A5046420594- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Renal function and acid-base balance
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Classical Antiquity Studies
- Religion and Society Interactions
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Pancreatic function and diabetes
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
2017-2024
University for Development Studies
2023
Koforidua Technical University
2023
The Geneva Association
2023
NIHR Leeds Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit
2023
Tamale Teaching Hospital
2023
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
2023
University of Oxford
2023
University of Birmingham
2023
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2023
It may seem bold to re-open the question (or questions) of campaign Marathon so soon after publication monumental chapters Busolt, Hauvette, Macan. But labours these scholars at once invite and facilitate farther discussion. They focus many scattered arguments, contribute new suggestions, put humbler student abreast recent researches, show him where his own conclusions differ from accepted views. How much I owe them will be obvious without particular references. The theory here forward,...
Real-world data on vaccine-elicited neutralising antibody responses for two-dose AZD1222 in African populations are limited. We assessed baseline SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and levels of protective neutralizing antibodies prior to vaccination rollout using binding analysis coupled with pseudotyped virus neutralisation assays two cohorts from West Africa: Nigerian healthcare workers (n = 140) a Ghanaian community cohort 527) pre post vaccination. found 44 28% pre-vaccination participants...
Despite having an effective community-based Directly Observed Therapy Short-course (DOTS) strategy for tuberculosis (TB) care, treatment adherence has been a major challenge in many developing countries including Ghana. Poor results discontinuity of and leads to adverse outcomes which pose increased risk drug resistance. This study explored barriers TB recommended potential patient-centered strategies improve two high-burden settings the Ashanti region Ghana.The was conducted among patients...
Most of the following inscriptions were copied on a tour through country Rhyndacus and Macestus in autumn 1894. A few added hasty visit to Balukiser Balia September 1896. I have arranged them geographically zigzag line, from Brusa westwards Cyzicus, then south-eastwards Tavshanli plain Simav, again by Balat, Kebsud, Balukiser, Aesepus. For precise position several places, for topographical details, may refer paper Mr. H. M. Anthony myself published Journal Royal Geographical Society,...
This commentary draws on sub-Saharan African health researchers' accounts of their countries' responses to control the spread COVID-19, including social and impacts, home-grown solutions, gaps in knowledge. Limited human material resources for infection lack understanding or appreciation by government realities vulnerable populations have contributed failed interventions curb transmission, further deepened inequalities. Some governments adapted limited lockdowns due negative impacts...
Background: Emerging research suggests that the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and associated public health restrictions have caused psychological distress in many contexts. In order for authorities policy makers to effectively address with pandemic, it is important determine prevalence correlates of mental disorders, including depression. Objectives: We aimed prevalence, demographic, social, clinical other COVID-19 related major depressive disorder symptoms among general...
Abstract Background Despite the substantial improvement in treatment success rate over past two decades Ghana, some districts country still record high rates of tuberculosis (TB) deaths and lost-to-follow-up. The incidence these adverse outcomes suggests that TB programme is not performing well which could be due to barriers implementation. This paper explored perspectives healthcare providers on adherence potential strategies address them high-burden Ashanti Region Ghana. Methods study...
Background There is a dearth of data on scabies from Ghana. In September 2019, local health authorities in the East Mamprusi district northern Ghana received reports many parts district. Due to on-going more cases, an assessment team visited communities assess effect earlier individual treatment outbreak. The furthermore aimed contribute burden and demonstrate use International Alliance for Control Scabies (IACS) diagnostic tool field survey resource limited setting. Methodology/Principal...
Abstract Background About 85% of breast cancer patients attending Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Ghana, present with stage III/IV disease. In spite great investments into the early diagnosis and management cancer, late presentation persists poses a barrier to realising possible benefits gains made in management. This study assessed symptom appraisal medical health seeking behaviour women either locally advanced or metastatic clinic at KATH. Method In-depth interviews presenting...
In Ghana, despite the dangers that self-medication poses to maternal and fetal health, there has been limited examination of among pregnant women. This study examines practice women in Wa Municipality, Ghana. An analytical cross-sectional survey 367 was conducted three health facilities. The prevalence 74.1%. majority (68.4%) obtained unprescribed medicines from chemical shops; others utilized leftover drugs previous hospital visits (15.8%) or herbal medications (9.9%), while took relatives...
