Medical & Health Sciences

INTERVENTIONS IN PLACE TO ENHANCE TUBERCULOSIS CASE DETECTION IN HEALTH FACILITIES IN GREATER ACCRA REGION

ABSTRACT Introduction Despite the global response to the tuberculosis epidemic, a

METABOLIC SYNDROME AMONG PEOPLE WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN TWO SELECTED HOSPITALS IN THE BRONG AHAFO REGION

Abstract Background: Metabolic syndrome is a condition characterised by the clust

Factors Influencing Patient Satisfaction at the Out-Patient Department of Pentecost Hospital, Greater Accra Region

ABSTRACT Background: Measuring patient satisfaction has become an integral part o

CHARACTERIZING OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AMONG SAWMILL WORKERS OF AGBOGBLOSHIE TIMBER MARKET, ACCRA

ABSTRACT Background: The wood products industry historically has been considered

FACTORS INFLUENCING UTILIZATION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN DANKU COMMUNITY, WA - UWRC

ABSTRACT Background: Several factors influence health care utilization. Albeit a

EXPERIENCES OF ADOLESCENTS LIVING WITH HIV AT THE FEVERS UNIT, KORLE BU TEACHING HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Living with Human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is challenging for any pe

Environmental and Health Related Assessment Of NORMs And Trace Elements From The Pozzolana Industry In Ghana

Abstract The cement industry processes and uses raw materials with varying concen

EFFECT OF IRRADIATION ON THE SHELF LIFE AND NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF TOMATO (Solanum lycopersicon L.) POWDER

ABSTRACT Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.) is a major horticultural crop with an e

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE CHOICE OF CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG WOMEN AT A SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, SOKOTO-NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Contraceptive choices that couples make is a key component of the Sustai

EXPERIENCES OF YOUNG ADULTS LIVING WITH STROKE IN THE ACCRA METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT Stroke has a devastating effect on young adults between the ages of 18-4

THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND THE RISK OF OBESITY AMONG THE URBAN POOR IN ACCRA, GHANA

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Obesity has become a major public health problem globally. O

PERI-URBAN ENVIRONMENT, SANITATION AND HEALTH - ASSOCIATED HEALTH RISKS IN WASTE HANDLING IN PRAMPRAM, GHANA

ABSTRACT The peri-urban community of Prampram is characterized by filthy and chok

EXAMINING THE ROLE OF SELF-CARE MANGEMENT IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS AT THE KORLE BU TEACHING HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Diabetes Mellitus (DM) has become an important area of research over the

RELIGIOUS COPING, PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG TYPE – 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS IN GHANA

ABSTRACT This study examined the influence of religious coping and psychosocial f

FAECAL PANCREATIC ELASTASE 1 - A USEFUL NON INVASIVE MEASURE OF EXOCRINE PANCREATIC FUNCTION

ABSTRACT The major objective o f this work was to establish the assay o f faecal

KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) AMONG NURSES AT GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL HOSPITAL AND LEGON HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cardiac arrest is a significant public health problem projec

DETERMINANTS OF PARTNER DISCLOSURE OF HIV STATUS AMONG ATTENDANTS OF SELECTED ART CLINICS IN THE ACCRA METROPOLITAN AREA

ABSTRACT Background: Over the years the prevalence of HIV in Ghana has reduced si

ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF FOCUSED ANTENATAL CARE AT MAAMOBI GENERAL HOSPITAL IN THE GREATER ACCRA REGION, GHANA

ABSTRACT Background: Quality of antenatal care (ANC) is important because it has

EMERGENCY/DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND INTERVENTIONS AMONG EMPLOYEES OF GHANA COCOA BOARD HEAD OFFICE (COCOA HOUSE)

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Emergencies/Disasters be they natural or manmade can occur w

ASSESSMENT OF MALAIUA PARASITE RA TE AND SYSTEM ATTRIUBUTES IN THE SENTINEL SURVEILLANCE SITES IN GREATER ACCRA REGION.

ABSTRACT Background Malaria remains a major public health problem in the world. I

DIETARY PRACTICES AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN KO SENIOR HIGH BOARDING SCHOOL IN THEUPPER WEST REGION

ABSTRACT Background: Adolescence is an important growth and development life stag

Economic Burden of Breast Cancer in Women: A Study at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital

ABSTRACT Introduction: Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that grows in the cells

Economic Burden and Quality of Life of Primary Caregivers of Lymphoma Patients Attending the Paediatric Cancer Unit at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that affects the white bl

Quality of Life of Adolescents With Sickle Cell Disease Attending the Ghana Institute of Clinical Genetics, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital

ABSTRACT Background: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) describes several genetic conditio

Factors Affecting Adherence to Antiretroviral Treatment Among HIV Positive Pregnant Women in the New Juaben Municipality

ABSTRACT Background: Mother-to- Child Transmission (MTCT) of HIV is a global publ

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Kasoa Polyclinic

ABSTRACT Background: Intestinal Parasitic infections affect pregnant women worldw

Contribution of Very Low Birth Weight to Preterm Neonatal Mortality at 37 Military Hospital, Accra

ABSTRACT Background: Babies delivered before term (ie. 37 completed weeks) are kn

Factors Influencing the Utilisation of Insecticide Treated Bed Nets (ITN) by Pregnant Women in the WA East District of Upper West Region

ABSTRACT Background: Malaria burden among vulnerable groups is of immense public

Contraceptive Discontinuation and Method Switching Among Women in LA Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Area

ABSTRACT Introduction: The increase in contraceptive knowledge does not correlate

PERCEPTION OF CHILD AUTISM AMONG PRESCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE LEDZOKUKU-KROWOR MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY

ABSTRACT Background Autism is a condition that is increasing worldwide. Preschool