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View article: Association between women's empowerment and fertility preferences in Ghana
Association between women's empowerment and fertility preferences in Ghana Open
As Ghana has embraced the concept of women’s empowerment as a vital tool for sustainable development, it has become crucial to evaluate the role that women’s empowerment plays in the fertility preferences of married and cohabiting women in…
View article: Female genital mutilation and safer sex negotiation among women in sexual unions in sub-Saharan Africa: Analysis of demographic and health survey data
Female genital mutilation and safer sex negotiation among women in sexual unions in sub-Saharan Africa: Analysis of demographic and health survey data Open
Background The practice of female genital mutilation is associated with harmful social norms promoting violence against girls and women. Various studies have been conducted to examine the prevalence of female genital mutilation and its ass…
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 premarital sexual intercourse among young women in sub-Saharan Africa
Prevalence and predictors of premarital sexual intercourse among young women in sub-Saharan Africa Open
View article: Physical violence during pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa: why it matters and who are most susceptible?
Physical violence during pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa: why it matters and who are most susceptible? Open
Objective The study assessed the prevalence of physical violence against pregnant women and its associated factors in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Design We analysed cross-sectional data of 108971 women in sexual unions from the most recent D…
View article: Gender digital health literacy gap across age: A moderated moderation effect on depression among in‐school adolescents in Ghana during COVID‐19
Gender digital health literacy gap across age: A moderated moderation effect on depression among in‐school adolescents in Ghana during COVID‐19 Open
The COVID‐19 pandemic amplified the need for digital health literacy aimed at reducing the psychological distress levels of people, including in‐school adolescents. Available evidence suggests the presence of a gender health literacy gap a…
View article: Subjective social status and well-being of adolescents and young adults in Ghanaian schools: conditional process analysis
Subjective social status and well-being of adolescents and young adults in Ghanaian schools: conditional process analysis Open
Background With the growing concern and interest in the mental health and well-being of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) including those in schools, many studies have explored the bivariate relationship between subjective social status …
View article: Prevalence and predictors of infant and young child feeding practices in sub-Saharan Africa
Prevalence and predictors of infant and young child feeding practices in sub-Saharan Africa Open
Background This study assessed the prevalence and predictors of minimum dietary diversity (MDD), minimum meal frequency (MMF), and minimum acceptable diet (MAD) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Methods A sample of 87 672 mother–child pairs fro…
View article: Partner alcohol consumption and intimate partner violence among women in Papua New Guinea: a cross-sectional analysis of Demographic and Health Survey
Partner alcohol consumption and intimate partner violence among women in Papua New Guinea: a cross-sectional analysis of Demographic and Health Survey Open
Objective We examined the association between partner alcohol consumption and the experience of intimate partner violence among women in Papua New Guinea. Design We performed a cross-sectional analyses of data extracted from the 2016–2018 …
View article: Mother and newborn skin-to-skin contact and timely initiation of breastfeeding in sub-Saharan Africa
Mother and newborn skin-to-skin contact and timely initiation of breastfeeding in sub-Saharan Africa Open
Background Mother and newborn skin-to-skin contact (SSC) plays a key role in breastfeeding practices of mothers. In this study, we examined the association between mother and newborn SSC and timely initiation of breastfeeding in sub-Sahara…
View article: Improving Body Mass Index of School-Aged Children Using a Nine-Week Rope Skipping Training Intervention: A One-Group Pre-Test Post-Test Design
Improving Body Mass Index of School-Aged Children Using a Nine-Week Rope Skipping Training Intervention: A One-Group Pre-Test Post-Test Design Open
Studies examining the effectiveness of rope skipping training to improve the body mass index (BMI) of school children are scarce. Hence, this study examined the effectiveness of nine-week skipping training on the BMI of primary six school-…
View article: In-school adolescents’ loneliness, social support, and suicidal ideation in sub-Saharan Africa: Leveraging Global School Health data to advance mental health focus in the region
In-school adolescents’ loneliness, social support, and suicidal ideation in sub-Saharan Africa: Leveraging Global School Health data to advance mental health focus in the region Open
Introduction Adolescent and youth mental health problems are increasingly becoming an area of concern in global health. Young people in sub-Saharan Africa experience significant adversities and systemic challenges despite technological adv…
View article: Prevalence and predictors of oral rehydration therapy, zinc, and other treatments for diarrhoea among children under-five in sub-Saharan Africa
Prevalence and predictors of oral rehydration therapy, zinc, and other treatments for diarrhoea among children under-five in sub-Saharan Africa Open
Background Despite the evidence-based effectiveness of diarrhoea treatment in preventing diarrhoea-related child mortality, the accessibility and utilization of diarrhoea treatments remain low in sub-Saharan Africa, even though these treat…
