Background: Biological hazards, including Hepatitis B, HIV, Tuberculosis, and COVID-19, pose major occupational risks to healthcare workers. Despite training and policies, gaps often exist between knowledge, attitudes, and actual practices of infection prevention and control (IPC). General Aim: The study assessed the k...
Oral health is a vital component of general health and quality of life, yet it remains one of the most neglected aspects of public health in developing countries. This study examined the effect of poor oral health on the overall health and well-being of people living in the Ho Municipality of Ghana. Specifically, it so...
Background: Despite the scale-up of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in Ghana, sustaining optimal adherence remains a significant challenge. Poor adherence compromises treatment outcomes, increases the risk of drug resistance, and undermines the country’s progress toward the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets. Exploring the barriers...
Introduction: Hypertension is a widespread, life-threatening condition affecting over 1.28 billion adults globally, with a disproportionate burden in low- and middle-income countries. Despite the availability of effective medications and lifestyle interventions, treatment non-adherence remains a major barrier to blood...
Background: Despite global progress in prevention and treatment, mother-to-child transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a major public health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Although HIV testing has been integrated into routine antenatal care, disparities persist acr...
Background: In 2023, global statistics revealed an alarming 39.9 million individuals living with HIV, estimating that 1.3 million individuals were newly diagnosed. A remedy for addressing this global health threat is Antiretroviral therapy (ART). This is a regimen prescribed for persons living with HIV to help them att...
Background: Occupational health and safety (OHS) is essential in high-risk environments such as ports and harbours, where workers are exposed to various hazards including physical, chemical, and psychosocial risks. The maritime sector's complex operations pose significant OHS risks, and despite the critical role of por...
Background: Assessing paediatric admissions and outcomes is essential for understanding disease burden and identifying causes of mortality. This study aimed to document paediatric admissions' morbidity patterns and outcomes at the Ho Teaching Hospital in the Volta Region, Ghana. Methodology: This retrospective descript...
Background: Vaginal candidiasis is one of the commonest fungal gynecological conditions affecting the lower genital tract of women. The condition is often linked to poor hygiene practices, lack of knowledge, lifestyle choices, and misconceptions about reproductive health. Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitudes and pra...
Background: Malnutrition remains a significant public health challenge, particularly among children under five years of age in developing regions. In the Tongor Sub-District of South Dayi District, Volta Region, Ghana, various factors contribute to the prevalence of malnutrition, adversely affecting child health and de...
Background: Alcohol and illicit drug usage pose serious concerns to road safety, especially for commercial motor riders popularly known as Okada riders. However, there is limited data within the Ghanaian setting on substance use and its association with the risk of road traffic accidents in Ghana. Aim: This study exami...
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses a growing public health burden globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Ghana, data on the severity of disease at presentation and treatment outcomes remain limited. The study aimed to evaluate the patterns of disease severity, treatment modalities, a...
Background: Immunization is a crucial public health intervention that significantly reduces morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases among children less than one year of age. Despite progress in immunization coverage globally, disparities persist, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Gh...
Background: Uterine fibroids (UFs), also known as uterine leiomyomas or myomas, are benign tumours of the smooth muscle layer of the uterus. Globally, the incidence and prevalence rates of fibroids obtained from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019 were very high. UFs are associated with considerable hospitalisation...
This study contributes to the ongoing debate on social determinants of oral health of older persons. Specifically, it examines the direct and indirect effects of health literacy and access to healthcare on oral health status of older persons. The study also investigates whether general health status and health behavior...
