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View article: Transactional sex, HIV, and STIs among men who have sex with men in Ghana: an MSM bio-behavioral study
Transactional sex, HIV, and STIs among men who have sex with men in Ghana: an MSM bio-behavioral study Open
Background Men who have sex with men (MSM) in Ghana continue to face a disproportionately high HIV burden, with an estimated prevalence of 18.1% far exceeding the national average of 1.7%. Transactional sex (TS), defined as the exchange of…
View article: The Guideline Uptake in Digital Ecosystems (GUIDE) study: protocol for implementation research on the impact of WHO SMART guidelines digital adaptation kits to improve quality of care
The Guideline Uptake in Digital Ecosystems (GUIDE) study: protocol for implementation research on the impact of WHO SMART guidelines digital adaptation kits to improve quality of care Open
This research represents one of the first impact evaluations focused on integrating DAKs into existing national digital systems and the effect on service delivery outcomes. The mixed-methods study design will provide learnings for future s…
View article: Routine immunization coverage among children under 24 months and its determinants in Eastern and Oti regions of Ghana
Routine immunization coverage among children under 24 months and its determinants in Eastern and Oti regions of Ghana Open
The study highlights significant disparities in vaccination coverage between urban and rural areas and across regions. Targeted interventions are needed to address gaps in coverage, particularly in urban areas where full vaccination rates …
View article: Syphilis among HIV-positive men who have sex with men in Ghana: The 2023 biobehavioral survey
Syphilis among HIV-positive men who have sex with men in Ghana: The 2023 biobehavioral survey Open
Background Apart from HIV acquisition, men who have sex with men are at a higher risk of sexually transmitted infections, especially syphilis. Although the intersection between syphilis and HIV poses a formidable challenge among key popula…
View article: Using an Innovative Approach “Mixed Systematic-Realist Review” (MSRR) to Generate a New Pragmatic Framework of HIV Stigma Reduction
Using an Innovative Approach “Mixed Systematic-Realist Review” (MSRR) to Generate a New Pragmatic Framework of HIV Stigma Reduction Open
Background and Objectives: Pregnant women living with HIV (WLHIV) are likely to be traumatized and stigmatized, hindering their ARV treatment uptake and leading to the spread of the virus and low quality of life. Previous research has exam…
View article: Situational assessment and epidemiology of HIV, HBV and HCV among people who use and inject drugs in Ghana
Situational assessment and epidemiology of HIV, HBV and HCV among people who use and inject drugs in Ghana Open
Introduction People who inject drugs (PWID) and people who use drugs (PWUD) are an important population group that remain under-served in Ghana. Though PWID and PWUD are among the key populations most-at-risk to acquire sexually transmitte…
View article: Biobehavioral survey using time location sampling among female sex workers living in Ghana in 2020
Biobehavioral survey using time location sampling among female sex workers living in Ghana in 2020 Open
Background The HIV epidemic in Ghana is characterized as a mix of a low-level generalized epidemic with significant contributions from transmission among female sex workers (FSW) and their clients. This study seeks to identify and describe…
View article: Biobehavioral survey using time location sampling among female sex workers living in Ghana in 2020
Biobehavioral survey using time location sampling among female sex workers living in Ghana in 2020 Open
Background The HIV epidemic in Ghana is characterized as a mix of a low-level generalized epidemic with significant contributions from transmission among female sex workers (FSW) and their clients. This study seeks to identify and describe…
View article: Correlates of prevalent HIV infection among adolescents, young adults, and older adult female sex workers in Ghana: Analysis of data from the Ghana biobehavioral survey
Correlates of prevalent HIV infection among adolescents, young adults, and older adult female sex workers in Ghana: Analysis of data from the Ghana biobehavioral survey Open
Background Human immunodeficiency virus infection remains a high burden among key populations such as female sex workers in the world. We aimed to provide distribution of prevalence and correlates of Human immunodeficiency virus infection …
View article: Exploring factors influencing acceptability of online capacity building platform for HIV and AIDS monitoring and evaluation in Ghana
Exploring factors influencing acceptability of online capacity building platform for HIV and AIDS monitoring and evaluation in Ghana Open
Introduction: Ghana’s multi-sectoral approach towards the management of HIV and AIDS has resulted in many community-level activities and programs aimed at stopping HIV infections and reducing the impact of HIV and AIDS. This study seeks to…
View article: Behavioural Risk for HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C Infections among a Population of Drug Users and Injectors across Four Regions in Ghana
Behavioural Risk for HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C Infections among a Population of Drug Users and Injectors across Four Regions in Ghana Open
Background. Blood borne infections such as HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C (HCV) are of great importance to governments and their implementing partners, especially among people who use drugs (PWUD) and people who inject drugs (PWID…
View article: National and subnational size estimation of female sex workers in Ghana 2020: Comparing 3-source capture-recapture with other approaches
National and subnational size estimation of female sex workers in Ghana 2020: Comparing 3-source capture-recapture with other approaches Open
Background Key Population size estimation (PSE) is instrumental for HIV/STI preventive, treatment and care services planning, implementation and delivery. The objective was to estimate the overall population of female sex workers (FSW) in …
View article: Determinants of Higher-Risk Sexual Behavior in Some Selected African Countries
Determinants of Higher-Risk Sexual Behavior in Some Selected African Countries Open
Background. Although higher-risk sexual behavior (H-RSB) is a major contributor to the rapid rising rate of new HIV infections, there exists paucity of comprehensive evidence across the sub-Saharan African region. The purpose of this study…
View article: Testing The Effect of an Integrated-Intervention To Promote Access to Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and Rights Among Women With Disabilities In Ghana: A Quasi-Experimental Study Protocol
Testing The Effect of an Integrated-Intervention To Promote Access to Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and Rights Among Women With Disabilities In Ghana: A Quasi-Experimental Study Protocol Open
Background: There is evidence that women with disabilities (WWDs) experience the most difficulty accessing and using sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHRs) services and information worldwide. However, there are currently no work…
View article: Comprehensive Knowledge of HIV and AIDS among Ghanaian Adults from 1998 to 2014: A Multilevel Logistic Regression Model Approach
Comprehensive Knowledge of HIV and AIDS among Ghanaian Adults from 1998 to 2014: A Multilevel Logistic Regression Model Approach Open
Background . In order for stakeholders of HIV and AIDS to effectively plan HIV prevention programs, it is expedient to assess the level of individuals’ knowledge on the most common preventive methods and misconceptions of the HIV virus. Th…
View article: Design and evaluation of a subcutaneous contraceptive implant training simulator
Design and evaluation of a subcutaneous contraceptive implant training simulator Open
Objective To design and fabricate a subcutaneous contraceptive implant insertion simulator, and to characterize the performance of nursing students trained with and without the simulator. Method A cross‐sectional study was conducted on nur…
View article: Knowledge and use of information and communication technology by health sciences students of the University of Ghana
Knowledge and use of information and communication technology by health sciences students of the University of Ghana Open
Background: Studies have shown that ICT adoption contributes to productivity and economic growth. It is therefore important that health workers have knowledge in ICT to ensure adoption and uptake of ICT tools to enable efficient health del…