Despite the fact that rate of type 1 diabetes (T1D) is increasing worldwide, there exists a dearth information on disease in most sub-Saharan African countries. The goal this study was to determine enrolment trend T1D using data compiled over 28 y from teaching hospital Kumasi, Ghana.Information collected included sex, age at diagnosis and date diagnosis. We identified trends 1992 2018, divided into 3 intervals.From 1717 individuals with were enrolled clinic Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital....
Background: Our study assessed the effectiveness of a traditional bonesetter (TBS) educational program that was designed to increase knowledge, reduce complications, and promote referral patients local hospitals by TBSs when necessary. Methods: From April December 2021, from Northern Sector (the Northern, Savannah, North East regions) Ashanti region Ghana underwent 4-day training course had been teach basic principles fracture care with use tools. We levels knowledge both before after...
Rabies is a source of concern for Public Health Officials. It known to have case fatality 100% worldwide. Of all cases reported, 95% occurred in Africa and Asia put together. The Ghana Office West (RIWA) suggests that the numbers maybe underreported due ineffective surveillance systems. study therefore reviewed medical records suspected rabies case-based forms filed by Disease Control Officers Surveillance Unit Service. Twenty-one human were reported Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH)...
Characterizing accessibility to healthcare is complex, requiring the consideration of geography, socioeconomic and cultural factors. The Three-Step Floating Catchment Area (3SFCA) was used account for population demand, capacity health facilities, geographic separations between locations demand supply in Greater Kumasi, Ghana. results show that low, about 2.34 physicians per 10,000 persons. facilities have favorable geography: high number, detailed coverage, proximity, but plagued with low...
Across the globe, outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic is causing distress with governments doing everything in their power to contain spread novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) prevent morbidity and mortality. Actions are being implemented keep health care systems from overstretched curb outbreak. Any policy responses aimed at slowing down virus mitigating its immediate effects on require a firm basis information about absolute number currently infected people, growth rates, locations/hotspots...
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic created stressors to daily living, leading increased mental health problems. It is important assess the influence of on health, specifically anxiety. Objectives goal was determine prevalence and sociodemographic, clinical, other correlates likely Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) among study subjects in Ghana. Design This employed a cross-sectional approach, using an online survey administered primarily through social media platforms. questions...
Abstract BACKGROUND : About 85% of breast cancer patients attending Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Ghana, present with stage III/IV disease. In spite great investments into the early diagnosis and management cancer, late presentation persists poses a barrier to realising possible benefits gains made in management. This study assessed symptom appraisal medical health seeking behaviour women either locally advanced or metastatic clinic at KATH METHOD In-depth interviews presenting...
e24111 Background: Despite developments in breast cancer screening for early diagnosis and treatment, 20-85% of women go on to develop distant metastasis, based tumor biology, stage at presentation treatment modalities received. The primary goal treating metastatic (MBC) is improve quality life (QoL). This study assessed the change QoL patients with MBC seeking Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). Methods: Women seen KATH had using Functional Assessment Cancer Therapy Breast (FACT-B)...
Background Mitochondrial diseases/disorders (MDs), for decades, have been identified as a key underlying condition many chronic diseases globally. However, data on the knowledge and prevalence of MDs in countries sub-Saharan Africa are lacking. This study assessed knowledge, awareness, among senior medical doctors five tertiary hospitals Ghana. Method Data were collected from one hundred twenty-eight (128) Tertiary Hospitals Ghana using both closed open-ended questionnaires analysed...
Abstract There is a paucity of real-world data on vaccine elicited neutralising antibody responses for AZD1222, in African populations following vaccination scale up. Here, we first measured baseline SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and levels protective neutralizing antibodies prior to rollout using both flow cytometric based analysis binding coupled with pseudotyped virus neutralisation assays two study cohorts from West Africa: Nigerian healthcare workers; (n = 140) Ghanaian general community...
Objectives: To explore governance, coordination and implementation actors, structures processes, facilitators, barriers within local government between central in Ghana’s COVID-19 response during the first wave of outbreak.Design: Cross-sectional single case study. Data collection involved a desk review media, policy administrative documents key informant in-depth interviews.Setting: Two municipalities Greater Accra region GhanaParticipants: Local decentralised decision makers officials...