A5072993980- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- ICT in Developing Communities
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Child Therapy and Development
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Marketing and Advertising Strategies
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
2020-2024
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2021-2024
University for Development Studies
2023
Koforidua Technical University
2023
The Geneva Association
2023
NIHR Leeds Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit
2023
Tamale Teaching Hospital
2023
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
2023
University of Oxford
2023
Ghana Health Service
2017-2019
Among the 216 districts in Ghana, 98 were declared endemic for lymphatic filariasis 1999 after mapping. Pursuing goal of elimination, WHO recommends annual treatment using mass drugs administration (MDA) at least 5 years. MDA was started country 2001 and reached national coverage 2006. By 2014, 69 had 'stopped-MDA' (after passing transmission assessment survey) while 29 others remained with persistent microfilaraemia (mf) prevalence (≥1%) despite more than 11 years classified as 'hotspots'....
Introduction. Tuberculosis poses a great threat to public health around the globe and affects persons mostly in their productive age, notwithstanding; everyone is susceptible tuberculosis (TB) infection. To assess effectiveness performance of control program activities, percentage cases with treatment success outcome key. tuberculosis, interrupting transmission through effective cannot be overemphasized. The study was conducted determine factors associated TB outcome, Atwima Nwabiagya...
Ghana started its national programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF) in 2000, with mass drug administration (MDA) ivermectin and albendazole as main strategy. We review the progress towards elimination that was made by 2016 for all endemic districts of analyze microfilaria (mf) prevalence from sentinel spot-check sites districts.We reviewed district level data on history MDA outcomes transmission assessment surveys (TAS). further collated analyzed mf sites.MDA initiated 2001-2006 98...
Advances in health and technology have reduced HIV to a more manageable communicable disease. Yet, stigma discrimination against people with remain critical barriers ending the pandemic by 2030. Due limited literature on Ghana, we aimed assess experiences predictors of among PWH seeking healthcare selected facilities. This convergent parallel mixed-methods study involved 420 responding quantitative survey 25 participating qualitative interviews (9 in-depth 16 focus group discussions)....
Background: This study assessed the predictors of self-esteem among Adolescents Living with HIV (ALHIV) in Ghana seeking healthcare at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional was employed sampling 139 adolescents using a purposive technique. Rosenberg’s rating scale used assessing participants. Results: total made up 78 (56.12%) females and 61 (43.88%) males were recruited. Low reported 66 (47.00%) adolescents. aged 17-19 years (aOR = 2.97, 95%CI 1.34-6.56, p 0.007)...
Abstract Background and Aims Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) have an increased risk of multiple hemotransfusions this can predispose them to elevated iron stores. The objectives the study were determine extent stores associated factors in a population steady‐state SCD children Ghana. Methods This cross‐sectional was conducted at pediatric clinic Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Complete blood count serum ferritin assay performed for ( n = 178) children. Descriptive multivariate...
Background: Our study assessed the effectiveness of a traditional bonesetter (TBS) educational program that was designed to increase knowledge, reduce complications, and promote referral patients local hospitals by TBSs when necessary. Methods: From April December 2021, from Northern Sector (the Northern, Savannah, North East regions) Ashanti region Ghana underwent 4-day training course had been teach basic principles fracture care with use tools. We levels knowledge both before after...
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the commonest monogenic haemolytic disorder in Africa. Despite strides made its management, a significant proportion of patients are hospitalized from various complications disease. This study set out to describe main causes and outcomes hospitalizations among pediatric with SCD.
Background: There is a high burden of morbidity due to neglected tropical diseases. To help address this, the World Health Organization recommends integration case management (CM). Here, we present practical framework designed identify areas that could benefit from an integrated CM strategy in Ghana. We also investigated accessibility primary health care (PHC) cases, and impact this on at diagnosis. Methods: Routinely detected cases Buruli ulcer (BU) leprosy, suspected lymphedema identified...
Achieving high Mass Drug Administration (MDA) coverage and drug uptake are pivotal in the efforts to eradicate onchocerciasis. The present study investigated extent predictors of ivermectin MDA from individual healthcare providers' perspectives. distribution uptake, were endemic communities Ashanti Region Ghana.A cross-sectional survey was conducted August October 2019 within Atwima Nwabiagya North District. A total 2008 respondents interviewed. Data collected with REDCap mobile App which...
