ABSTRACT This study investigated the influence of academic stress and academic performance on the psychological well-being of Senior High School (SHS) remedial students ranging from 18 to 25 years. The moderating role of social support, africultural coping, gender and socio-economic status in the relationship between academic stress and psychological well-being were also investigated. The moderating role of academic self-efficacy, in the relationship between academic performance and psycholog...
ABSTRACT Background Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires long term management to prevent complications. It is a growing public health problem. Adherence to treatment has been recognized as a major problem in patients with chronic diseases despite the compelling evidence about effectiveness of medication. About 50% chronic care patients in the developed countries are non adherent and it is estimated to be higher in developing countries such as Ghana. Diabetes mortality and morbidity hav...
ABSTRACT Background: The study determined the factors that contributed to the recent high cases of cholera in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality. It is established that all regions in Ghana has reported cases when the outbreak started in April, 2014. The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of cases of which LA Dade-kotopon Municipality contributed to most of the cases recorded. Objective: The study assessed factors (such as level of knowledge, hygiene practices and socio-economic f...
ABSTRACT Self-medication is the act of obtaining and consuming drug(s) without the advice of a physician for treatment of self-diagnosed symptoms or illness. This praxis plays a major role in self-care and hence its adoption worldwide. According to International Pharmaceutical Federation (F.I.P) and World Health Organization (W.H.O), the public is well informed in recent times and as a resuit, have made their health care a more inclusive personal concern. W.H.O in collaboration with governmen...
ABSTRACT Background Malaria is a notable public health problem despite implementation of several preventive strategies. Over 90% of malaria related deaths in the world is in Sub Saharan Africa. About 25% of pregnant women are infected with malaria in areas endemic for malaria and accounts for about 15% of maternal death globally. Intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) is one of the main strategies for prevention of malaria in pregnancy. A new r...
ABSTRACT Background: Pregnancies complicated by pre-eclampsia are associated with a high rate of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. The only effective treatment of pre-eclampsia is premature delivery of the baby and the placenta which can result in neonatal complications. Antiangiogenic and angiogenic factors have been implicated in the pathophysiology of preeclampsia resulting in of placental ischemia with subsequent maternal endothelial cell dysfunction and fetal complications. Gen...
ABSTRACT Background: The presence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) has been associated with an increased risk of stroke. The indicators of MetS that predispose individuals to stroke still persist after stroke. There is insufficient information on MetS in acute ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke survivors at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Aim: This study assessed metabolic syndrome in acute stroke survivors at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Method: This was a cross-sectional study involving patients at t...
ABSTRACT The pivotal role nurse managers’ play in hospitals cannot be overemphasized and as with most roles of similar nature, a great deal of knowledge and skill is needed for effective and efficient outcomes. Many nurse managers however, assume managerial positions without adequate formal preparation due to the absence of clear cut lines of succession and are therefore, faced with numerous challenges which affect patient outcomes and staff satisfaction. This study hence sought to explore ...
ABSTRACT Introduction: Caesarean section is one of the regular procedures in obstetric practices in Ghana. Caesarean surgical site infection is one of the commonest complications associated with caesarean delivery in developing countries. In order to prevent and decrease the occurrence of the caesarean surgical infections in our health facilities, there is the need to assess the risk factors associated with caesarean surgical site infections. Objectives: To determine the incidence of caesarea...
ABSTRACT This study looked at factors which contribute to low immunization coverage in the Asante Akim North district. Low immunization coverage in this study was defined as “ the inability of the DHMT to achieve set immunization targets”. The objectives of this study were to identify factors contributing to low immunization coverage in the district. Factors considered were availability of logistics, strategies used, adequacy of health workers, and supervision of junior health workers. Ot...
ABSTRACT Background: Non-adherence to diabetic medication is one of the major public health challenges to diabetes management and poses a major risk factor for developing cardiovascular and other chronic diseases. Objectives: This study sought to assess non- adherence to medication regimen among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at the diabetic clinic at Tema General Hospital (TGH). Method: A descriptive cross sectional study using quantitative method were employed. A structured questionnaire...
ABSTRACT Background: Although several strategies including large scale deployment of ITNs have been implemented by various stakeholders including the Ghana Health Service to fight malaria, the disease remains the leading cause of morbidity in the Sunyani West district. The study determined the level of household ownership and utilization of ITNs and associated factors in the Sunyani West District. Methods: The Sunyani West district has five sub districts. These sub districts served as the str...
ABSTRACT Background: Globally, diabetes is one of the major health crises. Ghana has been considerably affected by the double burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases, including high incidence of diabetes. The high incidence of diabetes recorded globally can be attributed to unhealthy diets. Objective: To assess dietary adherence and its association with glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus seeking treatment in Ga West Municipal Hospital Methods: A total number...
ABSTRACT Objective The main objective of the study was to determine which component of the National Drug Policy was working and which was not. Thus this study aimed to compare the current practices in the implementation of the Drug Policy with findings obtained in 1996 and 1998 and to determine strengths and weaknesses of some of those strategies adopted in the implementation process. The study took place in the Dangme West District. Subdistrict health staff working in the ten Health Centres ...
ABSTRACT Three separate outbreaks of Ebola associated with high fatality occurred in Uganda between 2000-2011.