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View article: Pathogenic FANCC Variants Are Associated with Accessory Breasts in a Sub-Saharan African Multiplex Family
Pathogenic FANCC Variants Are Associated with Accessory Breasts in a Sub-Saharan African Multiplex Family Open
Accessory breasts denote the formation of extra breast tissue along the milk line, and are known to be more prevalent among Black and Asian populations, affecting both genders. This first-ever study aimed to determine the genetic aetiology…
View article: Pharmacogenomics in Orofacial Clefts Care: Insights from Whole-Genome Sequencing of Case-Parents Trios
Pharmacogenomics in Orofacial Clefts Care: Insights from Whole-Genome Sequencing of Case-Parents Trios Open
Background/Objectives: Orofacial clefts (OFCs) are among the most common birth defects globally, sometimes exacerbated by adverse drug reactions (ADRs) from corticosteroids and antiepileptics. Comprehending the pharmacogenomic and pharmaco…
View article: Pathogenic FANCC Variants are Associated with Accessory Breasts in a Sub-Saharan African Multiplex Family
Pathogenic FANCC Variants are Associated with Accessory Breasts in a Sub-Saharan African Multiplex Family Open
Accessory breasts denote the formation of extra breast tissue along the milk line, being more prevalent among Black and Asian populations, affecting both genders. This study aimed to determine the genetic aetiology of accessory breasts in …
View article: Pharmacogenomics in Orofacial Clefts Care: Insights From Whole Genome Sequencing of Case-Parents Trios
Pharmacogenomics in Orofacial Clefts Care: Insights From Whole Genome Sequencing of Case-Parents Trios Open
Background/Objectives: Orofacial clefts (OFCs) are among the most common birth defects globally, sometimes exacerbated by adverse drug reactions (ADRs) like corticosteroids and antiepileptics. Comprehending the pharmacogenomic and pharmaco…
View article: Adaptation strategies by smallholder farmers to climate change and variability: The case of the savannah zone of Ghana
Adaptation strategies by smallholder farmers to climate change and variability: The case of the savannah zone of Ghana Open
In semi-arid regions, the biggest threat to agriculture is climate change. This is because agricultural activities in these regions rely heavily on rainfall thus making the communities there particularly vulnerable. Sustainable adaptation …
View article: Assessing the environmental and socio-economic impacts of small-scale mining activities in the Atiwa East District of Ghana
Assessing the environmental and socio-economic impacts of small-scale mining activities in the Atiwa East District of Ghana Open
Small-scale mining (SSM), encompassing the exploration, extraction, processing, and closure stages, significantly degrades the environment and poses risks to human health. This study aimed to evaluate the environmental and socio-economic i…
View article: Prevalence and risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in Ghana: evidence from a cross-sectional population-based study
Prevalence and risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in Ghana: evidence from a cross-sectional population-based study Open
Alzheimer's disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) is a growing concern for low- and middle-income countries. Yet, studies on the prevalence and risk factors for dementia in sub-Saharan Africa are limited. This study estimated the prevalence …
View article: Differences in trauma care between district and regional hospitals and impact of a trauma intake form with decision support prompts in Ghana: A stepped‐wedge cluster randomized trial
Differences in trauma care between district and regional hospitals and impact of a trauma intake form with decision support prompts in Ghana: A stepped‐wedge cluster randomized trial Open
Background We sought to determine the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) of initial trauma care at district (first‐level) and regional (second‐level) hospitals in Ghana and to assess the effectiveness of a standardized trauma…
View article: I WISH I WAS DEAD: HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF PHYSICALLY TRAUMATIZED OLDER ADULTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN SOUTHERN GHANA
I WISH I WAS DEAD: HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF PHYSICALLY TRAUMATIZED OLDER ADULTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN SOUTHERN GHANA Open
The transformation from a physically healthy to a physically impaired older adults due to the effects of ageing, disability or injury can be a difficult transition to navigate. Comparatively, research on trauma in the older adult populatio…
View article: Occupational Injuries Among Road Construction Workers In Ghana: Burden, Mechanism And Severity
Occupational Injuries Among Road Construction Workers In Ghana: Burden, Mechanism And Severity Open
Objective: Road construction work involves diverse activities relying on the use of both skilled and unskilled manpower, posing serious risks to workers. This study sought to determine the burden, mechanism and severity of occupational inj…
View article: Standardized trauma intake form with clinical decision support prompts improves care and reduces mortality for seriously injured patients in non-tertiary hospitals in Ghana: stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial
Standardized trauma intake form with clinical decision support prompts improves care and reduces mortality for seriously injured patients in non-tertiary hospitals in Ghana: stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial Open
Background The WHO Trauma Care Checklist improved key performance indicators (KPIs) of trauma care at tertiary hospitals. A standardized trauma intake form (TIF) with real-time clinical decision support prompts was developed by adapting th…
View article: Charge midwives’ awareness of and their role in promoting respectful maternity care at a tertiary health facility in Ghana: A qualitative study
