ABSTRACT With an estimated population of 3 million people living along Accra's coast, Ghana is facing major challenges in managing its waste especially solid waste in metropolitan areas. A survey of marine debris was therefore carried out over a period of sixteen weeks at four beaches along the Accra - Tema coastline namely Sakumono, La Pleasure, Mensah Guinea and Korle Gonno beach. The main objective of the study was to determine the beach and water quality at the study locations. A 10 x1...
ABSTRACT The general objective of the study was to describe the perceptions of the nursing mothers and of "significant others" that is the peers, husbands, grandmother of the infants, and health workers in relation to the practice of exclusive breastfeeding in the Dangme West District. Specific Objectives: To describe the perceptions of nursing mothers with infants aged 6-12 months, and that of their husbands, peers, mothers on the practice of exclusive breastfeeding and to describe the kin...
ABSTRACT Introduction and Objective: Nutrition labels may help consumers to make healthier choices when choosing prepackaged foods and thereby reduce the risk for diet-related chronic diseases. Ghanaian consumers are increasingly consuming prepackaged foods, however there is little research on their awareness and use of nutrition labels. The study assessed awareness and use of Nutrition labels on prepackaged foods among shoppers in two selected supermarkets in the Accra Metropolis in Ghana....
ABSTRACT Introduction: The burden of URTIs is common in children due to their weak immune systems leading to persistent morbidities such as pneumonia which increases the risk of mortality levels among children below five (5) years. The long hours spent at the health center discourages some care-givers from seeking professional help to diagnose and treat their children who are suffering from URTIs. Most caregivers therefore consider URTIs as minor ailments thus, they resort to home remedies u...
ABSTRACT Background: Capparis erythrocarpos is a medicinal plant that is used extensively in folklore medicine in Ghana to manage various inflammatory conditions. Previous pharmacological study showed that an ethanolic extract of the roots of Capparis erythrocarpos may have antiinflammatory activity. However, no attempt has been made to investigate the basis of the effect(s), if any, of the aqueous extract on the inflammatory processes or ascertain its safety. Aim: The aim of this study was ...
ABSTRACT Introduction: Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a widely used over-the-counter analgesic and antipyretic drug which is known to cause liver injuries in both humans and experimental animals when administered in overdose. Supratherapeutic dose of paracetamol results in accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) which impairs the antioxidants defence mechanisms and thus, causes a redox imbalance. The resulting oxidative stress plays a vital role in paracetamol-induced hepatic toxicity....
ABSTRACT Introduction: “Ghana‘s current Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of 319 per 100,000 live births makes achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal of 70 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births or less by 2030 appears to be deceptive‖ (Gudu & Addo, 2017). Even though skilled attendance during childbirth is a crucial approach to decreasing maternal mortality, the proportion of deliveries taking place within health facilities where such assistance is provided is very low in Ghana...
ABSTRACT In spite of the available modern technologies for dealing with ill-health, many people continue to resort to divination in the search for therapy. The persistence of the practice of divination in health seeking suggests that there is a considerable use derived from its practice. Against this background this study was conducted to assess the extent to which divination influences health-seeking behaviour as people utilise modern healthcare facilities in the Talensi-Nabdam district in ...
ABSTRACT Background Male involvement in maternal healthcare has become critical given that men as the heads of the family control the finances, are decision-makers and provide emotional and social support which directly influence the antenatal, delivery, and post-natal care. Male involvement can, therefore, have diverse positive effects on maternal health in the form of reduction of maternal morbidity and mortality. In Kpone Sub-Municipality where poor maternal outcomes are still recorded, i...
ABSTRACT Background: There has been a reduction in HIV and AIDS associated morbidity and mortality since the introduction of antiretroviral therapy. However, in contrast to the developed world, very little is documented about the influence of Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART) on the Quality of Life of HIV patients in developing countries. In Ghana Quality of Life is rarely assessed. This highlights an important gap in the assessment of the health status of HIV and AIDS affected p...
ABSTRACT Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease resulting from the body’s inability to produce and utilize insulin effectively. Living with type -2 diabetes mellitus has been associated with several challenges. Identification of these challenges would help in holistic healthcare provision for persons living with type-2 diabetes mellitus. This study explored the lived experiences of persons living with type-2 diabetes mellitus in Accra by examining their psychosocial experiences as well a...
Abstract The need for effective client education is an important component in midwifery practice. The benefits include a decrease in maternal mortality and morbidity. The purpose of this study was to explore the learning needs of multigravid women. The study was qualitative in nature and an exploratory- descriptive design was adopted. Eighteen multigravid women were selected for the study through a purposive convenience sampling technique. Eight women were interviewed individually and ten en...
ABSTRACT Background: Micronutrients are extremely important components of a high-quality diet and even though they are required in very small amounts, they are important in the building of healthy brains, bones and body. Micronutrient deficiency is a problem as its effects are irreversible. In Africa, vitamin A deficiency is reported to be the cause of about 6% of deaths of children under the age of 5 years, and a major public health issue in Ghana. Inadequate dietary intake of vitamin A-ric...
ABSTRACT Sulphadoxine-Pyremethamine (SP) has been an ideal choice of drug for Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPT) of malaria; however, due to widespread resistance of the malaria parasite to this drug, there has arisen need to find alternative anti-malarial drugs for IPT to replace it. It has been suggested that short-acting drugs are unsuitable for IPT. A longitudinal cohort study of the epidemiology of pediatric malaria was conducted in Kombewa Division, Western Kenya between 2003 and ...
ABSTRACT Men who have sex with men (MSM) suffer disproportionate burden of HIV which is often associated with stigma and discrimination. HIV stigma is believed to be associated with negative psychosocial consequences that affects treatment outcomes. This study sought to explore the psychosocial experiences of key population (MSM) living with HIV using the socio-ecological model. A qualitative interpretive descriptive -approach was employed. Snowballing sampling technique was used to select f...