A5086654807- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Agriculture and Farm Safety
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Occupational and environmental lung diseases
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Economic, financial, and policy analysis
- Leadership, Behavior, and Decision-Making Studies
- Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Energy and Environment Impacts
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2022-2024
Ghana Health Service
2023
Kwame Nkrumah University
2022
UNSW Sydney
2022
Background Iron deficiency is a major public health problem that affects the physical and cognitive development of children under 5 years age (under-5 children) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, factors associated with limited consumption iron-rich foods region are poorly understood. Objective This study examined prevalence determinants food among under-5 26 SSA countries. Design nationally representative quantitative employed pooled data from Demographic Health Surveys conducted between...
Motorcycle crashes are a major source of road traffic deaths in northern Ghana. Helmet use has been low. The last time it was formally assessed (2010), helmet 30.0% (34.2% for riders and 1.9% pillion riders). We sought to determine the current prevalence its associated factors among motorcyclists
Background Benin ranks as one of the countries in world with an alarmingly high prevalence stunting, wasting, and underweight children under five years. However, limited studies have examined factors associated these undernutrition indicators among years country. This study aimed to fill this research gap by examining rates specific population interest. Methods quantitative utilised data from most recent Demographic Health Survey (BDHS) conducted 2017–18. The survey employed a nationally...
To assess the prevalence, treatment outcomes and determinants of tuberculosis (TB)-HIV coinfection in Ghana.A retrospective review TB case register for Kwabre East Municipality was conducted period 2010-2020 to identify TB-HIV coinfections.462 patients with from four sub-municipal centres were included study.A logistic regression model used investigate relationship between clinico-demographic factors (age, sex, type patient, disease classification, category sputum smear microscopy)...
Evidence suggests that Egypt, a country in North Africa, has significant number of children at serious risk excess body weight. Yet, there is dearth studies on overweight and obesity among under 5 years the country. This study examined prevalence correlates under-five Egypt.Data were retrieved from latest (2008 2014) Egypt Demographic Health Surveys (EDHS). A total 42,568 included. The was described using proportions whereas factors associated with logistic regression.Of years, about one...
Adolescents' sleep disturbances are associated with chronic and dramatic physical, emotional, mental development school performance consequences. Although food insecurity could significantly contribute to these effects, few studies have explored the effect of on among adolescents. The study aimed examine relationship between adolescents' disturbance.
Background Breast cancer is emerging as a leading cause of mortality among women and adolescent girls in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, there lack clarity on the enablers barriers associated with implementation preventive strategies, such breast self-examination (BSE), particularly girls. Objective This paper presents protocol for conducting systematic review aiming to synthesise studies implementing BSE education programmes SSA. Methods analysis The will be conducted from December 2024...
Cooking has been integral to mankind’s survival and through that, there many efforts put in place facilitate it. This study investigated the utilization of palm kernel shells as fuel for a specially manufactured stove known Biomass stove. Aware problems associated with burning wood fuel, Ghanaian society is exploration cleaner greener alternatives; one these alternatives use biomass The qualitative research approach was fundamental, this descriptive, experimental studio-based methods were...
Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health burden in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), accounting for about 25% of global TB cases. In several communities, diagnosis, treatment, and control have become critical challenge, largely due to the intention conceal status among family members. It is therefore crucial understand factors associated with intentions members SSA. Methods This quantitative study utilised data from most recent Demographic Health Surveys (DHS). The...
Introduction The Free Maternal Care Policy (FMCP) was introduced in Ghana around 2008 as part of the government’s efforts to improve maternal and child health outcomes country. policy aimed at increasing access antenatal care (ANC) services reducing financial barriers healthcare utilisation. Despite expected success FMCP, there is limited evidence regarding its impact on frequency ANC visits across different sociodemographic groups women Ghana. This study examined associations between...
Abstract Background: Evidence suggests that Egypt, a country in North Africa, has significant number of children at serious risk excess body weight. Yet, there is dearth studies on overweight and obesity among under 5 years the country. This study examined prevalence correlates under-five Egypt. Methods: Data were retrieved from latest (2008 2014) Egypt demographic health surveys (EDHS). A total 42,568 included. The was described using proportions whereas factors associated with logistic...
Abstract Background: Research has shown that the use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) reduces malaria incidence and mortality. Despite relatively high ownership ITNs substantial presence malaria-causing agents in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), considerable empirical evidence points to a significant underutilisation region. Objective: This study examines influence household characteristics (Household Size, Sleeping Rooms, Demographic Household Heads) on among children under five years age...
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is recognized as a major cause of mortality among HIV-positive patients. However, the survival period and negative TB patients underexplored in context resource-limited countries, such Ghana. This study examines predictors probability who are either HIV positive or Kwabre East Municipality GhanaMethod: retrospective cohort based on all cases registered Ghana from January 2010 to December 2020. A total 411 were included analysis. Patients’ time death was measured...