A5051084656- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Sex work and related issues
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Malaria Research and Control
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
Australian National University
2023-2025
University of Cape Coast
2019-2024
Women's ability to negotiate the conditions and timing of sex is key several reproductive health outcomes including family planning prevention sexually transmitted infections. We investigated association between women's autonomy in household decision-making safer negotiation (SSN) sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This was a cross-sectional analysis data from Demographic Health Survey (DHS) 27 countries SSA. Data were analyzed using Stata version 16.0 descriptive statistics, chi square test,...
Child marriage has a variety of undesirable consequences at the peril women’s health and autonomy. In this study, we examined association between child sexual autonomy among women in sub-Saharan Africa. We utilised data from most recent Demographic Health Surveys conducted 31 countries Africa 2010 2019. A total 218,578 aged 20–49 were included study. Multivariable binary logistic regression models used to show Crude odds ratio (cOR) adjusted (aOR) presenting results. The prevalence was...
While Ghana has a good track record in the Expanded Programme on Immunization, there are substantial challenges with regards to subsequent vaccinations, particularly after first year of life child. Given that last dose RTS, S/AS01
Pregnancy termination is one of the key issues that require urgent attention in achieving third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at ages. The reproductive health decision-making (RHDM) capacity women plays a role their outcomes, including pregnancy termination. Based on this premise, we examined RHDM among age sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).We pooled data from women's files most recent Demographic Health Surveys (DHS) 27 countries SSA,...
Abstract Background The increasing rate of caesarean deliveries (CD) has become a serious concern for public health experts globally. Despite this concern, research on factors associated CD in many low- and -middle countries like Ghana is sparse. This study, therefore, assessed the prevalence determinants among child-bearing women aged 15–49 Ghana. Methods study used data from 2014 Demographic Health Survey. analysis was limited to mothers ( n = 2742) , who had given birth facilities 5 years...
Abstract Background Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPT) of malaria in pregnancy is a full therapeutic course antimalarial sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) medicine given to pregnant women their second trimester at routine antenatal care visits, regardless whether the recipient infected with malaria. Given negative consequences pregnancy, studies on Therapy Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) are important benchmarks for understanding extent control and prevention during pregnancy. We,...
Abstract Background Each day, an estimated 800 women die from preventable pregnancy and childbirth related complications, where 99% of these avoidable deaths happen in low-and middle-income countries. Skilled attendance during antenatal care (ANC) plays a role reducing maternal child mortality. However, the factors that predict utilisation skilled ANC services sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains sparsely investigated. Therefore, we examined women’s SSA. Methods The research used pooled data...
Abstract Background Within the sub-Saharan African region, there is a growing concern for sexual and reproductive health rights communication, more particularly, adolescents. Given existing barriers associated with face-to-face access, need to use digital media access information services has become desirable imperative, especially so due COVID-19 pandemic. However, in Africa, synthesis of evidence that informs adolescents’ engagements (SRHR) communication limited. This systematic review...
Abstract Background Poor mental health remains the leading cause of disability, with considerable negative impacts in low- and middle-income countries. In this study, we examined prevalence correlates psychosocial distress among in-school adolescents Mozambique. Methods This was a cross-sectional study 1918 adolescents, using data from 2015 Mozambique Global School-Based Health Survey. Descriptive inferential statistics were adopted analysing data. Statistical significance set at p <...
<title>Abstract</title> Malaria has been a severe global and public health concern for the last couple of decades. Ghana, like many other countries in sub–Saharan Africa, is most affected by disease, with children facing dire consequences. The recent introduction RTS, S malaria vaccine holds great potential reducing fatalities children. However, RTS implementation have inherent challenges that raise stakes defaults piloted areas Ghana. In this study, we examine predictors RTS,S using...
Abstract Background Within the African region, there are an estimated 8 million people living with HIV (PLHIV) in South Africa. Seeking healthcare services from traditional healers (TH) is one of alternative and complementary approaches to HIV/AIDS treatment. Identifying associated factors TH utilisation among older PLHIV crucial developing interventions that cater unique needs this vulnerable group. This study investigated PLHIV. Methods We studied 516 using data WHO SAGE Well-Being Older...
Abstract Background Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and South Asia account for most new cases of tetanus. Despite efforts by the World Health Organization to eradicate tetanus, it still causes many maternal mortalities. We examined prevalence risk factors associated with tetanus protection among rural mothers in 33 SSA countries. Methods Data were extracted from recent Demographic Surveys A sample 162 601 women areas was drawn. Both descriptive binary logistic regression analyses conducted. Results...
ABSTRACTGhanaian adolescents face considerable sexual and reproductive health challenges that can disrupt human capital formation. However, a positive healthy transition from adolescence to adulthood be achieved by increasing access information, education, services. This paper documents emerging findings an adolescent girls’ programme delivered in 56 districts of Ghana. Data were collected girls young women aged 10–24 years who participated the as part larger study included in-school...
Abstract Background Within the sub-Saharan African region, there is a growing concern for sexual and reproductive health rights communication, more particularly, adolescents. Given existing barriers associated with face-to-face access, need to use digital media access information services has become desirable imperative, especially so due COVID-19 pandemic. However, in Africa, synthesis of evidence that informs adolescents’ engagements (SRHR) communication limited. This systematic review...