A5090661339- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Global Health Care Issues
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Travel-related health issues
- Diverse Scientific Research Studies
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Sex work and related issues
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
Ghana Health Service
2020-2025
Zipline International (United States)
2024
Abstract Background Despite the importance of self-reporting health in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) control, studies on self-reported (SR-STIs) are scanty, especially sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study assessed prevalence and factors associated with SR-STIs among active men (SAM) SSA. Methods Analysis was done based current Demographic Health Survey 27 countries SSA conducted between 2010 2018. A total 130,916 SAM were included analysis. The outcome variable SR-STI. Descriptive...
Maternal mortality, a critical global public health issue, is notably higher in low-to-middle-income countries (LMICs). In Ghana, access to healthcare, especially maternal and emergency services, hindered by infrastructural deficiencies such as poor road networks unreliable electricity, making the delivery of medical supplies services difficult. The study used mixed-method approach assess impact aerial logistics on various outcomes Ashanti Region, focusing intervention Zipline Mpanya...
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 global efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality, stillbirths remain a significant public health challenge in many low- middle-income countries. District systems, largely seen as the backbone of are pivotal addressing data gaps reported for stillbirths. Available, accurate complete is essential Health Management Teams (DHMTs) understand burden stillbirths, evaluate interventions tailor facility support address complex challenges that contribute This study...
Early initiation of breastfeeding has been noted as one the well-known and successful interventions that contributes to reduction early childhood mortality morbidity. The Government Benin established multi-sectoral institutions policies increase prevalence breastfeeding. However, there is little information on determinants in Benin. This study therefore sought examine among women a secondary data analysis 2017/2018 demographic health survey. included weighted sample 7,223 between ages 15 49....
Abstract Background One of the pivotal determinants maternal and neonatal health outcomes hinges on choice place delivery. However, decision to give birth within confines a facility is shaped by complex interplay sociodemographic, economic, cultural, healthcare system-related factors. This study examined predictors delivery among women in Madagascar. Methods We used data from 2021 Madagascar Demographic Health Survey. A total 9,315 who had or delivered elsewhere for most recent live...
Abstract Maternal mortality, a critical global public health issue, is notably higher in low-to-middle-income countries (LMICs). In Ghana, access to healthcare, especially maternal and emergency services, hindered by infrastructural deficiencies such as poor road networks unreliable electricity, making the delivery of medical supplies services difficult. The study used mixed-method approach assess impact aerial logistics on various outcomes Ashanti Region, focusing intervention Zipline...
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...
Purpose: This study was carried out to determine knowledge and attitude towards epilepsy among University of Cape Coast Population Health students, Ghana. Methods: is conducted students in the by distributing questionnaires constructed English language. Questionnaires were administered 200 randomly selected students. Results: Out collected analyzed, majority (97.5%) have heard as a disease with common source information coming from teaching (66.0%). Most (78.0%) reported that psychiatric...
Abstract Background: Assistance during birth delivery is an essential reproductive care given to women pregnancy. Even with the best possible antenatal care, any can become a complicated one; therefore, skilled assistance safe care. Proven health interventions such as childbirth prevent or manage these complications. Methods : The study used secondary data from all six rounds of Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS). Bivariate, multivariate binary logistic regression models were applied...