Compliance with infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols is critical in minimizing the risk of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) among healthcare workers. However, data on IPC compliance workers COVID-19 treatment centers are unknown Ghana. This study aims to assess Ghana’s centers. The was a secondary analysis data, which initially collected determine level virus Quantitative were conveniently using WHO assessment tool. We analyzed descriptive statistics logistic regression analyses....

Healthcare workers (HCWs) are faced with an elevated risk of exposure to SARS-COV-2 due the clinical procedures they perform on COVID-19 patients. However, data for frontline HCWs level and virus infection limited.We investigated among in treatment centers Ghana.A cross-sectional study was utilized this were invited by convenience participate study, 408 4 participated study. Adherence prevention control (IPC) measures used categorized as low or high infection. The WHO assessment tool collect...

Background: Hand washing is very effective in preventing communicable diseases. particularly important for children, as they are more vulnerable to infections gained from unwashed hands and also due their unhealthy behaviour. The study was conducted determine the availability of hand facilities, knowledge practices among public primary schools Kintampo Municipality.Methods: A cross sectional survey carried out 300 children 10 headmasters selected schools. Data were collected using...

In Ghana, anaemia is a severe public health problem among adolescent girls. an attempt to deal with this phenomenon, Ghana Ministry of Health in collaboration other development partners developed and launched weekly iron folic acid supplementation program for girls Ghanaian junior high schools. Therefore, the main aim study was determine level compliance (IFAS) its associated factors Tamale Metropolis Ghana.A cross-sectional conducted 424 randomly sampled from April July 2019 using...

Food handlers' hands serve as a vehicle for potential foodborne pathogenic contamination which constitutes public health risk. In Ghana, there are always constant reports of outbreaks diseases in schools. However, determinants hand hygiene practice among educational institutions food handlers little known. The study, therefore, aimed to assess the at critical times institutions' Sagnarigu Municipality Ghana.This was cross-sectional survey Municipality. Two hundred and six were selected...

Abstract Access to improved water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) is essential for the delivery of high-quality care in healthcare facilities prevention hospital-acquired infections such as transmission SARS-CoV-2. In addition, unimpeded access WASH coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) treatment centres (TCs) central facilitating compliance with infection control protocols. However, data status COVID-19 TCs Ghana are limited. We evaluated seven using WHO/UNICEF water health facility...

In Ghana, breast cancer remains the most common and leading cause of deaths among women. The cost treating is huge poses a great challenge for patients, their families, health care systems. While comprehensive studies have been conducted on economic burden cancers in developed economies such as EU US, there are limited Africa, particular. This study quantitatively assessed Ghana's direct indirect costs treatment.

COVID-19 is a global pandemic seen in modern times. The clinical characteristics, treatment regimen and duration of hospitalization patients remain unclear Ghana.we retrospectively reviewed the secondary data 307 discharged to characterize their demographics, symptoms, given hospitalization.the mean age temperature were 37.9 years 36.3°C, respectively. majority (85.7%) cases asymptomatic; for those presenting with main ones cough (50%), fever (29.6%), headache (27.3%), sore throat (22.7%)....

Introduction: COVID-19 is a global pandemic seen in modern times. The clinical characteristics, treatment regimen and duration of hospitalization patients remain unclear Ghana.

Breast and cervical cancers remain the most common leading cause of cancer deaths in Ghana. Non-communicable diseases such as cancers, have been associated with psychological burdens anxiety depression disorders well severe mental bipolar disorder. As World Health Organisation has noted that health well-being are crucial reducing NCD burden.A convergent mixed method approach was used to ascertain psychosocial burden breast patients who sought treatment three major hospitals Primary data were...

Abstract In Ghana, little is known about the drivers of inequities basic water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in healthcare facilities (HCFs). We aim to examine status factors driving access WASH Ghana. This survey involved an analysis routine health service data submitted District Information Management System 2 (DHIMS 2). Complete were available for 1,646 HCFs across Ghana analysis. Coverage Water, Sanitation was 69, 58, 64%, respectively. About 50% had a WASH-IPC action plan,...

Good quality water is odourless, colourless, and free from faecal pollution, a satisfactory safe supply must be made available to consumers. The study assessed consumer preference of sachet sold consumed in the Sunyani Municipality Ghana. A cross-sectional design was used, data were collected using structured questionnaire sample size 500 respondents. total twenty (20) samples commonly also analyzed for bacteriological physicochemical parameters. Out these 20 samples, 10 production site...

