ABSTRACT Prostate cancer is a significant public health problem. The disease is potentially curable if diagnosed and treated at it‟s early stages but there is seeming lack of awareness with regard to individual risk, perceived risk factors, screening and treatment options. A cross-sectional study was conducted among male soldiers of the Ghana Armed Forces to assess their general awareness, knowledge and attitude towards Prostate Cancer and its early detection.10 units from 5 Garrison in Ac...
Abstract Background: Tuberculosis continues to be a major global health problem and a cause of mortality and morbidity across all age groups throughout the world, especially in developing countries. It is estimated that, a single individual living with pulmonary TB infection in the communtty can infect an average of 8-10 people in a year and, each household contact contributing to about 4.5% to 7.8% of active disease. Objective: To determine the prevalence of Tuberculosis investigation among...
ABSTRACT The elderly population is gradually expanding globally including Ghana. Ghana has a National Health Insurance Scheme which makes limited provisions for the elderly. In addition, the scheme has not gained wide coverage. The essence of this study was to explore the various sources of finance for the healthcare besides the National Health Insurance Scheme and investigate the implications it had on their healthcare consumption. This study used data from the World Health Organization’s...
ABSTRACT Abortion can be spontaneous or induced. Induced abortions if not safely done, most often results in complications that are injurious to women and can lead to their death. One of the many reasons for the induction of abortions by women is the stigma associated with abortions which drives women seeking abortion to rely on uncertified and untrained providers, some of whom are friends, Chemical sellers and Pharmacists dispensing medication abortion drugs over the counter without prescri...
ABSTRACT Background: Rational prescribing is to ensure safe and effective use of medicine. However, widespread irrational use of medicine is a problem at the various levels of health care, and leads to increased mortality, morbidity, poor health outcomes and waste of scarce resources. Objective: To assess the factors (predisposing, enabling and need) associated with rational prescription and use of Artemisinin Based Combination Therapy (ACT) among prescribers and patients at the Bechem Gover...
ABSTRACT Background Population growth and ageing are increasing the number of people who are having increase demand for eye care (WHO, 2018; Baidoo, 2009). Disease of the eye accounts for visual impairment and blindness. Blinding and non-blinding eye diseases account for ocular morbidity and is a devastating factor of health. The youth form the working force of any country. They require good eye health to remain active and productive in all aspects of lives. Moreover, 80-90% of blinding eye ...
ABSTRACT Chronic conditions are a significant source of disease burden in Ghana including The Tema General Hospital (TGH). When concurrent in an individual, the outcomes are poorer. Yet medical research, preventive and clinical services are focused on single disease entities. The few studies conducted have predominantly been in developed countries and the elderly. This research determined the prevalence, distribution and socio-demographic risk factors of concurrent chronic conditions in our ...
ABSTRACT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PHOTOGRAPHIC FOOD ATLAS WITH PORTION SIZES OF COMMONLY CONSUMED CARBOHYDRATE FOODS IN ACCRA GHANA Background: The photographic food atlas, a portion size measurement aid has been used to estimate, quantify, educate and counsel on appropriate food portions to help improve dietary intake, and achieve a healthy change. Consumption of larger portion sizes is associated with increases in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), however; most people do not know what makes up...
ABSTRACT Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a global public health menace especially in developing countries where it contributes significantly to the top ten causes of mortality. In Eastern region, the TB burden remains high and priority. The increasing trend of anti-TB drug resistance is a great challenge. This study assessed the resistance pattern and factors associated with MDR-TB cases among suspected MDR-TB cases in Eastern region, from 2014 to 2018. Methods: This study was conducted in ...
ABSTRACT The development and spread of resistance to current antimalarial strategies underline the necessity to develop innovative strategies. Recent studies suggest that ivermectin has a mosquitocidal effect and ivermectin mass administration might become an effective and complementary strategy in malaria elimination and eradication. However, ivermectin has been in use in many African Countries for over 25 years in Mass Drug Administration for onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis control....
ABSTRACT The study explored child neglect and its impact on the psychological wellbeing of adolescents in the Tema Metropolitan Assembly of the Greater Accra Region in Ghana. The study was done in two parts using the exploratory sequential mixed method design (study 1-qualitative study and study 2-quantitative study). In study 1, 16 purposively and conveniently sampled participants made up of 5 DOVVSU officials (key informants), 5 parents and 6 adolescents were interviewed to obtain their kn...
ABSTRACT Background: Learning by clinical practice is one of the most important components in nursing educational programs, considering that nursing is a practice-based profession. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess clinical learning environment and the clinical performance among pre-service nursing students in Tanzania. Method: A cross-sectional analytical design using quantitative approach was employed. Purposive, stratified and systematic random sampling was used to select nurs...
Abstract Background: Iodine deficiency is a widespread global health problem that affects about 2 billion people each year. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to iodine deficiency due to increased iodine requirement leading to death, miscarriage, and stillbirth. Iodine deficiency also has significant negative effects on newborns including impaired cognitive development, impaired learning capabilities, and stunting. This study looks at the association between subclinical iodine deficie...
ABSTRACT Introduction. Burn injury is a highly prevalent problem globally, nationally and locally, burn occurs when hot liquids, hot solids or flames destroy part or all of the cells in the skin or other tissues. With advancements in management of burn, over the last 50 years, infection is now the leading cause of death after extensive burn injuries. Objectives. To determine prevalence, body pattern and bacteriological susceptibility of chronic burn wound at UDOM affiliated teaching hospitals...
v ABSTRACT Background: non-communicable disease by its nature is a serious global public challenge in management. This is because it has physiological, social, and economic impacts that may result in chronic mortality if left to continue. This study assessed the performance of facilities readiness, health provider’s knowledge, attitude and practice in providing non-communicable disease services in Katavi Region. Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study was done with 416 health providers wh...