Medical & Health Sciences

MATERNAL EMPLOYMENT, CHILDCARE AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN 0-2 YEARS OF AGE IN THE KASSENA-NANKANA DISTRICTS IN THE UPPER EAST REGION OF GHANA

ABSTRACT Background: Child undernutrition and poor childcare still remain a great

ASSESSMENT OF WORK RELATED HYPERTENSION AMONG BANK WORKERS IN ACCRA

ABSTRACT Hypertension is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular diseases and

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

INDIGENOUS NEWBORN CARE PRACTICES AMONG PRIMIPAROUS MOTHERS IN THE EAST MAMPRUSI DISTRICT, GHANA.

ABSTRACT Most often, newborns are considered to be a source of joy to the family

POSTOPERATIVE PAIN EXPERIENCE OF MEN AFTER UROLOGICAL SURGERY AT THE KORLE BU TEACHING HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Post-operative pain (POP) is a global phenomenon of concern, associated

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

EFFECT OF AN ETHANOLIC FRUIT EXTRACT OF XYLOPIA AETHIOPICA AND ITS MAJOR ALKALOID, XYLOPIC ACID, ON LEARNING AND MEMORY: A PRE-CLINICAL EVALUATION FROM A NEUROPHARMACOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

ABSTRACT Background: Cognitive dysfunction, presenting as learning and memory imp

DIETARY HABITS AND RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES AMONG KEEP FIT CLUB MEMBERS IN DANSOMAN

ABSTRACT Background: Epidemiological transitions characterized by increasing urba

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

PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS OF HOSPITALS FOR VIRAL HEMORRHAGIC FEVERS IN WESTERN REGION

ABSTRACT Background: Viral Haemorrhagic fevers (VHF) are among the important publ

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

EXPERIENCES OF POSTNATAL MOTHERS WITH STILLBIRTH IN THE EAST MAMPRUSI DISTRICT

ABSTRACT Stillbirth (SB) is a global issue; an estimated 2.6 million SB occur in

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

PERCEPTIONS, ATTITUDES AND MANAGEMENT OF MENOPAUSE AMONG MENOPAUSAL WOMEN IN THREE COMMUNITIES

ABSTRACT Background: Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstruation, usuall

EVALUATION OF NOTIFIABLE DISEASES SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM IN WESTERN AREA, SIERRA LEONE, 2014

ABSTRACT Background: In Africa, infectious diseases continue to be a major health

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 ≤

AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AMONG FEMALE PORTERS IN MADINA

ABSTRACT Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are infections or diseases that a

ASSESSING NURSE-PARENT COMMUNICATION AMONG NURSES/MIDWIVES IN ACCRA METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT An important component of professional nursing practice which expresses

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

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN FACILITY STATUS – BABY FRIENDLY AND NON-BABY FRIENDLY HOSPITALS AND INFANT FEEDING PRACTICES

ABSTRACT Introduction: To protect, promote and support breastfeeding, WHO/UNICEF

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