View article: Association between frequency of mass media exposure and maternal health care service utilization among women in sub-Saharan Africa: Implications for tailored health communication and education
Association between frequency of mass media exposure and maternal health care service utilization among women in sub-Saharan Africa: Implications for tailored health communication and education Open
Introduction Awareness creation through mass media has the potential to promoted positive behaviors and discourage negative health-related behaviors through direct and indirect pathways. In this study, we examined the association between e…
View article: Investigating teachers' experience and self-efficacy beliefs across gender in implementing the new standards-based curriculum in Ghana
Investigating teachers' experience and self-efficacy beliefs across gender in implementing the new standards-based curriculum in Ghana Open
The introduction of the new standards-based curriculum in Ghana required teachers to make adjustments, including teaching routines. Despite the challenges encountered in the introduction of this new curriculum, its passage was successful. …
View article: Assessing the validity of digital health literacy instrument for secondary school students in Ghana: The polychoric factor analytic approach
Assessing the validity of digital health literacy instrument for secondary school students in Ghana: The polychoric factor analytic approach Open
The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic resulted in the heightened need for digital health literacy among the youth of school-going age. Despite the relevance of digital health literacy among the general public (including students), it a…
View article: Psychometric properties of the cultural mix coping inventory for stressful situations using physical education teachers: a multidimensional item response theory analysis
Psychometric properties of the cultural mix coping inventory for stressful situations using physical education teachers: a multidimensional item response theory analysis Open
View article: Analysis of COVID-19 Risk Perception and Its Correlates among University Students in Ghana
Analysis of COVID-19 Risk Perception and Its Correlates among University Students in Ghana Open
Monitoring students’ risk perception forms part of emergency management during public health emergencies. Thus, public risk perception generally triggers attitudes, emotional responses, and prevention behaviors, which affect the evolution …
View article: Spatial distribution and predictors of intimate partner violence among women in Nigeria
Spatial distribution and predictors of intimate partner violence among women in Nigeria Open
View article: Birth weight and nutritional status of children under five in sub-Saharan Africa
Birth weight and nutritional status of children under five in sub-Saharan Africa Open
Introduction Over the past three decades, undernutrition has become a major cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five years globally. Low birth weight has been identified as a risk factor for child morbidity and mortality,…
View article: Examining Risk Perception and Coping Strategies of Senior High School Teachers in Ghana: Does COVID-19-Related Knowledge Matter?
Examining Risk Perception and Coping Strategies of Senior High School Teachers in Ghana: Does COVID-19-Related Knowledge Matter? Open
Previous research has established the link between COVID-19 risk perception and the coping behaviors of teachers in different countries. However, these studies have revealed inconsistent result patterns. Moreover, little is known about the…
View article: Re-assessing the Psychometric Properties of Stress Appraisal Measure in Ghana Using Multidimensional Graded Response Model
Re-assessing the Psychometric Properties of Stress Appraisal Measure in Ghana Using Multidimensional Graded Response Model Open
Despite the widespread use of the stress appraisal measure questionnaire in sport psychology literature, information on the psychometric properties of this survey instrument across different cultures and samples is still lacking. This stud…
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: Prevalence and psychosocial factors associated with serious injuries among in-school adolescents in eight sub-Saharan African countries
Prevalence and psychosocial factors associated with serious injuries among in-school adolescents in eight sub-Saharan African countries Open
View article: Gender Risk Perception and Coping Mechanisms among Ghanaian University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Gender Risk Perception and Coping Mechanisms among Ghanaian University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Recent research has shown that gender is an important driver of the risk of mortality and morbidity rates for people with COVID-19, with case fatality rates being higher for women than men. Despite this pattern, research is sparse on gende…
View article: The Association Between Bangladeshi Adults’ Demographics, Personal Beliefs, and Nutrition Literacy: Evidence From a Cross-Sectional Survey
The Association Between Bangladeshi Adults’ Demographics, Personal Beliefs, and Nutrition Literacy: Evidence From a Cross-Sectional Survey Open
Background Poverty and health illiteracy, combined with inappropriate systems to track disease and infection rates, contribute to children-and-mothers’ poor adherence to nutrient-rich foods intake in Bangladesh. Although risk factors for c…
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: COVID-19-Related Knowledge and Anxiety Response among Physical Education Teachers during Practical In-Person Lessons: Effects of Potential Moderators
COVID-19-Related Knowledge and Anxiety Response among Physical Education Teachers during Practical In-Person Lessons: Effects of Potential Moderators Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in heightened anxiety levels among teachers, especially regarding PE teachers who are required to engage students in practical in-person or contact teaching lessons. Previous research showed that these le…