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View article: Procalcitonin Measurement in Children below 5 Years with Meningitis: Variations and Diagnostic Accuracy
Procalcitonin Measurement in Children below 5 Years with Meningitis: Variations and Diagnostic Accuracy Open
Introduction: Differentiating between bacterial and viral meningitis, which is endemic in Senegal, remains difficult due to their clinical similarities. Bacterial culture of cerebrospinal fluid, the gold standard test for diagnosing bacter…
View article: Post-vaccination SARS-CoV-2 infections among healthcare workers in a tertiary hospital in Ghana
Post-vaccination SARS-CoV-2 infections among healthcare workers in a tertiary hospital in Ghana Open
Introduction Vaccines remain the most effective preventive measure against the ever-changing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus. However, vaccine access remains unequal, leaving healthcare workers in low- an…
View article: Determining Biochemical Parameters in Patients under Tuberculosis Treatment
Determining Biochemical Parameters in Patients under Tuberculosis Treatment Open
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused, in most cases, by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (KOCH's bacillus). It remains a major public health problem despite various therapeutic strategies implemented, such as first-lin…
View article: Prevalence of Dihydropyridine Dehydrogenase (DPD) Deficiency in Cancer Patients in Senegal
Prevalence of Dihydropyridine Dehydrogenase (DPD) Deficiency in Cancer Patients in Senegal Open
Introduction: Cancers are a real public health problem. Their prevalence varies greatly among the world population and many therapeutic strategies, such as chemotherapy, have been put in place and most chemotherapy protocols are based on p…
View article: Integration and acceptability of cervical cancer screening as part of postnatal care among women attending postnatal clinics in the Accra Metropolis, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Integration and acceptability of cervical cancer screening as part of postnatal care among women attending postnatal clinics in the Accra Metropolis, Greater Accra Region, Ghana Open
Cervical cancer is a recognized preventable disease yet the fourth most common cancer among women globally. This study assessed the integration and acceptability of cervical cancer screening as part of routine sixth-week postnatal care amo…
View article: Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and its impact on Quality of Life (QoL) among Midlife Women in Accra, Ghana
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and its impact on Quality of Life (QoL) among Midlife Women in Accra, Ghana Open
Introduction: Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a chronic, progressive, vulvovaginal, sexual, and lower urinary tract condition characterized by a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms. It is a consequence of the hypoestrogenic s…
View article: Evaluation Of Renal Biomarkers During Coronavirus-2 Infection Of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Evaluation Of Renal Biomarkers During Coronavirus-2 Infection Of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Open
Introduction : In December 2019, an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) occurred in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. It quickly spread to other parts of the world. Advances in the field of pathophysiology have shown that co-expres…
View article: High risk sexual behavior among young persons with physical disability from selected schools in Accra metropolitan district and Akuapim north district: A cross sectional study
High risk sexual behavior among young persons with physical disability from selected schools in Accra metropolitan district and Akuapim north district: A cross sectional study Open
High risk sexual behaviour is a major contributor to sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy, which are not uncommon among young persons with physical disability. The objective was to determine the prevalence, types and fa…
View article: Comparison Of Effectiveness Of Counselling Only, Suppository Diclofenac And Lidocaine Spray At Intrauterine Device Insertion In A Tertiary Hospital In Ghana
Comparison Of Effectiveness Of Counselling Only, Suppository Diclofenac And Lidocaine Spray At Intrauterine Device Insertion In A Tertiary Hospital In Ghana Open
Objective: Perception of pain at IUD insertion is one of the main barriers of its uptake. Several pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions have been studied but currently there is no consensus on the pain management at IUD ins…
View article: Determinants of sexual dysfunction in pregnancy in a large tertiary hospital in Ghana
Determinants of sexual dysfunction in pregnancy in a large tertiary hospital in Ghana Open
Objective To determine the factors associated with sexual dysfunction in pregnancy. Methods A cross-sectional facility-based study using quantitative methods was carried out among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic of the Greater Ac…
View article: Adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) of COVISHIELD vaccination among healthcare workers in Ghana
Adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) of COVISHIELD vaccination among healthcare workers in Ghana Open
Objective To describe the incidence of adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) and determine the factors that affect the onset and duration of AEFI after COVISHIELD vaccination among healthcare workers. Design Prospective cohort study…
View article: Validation of Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) among healthcare workers during the outbreak of delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 in Ghana
Validation of Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) among healthcare workers during the outbreak of delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 in Ghana Open
Background: Today COVID-19 is having a dire effect on the mental and physical health of the general population. Although the long-term psychological effects of COVID-19 remain unknown, studies have shown increasing depression, anxiety and …
View article: Burden of COVID-19 on healthcare service delivery on the tamale teaching hospital in Ghana
Burden of COVID-19 on healthcare service delivery on the tamale teaching hospital in Ghana Open
The COVID-19 pandemic created global crises on almost every facet of the global economy, most especially on medical logistics. The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of the pandemic on the Tamale Teaching Hospital’s healthca…
View article: Burden of COVID-19 on healthcare service delivery on the tamale teaching hospital in Ghana
Burden of COVID-19 on healthcare service delivery on the tamale teaching hospital in Ghana Open
The COVID-19 pandemic created global crises on almost every facet of the global economy, most especially on medical logistics. The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of the pandemic on the Tamale Teaching Hospital’s healthca…
View article: Effect of one‐to‐one versus group counseling on uptake of postpartum contraception in selected hospitals in Ghana: A prospective cohort study
