Aim: This study assesses the effects of HAART on complete blood count parameters among HIV infected participants. Study Design: Case control study. Place and Methods: This study was conducted in Tamale, Ghana from August, 2016 to December, 2017. Methodology: A total of 300 HIV infected participants with ages ranging from 19–79 years, administered with HAART for at least 6 months were recruited. Pre-HAART administration (baseline) demographic and clinical information, with initial full bloo...
Aim: This study was conducted to determine the knowledge, prevalence and associated risk factors of viral hepatitis among migrant female head porters (Kayayei) in La-Nkwantanang Madina municipality of the Greater Accra region, Ghana. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at three market centers [Atima, LaNkwantanang and Madina markets] within the La-Nkwantanang Madina municipality of the Greater Accra region, Gh...
Aim: This study assesses the effects of HAART on liver and renal functions in HIV infected individuals on HAART. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Methods: This study was conducted in Tamale, Ghana from August, 2015 to November 2017. Methodology: A total of 300 HIV infected participants with ages ranging from 19 to 79 years who have been administered with HAART for at least 6 months were recruited. Pre-HAART administration (baseline) demographic and clinical information, with ini...
Background: The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and the monocyte to lymphocyte ratio (MLR) are two systemic inflammatory indices with promising prognostic and predictive abilities for HDP. The study aimed to determine the abilities of the NLR and MLR in predicting HDP among pregnant women in Ghana. Methods: This was a case-control study that was carried out between September 2015 and May 2016 at the Bolgatanga regional hospital. The study involved 50 pregnant women of whom 60% (30/50) ha...
Background: The study sought to determine the correlation between the onset and severity of preeclampsia (PE) and maternal sociodemographic variables: age, parity and body mass index (BMI); medical history: systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and proteinuria; fasting lipids: total cholesterol (TCHOL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and triglycerides (TRIG); liver enzymes: aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT) and gam...
Aims: Hypertensive diseases of pregnancy (HDP) may be characterized by changes in the morphometry of the placenta and umbilical cord which may affect normal foetal growth and development. This study aimed to determine changes in the morphometry of the placenta and umbilical cord in HDP. Study Design: A case-control study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital between September 2015 and May 2016. Methodology: The study included 49 pregnant wom...
Aim: The onset of the new global pandemics such as COVID-19 and Ebola may have shifted attention from factors affecting voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) for HIV/AIDS, especially among university students. The study sought to determine the factors influencing VCT uptake among university students. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the University for Development Studies, from May to June 2020. Methodology: The study popul...
The antimicrobial resistance (AMR) infections have been on a persistence increase and thus; a worldwide public health emergency (Wright, 2013, Bennani et al., 2020). Infections that cannot be treated with leading antimicrobials with broad spectrum ability, such as the cephalosporin and uoroquinolones are huge concern, as they are multidrug-resistant infections(Woolhouse and Ward, 2013). Also, infections associated with AMR have been linked to a protracted hospital admission, thus increasing t...
Table of Contents Acknowledgement ii Acronym and Abbreviation. iii Table of Contents. iv List of figures. v SUMMARY.. vi 1. Introduction. 1 1.2 Background. 1 1.2 Statement of the problem.. 2 1.3 significance of the study. 3 2. Literature review.. 4 2.1. Prevalence of Maternity continuum care completion. 4 2.2. Factors associated with maternity continuum care completion. 5 2.2.1 Socio-demographic characteristics. 5 2.2.2 Reproductive and Obstetrics related factors. 6 2.2.3 Maternal health...
ABSTRACT E-cigarette smoking is linked to mental health disorders in youth in the US, with studies showing significant associations. Sexual minorities may be at higher risk of stress-related substance use behaviours and mental health disorders. This case study examines the behavioural consequences and long-term adverse health effects of youth smoking. This case study examines the link between e-cigarette smoking and mental health disorders among US youth. The introduction of electronic cigare...
ABSTRACT Environmental pollution is a major concern in Efurun Market, Delta State, Nigeria. It includes air, water, and noise pollution, causing health issues and ecological imbalances. Addressing pollution through waste management strategies, stricter regulations, and public awareness campaigns is crucial for a healthier environment. Efurun Market faces air, water, and noise pollution issues, with higher levels reported near main roads and certain land uses. Factors like road grade, vehicl...
ABSTRACT Infertility is a major societal problem with public health importance in developing countries. Infertile couples have few treatment alternatives. Most of the time, the expense of this treatment is not affordable for the average person, and the success rates with these kinds of treatments are low. Child adoption provides an alternative for infertile women to have children. The study investigated the knowledge and attitudes of infertile women towards child adoption as infertility manag...
ABSTRACT Currently hypertension is a growing public health problem in many developing countries including Rwanda. However, its knowledge among patients has not yet investigated in Rwanda. Therefore, the present study aims to assess the patient’s knowledge, attitude and practice towards risk factors of hypertension in Bugesera District Hospital. Patients knowledge, attitude, and practice are critical in controlling hypertension.Therefore, the findings of this study will provide evidence, wh...
Aneamia is a major public health concern, and it is one of the leading causes of morbidities and mortalities among infantsglobally according to world Health Organization. This study aimed at determining anemia prevalence, understanding its major risk factors and spatial distribution among children below the age of 5 years in Ugandan population. Data from a total of; 7,124 children, 8,868 mothers of reproductive age, and 8,957 households was used in the study. Results show majority of the moth...
ABSTRACT A cross sectional descriptive study of visual acuity if post-primary school children in one urban and one rural communities in Owerri were undertaken. A total of 318 children were randomly selected using a multistage sampling procedure. Out of this number, 170 were males while 208 were females representing 45% and 33% respectively of the study group. The result of the study shows that about 21.4% post-primary school pupils have various degrees of subnormal visual acuity. Two thirds...