A5016267154- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Global Health Care Issues
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Neonatal skin health care
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Sex work and related issues
- Microfinance and Financial Inclusion
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Banana Cultivation and Research
- Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Social and Economic Development in India
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2020-2025
University of Cape Coast
2017-2024
Holy Family Hospital
2020-2024
Berekum College of Education
2020-2024
Kwame Nkrumah University
2022-2024
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
2024
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
2023
Ghana Health Service
2022
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
2021
University of Ghana
2020
Approximately 14 million unintended pregnancies are recorded annually in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We sought to investigate the prevalence and determinants of among women Africa.The study pooled data from current Demographic Health Surveys (DHS) conducted January 1, 2010 December 31, 2016 29 countries SSA. Logistic regression analysis was used examine factors that influence Results were presented using odds ratios (OR).We found overall pregnancy rate 29%, ranging 10.8% Nigeria 54.5% Namibia....
<h2>Summary</h2><h3>Background</h3> The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted gaps in health surveillance systems, disease prevention, and treatment globally. Among the many factors that might have led to these is issue of financing national especially low-income middle-income countries (LMICs), as well a robust global system for preparedness. We aimed provide comparative assessment spending at onset pandemic; characterise amount development assistance preparedness response disbursed first 2 years...
In this paper, we are motivated by the growing complexity of financial service products amidst an unending wave Ponzi schemes as well low levels literacy reported prior studies. Particularly, while extant literature has focused on various determinants literacy, limited insights exist implications behaviour. Consequently, focus our empirical test identifying link between and We formulated hypotheses from family resource management theory which postulates that individual behaviour is a...
Open defecation continuously remains a major global sanitation challenge, contributing to an estimated 1.6 million deaths per year. Ghana ranks second in Africa for open and had the fourth-lowest coverage 2010. Evidence indicates that about 32% of rural Ghanaian population still practice due lack access basic facilities, drifting country from achieving universal by 2030. Women, particularly those areas, are disproportionately affected defecation, facing heightened health risks, harassment,...
Thirty percent (30%) of all deliveries in 2014 were recorded among adolescents Ghana, whom contraceptive use has been found to be low. Our study, therefore, aimed retrospectively look at the trends and determinants (modern traditional) female Ghana.
Stillbirth is a devastating and often avoidable adverse pregnancy outcome. Monitoring stillbirth levels trends-in comprehensive manner that leaves no one uncounted-is imperative for continuing progress in loss reduction. This analysis, completed as part of the Global Burden Diseases, Injuries, Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, methodically accounted different definitions with aim comprehensively estimating all stillbirths at 20 weeks or longer 204 countries territories from 1990 to 2021.
This study is against the backdrop that despite forty-nine percent decline in Maternal Mortality Rate Ghana, situation still remains high averaging 319 per 100,000 live births between 2011 and 2015. To examine relationship National Health Insurance maternal healthcare utilisation across three main wealth quintiles (Poor, Middle Rich). The employed data from 2014 Ghana Demographic Survey. Both descriptive analysis binary logistic regression were conducted. Descriptively, rich women had...
Unintended pregnancy constitutes a significant public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa and particularly among young people, who are more likely to closely space births experience adverse obstetric outcomes. Studies on modern contraceptive use have mostly focused women of reproductive age general with limited attention factors associated adolescents (aged 15-24) Mali. We examined the individual community-level this cohort using 2018 Mali demographic survey data.We analyzed data from...
Over the years, carbon dioxide emissions are primary cause of climate change due to its quantum release by anthropogenic activities. However, inconsistencies in current emission data make it difficult ascertain actual companies' as well difficulties assessing trading routes between emitters and cleaners. These impede sustainable development low-carbon cities times. Therefore, a decentralized, transparent, traceable, trustless system for monitoring credit is imperative meeting low cities'...
Sexual violence plays a key role in women's pregnancy intention. We investigated the influence of sexual on planned, mistimed, and unwanted pregnancies sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).Data from Demographic Health Survey (DHS) 22 countries SSA were used this study. Both descriptive inferential analyses conducted. carried out multinomial logistic regression analysis to examine effect pregnancies. STATA version 14.2 was carry all analyses. Statistical significance declared at p<0.05.At level, we found...
