Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that affects approximately 10-15% of adult mothers yearly. This study sought to determine the prevalence postpartum and interventions utilized for its management in Health facility Ghana.A descriptive cross-sectional design using quantitative approach was used study. The population included healthcare workers. Simple random sampling technique select 257 mothers, while convenience 56 health workers A Patient Questionnaire screen structured...

Therapeutic communication is essential in the provision of quality healthcare to patients. The purpose this study was explore perceived barriers effective therapeutic among patients and nurses at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital,Kumasi.An exploratory design employed using a qualitative approach. A purposive sampling technique used select 13 who were interviewed an unstructured interview guide. Interviews audio-taped, transcribed verbatim analyzed thematic content analysis.Patient-related...

Globally there are about 3.3million children under the age of 15 years living with HIV. Of this number, 88% live in sub-Saharan Africa. In Ghana, an estimated 33,000 were said to be HIV infection 2012. Lack disclosure adversely affects well-being child, including access paediatric treatment and care adherence treatment. However, greatest psychosocial challenges that parents caregivers HIV-infected face is status their infected children. This study sought determine prevalence barriers...

Infertility is a life crisis with wide range of socio-cultural, emotional, physical and financial problems. This study sought to determine the psychosocial effects infertility among couples attending St. Michael's hospital, Jachie-Pramso. A descriptive design was adopted using quantitative approach. simple random technique used select 100 respondents structured closed ended questionnaire administered who visited Michaels Hospital at Jachie-Pramso.The has revealed that social on included...

Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is one of the optimal infant and young child feeding practices. Globally, <40% infants under 6 months age are exclusively breastfed. In Ghana, 63% children <6 breastfed which far less than 100% recommended by United Nation Children Emergency Fund. This study was carried out to find factors that influence practice exclusive in district. A cross-sectional quantitative conducted using structured questionnaires. convenience sampling technique employed select 380...

Malaria is a disease caused by the Plasmodium genus that transmitted between humans Anopheles mosquitoes. The study sought to assess trends of incidence in Kumasi Metropolis and forecast future incidence. A retrospective comparative design was employed using data from Regional Health Directorate January 2010 December 2016. Trend malaria prevalence analysed compared years months. Data used for entirely secondary which gathered recorded monthly cases at various hospitals Kumasi. Quadratic...

Lower limb amputation not only causes major disfigurement, but renders people less mobile and at risk of loss independence. Yet with appropriate rehabilitation, many can learn to walk or function again live high quality lives. This study sought explore the experiences patients diabetes-related lower Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. An exploratory design was adopted using a qualitative approach purposive sampling select 10 participants for study. A semi-structured interview guide used an...

Immunization saves more than 3 million lives worldwide each year, and it millions from suffering illness lifelong disability. The study sought to assess the socio-demographic factors that influence childhood immunization incompletion. A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed for conducted at Child Welfare Clinic in Regional Hospital, Koforidua. total of 280 caregivers/mothers who have children aged between 0 59 months were included this study. Data entered analyzed using SPSS.The...

Morbidity of birth asphyxia has been estimated to be 42 million disability-adjusted life years. The study sought assess the impact use and completion partograph during labour on reducing at St Anthony's Hospital, Dzodze, in Volta Region Ghana.A retrospective design using a quantitative approach was adopted for study. A simple random sampling technique used select total 200 folders labouring women who were admitted delivered between 1st May 2015 30th April 2016. structured checklist, which...

Most childhood ailments often present with fever which account for the most common reasons why parents seek medical care their children; particularly, under-five children. The study aimed to assess mothers' knowledge of in children and how this is managed at home.

Abstract Background In the absence of vaccine or cure, public knowledge about Human Immune Virus (HIV) is a central tool for curbing HIV epidemic. This study sought to assess among older adults (50 years and above) at Methodist Faith Healing hospital, Ankaase, Ghana. Methods Using descriptive design, who visited Ankaase hospital were randomly sampled study. A structured questionnaire was administered collect data which analyzed quantitatively using Statistical Package Social Sciences (SPSS...

Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development aims to enhance knowledge in the field of disability inclusive development, addressing needs practitioners, policy makers, DPOs scientific community.

While COVID-19 has had a wide-ranging impact on individuals and societies, persons with disabilities are uniquely affected largely due to secondary health conditions challenges in adhering protective measures. However, research vaccine acceptance primarily focused the general population healthcare workers but specifically not targeted PwDs, who more vulnerable within societies. Hence, this study assessed PwDs knowledge of factors associated acceptance.

Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development aims to enhance knowledge in the field of disability inclusive development, addressing needs practitioners, policy makers, DPOs scientific community.

Anaemia is the world's second cause of disability and it affects over half pre-school children in developing countries at least 30-40% industrial countries. In poorer malaria-endemic countries, anemia one commonest preventable causes death under 5 years. This study sought to determine perceived causes, signs symptoms as well prevention childhood anaemia among mothers years Kumasi, Ghana.A descriptive hospital-based cross-sectional design with a sample 228 patients attending University...

Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development aims to enhance knowledge in the field of disability inclusive development, addressing needs practitioners, policy makers, DPOs scientific community.

Healthcare provider attitudes and perceptions of disability may influence the delivery comprehensive quality care to patients with disabilities. The study was conducted ascertain healthcare providers' perspectives on access by disabled people in a peri-urban district Ghana. We employed qualitative approach selected participants using purposive sampling technique. Qualitative data were collected from 28 providers through face-to-face interviews an interview guide. Data let thematic alysis...

The term accessibility is used in the context of providing equal opportunity to enter into an environment. Much not known about tourist sites such as castles and forts people with disabilities. This study sought examine Cape Coast Elmina Castles disabilities through a qualitative approach which involved in-depth interviews photovoice collect data. revealed that are inaccessible. Though ramps, spacious pathways handrails washrooms existed, there was however, no mutual relation between design...

The incidence of Buruli ulcer has been recorded in about 30 countries globally and Africa seems to be the most affected area. study sought determine perceived causes risk factors among patients who visit Agogo hospital Asante-Akim North District Ashanti region Ghana. A descriptive design was adopted using a simple random sampling technique select 400 attending Presbyterian Hospital at Agogo. Data collected structured questionnaire analysed SPSS version 16.0.Buruli as disease caused by...

Objective: To determine the prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among primary school children in Oforikrom, Kumasi, Ghana.Methods: 10 35 schools Oforikrom were readily available.Of 2000 aged 5 to 13 years selected, 1540 (77%) their parents/guardians consented participate.Their and six teachers from each asked complete Disruptive Behavior Disorders Rating Scale screen for presence ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, or conduct disorder.Children who displayed...

Efficacies of community-based exercise programmes have been well reported, but there is scarce information on the expediency rehabilitation in a society where many children with disabilities live poorly resourced settings extremely limited rehabilitative services. This study investigated effects functional aerobic (CBFAE) gross motor function, walking distance, and quality life cerebral palsy (CP).Quasi-experimental design was used. Children function classification system (GMFCS) levels I -...

Purpose: The study aimed to examine how misconceptions affect the ability of people with disability find and maintain jobs, coping strategies they adopt manage their economic conditions.Methods: A qualitative was conducted special focus on Kumasi Metro. Purposive sampling enabled researchers select participants basis own set inclusion criteria. Data collected through Focus group discussions interviews that were in local language, Twi. raw data transcribed from Twi English, using notes taken...

Persons with disabilities are at higher risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), however, they often excluded from programmes targeting groups high STIs. This study explored the level knowledge and attitude persons physical toward Sexually Transmitted Infections in Jachie Community Ashanti Region Ghana. was a descriptive using qualitative approach conducting in-depth interview among 17 participants who were purposively selected. The data transcribed, analysed, presented themes that...

Purpose: Clubfoot is a common disabling condition that prevalent across all populations. Approximately, one out of 750 children globally suffers from clubfoot, and around 150,000 to 200,000 are born with clubfoot every year 80% the cases occurring in developing countries. can result mobility impairments when not properly managed researchers have argued understanding knowledge perceptions key components early identification effective management clubfoot. The study explored barriers...