Background: Food hygiene plays a critical role in safeguarding public health, particularly in school environments where students are reliant on food vendors for daily meals. In Ghana, lapses in hygiene among food vendors have been linked to foodborne illnesses and outbreaks, emphasizing the need for targeted interventi...
Introduction: Digital media has increased significantly over the years, with young people worldwide using digital spaces to access information, interact with peers, and ask questions related to Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR). This pattern is more common in sub-Saharan Africa due to challenges in sexual and re...
Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, are increasingly prevalent in Ghana and present a significant public health challenge. Effective management of NCDs requires not only access to healthcare but also adequate patient knowledge and strong self-manage...
Background: Adolescence is a critical developmental stage marked by heightened vulnerability to peer pressure. With the rapid growth of digital technology, social media has become an integral part of adolescent life, offering both opportunities and risks. While global evidence links social media use to depression, anxi...
Background: Menstrual hygiene management is a critical aspect of adolescent health, yet many young girls face challenges due to lack of knowledge, negative attitudes, and inadequate resources. In Krachi East Municipality, Ghana, cultural stigmas and limited access to menstrual hygiene products further exacerbate these...
Background: Healthcare systems in developing countries face challenges in maintaining quality care, with Ghana presenting a mixed picture of progress and healthcare challenges. Despite global initiatives to strengthen human resources, evidence suggests that increasing skilled health workers correlates with improved hea...
Background: Nutrition and diet play a critical role in promoting health and preventing chronic diseases, particularly among young adults. Recent trends show a rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, and their associated risk factors. These developments have brought attenti...
Background: Street food is a vital source of nutrition and income, especially in developing countries, where it feeds millions daily. However, despite its importance, it poses significant food safety risks. Globally, unsafe food causes over 600 million illnesses and 420,000 deaths each year. In Africa, issues like poor...
Background: Teenagers are using social media at a much higher rate than they were a few years ago. This has raised concerns about the impact on the mental health of high school students. Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of social media on mental health because they are at a crucial stage...
Background: Despite progress in maternal healthcare in Ghana, maternal mortality remains a significant public health concern, particularly in underserved districts. In the Ada West District of the Greater Accra Region, limited research exists on ANC and delivery services utilisation and what factors shape their healthc...
Background: Persons living with albinism (PLWA) in Ghana face complex challenges that go beyond genetic and medical vulnerabilities. Despite efforts by non-governmental organizations such as Engage Now Africa (ENA) to improve their quality of life through targeted interventions, little is known about how these initiati...
Background: Individuals living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) face challenges such as financial constraints, stress stemming from both the illness itself and its treatment. These challenges encompass physical, psychological, emotional, and social dimensions. As CKD impacts various aspects of a person’s life, the exp...
Background: Breast and cervical cancers are significant public health concerns, particularly for women in low- and middle-income countries like Ghana. Despite ongoing awareness efforts, knowledge gaps and misconceptions persist among adolescent girls, who are a critical population for early intervention. This study was...
Background: Substance use in adolescents has become a growing concern globally. Its use affects the quality of life of adolescents as well as burdening them with short- and long-term effects encompassing their physical, social and mental wellbeing. General aim: The main aim of this study was to examine substance use an...
Adolescence represents a crucial phase of human development, characterized by heightened nutritional requirements that support optimal physical growth and mental development. In rapidly urbanizing environments such as Ashaiman, adolescents often encounter dietary difficulties arising from socioeconomic disparities, foo...
