Medical & Health Sciences

FACTORS AFFECTING UTILIZATION OF CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG MARRIED WOMEN IN NORTH GONJA DISTRICT OF GHANA: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

ABSTRACT In Ghana, fertility rates continue to vary widely; ranging from 2.5 chil

THE ROLE OF THE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT AND SUPERVISION IN STUDENTS’ SATISFACTION WITH ROTATION PRACTICE EXPERIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

ABSTRACT Clinical rotation experience is an integral part of the nursing curricul

ASSESSMENT OF X-RAY RADIATION ON X-RAY WORKERS AND ASSOCIATED POTENTIAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN OWERRI.

A study on assessment of X-ray radiation among X-ray workers and associated poten

PREVALENCE OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS INFECTION AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN TAMALE TEACHING HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Background: Health Care Workers are at higher risk of Hepatitis B Virus

INDUCED ABORTION AND CONTRACEPTIVE USE IN THE HOHOE MUNICIPALITY OF GHANA

ABSTRACT BACKROUND: Induced abortion has been reported to be the third most signi

ANAEMIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING THE ANTENATAL CLINIC AT SAVELUGU MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Background: Most developing countries still suffer from anaemia as a maj

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN HAPTOGLOBIN PHENOTYPES AND DYSLIPIDEMIA AS A RISK FACTOR OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AMONG GHANAIAN HIV/AIDS PATIENTS

ABSTRACT Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the major complications in patien

NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME: PREDICTORS OF CARD RENEWAL AMONG SUBSCRIBERS IN THE EAST GONJA DISTRICT

ABSTRACT Introduction: Ghana‟s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), which was

ANTENATAL CLINIC, A MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR HYPERTENSION EDUCATION

ABSTRACT Introduction Hypertension in pregnancy is a leading cause of maternal mo

Comparative evaluation of starches obtained from Dioscorea species as intragranular tablet disintegrant

ABSTRACT Starches from four Dioscorea species namely Dioscorea dumetorum (bitter

Challenges in Increasing Access to Mental Health Services in Communities in Bawku West District

ABSTRACT Background: Ghana as a country has witnessed different mental health reg

SELF -EMPLOYMENT IN CRAFTS - AN OPTION FOR THE DISABLED HEARING IMPAIRED

ABSTRACT This study examined self-employment as an option for the disabled hearin

Performance Evaluation of the Food and Environmental Monitoring Radio Analytical Laboratory in Ghana

ABSTRACT Since the establishment of the Radiation Protection Institute’s Food and

ACCESS TO FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES AMONG WOMEN ATTENDING HEALTH FACILITIES IN THE GA SOUTH MUNICIPALITY, GREATER ACCRA REGION

ABSTRACT Background: The importance of family planning as a tool and the means to

IS HOME VISITING AN EFFECTIVE STRATEGY FOR IMPROVING FAMILY HEALTH: A CASE STUDY IN THE SEKYERE WEST DISTRICT

ABSTRACT This was a descriptive study carried out in the Sekyere West District of

FACTORS INFLUENCING INTENTION TOWARDS ORGAN DONATION AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY TEACHING HOSPITAL, OSOGBO, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT One of the greatest technological advancements in modern medical practic

ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE RENDERED TO CHILDREN UNDER- FIVE WITH MALARIA AT THE PRINCESS MARIE LOUIS HOSPITAL, ACCRA

ABSTRACT Background: In Ghana, there han: been gradual declines in malaria mortal

ASSESSMENT OF RISK FACTORS OF DENTAL CARIES AMONG URBAN PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

Abstract Background: Oral health is a key part of the general health of an indivi

Pattern of HIV-1 Drug Resistance among Adults on ART in Nigeria

ABSTRACT Background: The development of anitiretroviral drug resistance may limit

AN APPRAISAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE STAFFING SITUATION IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Health personnel are central to the effective implementation of Primary

Antimicrobial Activity of Garcinia kola (Heckel) Seed Extracts and Isolated Constituents Against Caries-causing Microorganisms

ABSTRACT Garcinia kola Heckel (Guttiferae) seed, has found use in folkloric medic

CALL FOR LOGOTHERAPY AS A UNIFYING AGENT IN A DIVERSE WORLD

Logotherapy views human beings as unique creations - what is meaningful for one p

NEEDLE STICK AND SHARPS INJURIES AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS AT THE 37 MILITARY HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Background Needle stick and sharp instrument injuries are occupational e

Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virsu Among PostPartum Women and Determinants of Child Vaccine Uptake in Four Selected Hospitals in Tamale

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Globally, 257 million people are infected with Hepatitis B

Knowledge and behaviour of nurse/midwives in the prevention of vertical transmission of HIV in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT Background: Mother-to-Child Transmission (MTCT) of HIV remains the main

FOOD SAFETY AND HYGIENIC PRACTICES AMONG FOOD VENDORS IN SHUKURA COMMUNITY, ABLE KUMA CENTRAL SUBMETRO

ABSTRACT Background The street food industry is one of the means of income genera

BREAST CANCER: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS AMONG FEMALE SOLDIERS OF THE GHANA AREMED FORCES IN THE GREATER ACCRA REGION

ABSTRACT Introduction: Breast cancer continues to represent a major public health

FACTORS AFFECTING UTILISATION OF MATERNITY SERVICES IN THE YENDI DISTRICT OF THE NORTHERN REGION OF GHANA

Abstract A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Yendi district to find out

ASSESSMENT OF BLOOD BORNE INFECTIONS PREVENTION AMONG HEALTH WORKERS AT KWESIMINTSIM HOSPITAL IN TAKORADI

ABSTRACT Background: Blood borne pathogens such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and h

CONTRACEPTIVE USE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG MEN IN AWUTU SENYA EAST MUNICIPALITY

ABSTRACT Background Despite the benefits of contraceptives, its usage by men is m