Injury is one of the major causes death and illness among children adolescents worldwide. We sought to investigate prevalence serious injury its associated factors in-school in eight countries sub-Saharan Africa.A sample 14,967 was drawn from Global School-based Student Health Surveys conducted 2012 2017 African countries. Data were collected using self-administered structured questionnaires. The injuries calculated proportions while multivariable binary logistic regression analysis carried...

Interpersonal violence in adolescents has over the years grown into a serious public health problem that merits robust intervention. This study, therefore, assessed prevalence and predictors of interpersonal among in-school sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The study involved cross-sectional analysis data from Global School-based Health Survey conducted between 2012 2017 eight African countries. A total 14,967 aged 10-19 were included pooled analysis. multivariable binomial logistic regression was...

Developing and implementing appraisal portal systems for students can be highly beneficial evaluating tutors' teaching performances providing constructive feedback to university authorities, thereby enhancing students' learning experiences satisfaction. Therefore, identifying the determinants of satisfaction towards an system is crucial in this regard. In light this, study adopted a quantitative research approach was based on explanatory survey design. A instrument used collect data from 470...

Injuries are a major global health problem that affects teenagers in many countries. Though several studies have been done countries, little is known among adolescents Mauritius. Therefore, our paper explored the prevalence and correlates of serious injuries Mauritius.We analysed 2017 Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS) data from Mauritius, using Chi-square test binomial logistic regression analysis with adjusted odds ratio (AOR) at 95% confidence interval (CI).The Mauritius...

Many higher educational institutions offering distance education provide their students with electronic portals to manage academic information and activities, as well obtain feedback from management for decision-making towards improvement. However, satisfaction the use of students’ remains a challenge especially in mandatory environments where are obliged portal. there is also lack empirical evidence on effects portal functionality display easiness system performance leading satisfaction,...

Among adolescents, it is estimated that for every suicide, there are 100–200 suicide attempts, with rates varying by country due to local or individual factors. This study aimed estimate the prevalence and correlates of attempts among in-school adolescents in Saint Lucia using data from 2018 Global School-based Health Survey. The included 1,970 teenagers aged 13-18 years. Multi-binomial logistic regression was used determine predictors adjusted odds ratios (AOR) 95% confidence intervals...

Abstract Background Ghana adopted the policy on Intermittent Preventive Treatment of malaria in pregnancy using Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) 2004. Notwithstanding government’s and other stakeholders’ efforts Ghana, optimal uptake (three or more doses IPTp-SP) has slightly declined since 2016. The study examined individual community-level correlates pregnant women who take none/partial (less than three doses) IPTp-SP Malaria Indicator Survey (GMIS) 2019. Methods We conducted a...

Abstract Cyberbullying is presently a growing public health concern, especially among adolescents. This study investigated the prevalence and psychosocial correlates of cyberbullying in-school adolescents in Saint Vincent Grenadines. We explored 2018 Grenadines’ Global School-based Health Survey with sample size 1,877 teenagers (aged 11 - 18 years old). Using binomial logistic regression modelling, statistically estimated Adjusted Odds Ratios (AOR) at 95% confidence interval were utilised to...

Abstract This paper evaluates the effectiveness of principles used for sharing resources Lower Ankobra River Basin found in Western Region Ghana. The purpose is to find out whether institutions charge management are using prescribed by United Nations Development Programme and Sustainable Human (1997) equitable Basin. study adopted descriptive research design. By means in‐depth semi‐structured interview guides, information was solicited from 268 respondents who played diverse roles...

Across the globe, supply of quality electricity and timely provision requisite services are very important to consumers.However, in Ghana, service provided by public companies hardly meet expectations consumers regulatory bodies.Dissatisfaction with supplied clients has strained relationship between providers their clients.In its quest improve Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) implemented a set internal control measures.In this paper, we assess measures rolled out NEDCo from...

Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and psychosocial correlates of cyberbullying among in-school adolescents in Saint Vincent Grenadines. Method We explored 2018 Grenadines’ Global School-based Health Survey with a sample size 1,877 teenagers (aged 11 - 18 years old). Using binomial logistic regression modelling, statistically estimated Adjusted Odds Ratios (AOR) at 95% confidence interval were utilised determine predictors cyberbullying. Results showed 15.7%...