Background: Adolescence is a critical stage in the formation of lifelong dietary habits. However, current trends among Ghanaian adolescents indicate a shift towards less nutritious food choices, which can pose a threat to their physical and mental well-being. Unhealthy dietary habits during this developmental phase can...
Background: Floods are devastating natural disasters that have significantly impacted global public health, with dam-mediated flood events increasingly contributing to these public health concerns. Africa faces unique challenges in managing the health impacts of these dam-related floods. This study focuses on the healt...
Background: Forced sex is a critical public health issue in Ghana, affecting women disproportionately, especially those in their reproductive years. Despite legal efforts to combat gender-based violence, cultural norms and stigma continue to hinder reporting and access to support services. The general objective of this...
Background: In recent years, uptake of modern contraceptives in Ghana appears to be increasing and family planning services have become even more available. However, a substantial number of married and unmarried women still report having unmet need for modern contraceptives. This study assessed the level of knowledge a...
Background: Although Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention ( was introduced in 2012 to mitigate challenges with early diagnosis and treatment manual documentation and logistics issues remain. To address these problems, the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in Children Application ( was developed to enhance data management an...
Background: Flooding commonly refers to the overflow of water that submerge onto dry land. This can occur due to heavy rainfall, storm surges, rapid melting of snow or ice, or the overflow of rivers, lakes, or other water bodies. Dam-mediated flooding can occur due to various factors related to the operation, design, o...
Background: Pregnant women are particularly susceptible to iodine deficiency due to the fetus's greater need for iodine, and increased renal excretion of iodine during pregnancy. Severe iodine deficiency presents as goiter (maternal hypothyroidism), and neurological issues, such as mental retardation and neurological c...
Background: The health status of prison inmates in Ghana is a pressing concern, as prisons fail to provide basic living conditions and adequate healthcare, leading to a higher burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases, mental health issues, and substance misuse. This neglect has severe consequences for inmat...
Background: Digital health interventions have gained significant attention in recent years as a means of improving health care delivery and outcomes. In Ghana, where access to quality healthcare services remains a challenge, exploring the strengths, and limitations of digital health interventions is crucial. General Ai...
Background: The food environment represents the range of foods that can be accessed in the context where people live and can enable or restrict healthy dietary choices. This includes the availability, affordability, convenience, and desirability of food, as well as the sustainability properties of food and beverages. U...
Introduction: Late antenatal care registration can be defined as a pregnant woman visiting a healthcare facility for assessment and booking after twelve weeks gestation. ANC provides both psychological and medical needs of pregnant women within the context of the health care delivery system. Late antenatal care registr...
Background: Yaws is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that affects children less than 15 years old in disadvantaged communities. It is caused by Treponema Pallidum Pertenue, which affects the skin, bones and cartilage which, if left untreated results, in permanent disfigurements and disabilities. This study assessed t...
Background: Elevated blood pressure levels serve as a risk factor for cardiovascular and kidney diseases. Despite the deadly nature of the disease, most people lack awareness about the causes, effects and ways to prevent it. Additionally, most people engage in lifestyles that put them at risk of getting the disease or...
Background: The possibility of the occurrence of floods have increased due to environmental changes and human activities. These floods have severe impact on human lives and educational infrastructure and activities. The recent floods in Volta and parts of the Greater Accra has impacted livelihood and destructed educati...
Introduction: Even though there are enormous benefits associated with the use of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist (WHO SSC) it’s adoption and use in low-middle-income countries is only 20%. This study seeks to assess the factors that contribute to the utilization of the WHO SSC by surgical professionals at the Greater...
