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...

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...

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,...

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 immuniz...

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 majo...

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 n...

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 microb...

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 Gh...

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 Ghan...

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 aime...