A5055205944- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Global Health Care Issues
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Energy, Environment, Economic Growth
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Malaria Research and Control
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Banking stability, regulation, efficiency
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Economic Growth and Development
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
- Islamic Finance and Banking Studies
- COVID-19 impact on air quality
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Climate Change Policy and Economics
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
University of Cape Coast
2020-2023
<strong>Background:</strong> HIV-related stigma and HIV status disclosure are important elements in the continuous fight against as these impact prevention efforts antiretroviral treatment adherence among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) many communities. <strong>Objectives:</strong> The objectives of study were to examine prevalence experience various types PLWHA Volta region. <strong>Methods:</strong> A cross-sectional design was used collect quantitative data from 301 PLWHA....
Introduction Contraception plays a significant role in fertility regulation and determines the reproductive health rights of women. Studies other parts world have found that sexual violence has negative effects on unmet need for contraception. There not been any study association between these two phenomena sub-Saharan Africa using current nationally-representative survey data. We investigated contraception among married cohabiting women Africa. Materials methods This was based secondary...
Contraceptives afford individuals the opportunity to meet their reproductive needs and reduce maternal mortality. We aimed at assessing trend inequalities of contraceptive use in Ghana based on 1993-2014 Demographic Health Surveys.We used World Organization's Equity Assessment Toolkit (HEAT) software analysing data. adopted two approaches for analysis. First, we disaggregated using four equity stratifiers: wealth index, education, residence, region. Second, summary measures (D), (PAR), (R),...
Abstract Background Pregnant women and children are the most vulnerable group of people usually affected by malaria. The use insecticide-treated nets is one proven interventions for mitigating malaria its associated deaths in endemic regions, including Ghana. Meanwhile, there limited evidence on extent inequality pregnant This study assessed inequalities Methods Data from 2011 2017 versions Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys were used. 2019 updated World Health Organization (WHO) HEAT...
The environment plays a vibrant role in sustaining human life such that without suitable environment, humans will find it difficult to survive. 1992 Constitution of the Republic Ghana mandates an excellent and healthy for all. Hence, it’s right must be upheld needs collective effort sustain it. Thus, state, government, stakeholders protect manage implement sustainable development. Ghanaian can support Ghanaians line with implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDGs have since 2015...
Air pollution is one of the major causes health risks as it leads to widespread disease and death each year. Countries have invested heavily in fighting air pollution, arguably without convincing results. The outbreak highly infectious COVID-19 December 2019 has been declared a pandemic worldwide crisis by World Health Organization (WHO). resorted city lockdowns that sternly curtailed personal mobility economic activities control spread this deadly coronavirus disease. This paper examines...
People with Disabilities (PwDs) suffer and are susceptible to social inequalities, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. In West Africa, these influenced by how services geared towards PwDs administered. This study explores government policies implemented in Africa pandemic their impact on line SDGs disability targets. Thematic analysis was adopted analyze eighty-one (81) documents, including legislation, reports official documents that communicated measures taken response The found...
Orientation: The financial system performs essential role in the mechanisms through which economic activities translate into growth and development of African economies, especially their allocation finance from surplus units to productive activities. Research purpose: This article examines how monetary policy instruments impact level 37 countries over period 2002–2015. analyses governance systems these can have both first- second-order effects on mechanisms. Motivation for study: need study...
Vitamin A deficiency is considered a public health issue, particularly among children under 5 years. supplementation the ten key essential nutrition actions put in place to tackle malnutrition and helps reduce under-five mortality by almost quarter deficient areas. We, therefore, examined inequalities uptake 6-59 months Ghana.We used data from 2003, 2008, 2014 Ghana Demographic Health Surveys. The WHO's HEAT version 3.1 software was for all analyses. We adopted six equity stratifiers...
Abstract Background Family planning is essential in promoting the well-being of women and their families communities ensuring quality care contraceptive use. This study sought to assess trend inequalities demand for family satisfied (DFPS) Ghana from 1993 2014. Methods The World Health Organization's Equity Assessment Toolkit was employed analyse data. We disaggregated DFPS by five equity stratifiers: age, economic status, education, residence region. Inequality measured using difference...
Purpose: A 77-year-old woman with UC diagnosed on endoscopic biopsy; presented to ER 1 week history of severe pain in her lower extremities without swelling or erythema. She also reported abdominal and intermittent bloody stools for month. Her home medicines included Coumadin® 2 mg alternate 4 mesalamine 3200 mg. On examination she appeared ill. Musculoskeletal exam revealed no skin changes but tenderness palpation from knee joints ankle bilaterally. Abdominal was significant diffuse mild...