A5049052383- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Malaria Research and Control
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
- Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Travel-related health issues
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
Kintampo Health Research Centre
2015-2024
Ghana Health Service
2014-2024
Radboud University Nijmegen
2020-2022
Radboud University Medical Center
2020-2022
Ministry of Health
2021
BackgroundAntimicrobial misuse is common in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), this practice a driver of antibiotic resistance. We compared community-based access use practices across communities LMICs to identify contextually specific targets for interventions improve practices.MethodsWe did quantitative qualitative assessments six Africa (Mozambique, Ghana, South Africa) Asia (Bangladesh, Vietnam, Thailand) over 2·5-year study period (July 1, 2016–Dec 31, 2018). community...
The Government of Ghana launched the Rural LPG (RLP) promotion program in 2013 as part its efforts to reduce fuelwood consumption. aim RLP is contribute Ghana's overarching goal provide access 50% population by 2020. has not announced long-term objectives. However, interim targeted a cumulative total 170,000 cookstoves rural households end 2017. As November 2017, 149,500 had received cook stoves. Our case study documents experiences date with scale up.We carried out desktop review/document...
Background: The consequences of antibiotic resistance are projected to be most severe in low and middle income countries with high infectious disease burden. This study examined determinants inappropriate use at the community level rural Ghana. Methods: An observational involving qualitative quantitative methods was conducted between July, 2016 September, 2018 Two household surveys were two time points (2017 2018) among 1,100 randomly selected households over 1 year. focused on episodes past...
In Ghana, there is extensive over-the-counter dispensing of antibiotics, resulting in high levels inappropriate use, and an increase antibiotic resistance. Regulations prevent Licenced Chemical Sellers (LCS, Over-the-Counter Medicine Sellers) from selling antibiotics other than Cotrimoxazole. practice, however, these sellers sell a variety antibiotics. This paper aims to provide insight into the differences between regulatory community demands on sale explore how demand could be resolved...
Objective There is a decline in contraceptive use among sexually active unmarried young women Ghana. This study assessed the prevalence of knowledge and use, determinant Design was nationally representative cross-sectional survey, using data from 2017 Ghana Maternal Health Survey. Weighted logistic regression used to assess association between background obstetric characteristics use. Setting Participants A total 809 adolescent girls (15–19 years) (20–24 years). Primary secondary outcome...
Antibiotic consumption is increasing worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Access to lifesaving antibiotics LMICs crucial while minimising inappropriate use. Studies assessing the economic impact of antibiotic use are lacking. We explored using example upper respiratory tract infections (URIs) Ghana, as part ABACUS (AntiBiotic ACcess USe) project.
Inappropriate antibiotic use is an important driver of resistance. This study sought to explore inappropriate and confusing antibiotics with other medicines in Ghana using ethnomethodology research approach.This was explorative involving 15 in-depth interviews among health professionals private dispensers eight focus group discussions 55 community members. Qualitative data were coded Nvivo 12, thematically analysed presented as narratives quotes support the findings.Self-medication common...
Despite its benefits and espousal in developed counties, the adoption of clean cookstoves is reportedly low less countries, especially Sub-Saharan Africa. This qualitative study aimed at exploring documenting enablers barriers for cookstove middle belt Ghana. The findings showed convenience use, reduced firewood usage, smoke emission associated health problems resulting from indoor air pollution time gathering cooking, good smell taste food as enabling factors adoption. Factors such safety,...
<h3>ABSTRACT</h3> <h3>Objective:</h3> Postpartum hemorrhage can be reduced substantially in home deliveries attended by community-based workers using Oxytocin-in-Uniject (OIU) devices affixed with temperature-time indicators. We characterized the distribution of time to discard these when stored under normal field conditions Ghana. <h3>Methods:</h3> Two drug storage simulation studies were conducted rural Ghana 2011 and 2012. Devices transported refrigeration from manufacture (Argentina) at...
