Abstract Background Poor adherence and under-utilization of antiretroviral therapy (ART) services have been major setbacks to achieving 95-95-95 policy goals in Sub-Saharan Africa. Social support mental health challenges may serve as barriers accessing adhering ART but are under-studied low-income countries. The purpose this study was examine the association interpersonal depression scores with among persons living HIV (PLWH) Volta region Ghana. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey...

Research has shown that music can be used to educate or disseminate information about public health crises. Grounded in the edutainment approach, we explored how songs are being create awareness COVID-19 Ghana, a sub-Saharan African country. YouTube was searched, and 28 met study inclusion criteria. We conducted thematic analysis of song lyrics. Most lyrics were English, Ghanaian Pidgin Akan, Ga, Dagbani. Reflecting multilingual population half contained three languages convey their message,...

HIV-related stigma is a major public health concern compromising the rights and outcomes of many people living with HIV (PLWH). Its reduction said to be critical in strengthening continuous efforts targeted at preventing controlling HIV, as it directly impacts antiretroviral treatment adherence. This study examines association between adherence therapy (ART) among PLWH one 16 administrative regions Ghana, Africa. descriptive cross-sectional employed survey assess factors affecting...

The aim of this paper is to analyse verbal attacks targeting three prominent Ghanaian traditional leaders in comments on news articles published GhanaWeb. relies appraisal theory, social actor analysis, and the theory impoliteness qualitatively a number purposively selected subject, website 2022. reports that these were verbally attacked basis their capacity, truthfulness, propriety seriousness. These based chiefs’ alleged failure protect land natural resources from illegal mining,...

This study examines the use of tweaa [tɕʏɪaa], an Akan emotive interjection that expresses "contempt" for a person, in Corpus GhanaWeb Comments Ghana's 2016 Election (CGCGE16). CGCGE16 comprises reader comments posted build-up to presidential elections December on www.ghanaweb.com, news website guarantees freedom speech and ensures citizen participation online sociopolitical discussions. The employs semantic explication method Natural Semantic Metalanguage (NSM) approach unpack meaning give...

Dementia is a global challenge and educating upskilling the workforce policy imperative. A World Health Organisation priority area development of dementia knowledge skills amongst health social care professionals. The European Parliament has called for countries to develop action plans create common guidelines provide education training professionals caring people with their family caregivers. inconsistencies gaps in have been repeatedly highlighted internationally as well United Kingdom...

This is the fourth and final article in a short series that presents case study examples of positive work achieved by trusts who participated Royal College Nursing's development programme to improve dementia care acute hospitals. Dementia training hospitals often inadequate staff do not always have sufficient knowledge provide appropriate care. It can also be difficult for them identify when patients with are pain, especially their communication skills deteriorate. The studies presented...

Background Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) can substantially reduce morbidity and mortality among women living with HIV (WLWH) prevent vertical transmission of HIV. However, in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), more than 50% new mothers discontinue ART care after childbirth. The role water insecurity (WI) adherence is not well-explored. We examined the relationship between WI pregnant postpartum WLWH Greater Accra region Ghana. Methods Using a cross-sectional survey, we recruited 176 on...

Stigma and discrimination have been identified as significant barriers to HIV treatment among people living with (PLWH). stigma affects decision seek testing early treatment. Evidence shows that undermines antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence by affecting the psychological process such adjusting coping social support. In Ghana, toward PLWH occurs in many ways including rejection their communities family members, ostracism, refusal engage interactions eating, sharing a bed, or shaking...

This article focuses on response comments related to the use of offensive language in Ghanaian political discourse GhanaWeb ( www.ghanaweb.com ). Data were obtained from Corpus Comments Ghana's 2016 Election (CGCGE16). The examines various ways some commenters react inappropriate this online platform. It demonstrates that although interaction is characterised by pseudonymity and asynchronicity, there are who play role regulatory figures traditional gatekeepers appropriate communicative...

This is the second in a short series that presents case study examples of positive work achieved by trusts participated Royal College Nursing's development programme to improve dementia care acute hospitals. Staff often think there insufficient time get know patients and carers, especially with large challenging workloads. Combined lack activities stimulation for hospital, this can result poor engagement disconnect between staff patients. To these relationships give more patients, Cambridge...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the process developing a contemporary competency framework for admiral nurses in dementia care. Design/methodology/approach Information and evidence was gathered from research policy literature regarding competencies deliver advanced practice within An online survey completed by 75 with follow-up interviews clarified current across range service contexts which they work. A focus group (FG) people living family carers, reference practitioners...

A short series of articles in Nursing Older People, starting September, presents case study examples the positive work achieved by trusts that participated RCN's development programme to improve dementia care acute hospitals. This introductory article reports on independent evaluation programme. The included a launch event, days, site visits, ongoing support RCN lead and carer representatives conference showcase service improvements. drew data from survey, trust action plans range...

Admiral nurses support families and carers of those affected by dementia the future provision care must take into account needs carers. This article describes delivery a carers' information programme, which aims to provide educational emotional The development ongoing evaluation education programme is discussed, resulting themes developments are considered in relation emerging national strategy for England.

Summary This article provides an overview of factors relevant to dementiacare today. The number people experiencing dementia is increasing and at the forefront health policy. evidence base for person-centred approaches andinterventions in expanding nurses are central implementing these across care settings. exciting challenging time nursing has a majorrole leading developing changes practice. Thearticle discusses importance wellbeing MentalCapacity Act assessing caring with...

This article provides an overview of current developments to support improvements in dementia care acute general hospital settings. It considers the urgent need for improvement along with effectiveness approaches achieving change and delivering person-centred care. The process outcomes a development programme carried out by Royal College Nursing evaluated University Worcester are described. supported clinical nurse leaders developing nine hospitals use action learning approach....

Appropriate bays and lists showing patients who should not be moved help to make hospital stays less disorientating, write Jennifer Bray colleagues