A5086905446- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Adolescent Health and Behaviors
- Family Support in Illness
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
University of Health and Allied Sciences
2016-2022
Breast cancer is the primary cause of death among women globally, responsible for about 425,000 deaths in 2010. This study assessed awareness, knowledge and practices breast self-examination as a method prevention early diagnosis reproductive aged Akatsi South district Volta region Ghana.This was cross-sectional involving 385 between ages 15-49 years. Data were collected with structured questionnaire variables included socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, practice. Descriptive...
Breast cancer is one of the top types affecting women both in developed and developing countries. a chronic debilitating condition for anybody diagnosed it as well their family. Social support has been shown to offset or moderate impact stress caused by illness other related negative outcomes.The objective this study assess availability, accessibility, social on treatment breast patients at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Ashanti Region Ghana.A phenomenological was employed. An...
Background In 1999, Ghana introduced the Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) as key primary health care strategy. this study, we explored challenges, capacity development priorities, stakeholder perspectives on improving CHPS concept it has been fraught with a myriad of challenges since its inception. Our study is outcome national programme for strengthening implementation Initiative in (CHPS+) 2017. Methods This exploratory research was qualitative conducted two Systems...
<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....
Background Hepatitis B (HB) is a viral infection that affects the liver and can lead to life-threatening conditions including cirrhosis cancer. Over billion people are estimated be infected globally with hepatitis virus, over 240 million chronically infected. Sub-Saharan Africa Ghana an HBV endemic area 5%– 10% of population in region Research on knowledge vaccination status rural communities lacking. Objectives The objectives this study proposed were assess knowledge, risk infection, high...
Skilled birth attendance is considered an effective intervention to reduce maternal and early neonatal morbidity mortality. Yet in Ghana, skilled said be relatively low despite high antenatal attendance. In this study, we specifically assessed the influence of information, education communication on prenatal delivery Tano North District Ghana. A descriptive cross-sectional quantitative survey involving both closed open-ended questionnaires were conducted among 393 women at three health...
Persons with disabilities have been identified as one of the groups vulnerable to HIV, due several challenges posed by their disabilities. They also suffer external stigma from able bodied peers. However, they largely ignored part HIV prevention programs, perceptions that are not at risk, and information is being accessible. About 5.4% Cameroon population lives a disability. In Cameroon, no official statistics exist on perception factors associated condom use prevent among persons...
Infant mortality is a major public health problem especially in developing countries. It an indicator of quality and accessibility to primary healthcare as well the overall status country. Understanding risk factors for infant first important step reducing its incidence/prevalence. This study examined prevalence disease-specific causes urban hospital Ghana gender differences burden mortality. Births deaths data at were reviewed analyzed. Results indicated 32/1000 live births highlighted...
<ns4:p><ns4:bold>Introduction</ns4:bold></ns4:p><ns4:p> The efficacy of antiretroviral medicines to improve health outcomes and wellbeing depends largely on how soon they are prescribed PLHIV adhere their regimens. objectives this cross-sectional study were examine adherence therapy (ART) assess perceived among people living with HIV(PLHIV) in two regions Ghana. </ns4:p><ns4:p> <ns4:bold>Methods</ns4:bold></ns4:p><ns4:p> Quantitative data collected from 301 at three HIV clinics Volta Oti...
HIV/AIDS continuous to impact young adults globally despite the gains achieved in infection and mortality reductions but is greatest on youth sub-Sahara Africa (SSA). Rural developing countries of SSA are equally impacted by major ways preventing spread have been information encourage consistent condom use. What least studied as initial step prevention HIV especially among rural Ghana use intention. The objective this study was evaluate effectiveness a culturally appropriate intervention...