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View article: Response to Commentary on the Article: “Interpersonal Factors Influencing Hypertension Control: A Cross‐Sectional Study Among Hypertensive Patients in the Ashanti Region, Ghana”
Response to Commentary on the Article: “Interpersonal Factors Influencing Hypertension Control: A Cross‐Sectional Study Among Hypertensive Patients in the Ashanti Region, Ghana” Open
View article: Healthcare providers and policymakers’ perspectives on enablers and barriers to hypertension management in Ghana: a qualitative study
Healthcare providers and policymakers’ perspectives on enablers and barriers to hypertension management in Ghana: a qualitative study Open
Background Effective management of hypertension is crucial for reducing its burden, yet significant gaps remain in achieving optimal blood pressure control in Ghana. Therefore, understanding the perspectives of key stakeholders including h…
View article: Perceived Barriers to Hypertension Control: A Cross‐Sectional Study Among Healthcare Providers in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
Perceived Barriers to Hypertension Control: A Cross‐Sectional Study Among Healthcare Providers in the Ashanti Region of Ghana Open
Background and Aims Uncontrolled hypertension (HPT) is a major public health challenge in Ghana. This study investigated the impact of government health system, and healthcare provider‐level barriers on hypertension management in the Ashan…
View article: Interpersonal Factors Influencing Hypertension Control: A Cross‐Sectional Study Among Hypertensive Patients in the Ashanti Region, Ghana
Interpersonal Factors Influencing Hypertension Control: A Cross‐Sectional Study Among Hypertensive Patients in the Ashanti Region, Ghana Open
Background and Aims Hypertension, a leading noncommunicable disease, significantly contributes to global morbidity and mortality. Despite its prevalence, managing and controlling hypertension in Ghana faces numerous challenges. This study …
View article: A Qualitative Study on the Barriers and Enablers to Effective Hypertension Management in Ghana
A Qualitative Study on the Barriers and Enablers to Effective Hypertension Management in Ghana Open
Background: Hypertension remains a significant public health challenge in Ghana. Understanding the experiences of hypertensive patients can inform strategies to improve their management. This study explored the perceived enablers and barri…
View article: A Qualitative Study on the Barriers and Enablers to Effective Hypertension Management in Ghana
A Qualitative Study on the Barriers and Enablers to Effective Hypertension Management in Ghana Open
Background: Hypertension remains a significant public health challenge in Ghana. Understanding the lived experiences of hypertensive patients can inform strategies to improve their management. This study explored the perceived enablers and…
View article: Assessing the Relationship between Psychopathological Conditions, Perceived Social Support and Chronic Low Back Pain among Patients of a Health Facility in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana
Assessing the Relationship between Psychopathological Conditions, Perceived Social Support and Chronic Low Back Pain among Patients of a Health Facility in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana Open
Background: Chronic low back pain significantly increases the risk/incidence of depression and has been the reason for many hospitalizations and the use of auxiliary healthcare services. This study examined whether any relationship existed…
View article: Assessing secondary school students’ digital health literacy, information searching behaviours, and satisfaction with online COVID-19 information in Northern Ghana
Assessing secondary school students’ digital health literacy, information searching behaviours, and satisfaction with online COVID-19 information in Northern Ghana Open
View article: Prevalence and Predictors of Alcohol Use among School-Going Adolescents in Panama: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Prevalence and Predictors of Alcohol Use among School-Going Adolescents in Panama: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study Open
This study investigated the prevalence and predictors of alcohol use among school-going-age adolescents in Panama. Using a national school-based cross-sectional survey, data from a proportionate sample of school-going adolescents aged 13–1…
View article: Ghana’s Adherence to PASCAR’s 10-Point Action Plan towards Hypertension Control: A Scoping Review
Ghana’s Adherence to PASCAR’s 10-Point Action Plan towards Hypertension Control: A Scoping Review Open
The continuous increase in the prevalence of hypertension in Ghana has led to various interventions aimed at controlling the disease burden. Nonetheless, these interventions have yielded poor health outcomes. Subsequently, the Pan-African …
View article: Long-acting reversible contraceptives use among adolescent girls and young women in high fertility countries in sub-Saharan Africa
Long-acting reversible contraceptives use among adolescent girls and young women in high fertility countries in sub-Saharan Africa Open
View article: Validity and Reliability of Cultural Mix Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations among Healthcare Professionals in Ghana Amidst COVID-19
Validity and Reliability of Cultural Mix Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations among Healthcare Professionals in Ghana Amidst COVID-19 Open
The Cultural Mix Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations is one of the recent coping measures developed to overcome the weaknesses of existing coping scales. Since its development and validation, the inventory has been used by previous s…
View article: Type of occupation and early antenatal care visit among women in sub-Saharan Africa
Type of occupation and early antenatal care visit among women in sub-Saharan Africa Open
View article: COVID-19 Pandemic and Teachers’ Classroom Safety Perception, Anxiety and Coping Strategies during Instructional Delivery
COVID-19 Pandemic and Teachers’ Classroom Safety Perception, Anxiety and Coping Strategies during Instructional Delivery Open
Several professionals, including teachers, have been engrossed in fear of the worst happening due to COVID-19 and the rapidly evolving nature of the virus affecting the perception of safety in any working environment. This study examined t…
View article: Relationship Between COVID-19 Related Knowledge and Anxiety Among University Students: Exploring the Moderating Roles of School Climate and Coping Strategies
Relationship Between COVID-19 Related Knowledge and Anxiety Among University Students: Exploring the Moderating Roles of School Climate and Coping Strategies Open
The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in abrupt disruptions in teaching and learning activities in higher education, with students from diverse programs suffering varying levels of anxieties. The physical education field happens …
View article: Development and Validation of an Inventory for Stressful Situations in University Students Involving Coping Mechanisms: An Interesting Cultural Mix in Ghana
Development and Validation of an Inventory for Stressful Situations in University Students Involving Coping Mechanisms: An Interesting Cultural Mix in Ghana Open