Background In Ghana, home delivery among women in urban areas is relatively low compared to rural areas. However, the few who deliver at still face enormous risk of infections and death, just like those The present study investigated factors associated with live Ghana. Materials methods Data for this was obtained from 2014 Ghana Demographic Health Survey. We used data 1,441 gave birth 5 years preceding survey were dwelling By use Stata version 14.2, we conducted both descriptive...
The probability of not breastfeeding within the first hour after delivery (timely initiation breastfeeding) is particularly pronounced in sub-Saharan Africa. In this study, we examined maternal and child factors associated with timely Africa.We pooled data from 29 African countries' Demographic Health Surveys conducted 2010 to 2018. A total 60,038 childbearing women were included. Frequencies, percentages, binary logistic regression analyses carried out. Binary was used examine results...
Receiving results for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing and counselling during antenatal care (ANC) is critical eliminating mother-to-child transmission. We investigated the educational attainment of women receiving HIV (HTC) ANC in Ghana.We extracted data from women's files 2008 2014 Ghana Demographic Health Surveys. The study sampled 2,660 aged 15-49 with complete on ANC. computed highest receipt HTC each surveys presented it a dot plot. Two Binary Logistic Regression Models were...
Abstract Background Global commitment to stop Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and ensure access HIV treatment calls for women empowerment, as these efforts play major roles in mother-to-child transmission. We examined the association between women’s healthcare decision-making capacity uptake of testing sub-Saharan Africa. Methods used data from current Demographic Health Surveys (DHS) 28 countries Africa, conducted January 1, 2010 December 31, 2018. At descriptive level, we calculated...
Early initiation of antenatal care (ANC) provided by skilled personnel is essential as it enables pregnant women to receive comprehensive reproductive health services. ANC utilisation could prevent complications related pregnancy and improve maternal neonatal outcomes. Regardless this, only forty-one in every hundred Cameroon seek early Studies on the uptake have not focused individual community-level factors that influence ANC. This study aimed at investigating association between...
Introduction: Although contraceptive usage appears to be increasing in Ghana, 30 and 42 percent of married unmarried women respectively still have unmet need for family planning services partly due their inability exercise basic rights on fertility issues. Meanwhile, expanding freedom choice actions shape women's life is critical how can autonomous about issues surrounding fertility. On this premise, study aimed at investigating empowerment status contraceptives among the reproductive age...
Introduction Women's reproductive health decision-making is indispensable for improving their and achieving Sustainable Development Goal three. This study explored the association between capacity unintended pregnancy among women in Ghana. Materials methods We used data from 2014 version of Ghana Demographic Health Survey. The unit analysis this was pregnant at time survey (679). Bivariate multivariable analyses were conducted using Pearson chi-square tests binary logistic regression...
Introduction Early postnatal care (EPNC) utilisation is crucial for averting maternal deaths as recommended by the World Health Organisation. About 30% of women do not obtain EPNC in Ghana and no national level study have investigated determinants EPNC. Therefore, this aimed at assessing factors associated with uptake among aged 15–49 Ghana. Materials methods The utilised data from women’s file 2014 Demographic Survey (GDHS) sampled 1,678 who had complete on Descriptive computation was done....
Abstract Background Maternal mortality is high in Ghana, averaging 310 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births 2017. This partly due to inadequate postnatal care especially among rural communities. Ghana can avert the if women meet World Health Organisation’s recommended early check-up. Despite association between geographical location and utilisation, no study has been done on determinants of residents Ghana. Therefore, this determined prevalence correlates utilization Methods The utilised...
Ghana recorded 19,931 new annual HIV infections in 2018 translating to 14,181 AIDS-related deaths. Mass media is capable of ensuring the sustainability initiatives aimed at curbing HIV/AIDS epidemic by reducing stigma and discrimination. The study exploring if mass plays a role whether HIV-infected female teachers should be allowed teach Ghana.
Since 1993, evidence suggest that a significant portion of Ghanaian under-five children have suffered from Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI). This study sought to examine the prevalence ARI symptoms among under-fives across ecological zones as well childhood and maternal factors associated with between 1993 2014. We used data Ghana Demographic Health Surveys (1993-2014). The sample included women reproductive age who had experiencing cough accompanied short rapid breaths in last two weeks...