Medical & Health Sciences

6465 works in Medical & Health Sciences

Ghanaian Footballers With Career Threatening Injuries: Exploring Lived Experiences

ABSTRACT The extant literature have examined the prevalence of injuries among a n

Selected Candidate Genes And Obesity Among Ghanaian Adults: A Case Control Study At The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (Dietherapy Unit) Accra

ABSTRACT Background: Obesity is a complex, heterogeneous group of disorders that

ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE OF GA DISTRICT MUTUAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME (#27577)

ABSTRACT Background: Ghana established National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in

Serum Leptin And C-Reactive Protein Levels In Obese Ghanaians With And Without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus At Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (Kbth), Accra

ABSTRACT The prevalence of obesity is increasing in Ghana. Obesity is associated

A Comparative Study Of The Practice Of Exclusive Breastfeeding As Related To The Type Of Health Care Provider Assisting Delivery

ABSTRACT This study is an investigation of one of the known factors that contribu

Ergonomic Risk Factors And Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Workers In The Cement Block Manufacturing Companies In Tema

ABSTRACT Background: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs) has for quit

Factors Influencing Antiretroviral Therapy (A.R.T) Defaulting Among People Living With Hiv/Aids (Plwhiv/Aids) At The Volta Regional Hospital, Ho

ABSTRACT Background: The introduction of antiretroviral therapy by the global sci

Assessment Of Factors Affecting Discharge Planning Implementation In Margaret Marquart Catholic Hospital

ABSTRACT Background Discharge from a hospital does not mark the end of care or in

Sub District Maternal Referral Practices In Ho Municipality

ABSTRACT Background: The referral system is emphasized as a back-up function of p

Factors Associated With Delays In Diagnosis And Treatment Of Childhood Cancers At The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana

ABSTRACT Background: Childhood cancers, although rare, are the leading cause of d

The Use Of Complementary And Alternative Medicine (Cam) For The Management Of Hypertension Among Patients Seeking Health Care At The Ledzokuku Krowor Municipal Assembly (Lekma) Hospital

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Complementary alternative medicine (CAM) use appears to be o

Factors Contributing To Low Tuberculosis Case Detection Rate In Ejisu-Juaben District

ABSTRACT Tuberculosis (TB) remains a disease of serious public health consequence

BURDEN OF HYPERTENSION AMONG RURAL COMMUNITIES IN KWABRE EAST DISTRICT OF ASHANTI REGION

ABSTRACT Background: Hypertension continues to be one of the main risk factors of

Control Of Yaws In The Asuogyaman District. Can Community Involvement Make The Difference?

ABSTRACT Community involvement in the control of yaws is a participatory approach

Treatment Practices For Malaria In Small Children By Caregivers In The Wassa West District Of Ghana

ABSTRACT The study was conducted in 5 randomly selected communities in the Wassa

Reproductive Health Needs Of Adolescent School Dropouts In The Ga East Municipality

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Adolescents represent one of the main pillars of any society.

Hiv/Aids Related Risk Perception And Sexual Practices In Osu Klotfey Sub-Metropolitan Area Of Accra

ABSTRACT An individual's knowledge of HI V transmission and accurate assessment o

Prevalence Of Overweight And Obesity In Pre-School Children At La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality

ABSTRACT Background Overweight and obesity epidemic has become one of the most ur

Welding Fumes And Associated Lung Function Outcomes Among Welders In The Birim North District

ABSTRACT Background: Occupational hazards account for a significant percentage of

The Effect Of Occupational Noise Levels On Hearing Among Cement Factory Workers In Tema

ABSTRACT Noise pollution is a global occupational health issue affecting the well

Uptake Of Intermittent Preventive Treatment For Malaria And Birth Outcomes In Selected Health Facilities In The Brong Ahafo Region Of Ghana (#27526)

ABSTRACT Background Malaria in pregnancy is a public health problem especially in

Factors Contributing To The Low Registration Of National Health Insurance Scheme (Nhis) In Kassena-Nankana District (Knd) In Upper East Region, Ghana

ABSTRACT Health insurance is a method of financing health care in which payment f

Nurses’ Perspectives On Invasive Procedural Pain Among Paediatric Patients At The Regional Hospital, Koforidua.

ABSTRACT Paediatric patients undergo various painful invasive procedures in paedi

Nutritional Status And Pneumonia in Children Under Five at Princess Marie Louise Children Hospitals

ABSTRACT  Background: Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection. The epi

Assessment Of The Relationship Between Caregiver Psychosocial Factors And The Quality Of Life Of The Elderly At Home In The Tamale Township

ABSTRACT Ageing predisposes one to chronic conditions, increased utilization of h

Community Perceptions on Induced Abortions And Contraceptives in The Manhyia And Asawase Sub-Metros of Kumasi

ABSTRACT Improving maternal health is a key concern of the international communit

Arterial Stiffness In Type 2 Diabetes Patients In Ghana

Abstract Diabetes mellitus is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular di

Prevalence Of Childhood And Adolescent Obesity And Its Associated Factors At The Legon Staff Village

ABSTRACT Childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity is a major global concer

Association Between Calorie Intake And Work Related Stress Among Nurses in Two District Level Hospitals in MAMPONG-AKUAPEM of The Eastern Region of Ghana

ABSTRACT Background: Stress has often been related to a multitude of negative hum

Hypertension Among Hiv/Aids Patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral Drugs at Ridge Regional Hospital (#27489)

ABSTRACT Background With improved survival after the introduction of highly activ