Cognitive and behavioural coping strategies are relevant approaches for individuals such as university students as they attempt to manage stressful situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic and other academic-related pursuits within their s…
View article: Ethics in healthcare: Knowledge, attitude and practices of nurses in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana
Ethics in healthcare: Knowledge, attitude and practices of nurses in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana Open
Background Nursing is a profession that care for personal and private aspects of people’s lives. Therefore, nurses need to know the basic ethical aspects of nursing which is integral in nursing practices. The purpose of the study was to de…
View article: Perceived Safety of Learning Environment and Associated Anxiety Factors during COVID-19 in Ghana: Evidence from Physical Education Practical-Oriented Program
Perceived Safety of Learning Environment and Associated Anxiety Factors during COVID-19 in Ghana: Evidence from Physical Education Practical-Oriented Program Open
The outbreak of COVID-19 led to the swift migration to alternate instructional delivery models and pedagogical practices in educational institutions. This study examined the perceived safety of the learning environment and associated anxie…
View article: Rural-urban variation in hypertension among women in Ghana: insights from a national survey
Rural-urban variation in hypertension among women in Ghana: insights from a national survey Open
Background Hypertension is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular morbidities in Ghana and represents a major public health concern. There is dearth of information on the rural-urban disparity in hypertension among women in Ghana. The…
View article: Maternal and child factors associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding in sub-Saharan Africa
Maternal and child factors associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding in sub-Saharan Africa Open
Background The probability of not breastfeeding within the first hour after delivery (timely initiation of breastfeeding) is particularly pronounced in sub-Saharan Africa. In this study, we examined the maternal and child factors associate…
View article: Participation in household decision making and justification of wife beating: evidence from the 2018 Mali Demographic and Health Survey
Participation in household decision making and justification of wife beating: evidence from the 2018 Mali Demographic and Health Survey Open
Background We assessed the association between women's participation in household decision making and justification of wife beating among married women ages 15–49 y in Mali. Methods We employed a cross-sectional study design among 7893 wom…
View article: Women’s autonomy in healthcare decision-making and healthcare seeking behaviour for childhood illness in Ghana: Analysis of data from the 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey
Women’s autonomy in healthcare decision-making and healthcare seeking behaviour for childhood illness in Ghana: Analysis of data from the 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey Open
Introduction The capacity of women to decide on their healthcare plays a key role in their health. In this study, we examined the association between women’s healthcare decision-making capacity and their healthcare seeking behaviour for ch…
View article: Mass Media Exposure and Women’s Household Decision-Making Capacity in 30 Sub-Saharan African Countries: Analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys
Mass Media Exposure and Women’s Household Decision-Making Capacity in 30 Sub-Saharan African Countries: Analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys Open
Findings stressed the positive contribution of mass media in enhancing women's household decision-making capacity in SSA. Viewing television, a model of mass media, is a very powerful conduit to enhance the household decision-making capaci…
View article: Women’s healthcare decision-making capacity and HIV testing in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-country analysis of demographic and health surveys
Women’s healthcare decision-making capacity and HIV testing in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-country analysis of demographic and health surveys Open
Background Global commitment to stop Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and ensure access to HIV treatment calls for women empowerment, as these efforts play major roles in mother-to-child transmission. We examined the association between …
View article: Socio-economic and demographic determinants of female genital mutilation in sub-Saharan Africa: analysis of data from demographic and health surveys
Socio-economic and demographic determinants of female genital mutilation in sub-Saharan Africa: analysis of data from demographic and health surveys Open
View article: Women’s healthcare decision-making capacity and HIV testing in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-country analysis of demographic and health surveys
Women’s healthcare decision-making capacity and HIV testing in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-country analysis of demographic and health surveys Open
Background Global commitment to stop Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and ensure access to HIV treatment calls for women empowerment, as these efforts play major roles in mother-to-child transmission. We explored the association between …
View article: Women’s healthcare decision-making capacity and HIV testing in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-country analysis of demographic and health surveys
Women’s healthcare decision-making capacity and HIV testing in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-country analysis of demographic and health surveys Open
Background Global commitment to stop Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and ensure access to HIV treatment calls for women empowerment as these efforts play major roles in mother-to-child transmission. We explored the association between w…
View article: What has women’s reproductive health decision-making capacity and other factors got to do with pregnancy termination in sub-Saharan Africa? evidence from 27 cross-sectional surveys
What has women’s reproductive health decision-making capacity and other factors got to do with pregnancy termination in sub-Saharan Africa? evidence from 27 cross-sectional surveys Open
We found that women who are capable of taking reproductive health decisions are more likely to terminate pregnancies. Our findings also suggest that age, level of education, contraceptive use and intention, place of residence, and parity a…
View article: Female adolescents’ reproductive health decision-making capacity and contraceptive use in sub-Saharan Africa: What does the future hold?
Female adolescents’ reproductive health decision-making capacity and contraceptive use in sub-Saharan Africa: What does the future hold? Open
The use of general and modern contraceptives among adolescents in SSA remains low. Therefore, there is a need to strengthen existing efforts on contraceptives usage among adolescents in SSA. This goal can be achieved by empowering these yo…
View article: Perception of pregnant women on barriers to male involvement in antenatal care in Sekondi, Ghana
Perception of pregnant women on barriers to male involvement in antenatal care in Sekondi, Ghana Open