Introduction: Populations considered as having a high risk to HIV infection are known as key populations (KPs). There has been substantial funding for HIV programmes for Men who-have-sex with Men (MSM), however, the prevalence of MSM in Ghana increased from 17.1% in 2011 to 18% in 2017 which is higher than the HIV prevalence among the general population which is 1.67%. This is also coupled with low uptake of HIV prevention services. It is therefore important to explore what could be enab...
Background: Shortage of oocytes donors in the face of increasing demand worldwide and in Ghana has become a concern for stakeholders in the assisted reproduction industry. Many researchers have studied the attitudes of donors and recipients towards oocyte donation and the various ethical issues associated with the technology. Few of these studies have focused on the knowledge and attitude of university students who are the primary target for egg donation. Objective: This research sought t...
Buruli Ulcer is becoming a Public health problem in tropical Countries prompting the establishment of a Global Buruli Ulcer Initiative by the WHO in 1998. The objectives of the study are to assess the community perception and knowledge of BU and the health-seeking behaviour of Patients. Quantitative and qualitative data were obtained by interviewing patients with this disease and control subjects in the Ga West Municipality Area. Common perceived causes were attributed to drinking from ...
Background: There is evidence that modern contraceptive use among adolescence in low-income countries, including Ghana, is very low. However, few empirical research has been done in the Sunyani municipality of Ghana - a place where teenage pregnancy is very high - to identify factors influencing non-use of modern contraceptives. This study therefore aimed to determine the factors influencing non-use of modern contraceptives among adolescents in the Sunyani municipality. Methods: The stud...
ABSTRACT According to the 2012 HIV sentinel Survey Report, it is estimated that 235,982 people are living with HIV in Ghana. There have been several interventions all making attempts to address challenges PLHIV face. One of such interventions is the Nutrition Assessment Counselling and Support programme (NACS) which aims at providing a comprehensive nutrition services for PLHIV. The study hopes to bring to the fore the capacity of health workers to deliver NACS services in Ghana, the availabi...
The study was conducted in 5 randomly selected communities in the Wassa West district in the Western region of Ghana using both qualitative and quantitative methods to obtain mothers or caregiver’s knowledge on symptoms of childhood malaria (uncomplicated and complicated) in children under five years of age in relation to its management. A total of 300 caregivers were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Majority of the respondents were mothers constituting 79%. Although the s...
ABSTRACT Introduction: This research focused on quality of care delivered by clinical nurses to patients with sudden cardiac arrest in the Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua. Quality of care for patients with sudden cardiac arrest is highly associated with the provider’s knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation processes and quality measures available. However this area is mostly ignored, especially in Ghana. Objective: To assess quality of care using cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowl...
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended globally by the World Health Organization, and this feeding method influences mothers’ psychological health. Hence, the current study investigated the direct influence of breastfeeding self-efficacy and internal health locus of control, on well being. It also looked at the moderating role of faith in breast milk in the relationship between self-efficacy and well-being, as well as the effects of some demographic variables on internal locus of contr...
ABSTRACT Background: Nutritional status is the balance between intake of nutrients and its expenditure in the processes of growth, reproduction and health maintenance, and a critical determinant of growth and development of children. Without proper nutrition, children are likely to face early physical growth failure, delayed motor, cognitive and behavioral development, diminished immunity and increased mortality and morbidity. Appropriate maternal/caregiver counselling and extensive child gro...
ABSTRACT The study examined factors influencing patients’ satisfaction with nursing care at the Upper East Regional Hospital, Bolgatanga. The organising framework for the study was the Interaction Model of Client Health Behaviour (IMCHB). The study employed a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. A sample of 260 male and female adult inpatients at Medical/Surgical Wards of the Upper East Regional Hospital participated in the study. The participants answered a questionnaire wh...
ABSTRACT Background: Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA), the most common form of sickle cell disease (SCD), is associated with elevation of thrombotic factors and depression of anticoagulants, resulting in venous thrombotic events. Sickle Cell Anaemia patients suffer from recurrent, painful, slow-to-heal leg ulcers. Chronic leg ulcer (CLU) in sickle cell anaemia, may not lead to fatal outcomes though, but is associated with aesthetic deformity and reduced quality of life. The pathogenesis of CLU in SC...
ABSTRACT Background: Childhood overweight and obesity is being noted as a serious public health concern and contributes to 2.6 million deaths globally. Overweight and obesity once established in infancy persist through childhood and adulthood leading to an increase in the risk of Non-communicable diseases. The study was conducted to determine and compare the prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among private and public primary school children in the Sekondi-Takoradi M...
ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to assess Ghana‘s progress towards localizing Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 7 on improving access to water and improved sanitary facilities with the Ketu-South Municipality as a case study. Specifically, the study sought to identify the key measures put in place by the Government of Ghana to improve access to improved water and sanitary facilities in Ketu-South, assess the institutional challenges hindering the achievement of MDG7, assess the...
ABSTRACT Background Although ageing is a desired phenomenon, it is associated with health-related challenges which affect the quality of life of older adults. These increase the demand for health care services as a growing number of older people are living with chronic diseases and disabilities. This study assessed the availability and utilization of health care services and the health-related quality of life of older adults living in Greater Accra region in Ghana. Methods It was a cross-sect...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out in the Cape Coast Municipality of the Central Region of Ghana. Objectives of the Study were: 1. To describe the problem of compliance with chloroquine syrup in children 0-5 in terms of the kind of measures used, the frequency of administration and the number of days medication is administered. 2. To describe and compare compliance with anti-malarials (chloroquine) among clients receiving pre-packaged tablets to those receiving syrups for their children 0-5 ...