Effect of one‐to‐one versus group counseling on uptake of postpartum contraception in selected hospitals in Ghana: A prospective cohort study Open
Objective To compare the effect of one provider to one client counseling and one provider to a group client counseling on the uptake of postpartum contraception. Methods This was a hospital‐based prospective cohort study among women attend…
View article: Growth model for international academic medicine partnerships: Qualitative analysis of Ghana postgraduate Ob/Gyn training program
Growth model for international academic medicine partnerships: Qualitative analysis of Ghana postgraduate Ob/Gyn training program Open
This study aims to detail the capacity strengthening process of the Ghana Ob/Gyn postgraduate training program in order to inform a model by which international academic medicine partnerships can form, grow, and effectively tackle developm…
View article: Factors Associated With Contraceptive Uptake After Elective Safe Abortion Care at Reproductive Health Care Centres in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana
Factors Associated With Contraceptive Uptake After Elective Safe Abortion Care at Reproductive Health Care Centres in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana Open
Background Globally, post-abortion contraception has been shown to reduce unplanned pregnancies and therefore repeat abortion as well as abortion related complications in women in their reproductive age. However, the determinants of post-a…
View article: The Impact Of Malaria Parasites On The Placenta And Perinatal Outcome At Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana: A Case Control Study
The Impact Of Malaria Parasites On The Placenta And Perinatal Outcome At Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana: A Case Control Study Open
Objective: Malaria remains a complex and overwhelming health problem affecting vulnerablegroups such as pregnant women and their infants in Ghana. Malaria during pregnancy does not only pose a threat to the mother but can cause serious str…
View article: Obstetric capacity strengthening in Ghana results in wide geographic distribution and retention of certified Obstetrician/Gynaecologists: A quantitative analysis
Obstetric capacity strengthening in Ghana results in wide geographic distribution and retention of certified Obstetrician/Gynaecologists: A quantitative analysis Open
Objectives To determine the cumulative retention of Obstetricians/Gynaecologists (Ob/Gyns) since the inception of the Ghana postgraduate Ob/Gyn programmes, to determine the demographic and practice characteristics of all Ob/Gyns who have b…
View article: Obstetric Capacity Strengthening in Ghana Results in Wide Geographic Distribution and Retention of Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologists: A Quantitative Analysis
Obstetric Capacity Strengthening in Ghana Results in Wide Geographic Distribution and Retention of Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologists: A Quantitative Analysis Open
Objectives: Our primary objective to determine the cumulative retention of Ob/Gyns since the inception of the program, to determine the demographic and practice characteristics of all Ob/Gyns who have been trained by the Ghana postgraduate…
View article: Obstetric Capacity Strengthening in Ghana Results in Wide Geographic Distribution and Retention of Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologists: A Quantitative Analysis
Obstetric Capacity Strengthening in Ghana Results in Wide Geographic Distribution and Retention of Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologists: A Quantitative Analysis Open
Objectives: Our primary objective to determine the cumulative retention of Ob/Gyns since the inception of the program, to determine the demographic and practice characteristics of all Ob/Gyns who have been trained by the Ghana postgraduate…
View article: Overview of preparedness and response to COVID-19 in Ghana
Overview of preparedness and response to COVID-19 in Ghana Open
The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in Ghana is part of an ongoing pandemic caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first two cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Ghana on 12th March 2020…
View article: Prevalence of pneumonia by chest x-ray, associated demographic characteristics and health risk factors among COVID-19 patients in Ghana
Prevalence of pneumonia by chest x-ray, associated demographic characteristics and health risk factors among COVID-19 patients in Ghana Open
Objective: The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of radiologically diagnosed pneumonia among COVID-19 patients and associated factors.Design, setting, and participants: A retrospective manual data extraction of 275 medical re…
View article: Associations between malaria in pregnancy and neonatal neurological outcomes
Associations between malaria in pregnancy and neonatal neurological outcomes Open
Malaria-exposed neonates had similar neurological functioning relative to unexposed neonates, with differences confined to the reflexes subdomain, suggesting potential underlying neurological immaturity or injury. Further studies are neede…
View article: Pilot monitoring and evaluation of the WHO postpartum family planning compendium mobile application: An in‐depth, qualitative study
Pilot monitoring and evaluation of the WHO postpartum family planning compendium mobile application: An in‐depth, qualitative study Open
Objective To assess the feasibility, functionality and acceptability of a mobile application (app), the World Health Organization (WHO) Postpartum Family Planning (PPFP) Compendium, in clinical care. Method This prospective qualitative stu…
View article: Clinical features of COVID-19 in Ghana: symptomatology, illness severity and comorbid non-communicable diseases
Clinical features of COVID-19 in Ghana: symptomatology, illness severity and comorbid non-communicable diseases Open
Objective: This analysis described the clinical features of COVID-19 in the early phase of the pandemic in Ghana.Methods: Data were extracted from two national COVID-19 treatment centers in Ghana for over 11 weeks(from March to May 2020). …
View article: Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the first cohort of COVID-19 recoveries at two national treatment centres in Accra, Ghana
Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the first cohort of COVID-19 recoveries at two national treatment centres in Accra, Ghana Open
Introduction COVID-19 is a new disease, knowledge on the mode of transmission and clinical features are still evolving, new tests are being developed with inherent challenges regarding interpretation of tests results. There is generally, a…
View article: Chest CT features of patients under investigation for Covid-19 pneumonia in a Ghanaian tertiary hospital: a descriptive study
Chest CT features of patients under investigation for Covid-19 pneumonia in a Ghanaian tertiary hospital: a descriptive study Open
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has since December 2019 become a problem of global concern. Due to the virus’ novelty and high infectivity, early diagnosis is key to curtailing spread. The knowledge and identification of ch…