<title>Abstract</title> Background The current state of radiography education (RE) in Ghana is unclear due to the surge public universities offering programmes (RPs) last eight years. This study examined RE through an exploration students’, educators, and a regulatory official’s perspectives comparison curricula used by training institutions. Methods A mixed-method approach allowed be conducted four phases. Study participants all phases were purposively sampled. Data from Phase one (P1) was...

Introduction: Many diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) in computed tomography (CT) imaging are based mainly on anatomical locations and often overlook variations radiation exposure due to different clinical indications. While indication‐based DRLs, derived from dose descriptors like volume‐weighted CT index (CTDI vol ) length product (DLP), recommended for optimising patient exposure, many studies still use anatomical‐based DRL values. This study is aimed at quantifying the differences...

Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is one of the commonly used radiological modalities for investigating infertility in women. In developing countries such as Ghana it remains main tool some underlying causes female infertility. The purpose this study was to determine predominance various hysterosalpingographic results patients that went through work-up at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital between January 2011 and December, 2014. This help plan preventive measures communities. collected retrospectively,...

Abstract Radiation and radioactive isotopes form part of our natural environment. Elevated levels these in the environment can pose a threat to health. A greater proportion radiation is from gas radon. Although it cannot be detected by human senses, radon its progenies are health concern as cause lung cancer when inhaled over period time. This study sought provide baseline indoor data, life time risk interpretation within suburb Ghana. Solid State Nuclear Track Detector (LR-115 type II) was...

Newborn hearing screening is a vital aspect of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program, aimed at detecting loss in children for prompt treatment. In Ghana, this kind pediatric service available only one health care facility located Greater Accra Region. The current practice effect has virtually cut-off infants other regions from accessing audiological services. This prompted study into alternative methodologies to expand reach such services Ghana. present was designed assess...

Disastrous effects and lifelong complications, ranging from respiratory gastrointestinal burns to death can result caustic soda ingestion. Accidental non-accidental ingestions occur in different age groups. However, it is very troubling find ingestion of a common occurrence among children below 5 years since they do not have the developmental level required independently weigh up risks are also under parental societal protections. This study was therefore planned investigate by these for...

Background: Chronic kidney disease is a major public health challenge, globally. Inadequate excretion of metabolic waste products by the kidneys results in circulation these toxic materials body. This can cause damage to tissues and organ systems including auditory system which lead hearing loss.Aim: The study was aimed at determining prevalence, degrees types impairment among patients on haemodialysis Ghana.Methods: A case-control involving 50 Kidney age gender-matched control group carried...

BackgroundThe brain drain of Ghanaian radiographers is a growing concern for the Ghana Health Service and patient care in country. Unfortunately, this affecting quality radiology services Ghana. This study investigated determinants radiographers' from identified potential mitigating factors.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted using semi-structured questionnaire which administered online to radiographers. The gathered data on push pull factors that influenced drain. Statistical...

The use of radiation in the health sector is tremendous diagnostic and therapeutic benefit to patients. However, scatter associated with its poses detrimental risks occupational staff other personnel whose activities are radiation. Therefore, there a need ensure effective monitoring exposed personnel. Presently, effectiveness this programme at biggest tertiary hospital Ghana however unclear. aim study was investigate if occupationally radiographers referral were monitored compliance...

Introduction It is important that theory synchronous with clinical practices students engage in. Lack of congruence between and practice presents serious problems to students. This study was therefore conducted determine if there a theory–practice gap in chest radiography during rotations, any associated causes effects on Method A descriptive survey design used conduct this from 2 February 27 July 2014. semi-structured questionnaire consisting open- close-ended questions purposively collect...

Diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) are optimum range of values or diagnostic standard data for a particular procedure by which other imaging measurements must be compared purposes optimizing patient dose and radiation safety in medical imaging. This study aimed to compare measured dosimetric parameters the latest 640-Slice Aquilion ONE CT scanner with established DRLs adult pediatric head, chest abdominal examinations as quality assurance test order recommend appropriate radiological...

Abstract Introduction: Mastectomy is a treatment option for patients diagnosed with breast cancer. There very limited research into the psychosocial impact of mastectomy on female cancer patients, especially in sub-Saharan African setting which has unique cultural norms. The study aimed at assessing attending radiotherapy/oncology centre Ghana. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used to undertake this study. total 80 participated semi-structured questionnaire data collection over 5-month...

This study determined the size-specific dose estimate (SSDE) of computed tomography (CT) examinations and derived mathematical expressions for output estimation optimization in a teaching hospital Ghana. Demographic scanner indices, including CT index (CTDIvol) length product adult head, chest abdominopelvic (ABP) carried out at from 2018 to 2020, were retrieved picture archiving communication system machine. Other indices such as antero-posterior diameter (DAP), lateral (DL) diagonal (Ddia)...