Ziwu, Rejoice
Within the first quarter of 2017, a study was conducted to assess cervical cancer knowledge and screening behaviors amongst female health professionals in some selected health facilities in the La Nkwantanang Madina municipality in the Greater Accra region of Ghana, through a cross-sectional study design which had both...
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2017
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Ofori, Sylvia Kesewa
Introduction: Self-medication practices continue to be a growing global problem. The prevalence and nature of self-medication vary in different countries and cultures. A number of factors come into play to result in the decision to self-medicate. Some factors that have been associated with the frequency of self-medicat...
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Theses
2017
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Atsagli, Ruth Eyra
Introduction: Pastoral work is professionalized in most developed countries. In sub-Saharan Africa however it remains largely vocational, often informal and ill-defined in terms of scope and working hours. While this approach appeals to African congregations, it could become a source of stress and burn-out for pastors...
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Theses
2017
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Annang, Mary
Promoting immunization uptake has the potential to reduce substantially vaccine preventable diseases among children. It is a reliable way of combating mortality and morbidity in children. In spite of the availability of vaccines, there is low uptake of immunization in developing countries such as Ghana. Mothers play a...
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2017
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Nyankah, Eunice
In times past, Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) have been the leading human resource for women during childbirth. In rural areas of developing countries, their role differs across cultures and at different times, but even today, they are present at the majority of deliveries. Trained birth attendants at delivery are...
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Theses
2017
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Kumah, Augustine
The study investigates patient’s perspective on Nurses’ adherence to their Professional Codes Ethics in the course of performing their duties, using Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua as a case study. The study also seeks to find out patients’ knowledge on nurses’ professional code of ethics in nursing practice, expl...
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2017
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Kudah, Catherine Esi
Fresh vegetables are good source of vital nutrients for healthy growth which we may not get when such vegetables are cooked. However, eating them raw may pose a great risk for transmissions of pathogens in humans because they may harbour a wide range of microbial contaminants. Parasitic infections were reported to lead...
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Theses
2017
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Asiemoah, Kwame Jnr.
Introduction: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are leading causes of morbidity and mortality in low and middle income countries (LMIC). About 80% of morbidity in LMIC is accounted for by NCDs with majority of these deaths occurring after 60 years of age. In Ghana, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) constitute about 41% o...
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2017
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Oduro, Gerald
Introduction Vaginal Candidiasis (VC) is a common infection in women. In Ghana effective prevention and treatment among adolescents is hindered by the persistence of myths and the lack of knowledge about causes. A possible platform for intervention is the Ghana Health Service School Health Education Program (SHEP) curr...
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2017
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Eliason, Marian
Background: Physical inactivity is among the leading risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Staff of banks in Ghana are generally considered to be among the elite in society; persons very likely to draw the link between personal health risk and activities aimed at disease prevention. This study explored how...
Student Theses and Capstone Projects
Theses
2017
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Ziwu, Rejoice
Within the first quarter of 2017, a study was conducted to assess cervical cancer knowledge and screening behaviors amongst female health professionals in some selected health facilities in the La Nkwantanang Madina municipality in the Greater Accra region of Ghana, through a cross-sectional study design which had both...
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Theses
2017
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Seidu, Sadia
Introduction: Despite evidence that the use of ITNs decreases malaria-related morbidity and mortality, the use of ITNs in sub-Saharan Africa remains relatively low. The aim of this study is to find out the factors that influence the use of ITNs in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region of Ghana. Methods: A c...
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Theses
2017
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Youfegan- Baanam, Mathurin
Introduction: The World Health Organisation (WHO) - supported VISION 2020 is a global initiative that aims to eliminate avoidable blindness by the year 2020. To reduce and possibly eliminate the need to undertake evisceration in Ghana, there is the need to understand the causes of eviscerations. The Our Lady of Grace H...
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2017
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Agbeve, Samuel Kofi
The study which aimed at assessing the levels of organochlorine pesticide (OCP) residues in watermelon was conducted in two parts; a field survey and laboratory work. The field survey involved the use of semi- structured questionnaires administered to 60 farmers in four selected communities in Ada-West district of Ghan...
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Theses
2017
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Avorgbedor, Yvette Eyram
Malnutrition in children adversely impacts their growth and development, educational attainment, and the incidence of chronic diseases and economic productivity later in life. This study aimed to assess the nutritional status of children under 5 years of age in rural communities in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality (L...
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2017
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