Public Health

ADOLESCENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF YOUTH FRIENDLY CENTERS IN THE ADENTAN MUNICIPAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE

ABSTRACT Introduction: Adolescence has been described as a transitional period be

CONTRACEPTIVE DISCONTINUATION AND SWITCHING AMONG WOMEN IN THE SHAI-OSUDOKU AND NINGO PRAMPRAM DISTRICTS, GHANA

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The intended and continued use of contraceptives is critic

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE TIMING OF MATERNAL MORTALITY AT THE GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, 2014-2018

ABSTRACT Background: Ghana grapples with high maternal mortality ratios in spite

LOCAL PERCEPTIONS OF BURULI ULCER IN THE GA DISTRICT, GREATER ACCRA REGION

ABSTRACT The Buruli ulcer disease is assuming public health importance in many co

THE INFLUENCE OF MALE SUPPORT DURING ANTENATAL CARE ON THE PLACE OF DELIVERY IN THE OFFINSO SOUTH MUNICIPALITY OF THE ASHANTI REGION, GHANA

ABSTRACT In Ghana and other countries of the developing world, men are very influ

A study of the cost of delivery services and its roie in determining utiiization patterns of pregnant women in the Kintampo district.

ABSTACT Having a trained birth attendant at every delivery has been identified as

A STUDY OF SOME FACTORS AFFECTING THE PREVALENCE OF SCHISTOSOMIASIS IN 2 RURAL COMMUNITIES IN THE ASUOGYAMAN DISTRICT

ABSTRACT This study was intended to find the social and environmental factors tha

THE INFLUENCE OF MATERNAL EDUCATION ON ANTENATAL CARE ATTENDANCE AT THE OLD TAFO GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Introduction: Worldwide, it was approximated that 303,000 maternal death

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE USE OF ANEMIA PREVENTING MEASURES AMONG ANTENATAL CLINIC ATTENDANTS IN THE KINTAMPO NORTH MUNICIPALITY

ABSTRACT Background: Anemia in pregnancy is a major public health problem that af

ECONOMIC BURDEN OF FAMILY CARE-GIVING FOR THE ELDERLY AT THE GA-EAST MUNICIPALITY, GHANA.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Family caregivers continue to be the primary source of car

THE ROLE OF ADOLESCENT SCHOOL HEALTH CLUBS ON SEX AND CONDOM USE AMONG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE TEMA EAST SUBMETROPOLIS

ABSTRACT Background: Negative outcomes pertaining to sexual and reproductive heal

SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF NON-MARITAL ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY IN NKWANTA SOUTH DISTRICT

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Adolescence is a period of biological, psychological and s

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SEDENTARY BEHAVIOUR AMONG BASIC SCHOOL CHILDREN IN ADENTA MUNICIPALITY, GREATER ACCRA REGION.

ABSTRACT Background: Sedentary behaviour is characterised by energy expenditure ≤

REPRODUCTIVE DECISION-MAKING IN THE CONTEXT OF HIV/AIDS A CASE STUDY OF THE “GYIDIM” COMMUNITY IN THE AGOGO SUB-DISTRICT

ABSTRACT The study was undertaken in the Gyidim community of the Agogo sub-distri

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PRACTICES AMONG HEALTH WORKERS AT RIDGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Background An effective Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme

A STUDY OF THE DETERMINANTS OF CARE SEEKING AND HOME MANAGEMENT PRACTICE IN AKATSI DISTRICT

Abstract Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) include infections in any part of th

PERCEPTION AND PRACTICES OF CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING AND PREVENTION AMONG FEMALE HEALTH WORKERS IN THE KORLE BU TEACHING HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Background: Cervical cancer is the most common cancer among women in Gha

WEIGHT GAIN AND IT’S CONTRIBUTING FACTORS AMONG POST-NATAL WOMEN AT TEMA GENERAL HOSPITAL, GREATER ACCRA

ABSTRACT Background: Optimal gestational weight gain is an important factor linke

COMMUNITY PERCEPTION AND KNOWLEDGE OF BURULI ULCER IN THE GA WEST MUNICIPALITY AREA

ABSTRACT. Buruli Ulcer is becoming a Public health problem in tropical Countries

AWARENESS OF CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) AMONG UNIVERSITY OF GHANA STUDENTS AND AN ASSESSMENT OF THEIR WILLINGNESS TO PRACTICE CPR

ABSTRACT Introduction: Sudden cardiac arrest is a gradually emerging global publi

EVALUATION OF RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TEST METHOD FOR SCREENING BLOOD DONORS AND DETERMINING THE RISK OF TRANSFUSION TRANSMITTED VIRAL INFECTIONS IN SELECTED HEALTH FACILITIES IN CENTRAL REGION, GHA

ABSTRACT Background: Blood transfusion is a life-saving practice in medicine but

FACTORS INFLUENCING EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING PRACTICES AMONG MOTHERS IN ASUOGYAMAN DISTRICT, EASTERN REGION GHANA

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Exclusive breastfeeding has been known to contribute to chil

PATIENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE QUALITY OF OUTPATIENT CARE AT THE PORT MEDICAL CENTRE IN TEMA COMMUNITY ONE

ABSTRACT Introduction: Ghana is an emerging market with high demands on its healt

A POPULATION STUDY IN THE AKWAPIM SOUTH DISTRICT OF GHANA

ABSTRACT Modem Eye care in Ghana is making progress in prevention of blindness fr

AN ASSESSMENT OF THE VIRGINS PROJECT IN EJISU SUB DISTRICT

ABSTRACT The rising incidence o f early sexual activity among young people has be

KNOWLEDGE ON EARLY DETECTION PRACTICES OF BREAST CANCER AMONG WOMEN WITH A FAMILY HISTORY, AT THE KORLE-BU TEACHING HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Background: Breast cancer (BC) continues to remain a major cause of morb

FACTORS AFFECTING ADHERENCE TO ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY AMONG PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AT ST. MARTIN DE PORRES HOSPIT AL- AGORMANYA

ABSTRACT. Introduction: The advent of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) has brought a

FACTORS INFLUENCING UTILIZATION OF ANTENATAL CARE AMONG PREGNANT ADOLESCENT GIRLS; A STUDY AT LA NKWANTANANG MADINA

ABSTRACT Background: Although every pregnant woman requires good maternal health

FACTORS ACCOUNTING FOR LOW SUPERVISED DELIVERY SERVICES IN ADANSI EAST DISTRICT

ABSTRACT In each year, more than 150 million women become pregnant in the world.

RISK FACTORS FOR OBESITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE TEMA METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT Introduction: Obesity in adolescents has reached alarming levels and its