A5046478638- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Global Health and Surgery
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Obesity and Health Practices
- CNS Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Intramuscular injections and effects
University for Development Studies
2019-2025
Community Regional Medical Center
2023
Community Hospital
2023
California State University, Fresno
2020-2023
University of California, San Francisco
2023
UCLA Medical Center
2023
Los Angeles Medical Center
2023
University of Birmingham
2022
University of Göttingen
2022
National Institute for Health Research
2022
Abstract Background Studies on healthcare providers’ experiences in screening and managing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) are rare northern Ghana. Understanding the of providers management GDM has potential to identify best practices improve care. Hence, this study sought explore GDM. Materials methods This was a qualitative five key informants involved GDM, specifically an obstetrician, dietician/nutritionist, nurse, two midwives region Face-to-face interviews were conducted with aid...
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Background Children need good nutrition to develop proper immune mechanisms and psychosocial maturity, but malnutrition can affect their ability realize this. Apart from the national demographic health survey, which is carried out every 5 years, there have not been enough documented studies on child breastfeeding weaning practices of caregivers in Volta Region. We, therefore, examined mothers Region Ghana. Methods A sub-national survey method was adopted a semi-structured questionnaire used...
Despite the gains on exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), recent nationwide surveys have consistently revealed a decline in EBF rates Ghana. The World Food Programme implemented an intervention for Enhanced Nutrition and Value Chain (ENVAC) which was based three pillars including pregnant women, lactating adolescent children under two years old being beneficiaries of third pillar since first 1000 days are critical averting malnutrition. social behavior change communication (SBCC) interventions as...
Abstract Objective This study sought to assess maternal growth monitoring knowledge and its effect on stunting, wasting underweight among children 0–18 months in the Tamale Metropolis. An analytical cross-sectional design, involving 340 mother–child pairs randomly selected from 4 health facilities Metropolis was used. A structured questionnaire used collect information socio-demographic characteristics knowledge. Weight length of were taken nutritional status (stunting, wasting). Chi...
Background. In sub-Saharan Africa, there is high coverage of the recommended four or more times antenatal care (ANC) visits during pregnancy without complications; notwithstanding this achievement, negative birth outcomes related to childbirth such as low weights and stillbirths are still despite increased access services. Hence, study assessed association between attendance weight in Wa East District. Method. The cross-sectional design was used with a semistructured questionnaire collect...
Malnutrition remains a public health concern amidst low proportions of the core infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices, yet, data on specific practices that are associated with undernutrition rare. Hence, this study sought to assess their association among children. An analytical cross-sectional design was used mothers/caregivers children aged 6-23 months, attending welfare clinics in Techiman municipality, Ghana. Simple random sampling select 8 facilities, 403 participants were...
Abstract Background Inadequate breastmilk production is one of the key factors associated with suboptimal breastfeeding. In most local African homes, special herbs and some food items are commonly used to promote (known as lactogogue/galactogogue). We describe use characterize in two regions Ghana. Methods conducted a cross-sectional study 2018 involving 402 lactating mothers. The range foods lactogogues was obtained from 20 participants through focus group discussions. Quantitative data on...
Abstract Background Inadequate breast milk production is one of the key factors associated with suboptimal breastfeeding. In most local African homes, special herbs and some food items are commonly used to promote (known as lactogogue/galactogogue). We describe use characterize breastmilk in two regions Ghana. Methods conducted a cross-sectional study involving 402 lactating mothers. The range foods lactogogues was obtained through focus group discussions. Quantitative data on demographics,...
Adequate diet during pregnancy has positive effects on the mother and outcome. Assessment of quality is particularly important in areas where household food security suboptimal, to enable appropriate targeting intervention. This study assessed identified predicting factors among pregnant women northern Ghana. A cross-sectional involving 403 was conducted May 2018. Pregnant attending antenatal care clinics (ANC) were selected using simple random sampling technique. We socio-demographic...
Purpose This study aims to estimate the magnitude of undernutrition and its associated factors [especially child health interventions at Child Welfare Clinics (CWCs)] among children in Techiman Municipality, Ghana. Design/methodology/approach A facility-based analytical cross-sectional design involving 403 mothers/caregivers with children. Simple random sampling was used sample sites participants. were assessed by adapting items Ghana Demographics Health Survey. Weight length measured...
Abstract Introduction Both household food insecurity and maternal common mental disorders are public health concerns in Ghana but studies on them, their interrelatedness scarce. Social support is an independent determinant of can also moderate the link between risk factors illness. Identifying illness may provide opportunities for intervention help reduce disease burden impact. This study examined association or low social East Mamprusi Municipality, Ghana. Methods was a community-based,...
Abstract Objective: This study sought to assess maternal growth monitoring knowledge and its effect on stunting, wasting underweight among children 0-18 months in the Tamale Metropolis.An analytical cross-sectional design, involving 340 mother-child pairs randomly selected from 4 health facilities Metropolis, was used. A structured questionnaire used collect information socio-demographic characteristics knowledge. Weight length of were taken nutritional status (stunting, wasting). Logistic...
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Understanding the experiences of women diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) can improve screening, management, and postpartum care. Therefore, this study sought to investigate on screening management GDM among women. This was a facility-based explorative qualitative design five purposively sampled who were receiving care from healthcare professionals. Women asked about their reaction being GDM, care, training, self-monitoring, challenges data obtained analysed using thematic...
Abstract Introduction : Understanding the experiences of women diagnosed with GDM can improve care. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate perspectives in northern Ghana who had been regarding screening and management. Methods This was a facility-based qualitative cross-sectional among purposively sampled were receiving care from healthcare providers. Women asked about their reaction on being gestational diabetes, experience care, training, self-monitoring, challenges management diabetes...
Abstract Background Studies on healthcare providers’ experiences screening and management of GDM are rare in the northern part Ghana. Hence, this study sought to explore providers GDM. Materials methods This was a qualitative cross-sectional among five key informants who were involved Both facilities purposively sampled. An interview guide designed elicit information gestational diabetes experiences. Data analysed using thematic content analysis. Results Two themes emerged for both...
Abstract This study sought to assess maternal growth monitoring knowledge and its effect on stunting, wasting underweight among children 0-18 months in the Tamale Metropolis. An analytical cross-sectional design, involving 340 mother-child pairs randomly selected from 4 health facilities Metropolis, was used. A structured questionnaire used collect information socio-demographic characteristics knowledge. Weight length of were taken nutritional status (stunting, wasting). Chi-square/Fisher’s...
Abstract Background: Inadequate breastmilk production is one of the key factors associated with suboptimal breastfeeding. In most local African homes, special herbs and some food items are commonly used to promote (known as lactogogue/galactogogue). We describe use characterize in two regions Ghana. Methods: conducted a cross-sectional study 2018 involving 402 lactating mothers. The range foods lactogogues was obtained from 20 participants through focus group discussions. Quantitative data...
Abstract Background: Inadequate breastmilk production is one of the key factors associated with suboptimal breastfeeding. In most local African homes, special herbs and some food items are commonly used to promote (known as lactogogue/galactogogue). We describe use characterize in two regions Ghana. Methods: conducted a cross-sectional study 2018 involving 402 lactating mothers. The range foods lactogogues was obtained from 20 participants through focus group discussions. Quantitative data...