Medical & Health Sciences

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ILLNESS PERCEPTION AND RELIGIOSITY ON DIABETIC PATIENTS’ MENTAL HEALTH IN CAPE COAST METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT In contemporary Ghana, several medical problems are being reported at th

UTILISATION OF THE NURSING PROCESS FOR PATIENT CARE IN GHANA: THE CASE OF NURSES OF TAMALE TEACHING HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Globally, the quality of health care relates closely with the quality of

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONTRACEPTION AND ABORTION IN GHANA AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE; TREND ANALYSIS OF THE 2007 AND 2017 MATERNAL HEALTH SURVEYS

ABSTRACT Induced abortions continually contribute to the issue of maternal mortal

CHILD CAREGIVING PRACTICES IN THE KUMASI METROPOLIS, GHANA

ABSTRACT As work practices and living arrangements change rapidly in Ghana, mothe

ZINC NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES OF SOUTHERN GHANA

SUMMARY Zinc is a micronutrient indispensable for growth, development, reproducti

KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICES AND SELF - REPORTED SYMPTOMS OF PESTICIDES USE AMONG VEGETABLE FARMERS: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY IN THE OFFINSO NORTH DISTRICT

ABSTRACT Background: The effect of pesticide on human health and the environment

SOCIO-CULTURAL FACTORS INFLUENCING MALNUTRITION AMONG CHILDREN UNDER-FIVE YEARS IN THE CAPE COAST METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT The study sought to explore how socio-cultural factors influence malnutr

THE PREVALENCE OF CAMPYLOBACTER, SALMONELLA, SHIGELLA AND ESCHERICHIA COL! SPECIES IN LIVE AND DRESSED POULTRY IN METROPOLITAN ACCRA

ABSTRACT Qualitative studies on enteropathogenic bacteria in chicken on the Ghana

ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN THE GREATER ACCRA REGION

ABSTRACT Background and Objectives: People with disabilities have special healthc

ECONOMIC BURDEN OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY ON HOUSEHOLDS IN ELMINA COMMUNITY

ABSTRACT Introduction: Teenage pregnancy is the situation in which a teenage girl

Spatial Distritbution of HIV/AIDS Cases and Accessibility to Treatment Centers in Sunyani Municipality

ABSTRACT Introduction Satisfactory allocation of resources is essential as far as

Socio Cultural Perceptions of Communities in Kassena-Nankana District of Upper East Region Towards Cerebro Spinal Meningitis

ABSTRACT Perceptions of the causes of Cerebrospinal Meningitis, its treatment and

RISK PERCEPTION OF HIV AND PERCEIVED BARRIERS TO COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARD PRECAUTIONS AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN LOWER MANYA DISTRICT

ABSTRACT Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a devastating health condition tha

FACTORS INFLUENCING ADHERENCE TO ORAL ANTIHYPERTENSIVE MEDICATION AMONGST PATIENTS ATTENDING THE KORLE-BU TEACHING HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Introduction: Medication adherence is an integral component in the manag

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ANTIMICROBIAL SELF-MEDICATION IN BIRIM CENTRAL MUNICIPAL OF EASTERN REGION GHANA

ABSTRACT  Introduction: Self-medication is the prolonged use of medicines to trea

STIGMA AMONG HIV CARE PROVIDERS IN HEALTH FACILITIES AT THE TEMA METROPOLITAN AREA

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: HIV/AIDS is a disease of public health importance. HIV relat

ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE FOR TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS IN TEMA METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT  The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of tuberculosis (TB

Whole Foods Plant Based Diet and Coronary Artery Disease

Whole-foods plant-based diets (WFPBD) have surged in popularity secondary to the

PREVALENCE OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS AND HUMAN IMMUNO- DEFICIENCY VIRUS AMONG INMATES IN NSAWAM MEDIUM SECURITY PRISON IN GHANA

ABSTRACT  Introduction: Tuberculosis and Human Immuno- deficiency Virus (HIV) inf

ATTITUDES AND PRESCRIBING PRACTICES OF COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS IN THE ACCRA METROPOLIS TOWARDS THE USE OF MISOPROSTOL FOR MEDICAL ABORTION

ABSTRACT  Background: Unsafe abortion is a significant public health problem. It

EFFECT OF SWEDISH BITTERS ON SELECTED RAT CYTOCHROME P450 ENZYME ACTIVITY AND HEPATIC ANTIOXIDANT LEVELS

ABSTRACT  Background: The use of herbal products has gained popularity especially

BLOOD PERILIPIN A LEVELS IN DIABETIC PATIENTS AT KORLE-BU TEACHING HOSPITAL, GHANA.

ABSTRACT  Perilipins are phosphoproteins that are found in fat cells where they a

LARVICIDAL EFFICACY OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF Moringa oleifera SEEDS ON MALARIA VECTOR, (Anopeheles gambiae) AND ITS TOXICITY EFFECTS ON MOSQUITO FISH, (Poecilia reticulata).

ABSTRACT Malaria is one of the major public health problems in developing countri

HEALTH INSURANCE SUBSCRIPTION IN THE CAPE COAST METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT The study examined subscription to the National Health Insurance Scheme

DETERMINANTS OF CONTRACEPTIVE USE AMONG FEMALES IN GHANA

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to assess the determinants of contraceptive use

WORKING CONDITIONS OF HEALTH PERSONNEL: ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE IN THE CAPE COAST METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT The inadequacy of reach-all health budgets in many developing countries

THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF NURSES IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: A STUDY IN SELECTED HOSPITALS IN THE VOLTA REGION OF GHANA

ABSTRACT Emergency care is care that must be rendered without delay. Though today

DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH CARE UTILISATION FOR DIARRHOEA IN CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS IN GHANA

ABSTRACT  Background  Diarrhoea in children under five years has become a major p

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIETARY DIVERSITY AND HAEMOGLOBIN CONCENTRATION AMONG WOMEN IN THREE COMMUNITIES IN THE BINDURI DISTRICT OF THE UPPER EAST REGION OF GHANA

ABSTRACT Background: Micronutrient deficiencies are a public health concern world

MIGRATION INTENTIONS OF FINAL YEAR STUDENTS IN THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA MEDICAL SCHOOL

ABSTRACT The migration of health professionals after completion of medical school