ABSTRACT Over the period 1st October 1999 to 30th April 2002 a clinical trail of the modified short course chemotherapy in newly diagnosed cases of pulmonary tuberculosis with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in Ibadan, Nigeria was carried out.
ABSTRACT This chapter is to intimate the doctor who must have had some background training in radiology with the essential radiological investigations required for trauma patients who can be managed in a non-tertiary hospital setting.
ABSTRACT Between a crime commission and its prosecution in a criminal court lies a process of investigation, detection and case preparation.
ABSTRACT 206 patients clinically diagnosed as stroke/cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) were investigated using computerised tomography (CT) scan.
ABSTRACT According to the United Nation Population Fund (UNPF) and the Action Health Incorporated (AHF), (2002) over 3 billion young people exist in the world today.
ABSTRACT In each year, more than 150 million women become pregnant in the world. According to WHO, 19 million of them ( more than 15% ) developed complications requiring skilled treatment. Maternal mortality in Adansi East district stands at 90 / 100,000 live births and about six out every ten deliveries occur at home. This study investigated the factors influencing women in the Adansi East to either at home or in health care facilities and reasons for their choice of place of delivery.�...
ABSTRACT Introduction: Obesity in adolescents has reached alarming levels and its prevalence is continuing to rise to the extent that WHO has labeled it as an epidemic. Obesity in adolescence is of importance because the adolescents are known to carry the obesity into adulthood and develop Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in their early years of adulthood. Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors for obesity among adolescents in senior high schools in t...
ABSTRACT Microsoft Abigail Brago Ofosuhene1, 2,, Kenu1, E Afari1, F. Wurapa1, S. O. Sackey1, D. Ameme1, P. Nortey1. F. Anto1 1Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon. 2Ghana Health Service, Accra, Ghana. Background: World Health Organization (WHO) define hypertension as a systolic blood pressure (BP) equal or above 140mmHg and/or diastolic BP equal to or above 90mmHg. Hypertension is a dominant risk factor of cardiov...
ABSTRACT Background: Childhood obesity is becoming very common worldwide and similar trends are being seen in Ghana. Various researches have shown that several genes are linked to obesity. Several genes including adrenoceptor beta 3 (ADRB3) gene have been implicated. ADRB3, is mainly expressed in adipose tissue, and contributes to variations in energy expenditure and body fat distribution. Polymorphisms of the ADRB3 have been suggested to participate in the pathogenesis of obesity. There is n...
ABSTRACT Background: Despite reducing from 451 in 2007 to 350 in 2010 per 100,000 live births, Ghana has a high maternal mortality rate. NMCP target for IPTp2 is 80%, Ghana‟s coverage was 64.4% in 2011.This contrasts with 84.7% ANC attendance coverage for at least 4 visits. Northern Regional IPTp2 coverage is lower than the national average at 51.2%. In Gushegu 44% registered pregnant women received IPTp2 in 2013. Low IPTP coverage is a threat to reducing malaria incidence and maternal mort...
ABSTRACT Background: HIV/AIDS is a threat to global development and human security, and Sub-Saharan Africa remains the region worst affected. It is estimated that 23.5 million people in this region are living with HIV, with youth accounting for 40% of new HIV infections. However, HIV Testing Counselling uptake among the youth is low. Aim: The objective of this study was to assess the factors influencing uptake of HIV testing and counselling among the youth aged 15-24 years in Kintampo South D...
ABSTRACT Background: Hypertension is the leading risk factor for death worldwide and is beginning to be recognized as a significant public health problem in developing countries. Secondary data obtained from the Upper Manya District assembly’s 2011 health report showed a 92 % sharp increase in the Out Patient Department attendance of hypertension cases between 2009 and 2010 only. A number of factors including diets high in fat and low in potassium, magnesium and calcium have been implicated...
ABSTRACT Introduction An increase in industrial activities without a corresponding increase in management infrastructure has significantly resulted in growing environmental and occupational health concerns. The absence of appropriate regulatory mechanisms and the requisite expertise in environmental and occupational health have mainly been responsible for most health challenges in Ghana. Objectives An investigation was therefore conducted to assess the financial, institutional and human resou...
ABSTRACT This study examined the relationships between psychological contract breach, perceived justice and employee retaliatory behaviour and the moderating roles of religiosity and perceived psychological contract in informal organisational settings. A sample of 150 informal sector employees from ages sixteen to fifty-seven participated in the study. All participants responded to questionnaires on perceived psychological contract, psychological contract breach, perceived justice, employee r...
ABSTRACT Background: Metabolic syndrome is the clustering of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as obesity, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, hypertension and dyslipidemia in an individual. The relationship between metabolic syndrome and arterial stiffness is unclear and the mechanism linking metabolic syndrome to CVDs is largely uncertain even though adipokines such as leptin and adiponectin have been hypothesized to be implicated. This study assessed the levels of leptin ...