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View article: Maternal substance abuse prevalence and related neurodevelopmental outcomes: a scoping review
Maternal substance abuse prevalence and related neurodevelopmental outcomes: a scoping review Open
View article: Influence of psychosocial work factors on male fertility and sperm quality: a scoping review
Influence of psychosocial work factors on male fertility and sperm quality: a scoping review Open
View article: Socio-Demographic and Food Safety Practices Correlates of Diarrhoea Among Mothers, Nursing 6-12-Month-Old Children in the Sekyere South District, Ghana
Socio-Demographic and Food Safety Practices Correlates of Diarrhoea Among Mothers, Nursing 6-12-Month-Old Children in the Sekyere South District, Ghana Open
Background: Diarrhoea remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in many low- and middle-income countries, especially among children under five. Its transmission is strongly linked to poor socio-demographic conditions, inadequate f…
View article: Editorial: Exploring mental health in vulnerable populations in developing countries
Editorial: Exploring mental health in vulnerable populations in developing countries Open
View article: Influence of physical safety climate and safety practices on perceived well-being of informal solid waste collectors
Influence of physical safety climate and safety practices on perceived well-being of informal solid waste collectors Open
Background Informal solid waste collectors (ISWCs) play a critical role in urban sanitation in resource-limited nations, yet these workers face hazardous working conditions with minimal safety measures. Like many other workers, ISWCs often…
View article: Glaucoma prevalence and treatment in sub-Saharan Africa’s elderly population: a scoping review
Glaucoma prevalence and treatment in sub-Saharan Africa’s elderly population: a scoping review Open
This scoping review adds to evidence that with the growing population, glaucoma continues to be a public health issue since glaucoma has a high prevalence among older adults, particularly in SSA. With most of the sub-Saharan population's h…
View article: Correction: “…They were just treating her Symptom by Symptom”: maternal experiences of having a child with spinal muscular atrophy in Ghana
Correction: “…They were just treating her Symptom by Symptom”: maternal experiences of having a child with spinal muscular atrophy in Ghana Open
View article: Uptake and determinants of routine vaccines among children aged 12–23 months in adansi South district of Ghana. a cross-sectional study
Uptake and determinants of routine vaccines among children aged 12–23 months in adansi South district of Ghana. a cross-sectional study Open
View article: “…They were just treating her Symptom by Symptom”: maternal experiences of having a child with spinal muscular atrophy in Ghana
“…They were just treating her Symptom by Symptom”: maternal experiences of having a child with spinal muscular atrophy in Ghana Open
View article: Individual- and community-level correlates of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy in Ghana: further analysis of the 2019 Malaria Indicator Survey
Individual- and community-level correlates of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy in Ghana: further analysis of the 2019 Malaria Indicator Survey Open
View article: Gender Differences in Anxiety-Induced Sleep Disturbance: A Survey Among In-School Adolescents in the Republic of Benin
Gender Differences in Anxiety-Induced Sleep Disturbance: A Survey Among In-School Adolescents in the Republic of Benin Open
Anxiety-induced sleep disturbance is a common phenomenon that affects the overall well-being and quality of life of school-going adolescents. Nonetheless, evidence on anxiety-induced sleep disturbance among adolescents in Benin is scarce. …
View article: Prevalence and correlates of physical bullying behaviours (on/off-school property) among adolescents in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Prevalence and correlates of physical bullying behaviours (on/off-school property) among adolescents in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Open
View article: Data from an International Multi-Centre Study of Statistics and Mathematics Anxieties and Related Variables in University Students (the SMARVUS Dataset)
Data from an International Multi-Centre Study of Statistics and Mathematics Anxieties and Related Variables in University Students (the SMARVUS Dataset) Open
This large, international dataset contains survey responses from N = 12,570 students from 100 universities in 35 countries, collected in 21 languages. We measured anxieties (statistics, mathematics, test, trait, social interaction, perform…
View article: Data from an International Multi-Centre Study of Statistics and Mathematics Anxieties and Related Variables in University Students (the SMARVUS Dataset)
Data from an International Multi-Centre Study of Statistics and Mathematics Anxieties and Related Variables in University Students (the SMARVUS Dataset) Open
This large, international dataset contains survey responses from N = 12,570 students from 100 universities in 35 countries, collected in 21 languages. We measured anxieties (statistics, mathematics, test, trait, social interaction, perform…
View article: Disposal of SARS-CoV-2 corpses: experiences of environmental health officers
Disposal of SARS-CoV-2 corpses: experiences of environmental health officers Open
Ghana's Ministries of Health, Local Government, and Sanitation and Water Resources need to attach Clinical Psychologists and security personnel to the disposal teams in future exercises to provide psychological support and security to the …
View article: Working conditions of commercial drivers: a scoping review of psychosocial work factors, health outcomes, and interventions