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) affects the reproductive health of both men and women worldwide. Condoms are important part available preventive strategies for STI control. The lack proper risk-perception continues to impede women’s ability negotiate condom use with their partners. This paper is outcome secondary analysis data collected in a cross-sectional survey that explored perception risk its influence on among 504 pregnant attending antenatal clinic at two facilities Kintampo...
In many developing countries like Ghana, community volunteers assist in the provision of certain health services to rural and hard-to-reach communities. This study examined factors that influence motivation retention community-based supporting with work on health-related activities at level Ghana.
Malaria accounts for many deaths and illnesses, mostly among young children pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa. An integrated approach is recommended to ensure effective malaria control. Socio-cultural factors continue serve as determinants of health-seeking behaviour. INDEPTH effectiveness safety study platform was established unearth issues around the use licensed nationally anti-malarials real life settings. This reports on treatment-seeking behaviour uncomplicated community members. A...
The findings of the CAPRISA tenofovir studies have raised expectations that soon an approved microbicide would be available. However it is in only a limited number countries sub-Saharan Africa acceptability microbicides has been evaluated. We conducted study to assess vaginal among women rural Ghana.The employs mixed method design, using cross-sectional survey and focus group discussions further understand issues related awareness attitudes towards development, perceived partner pregnant...
Family planning is known to prevent maternal deaths, but some social norms, limited supplies and inconsistent use makes this difficult achieve in most low- middle-income countries. In spite of the high fertility levels sub-Saharan African countries potential economic benefits family planning, its patronage remains very low sub-region. This study was with objective identifying awareness, utilization, access perceptions about contraception. A cross-sectional design used for study, data...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a threat to public health, impacting both human and animal health as well the economy. This study sought describe antibiotic prescription practices use in Kintampo North Municipal Veterinary Clinic Ghana using routinely collected data. Of 513 animals presented for care between 2013 2019, most common were dogs (71.9%), goats (13.1%), sheep (11.1%). Antibiotics prescribed 273/513 (53.2%) of animals. Tetracycline was commonly class antibiotics, (99.6%). 273...
Abstract Background Dispensing of antibiotics by over the counter medicine sellers (OTCMS) is a major driver inappropriate use and resistance in low middle income countries. Recent studies Ghana revealed need to consider training OTCMS Community-based Health Planning Services (CHPS)/health posts dispense some antibiotics. Feasibility CHPS was explored this study. Methods This an explorative study involving 10 in-depth interviews (IDIs) among staff health services (GHS), pharmacy council...
In lower middle-income countries like Ghana, it is common to find low contraceptive use among adolescents with corresponding high pregnancy outcomes. Evidence points the fact that of contraceptives prevents maternal, neonatal and infant deaths, but in most countries, socio-cultural practices inhibit adolescents’ use. Ensuring uptake family planning deemed a necessary means reducing mor-tality. This manuscript seeks provide contextually relevant approaches satisfying needs population lacking...
Despite several efforts at addressing the barriers to adherence WHO-supported test, treat and track (T3) malaria case management guideline in Ghana, remains a challenge. This study explored challenges of prescribers regarding T3 guideline.This was an explorative using key informant interviews amongst comprising medical doctors, physician assistants, nurses health extension worker from 16 facilities six districts Ghana. The data analysed Nvivo 10 organized into thematic areas.Prescribers...
Handwashing is an effective public health intervention for preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Maintenance clean hands particularly important during pandemic, to break cycle human-to-human transmission virus. This study explored potential impact COVID-19 pandemic on handwashing behaviours residents before and pandemic. A mixed-method cross-sectional design using standardised questionnaire was used examine hand among in middle belt Ghana. However, this paper reports quantitative...
Vaccination has contributed to the reduction in vaccine preventable diseases. Despite, improved global coverage, vaccination among nomadic populations is still low especially Africa. This study explored factors influencing uptake pastoralist nomads Ghana. We conducted key informant interviews (KII) 11 districts across four regions of Ghana, using grounded theory qualitative research approach. One hundred and eighty-two KII were nomads, community opinion leaders, health volunteers, security...