Abstract Background and Aims Penicillin V prophylaxis protects children living with sickle cell disease (SCD) from bacteria infections especially Streptococcus pneumonia . However, the uptake of penicillin is difficult to assess often poor among SCD patients. Therefore, this study sought investigate oral adherence using urine assay self‐reported methods associated factors. Methods The employed an analytical cross‐sectional design in assessment both methods. Multiple logistic regression...
<ns3:p>Background Hypertension and diabetes are leading non-communicable diseases that have driven an epidemic of cardiovascular globally. Understanding the factors associated with occurrence hypertension diabetes, particularly in rural settings, is crucial for designing interventions to improve awareness, detection, control. This study assessed Asante Akim North Municipality, a community Ghana. Methods cross-sectional involved 2,576 participants. Data were collected using structured...
Objective To evaluate patient and injury characteristics functional outcomes of open tibial shaft fractures among patients treated at a tertiary hospital in Ghana. Methods We recruited consenting with over 3-month period followed-up each participant for least 2 years. The status enrolled was assessed years following injury, using Short Form 36. Results Over the inclusive study, total 55 tibia fibula diaphysis were recorded patients. Most (52.7%) had Gustillo-Anderson grade III injury....
<abstract><sec> <title>Background</title> <p>The effect of alcohol consumption and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease prognosis has been examined in several studies with inconsistent findings. We sought to determine the on HIV by examining CD4<sup>+</sup> T cell count/µL (CD4<sup>+</sup> count) RNA concentration [HIV viral load (VL)] independent anti-retroviral therapy (ART).</p> </sec><sec>...
Objective: As part of a national accelerated campaign to eliminate measles, we conducted study, define the epidemiology measles in central region. Design: A descriptive survey, was carried out on retrospective cases measles. Setting: Patients were drawn from three district hospitals (Assin, Asikuma and Winneba hospitals) with highest number reported Subjects: Records outpatient inpatient patients attending selected health facilities between 1996 2000. Data all districts also analysed. Main...
Background
 Basic knowledge about hypertension and its treatment can have a positive impact on high blood pressure control reducing cardiovascular morbidity mortality. This study aimed at assessing the levels to determine factors that influenced among hypertensive patients receiving Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Ghana.
 Methods
 A cross-sectional was conducted outpatient clinic of KATH between April May 2019. Three hundred ninety-seven (397) aged 18 years...
BackgroundSickle cell disease (SCD) is the commonest monogenic haemolytic disorder in Africa. It continues to be a major public health burden. Newborn screening of SCD has been implemented Kumasi, Ghana, since 1995 and patients identified have enrolled into paediatric clinic. The Sickle Pan African Research Consortium (SPARCo) which commenced 2017 comprises Hub Tanzania with two collaborating sites Ghana Nigeria established patient consented database. Despite strides made managing SCD,...
Background. There exist continuing challenges with communication medium used during health service provision. These relate to clients and institution, intra- interhealth institution communications. This study reviewed the existing healthcare from perspectives of professionals at a tertiary hospital in Ghana. Methods. Cross-sectional design was employed multilevel sampling method select total 650 participants consisting 303 clients, workers, 44 directorate managers for study. A structured...
Background Ghana started its national programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF) in 2000, with mass drug administration (MDA) ivermectin and albendazole as main strategy. We review the progress towards elimination that was made by 2016 for all endemic districts of analyze mf prevalence from sentinel spot-check sites districts. Methods reviewed district level data on history MDA outcomes transmission assessment surveys (TAS). further collated analyzed microfilaria (mf) sites. Results...
Abstract Background: The issue with communication mediums during service provision and for making enquiries to a hospital on the type of services available, availability physicians beds at receiving hospitals, reminder system remains challenge patients providers health in sub-Sharan Africa. This present study sought review existing healthcare from perspectives professionals Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi Ghana. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed multilevel...
Abstract Background: The issue of mediums to communicate make enquiries a hospital in finding out the type services available, availability physicians and beds at receiving hospitals, reminder system remains challenge for patients providers health service Sub-Sharan Africa. This present study sought review existing healthcare communication from perspectives professionals Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, KumasiMethod A cross-sectional design was employed with multilevel sampling method select...