Objectives Paediatric cancer is a leading cause of death for children. Children in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) were four times more likely to die than children in high-income countries (HICs). This study aimed to test the hypothesis that the COVID-19 pandemic had affected the delivery of healthcare services worldwide, and exacerbated the disparity in paediatric cancer outcomes between LMICs and HICs. Design A multicentre, international, collaborative cohort study. Setting 9...
Access and utilization of maternal health care services is still a challenge for some rural communities in Ghana. The study examined the quality of maternal health care services (MHCS) and the barriers that hindered access and utilization of MHCS in the Kumbungu district of northern Ghana. An exploratory sequential mixed method design was adopted and implemented in two phases. The phase I study (the quantitative component) involved the use of a questionnaire for a facility-based cross-section...
The time of initiation of complementary feeding marks the beginning of a child susceptibility and risk of nutritional deficiency or excesses. According to the Ghana Statistical Service Infant mortality rate in Ghana is 41 deaths per 1,000 live births, whilst 19% of children in Ghana are stunted, 5% wasted, and 11% are underweight to (GSS et al.2015). Be that as it may, only 2 in 10 mothers’ practice optimal complementary feeding in Ghana (Permenkes, 2018). The study was focused on assessing...
Modern contraceptives are important for improving national development as it controls the fast- growing population. It is a cost-effective strategy for reducing high-risk pregnancies, decreasing unsafe abortions, allowing for birth spacing and limiting and improving child health and growth hence empowering women and enhancing economic development. Women with high parity are at a higher risk of developing complications during pregnancy and child birth and consequently maternal and child mortal...
Contraceptive services are essential elements of reproductive health care and have saved lives and protected the health of millions of women and children. The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of modern contraception among women of reproductive age in the Savelugu municipality. A mixed design was employed in the present study where quantitative research methods were employed involving 280 women. For the qualitative part, a total of two (2) focus ...
Background There is a high incidence of preoperative undernutrition in hospitalised patients in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), leading to increased postoperative complications, length of hospital stay and early mortality. Review aims are to establish the prevalence of undernutrition and assess the use of validated nutritional screening tools in surgical patients across LMICs. Methods Protocol was PRISMA compliant and Prospero registered (CRD42019126765). Twelve international databas...
Background: Childhood under nutrition is a significant public health concern in Ghana with the Northern region mostly recording a higher prevalence. Several projects have been launched in the Northern region especially in Sagnarigu municipal where undernutrition is still unacceptably high. The purpose of this study is to investigate the responsive care and feeding practices of mothers/caregivers, and how this affects the nutritional status of children aged 6 to 24 months in Sagnarigu Municipa...
Abstract/Overview There are many successful global health research partnerships, but little information is available about what makes them successful. We asked 14 research colleagues from Uganda, Kenya, and the United States who have extensive global health research experience about what they considered the top three factors that led to or impeded successful international research collaborations. Four key factors were identified: 1) mutual respect and benefit, 2) trust, 3) good communicat...
Abstract/Overview Aims: Erythrocyte complement regulatory proteins, complement receptor 1 (CR1) and decay accelerating factor (CD55) protect red blood cells (RBCs) from complement mediated damage by controlling complement activation cascade and potentially protect RBCs from complement mediated damage that may occur when immune complexes are formed following malaria infection. Given the important role of RBCs in regulation of complement activation, we considered the competence of sickle ce...
Abstract Context: Globally, efforts are being made to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic and improve the general health of people living with HIV/AIDS through continuous access to care and support services. However, the incidence of dropouts from utilization of HIV care and support services is rising among the HIV-positive clients enrolled in comprehensive care clinics in Baringo County for unidentified reasons. As a result, recognizing the opportunities and challenges in low-resourced communities th...