Charge midwives’ awareness of and their role in promoting respectful maternity care at a tertiary health facility in Ghana: A qualitative study Open
Background Evidence suggests that the implementation of respectful maternity care (RMC) interventions is one of the surest and most effective means of minimising mistreatment during intrapartum care services. However, to ensure the success…
View article: Occupational safety issues and factors influencing Safety Regulations Compliance in the Artisanal and small-scale gold Mining in Adadiem, Ghana
Occupational safety issues and factors influencing Safety Regulations Compliance in the Artisanal and small-scale gold Mining in Adadiem, Ghana Open
This study aimed to examine Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Compliance in the Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector in Ghana with a focus on Adadiem and identify the challenges associated with it. A quantitative research met…
View article: Socio-demographic effects on role assignment and associated occupational health and safety issues in artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Amansie Central District, Ghana
Socio-demographic effects on role assignment and associated occupational health and safety issues in artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Amansie Central District, Ghana Open
The study employed the binary logistic regression model, Chi-square, and likelihood ratio test to explore the nexus between socio-demographic characteristics and role assignment as well as Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues in art…
View article: Projections and impact assessment of the local climate change conditions of the Black Volta Basin of Ghana based on the Statistical DownScaling Model
Projections and impact assessment of the local climate change conditions of the Black Volta Basin of Ghana based on the Statistical DownScaling Model Open
The uncertainties and biases associated with Global Climate Models (GCMs) ascend from global to regional and local scales which delimits the applicability and suitability of GCMs in site-specific impact assessment research. The study downs…
View article: Understanding the challenges and coping mechanisms adopted by nursing staff in managing critically-ill patients at district hospitals in the Ashanti Region, Ghana
Understanding the challenges and coping mechanisms adopted by nursing staff in managing critically-ill patients at district hospitals in the Ashanti Region, Ghana Open
Many hospitals that manage health emergencies are resource-constrained and as such have challenges to provide quality care to patients. Exploring these challenges in resource-constrained hospitals and addressing them at the operational lev…
View article: Machine learning based groundwater prediction in a data-scarce basin of Ghana
Machine learning based groundwater prediction in a data-scarce basin of Ghana Open
Groundwater (GW) is a key source of drinking water and irrigation to combat growing food insecurity and for improved water access in rural sub-Saharan Africa. However, there are limited studies due to data scarcity in the region. New model…
View article: Factors Contributing to and Reducing Delays in the Provision of Adequate Care in Ghana: A Qualitative Study of Trauma Care Providers
Factors Contributing to and Reducing Delays in the Provision of Adequate Care in Ghana: A Qualitative Study of Trauma Care Providers Open
Background Ghana has a large and growing burden of injury morbidity and mortality. There is a substantial unmet need for trauma surgery, highlighting a need to understand gaps in care. Methods We conducted 8 in‐depth interviews with trauma…
View article: Postgraduate Dental Education in Ghana: Past, Present and Future
Postgraduate Dental Education in Ghana: Past, Present and Future Open
The origins of formal postgraduate dental education in Ghana may be traced to 1986, when three dental surgeons, who had passed a Ministry of Health qualifying examination, were enrolled in the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery o…
View article: Seatbelt use among bus passengers in Ghana: observed versus self-reported measures
Seatbelt use among bus passengers in Ghana: observed versus self-reported measures Open
Many road traffic injuries in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are to bus passengers. We sought to determine the availability, functionality, and observed vs. self-reported use of seatbelts in large intercity buses in Ghana. We obs…
View article: Achievement of Key Performance Indicators in Initial Assessment and Care of Injured Patients in Ghanaian Non‐tertiary Hospitals: An Observational Study
Achievement of Key Performance Indicators in Initial Assessment and Care of Injured Patients in Ghanaian Non‐tertiary Hospitals: An Observational Study Open
Introduction We aimed to determine the level of achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) during initial assessment and management of injured persons, as assessed by independent observers, at district and regional hospitals in Ghana…
View article: Assessing the safety and health practices in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector of Ghana: A case of Ntotroso
Assessing the safety and health practices in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector of Ghana: A case of Ntotroso Open
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), which is quickly surging and largely practised across Sub-Saharan Africa, is a substantial source of income for many people in the areas where it is undertaken. However, despite this recognized…
View article: Global Health Partnerships and the Brocher Declaration: Principles for Ethical Short-Term Engagements in Global Health
Global Health Partnerships and the Brocher Declaration: Principles for Ethical Short-Term Engagements in Global Health Open
Short- term experiences in global health (STEGH), also known as short-term medical missions continue to be a popular mode of engagement in global health activities for students, healthcare providers, and religious groups, driven primarily …