Purposive...
ABSTRACT Promoting the health and well-being of adolescents is a way of fulfilling their fundamental human rights. It is also a right step towards achieving sustainable development. Ensuring that adolescents have access to quality health care is important in their health promotion. However, many adolescents across the globe do not have access to quality health care. In Ghana, negative provider attitudes, inadequate infrastructure and weak community support for adolescent healthcare have been ...
ABSTRACT Background: Countries all over the world including African countries and Ghana are encouraging the transition of nursing education from hospital based training in colleges to a University based degree level. At the University degree level, the preparation of student nurses involves acquisition of theoretical knowledge and also clinical practice, which if well done can serve as a double edged tool for blending theory and practice. Objectives: The study investigated the ability of uni...
ABSTRACT Motivation is a driver to health worker performance in most Ghanaian hospitals. In view of this, the Ministry of Health has rolled out motivational policies to accentuate work performance of nurses. The focus of this study was to examine the impact of motivation of nurses on work performance at Amasaman Municipal Hospital. This study aimed at identifying the intrinsic and extrinsic motivation factors of work performance, examine existing policies aimed at improving work performance ...
ABSTRACT Promoting Clinical Governance among health facilities is critical for healthcare quality improvement. It also ensures transparency, effective risk management and provides educational opportunities for health workers. The main aim of this study was to assess clinical governance and its effect(s) on perceived hospital performance among health workers in Psychiatric hospitals in Ghana. Both qualitative and quantitative research approaches and cross-sectional survey were adopted for the...
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, ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 A functional maternal referral system is important in minimizing maternal related challenges associated with antenatal care, labor and delivery; and postnatal services at primary, secondary and tertiary levels of care. The study sought to evaluate maternal referral pathways in the La Dade Kotopon Municipality by using La General Hospital and Police Hospital as cases for the study. The study adopted the Three Delays, Access Model and the System Thinking Approach to inquire into the is...
ABSTRACT The inaccessibility, high prices, and poor quality medicines in low and middle- income countries contribute considerably to the rate of mortalities yearly, including those resulting from communicable and non-communicable diseases, such as, malaria and hypertension which could be treated with existing medicines. One innovative way to effectively deal with the high prices and be able to have economies of scale is through ‘bulk buying’ from a number of procurers and to ensure the co...