Introduction: there is a substantial variation in COVID-19 case fatality rates across different locations, which may be due to differences population age structure, patient factors, or health system factors. The study evaluated the clinical features and risk of morbidity mortality among confirmed cases at referral treatment centre.

Background. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant challenges to Ghana’s education system, leading the closure of schools for months. On 31 May 2020, government Ghana took a bold decision based on expert advice reopen final-year students amid pandemic. However, data students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards are limited. We sought investigate level at Tamale Technical Institute, Ghana. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 175 from June August 2020....

Background There is suboptimal early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) with widespread prelacteal feeding in Ghana. However, studies exploring the determinants EIBF and are limited The study was conducted to assess prevalence Northern Methods This cross-sectional among 508 mothers infants aged 0–24 months Sagnarigu Municipality quantitative data were collected using a structured questionnaire adapted from Ghana’s demographic health survey. Multivariate logistic regression used identify...

among others, the objectives of Ghana's COVID-19 surveillance system are to rapidly detect, test, isolate and manage cases, monitor trends in deaths guide implementation adjustment targeted control measures. We therefore aimed examine operations New Juaben South Municipality, describe its attributes explore whether were being met.we utilized a mixed method descriptive study design evaluate Municipality Eastern Region Ghana. Desk review key informant interviews carried out from 1st February...

To investigate the experiences and perceptions of postnatal mothers with quality healthcare including WASH amenities among in Ghana during COVID-19 outbreak.The study was an institutional cross-sectional.The survey conducted six (6) regions across northern, middle, coastal belts (n = 424). Eligible respondents accessed antenatal care (ANC) 12 facilities (primary level secondary level) outbreak pandemic. Univariate ordered logistic regression analysis to predict determinants overall perceived...

In this study, the seroprevalence of intestinal worms Taenia solium and Trichinella spiralis in humans pigs was assessed. A cross-sectional serological study design performed. Blood samples were collected from 322 245 used study. These tested for markers antibodies spp. Demographic data such as sex, age, education, pig farming practices, water source also obtained. An overall 3.1% recorded humans. There a statistical association between management system employed by farmers seropositivity to...

The human hand has constant contact with the environment, hence requires regular hygiene. Hand hygiene gained recognition because of COVID-19 pandemic and is a largely effective, affordable preventive measure against infectious diseases. This study used both national sub-national analyses to evaluate effect handwashing guidelines on instances diarrhea in Ghana.

Abstract Background Hand-dug well water represents one of the main sources drinking for many settlements, especially people without access to treated potable water. However, from such alternative can sometimes be polluted and not conducive human consumption, due presence pathogenic parasitic organisms. This study assessed physico-chemical microbial quality hand-dug wells in Sunyani Municipality Ghana. Methods The was cross-sectional nature results were laboratory-based analyses. used Global...

Abstract Introduction: Food handlers’ hands serve as a vehicle for potential foodborne pathogenic contamination which constitutes public health risk. In Ghana, there are always constant reports of outbreaks diseases in schools. However, determinants hand hygiene practice among educational institutions food handlers little known. The study, therefore, aimed to assess the at critical times institutions’ Sagnarigu Municipality Ghana.Methods: This was cross-sectional survey Municipality. Two...

Abstract Introduction: Food handlers’ hands serve as a vehicle for potential foodborne pathogenic contamination which constitutes public health risk. In Ghana, there are always constant reports of outbreaks diseases in schools. However, determinants hand hygiene practice among educational institutions food handlers little known. The study, therefore, aimed to assess the at critical times institutions’ Sagnarigu Municipality Ghana.Methods: This was cross-sectional survey Municipality. Two...

Safety is one of the dimensions healthcare quality and core to achieving universal health coverage delivery worldwide. In Ghana, status patient safety in last 7 years has remained unknown. Therefore, this study aims assess selected hospitals Ghana.Using WHO Patient Long Form, a mixed methodology was used 27 Ghana. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics axial codes for thematic analysis.The average national score high (85%). However, there variations performance across action areas....

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Food handlers' hands serve as a vehicle for potential foodborne pathogenic contamination which constitutes public health risk. In Ghana, there are always constant reports of outbreak diseases in schools. However, determinants hand hygiene practice among educational institutions food handlers little known Ghana. The study, therefore, aimed to assess the at critical times Sagnarigu Municipality METHODS: This was cross-sectional survey Municipality. Two hundred and six...