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View article: Contraceptive use and mental health among women of reproductive age: insights from the Mozambique Demographic and Health Survey
Contraceptive use and mental health among women of reproductive age: insights from the Mozambique Demographic and Health Survey Open
Background Contraceptive use among women of reproductive age has increased significantly worldwide. However, little is known about contraceptive use and mental health among women in sub-Saharan African countries. Aims This study sought to …
View article: Stakeholders’ perspectives and experiences with the quality of essential medicines in primary healthcare facilities in Ghana: a qualitative study
Stakeholders’ perspectives and experiences with the quality of essential medicines in primary healthcare facilities in Ghana: a qualitative study Open
Background The availability of safe, effective, and affordable medicines indicates a quality health service and the achievement of a significant target area of universal health coverage. Health inequity in the global health system, due to …
View article: Correction: Reaching adolescents with health services: Systematic development of an adolescent health check-ups and wellbeing programme in Ghana (Y-Check, Ghana)
Correction: Reaching adolescents with health services: Systematic development of an adolescent health check-ups and wellbeing programme in Ghana (Y-Check, Ghana) Open
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View article: Community beliefs and practices about diabetes and their implications for the prevention and management of diabetes in Southeast Ghana
Community beliefs and practices about diabetes and their implications for the prevention and management of diabetes in Southeast Ghana Open
The local belief that diabetes is caused by spiritual forces, likened to HIV/AIDS, delays at hospitals, and poverty, has affected the prevention and management of diabetes. Incorporating local beliefs and practices into the intervention de…
View article: Reaching adolescents with health services: Systematic development of an adolescent health check-ups and wellbeing programme in Ghana (Y-Check, Ghana)
Reaching adolescents with health services: Systematic development of an adolescent health check-ups and wellbeing programme in Ghana (Y-Check, Ghana) Open
Background Routine health check-ups may improve adolescent health, but global guidelines are lacking. Phase 1 of the WHO-coordinated Y-Check Research Programme involved three African cities to co-produce a programme of adolescent health ch…
View article: Drivers of breast cancer and cervical cancer screening among women of reproductive age: insights from the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey
Drivers of breast cancer and cervical cancer screening among women of reproductive age: insights from the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey Open
View article: THE USE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN AGOTIME-ZIOPE DISTRICT
THE USE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN AGOTIME-ZIOPE DISTRICT Open
View article: Factors associated with glycaemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Ho, Ghana: A cross-sectional study
Factors associated with glycaemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Ho, Ghana: A cross-sectional study Open
View article: Determinants of health facility delivery among young mothers in Ghana; insights from the 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey
Determinants of health facility delivery among young mothers in Ghana; insights from the 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey Open
View article: Reaching adolescents with health services: systematic development of an adolescent health check-ups programme in Ghana (Y-Check, Ghana)
Reaching adolescents with health services: systematic development of an adolescent health check-ups programme in Ghana (Y-Check, Ghana) Open
Background: Routine health check-ups may improve adolescent health, but global guidelines are lacking. Phase 1 of the WHO-coordinated Y-Check Research Programme involved three African cities (Chitungwiza - Zimbabwe, Mwanza - Tanzania, Cape…
View article: Utilization of antenatal care among adolescent and young mothers in Ghana; analysis of the 2017/2018 multiple indicator cluster survey
Utilization of antenatal care among adolescent and young mothers in Ghana; analysis of the 2017/2018 multiple indicator cluster survey Open
Background Complications during pregnancy and childbirth are the leading cause of death among adolescent girls. In Ghana, the prevalence of adolescent pregnancy remains high. Yet, little is known about ANC utilization among adolescent and …
View article: Correlates of absenteeism at work, school and social activities during menstruation: Evidence from the 2017/2018 Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey
Correlates of absenteeism at work, school and social activities during menstruation: Evidence from the 2017/2018 Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Open
Background Menstruation is a biological process which is crucial for human reproduction. Menstruation is a source of absenteeism, yet the subject matter has not been well explored. This study aimed to assess the correlates of absenteeism a…
View article: Utilization of Antenatal Care Among Adolescent and Young Mothers in Ghana; Analysis of The 2017/18 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey
Utilization of Antenatal Care Among Adolescent and Young Mothers in Ghana; Analysis of The 2017/18 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Open
Background Complications during pregnancy and childbirth are the leading cause of death among adolescent girls. In Ghana, the prevalence of adolescent pregnancy remains high. Yet, little is known about ANC utilization among adolescents and…
View article: Reducing Maternal and Child Mortality in West Africa: Improve Health Indicators for Mother and Child Well-Being
Reducing Maternal and Child Mortality in West Africa: Improve Health Indicators for Mother and Child Well-Being Open