Aims: Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are the most effective reversible methods of contraception with a failure rate of less than 1%. Despite their safety and effectiveness, LARCs are underutilized. This study investigated postpartum LARC use intentions and suggesti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121134
Balkisu Seidu, Suraya Malle Mohammed, Delilah Nonterah, Hawa Sulemana, Issahaku Fuseini Nyangli, Rashida Atrime, Ibrahim Balanjima, Fatimata Yakubu, Adisa Osman, Mohammed Abdulai Kojo, Jelila Mumuni & Nasara Haruna Yakubu·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2024
Introduction: Menstruation is a natural physiological process that can have significant implications for adolescent girls, particularly in low-resource settings where knowledge gaps and cultural taboos persist. In the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana, menstrual-related challenges contr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i101102
Aims: To assess factors associated with the utilization of quality hernia care among female adults seeking healthcare. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. Place and Duration of Study: Nsawam Government Hospital in the Nsawam-Adoagyiri Municipality of the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11928
Maxwell Owusu Peprah, Wisdom Djange Ogbordjor, Mark Danquah, Hopeson Nimo Yeboah, Barbara Kuusangna Irenchebe Anchirinah & Emmanuel Kwadwo Adomako·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2022
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic chronic disease affecting a majority of adults with associated complications. The non-compliance to the anti-diabetic medication has become a global challenge to achieving optimal glucose control among Diabetes Type 2 patients. This st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i12776
Background: Healthcare professionals render various healthcare services to patients. However, in their duty to patients, they are exposed to occupational hazards that could be detrimental to their health and safety. In order to minimize exposure to these occupational hazards and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i1030516
Background: Poultry is one of most consumed meat products in Ghana. Outbreaks of Salmonella spp infections due to consumption of contaminated undercooked poultry products are of high risk to human health. This study determined the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i1030347
Introduction: Increased prevalence of hypertension (HTN) has been attributed to commonly known risk factors such as obesity, low level of nutritional knowledge, lack of exercise, alcohol intake, and tobacco use. Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the prevalenc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030382
Background: The users of mobile phones often contaminate them with several microflorae including viruses, fungi, and bacteria via unhygienic conditions and habits making phones a breeding ground and a tool for the transmission of infections. This study examined microbial contamin...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i630327
This cross-sectional study seeks to investigate the bacterial contamination of poultry products (eggs) produced from selected farms and sold within the major markets in the New Juaben Municipality in the Eastern region of Ghana. A total of 100 eggs were sampled randomly from Octo...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i730239
This study looked at the Assin Fosu Small Town Water Supply System in Ghana to verify whether the operation of the scheme is based on a comprehensive water safety plan and how the practice of water safety planning affects the quality of water delivered to the consumers. The study...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2020/v10i130170
Potential beneficiaries of health insurance schemes are convinced to enrol based on varied expectations and justifications. This is so for persons leaving with HIV/AIDS. Considering the myriad of challenges confronting these insurance schemes, the current study explored the views...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/42452
Lawrence H. Ofosu-Appiah, Richard Kutame, Bright Ayensu, Joseph H. K. Bonney, Gifty Boateng, Rexford Bempong Adade, David Opare & John Kofi Odoom·Microbiology Research Journal International·2018
Background: Dengue fever remains a serious public health treat throughout the world. Ghana shares borders with countries that have reported dengue cases, yet no case has been reported in Ghana. Dengue infections with its broad range of clinical presentations make it potentially u...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/41090
Aims: To use exploratory geo-health informatics in probing if there are spatial homogeneities in the incidence rates and spatial co-distribution or interactions within the five commonly reported infectious diseases in Ghana. Study Design: Ecological study design was employed. Pla...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/37139
Aim: This study was conducted to assess the determinants of low infant birth weight in the Tamale metropolis of Ghana. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Postnatal and child welfare clinics of the Tamale Central, West and Seventh Day Adv...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/36250
Richard K. D. Ephraim, Ruth C. Brenyah, Festus B. Osei, Enoch O. Anto, Anthony L. Basing & Kwame O. Darkwah·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2017
Background: Nephrotic syndrome is a common childhood renal disease globally with a penchant for the early years of life and has generated a lot of interest among paediatricians and nephrologists. Aim: This study aimed to determine the clinical, therapeutic and socio-demographic f...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/33270