Medical & Health Sciences

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PREDISPOSING FACTORS TO EXTRAMARITAL SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG MARRIED MEN IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT In Nigeria there is anecdotal evidence that married men are more likely

A comparison of visual function scores in hydrocephalic infants with and without lumbosacral myelomeningocoele

Abstract Purpose ;The cerebrum is frequently malformed in children with myelomeni

STRUCTURE AND CAUSES OF MORTALITY IN THE KASSENA– NANKANA DISTRICT OF UPPER EAST REGION OF GHANA: 1995– 1999

ABSTRACT Since 1662 demographers have been interested in mortality with the disco

KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF NURSES ON THE USE OF RESTRAINTS AT ACCRA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge and perception of

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND HEALTH BELIEFS OF CERVICAL CANCER AMONG WOMEN IN AJUMAKO, EYAN, ESSIAM DISTRICT IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF GHANA

ABSTRACT Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer prevalence among women

PERCEPTIONS OF MARRIED MEN AND WOMEN RELATING TO CAESAREAN SECTION IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Caesarean Section (CS) is an operative technique by which a fetus is del

OCULAR HEALTH AMONG COCOA FARMERS AT MFUOM IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF GHANA

ABSTRACT Agricultural work is one of the riskiest occupations for the eye due to

ASSESSMENT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF WASTE STABILIZATION POND AT THE CAPE COAST TEACHING HOSPITAL IN GHANA

ABSTRACT In developing countries, hospital wastewater management is an issue of m

INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD FEEDING PRACTICES AMONG HIV POSITIVE MOTHERS IN MANYA KROBO DISTRICT, EASTERN REGION, GHANA

Abstract This study was aimed at providing comprehensive information on infant an

KNOWLEDGE AND SCREENING PRACTICES OF CERVICAL CANCER AMONG FEMALE HEALTH WORKERS AT GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, ACCRA. (#18357)

ABSTRACT  Background  Cervical cancer is a Public Health threat. The disease impo

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF RUBELLA VIRUS INFECTION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN IBADAN, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Rubella is a vaccine-preventable, mild rash-inducing viral disease with

COMPARISON OF EFFECT OF STRUVITE PREPARED FROM SOURCESEPARATED HUMAN URINE WITH INORGANIC FERTILIZER ON AMARANTHUS CAUDATUS

ABSTRACT In Nigeria, use of urine for fertigation has been limited because of its

Practical Aspects of Ophthalmic Ultrasound' in Ibadan

The unique position of the eye as a superficial, easily accessible organ makes it

MEDITERRANEAN DIET SCORE AND GLYCAEMIC CONTROL OF PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES AT KORLE-BU TEACHING HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Background: Over the past few decades, there has been an increase in the

ASSESSMENT OF THE EMERGING TREND OF SHISHA SMOKING IN ACCRA METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT Background Water pipe (shisha) smoking is gaining popularity worldwide,

PERCEPTIONS OF VOLUNTARY BLOOD DONATION AMONG THE YOUTH IN LA DADEKOTOPON

ABSTRACT All over the world voluntary blood donation is hailed to be a safe sourc

FACTORS INFLUENCING ACCESSIBILITY AND UTILIZATION OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES AMONG ADOLESCENT IN GA EAST MUNICIPALITY

ABSTRACT Background: Addressing the reproductive health needs of adolescents rema

AGGRESSIVE PROSTATE CANCER AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING ONCOLOGY CLINIC AT THE KORLEBU TEACHING HOSPITAL, ACCRA-GHANA

ABSTRACT Introduction: Prostate cancer is of increasing public health concern and

ASSESSING NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE PATIENTS

ABSTRACT Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common haemoglobinopathy that

ASSESSMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION OF MOTHER-TO-CHILD TRANSMISSION OF HIV AMONG SELECTED DISTRICTS IN THE EASTERN REGION OF GHANA

ABSTRACT Background: The HIV/AIDS epidemic remains a public health concern in Afr

ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATIONS IN SEDIMENT, WATER AND FISH FROM THE ANKOBRA AND TANO RIVER BASINS IN GHANA

ABSTRACT Background: Arsenic (As), mercury (Hg) and lead (Pb) are toxic heavy met

DETERMINANTS OF ARTERIAL BLOOD PRESSURE IN URBAN GHANAIANS PLASMA RENIN ACTIVITY AND SODIUM BALANCE

ABSTRACT In the tropics, prevailing weather conditions exert a tremendous influen

BIOMASS FUEL USE AND RESPIRATORY REALM AMONG GA-KENXEYMAKERS AT CHORKOR, A SUBURB OF ACCRA IN THE GREATER ACCRA REGION, GHANA

ABSTRACT Background: The use of biomass fuel for cooking leads to the production

SEVERE MALARIA CASE MANAGEMENT IN SELECTED HEALTH FACILITIES IN THE TAMALE METROPOLIS, NORTHERN REGION

ABSTRACT Introduction: Severe malaria is a medical emergency that requires approp

KNOWLEDGE AND SCREENING PRACTICES OF CERVICAL CANCER AMONG FEMALE HEALTH WORKERS AT GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, ACCRA.

ABSTRACT Background Cervical cancer is a Public Health threat. The disease impose

PERCEPTIONS OF FAIRNESS OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AMONG EMPLOYEES OF GHANA HEALTH SERVICE IN CAPE COAST AND HO

ABSTRACT In 2003, Ghana Health Service (GHS) introduced an appraisal system with

PARENT–ADOLESCENT COMMUNICATION ABOUT SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH: A CASE STUDY OF THE ASHIEDU KETEKE SUB-METRO, ACCRA

iv ABSTRACT Background: Globally, adolescent period is a critical developmental p

DETERMINANTS OF SEEKING PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL HELP IN CONTEMPORARY GHANA

ABSTRACT This study examined the determinants of seeking professional psychologic

TRENDS IN DOG BITES AND HUMAN RABIES IN GREATER ACCRA REGION, GHANA

ABSTRACT Background Rabies remain a public health threat although can be eliminat

SEXUAL RISK BEHAVIOR OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV AND AIDS IN THE WA MUNICIPALITY

ABSTRACT Introduction: HIV/AIDS remains one of the world’s most important Public