ABSTRACT Background Although ageing is a desired phenomenon, it is associated with health-related challenges which affect the quality of life of older adults. These increase the demand for health care services as a growing number of older people are living with chronic diseases and disabilities. This study assessed the availability and utilization of health care services and the health-related quality of life of older adults living in Greater Accra region in Ghana. Methods It was a cross-sect...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out in the Cape Coast Municipality of the Central Region of Ghana. Objectives of the Study were: 1. To describe the problem of compliance with chloroquine syrup in children 0-5 in terms of the kind of measures used, the frequency of administration and the number of days medication is administered. 2. To describe and compare compliance with anti-malarials (chloroquine) among clients receiving pre-packaged tablets to those receiving syrups for their children 0-5 ...
ABSTRACT This study is a survey which examines and clarifies the determinants of disclosure of HIV status among individuals who are known to be aware of their sero-positive status. Although the African region has a high HIV prevalence there is a dearth of research on the complex process of disclosure of HIV infection in most African nations including Ghana. Addressing issues of non-disclosure and increased risky behavior is a crucial mechanism to help stop the spread of HIV and reduce new HIV...
ABSTRACT Rapid repeat pregnancy (RRP) is defined as pregnancy onset within 24 months of the previous pregnancy outcome. RRP has been identified to result from different situations and as such might create different risks to the individual. Several studies have shown an association between RRP and mental health issues such as anxiety, emotional stress, depression, aggression and poorer education attainment. There is a pint-size consensus as to which risk factors are the very key predictors of ...
ABSTRACT Background: Breastfeeding has been established as the gold standard of infant feeding, and exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of a child’s life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) less than 40% of children globally are exclusively breastfed up to six months. The practice of exclusive breastfeeding in Ghana is estimated at 52% and that of professional working mothers is about 10.3%. This study therefore sought to find out the support profes...
ABSTRACT Introduction: Medicinal properties of plants have been investigated throughout the world due to their potent pharmacological activities, no side effects and economic viability. Although the documentation of therapeutic potential of plant material is limited, traditional medicine has been integrated into the National health delivery system in Ghana. Vernonia amygdalina posseses phytochemicals that exhibit anticancer properties. This led to the determination of the prevalence of use, a...
ABSTRACT A.comprehensive coverage evaluation of essential obstetric care was carried out at the district referral point and the sub-districts’ first points of contact in the Adansi-East District, Ashanti Region. The evaluation tool consisted of measuring the coverage of essential care availability, access, utilization, adequacy and effectiveness. The essential care variables that were assessed were labour monitoring by partography, performance of obstetric surgery and the treatment of non-s...
Abstract Hypertension is a growing public health problem in Ghana and Africa as a whole. In recent times hypertensive patients have resorted to the use of herbal medicine. The objective of this study is to investigate the use of herbal medicine among hypertensive patients in Ga East district. This study assessed the extent of use, factors associated with the use of herbal medicine, and the type of herbal medicines being used among hypertensive patients in Ga East district. This was a cross-se...
ABSTRACT Background: Pregnant women living with HIV infection are at risk of transmitting the infection to their babies. Most of these transmission occurs during labour, delivery and during breast feeding. In 2018, over 500 deliveries were attended to by healthcare providers at the 37 Military Hospital, out of this number about 6% of these deliveries were to pregnant women living with HIV and AIDS. The Knowledge, attitude and practice of midwives and nurses are very essential in institutional...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted with three specific objectives: to describe community knowledge and perception about Buruli ulcer and wound management; determine health seeking behaviour for Buruli ulcer by community members and determine cultural and local acceptability of wound management at the clinic and community. The study was conducted in the Obom sub-district of the Ga South Municipality of Ghana. This was a mixed method study employing qualitative and quantitative techniques for da...
ABSTRACT Background: The Human Immune-Deficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic is a major public health issue confronting the world today. As a result of the effectiveness of the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) now live longer. Quality of life (QOL) of PLWHA has become a distinct and important patient-reported prognostic measure in HIV care. Objectives: This study was on the assessment of the QOL of PLWHA receiving antiretroviral therapy; the physical,...
ABSTRACT Purpose: In Ghana the available statistics on unsafe abortions could only be gathered from the hospitals and the clinics especially in the major cities, leaving out the numerous cases of self –induced abortions in the rural communities where the women privately indulged in induced abortion without it being recorded in any hospital records. The purpose of this study was to investigate methods of self –induced abortion, one of the causes of maternal mortality in Ghana. This study s...
ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Hypertension is a global public health problem. Although efforts have been made to combat this global epidemic, inadequate control of blood pressure due to poor compliance is prevalent. The aim of this study was to examine patient perceptions of antihypertensive drugs and how it affects compliance at the Achimota Hospital METHODS: 300 patients were selected and interviewed using structured questionnaires regarding compliance and perceptions of antihypertensive drugs. 20...
ABSTRACT. Introduction: The advent of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) has brought a lot of hope to many afflicted with HIV. With ARTs, HIV has moved from a stage of destructive illness to that of a chronic one. As a chronic illness, it requires a lifetime management on anti-retroviral therapy hence adherence to medications is therefore very important. This study therefore was intended to find out the adherence level to anti-retroviral medications among persons living with HIV/AIDS a...
ABSTRACT Background: The volume and complexity of medical imaging are steadily increasing with technological advances, workforce shortage, workload escalation and globalization. These factors could be potential threats to quality of care. Therefore assessing clients’ perception of the quality of care of medical imaging services at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital will help ensure optimum effectiveness of care, combat any trend in commoditization of services and to inform policy on appropriate...