ABSTRACT Background Globally over 195 million pre-school children are vitamin A deficient, whilst in Ghana, it was estimated that 72 % of pre-school children are vitamin A deficient. Periodic administration of high dose vitamin A capsules is currently used as a prevention strategy, but this requires appropriate healthcare infrastructure and is donor dependent, hence may not be sustainable if donor support is withdrawn. Inadequate dietary intake of vitamin A-rich foods is a major etiological f...
ABSTRACT Background: Vegetarianism is a dietary lifestyle that involves the restriction of diet, disallowing some or all foods of animal origin, thereby consuming mainly foods of plant origin. Vegetarian diets are composed of only plant products which include fruits and vegetables, as well as grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. The plant products they consume are rich sources of vitamins such as Vitamins A, C and E which act directly as antioxidants, as well as protein and minerals such as zinc,...
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 The aims of the studies presented in this paper were to investigate the causes of mental retardation in Ghana and the attitude of parents towards their mentally retarded children. There was the need for this type of investigation because what people think is the cause of mental retardation affects their attitude towards it. The sample comprised 120 rural and urban literate and illiterate parents and their mentally retarded children. A questionnaire was used for investigating the caus...
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 ...
ABSTRACT Hospitalization of a preterm baby presents significant burden to parents especially the mother. This study explored the experiences of mothers of preterm babies on support services in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Techiman Holy Family Hospital. The study utilised an explorative descriptive qualitative case study design with homogenous purposive sampling of mothers of preterm babies admitted in the NICU. In-depth interviews were conducted with a semi-structured interv...
ABSTRACT The availability of VCT for HIV booked antenatal patients offers a unique opportunity of best obstetrics practices but not for patients presenting with emergencies and unknown HIV status.
ABSTRACT The World Health Organization (WHO) having recognized Buruli ulcer disease as an important cause of human suffering introduced treatment guidelines of a new protocol of 8-week initial therapy of intramuscular streptomycin and oral rifampicin in 2005. Although there has been some level of success in the treatment of Buruli ulcer with this new antibiotic protocol, some patients do not respond favourably as expected. Also, the response to chemotherapy of BU lesions including large ulcer...
ABSTRACT In Ghana, fertility rates continue to vary widely; ranging from 2.5 children per woman in the Greater Accra region to 6.8 children in the Northern Region. Moreover, the use of any contraceptive method is highest among women in the Volta Region (32%) and lowest among women in the Northern Region (11%).Using a qualitative explorative descriptive design, this study explores the factors affecting contraceptive utilization among married women in the reproductive age group (15 – 49 years...
ABSTRACT Clinical rotation experience is an integral part of the nursing curriculum and crucial component of nursing education, which transforms theoretical knowledge to practice. However, due to the complex nature of the clinical learning environment as a social entity, it often influences student-learning experience. This study was to assess the role of clinical learning environment and supervision in Nursing and Midwifery students’ satisfaction with rotation practice experience in Univer...
A study on assessment of X-ray radiation among X-ray workers and associated potential health problems in Owerri was carried out with the thermolumolunescent dosimeter between 12th April to 30th December 2011. A total of 50 workers were used for the study. Comprising 24 male X-ray workers and 26 female X-ray workers. The mean X-ray dose below permissible doses is 9.4.7 the T-test is -4.29; the P-value is 0.000. The mean exposure factor is 20msv upto six test which involve 3 male x-ray ...
ABSTRACT Background: Health Care Workers are at higher risk of Hepatitis B Virus infection which according to WHO has thrice the risk of the general population. This study was conducted with the aim of establishing the prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus infection among Health Care Workers in Tamale Teaching Hospital. The objectives of the study were; determine Hepatitis B serological test status among Health Care Workers, determine the level of awareness of Hepatitis B Virus infection among HCWs...
ABSTRACT BACKROUND: Induced abortion has been reported to be the third most significant cause of maternal mortality globally. Whereas the prevalence in the developed countries is declining due to an increased use of contraceptives, the same cannot be said about developing countries. In Ghana 60% of all those who seek for abortion services are below the age of 30years. In the Hohoe municipality of Ghana, more than two-thirds of all maternal deaths recorded in 2006 were due to the complications...
ABSTRACT Background: Most developing countries still suffer from anaemia as a major public health concern. Anaemia results in maternal morbidity and mortality and also has significant influence on the development of the foetus. This study seeks to determine the prevalence and associated factors of anaemia among pregnant women obtaining antenatal care at the Savelugu Municipal Hospital. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to May 2018. A total of 348 pregnant women who atte...
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...