Working conditions of commercial drivers: a scoping review of psychosocial work factors, health outcomes, and interventions Open
Employers in the road transport sector need to implement health promotion interventions that focus on drivers' well-being. Additionally, improving working conditions and enforcing occupational health and safety standards in the road transp…
View article: Prevalence and management of cataracts among older adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review
Prevalence and management of cataracts among older adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review Open
View article: Gender differences and correlates of bullying victimisation among in-school adolescents in Benin
Gender differences and correlates of bullying victimisation among in-school adolescents in Benin Open
Bullying is one of the important global health issues affecting both health and educational outcomes of adolescents. The aim of this study was to examine gender differences and correlates of bullying victimisation among in-school adolescen…
View article: Mothers’ Psychological Trauma Experiences Associated With Preterm Pregnancy, Birth, and Care: A Qualitative Study
Mothers’ Psychological Trauma Experiences Associated With Preterm Pregnancy, Birth, and Care: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: Preterm birth trauma has become a growing concern in achieving the sustainable development goal targets for mental, maternal, and child health. Although obstetric and developmental complications associated with preterm birth ha…
View article: Health systems response to climate change adaptation: a scoping review of global evidence
Health systems response to climate change adaptation: a scoping review of global evidence Open
View article: Challenges and coping strategies when caring for terminally ill persons with cancer: perspectives of family caregivers
Challenges and coping strategies when caring for terminally ill persons with cancer: perspectives of family caregivers Open
View article: Conceptualising the correlates of adolescent suicidal behaviour in Benin: evidence from a national survey
Conceptualising the correlates of adolescent suicidal behaviour in Benin: evidence from a national survey Open
Background Despite efforts to increase awareness about suicide, related behaviours among adolescents in Benin persist as a significant health challenge globally. Nonetheless, there is a dearth of empirical evidence that conceptualises suic…
View article: Gender-Based Biopsychosocial Correlates of Truancy in Physical Education: A National Survey among Adolescents in Benin
Gender-Based Biopsychosocial Correlates of Truancy in Physical Education: A National Survey among Adolescents in Benin Open
Truancy among in-school adolescents has long been established as a major issue that negatively impacts educational attainment or goals and mental health-related issues. However, research on subjects such as physical education (PE) truancy …
View article: COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy among Teachers and Students: A Scoping Review of Prevalence and Risk Factors
COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy among Teachers and Students: A Scoping Review of Prevalence and Risk Factors Open
Students’ and teachers’ acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccination may help boost the uptake of the vaccines in the general population because teachers and students serve as a source of information and campaign mechanisation for vaccination. T…
View article: Preventing workplace mistreatment and improving workers’ mental health: a scoping review of the impact of psychosocial safety climate
Preventing workplace mistreatment and improving workers’ mental health: a scoping review of the impact of psychosocial safety climate Open
Background Work environment is rapidly evolving, unfortunately, it is also becoming increasingly hostile for workers due mostly to common psychosocial hazards. This situation is posing significant challenges for organisations to protect th…
View article: Artificial Intelligence Use, Technostress, and Academic Productivity among Students in Sub-Saharan Africa
Artificial Intelligence Use, Technostress, and Academic Productivity among Students in Sub-Saharan Africa Open
Globally, artificial intelligence is being developed and used at a growing speed in education settings.Notwithstanding artificial intelligence's immense opportunities for stakeholders in education, especially students, worries regarding it…
View article: Serious Unintentional Injuries Among In-School Adolescents in Saint Lucia: A Further Analysis of Prevalence and Correlates
Serious Unintentional Injuries Among In-School Adolescents in Saint Lucia: A Further Analysis of Prevalence and Correlates Open
Serious injuries among adolescents are a leading cause of death and a global public health concern.This study examined the prevalence and correlates of serious injuries among in-school adolescents in Saint Lucia.Using a two-stage cluster s…
View article: Psychosocial work factors affecting safety incidents of long-distance bus drivers in Ghana: Mediating role of psychological well-being
Psychosocial work factors affecting safety incidents of long-distance bus drivers in Ghana: Mediating role of psychological well-being Open
View article: Psychosocial factors, psychological well-being and safety incidents among long-distance bus drivers in Ghana: A cross-sectional survey
Psychosocial factors, psychological well-being and safety incidents among long-distance bus drivers in Ghana: A cross-sectional survey Open
Psychosocial work factors are predictors of psychological well-being and safety incidents of long-distance bus drivers. Owners and managers of bus transport businesses in Ghana, driver unions and station masters need to highly prioritise p…