Despite the double burden of infectious and chronic non-communicable diseases in Africa, health care expenditure disproportionately favours infectious diseases. In this paper, we examine quantitatively the extent of this disproportionate access to diagnoses and treatment of diabetes, hypertension and malaria in Ghana....
This is a cross sectional study that was done to assess the health status of children (0-36 months) in Markola market in Accra. The environment in which a child grows and plays in eventually has an effect on the health of the child. Most Head potters and their children at Makola usually sleep in the open space and live...
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: 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...
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...
