Abstract
Background
The increase in the number of elderly persons in developing countries
has not had a corresponding increase in social and health care support
systems for the elderly. There is a substantial difference ...
Lartey, Agyei Helena; Wang, Jianming; Lartey, Philip; Agyei, James; Agyei, Alex; Aboagye, Janet Sintim(014. Glob. Res. J. Public Health Epidemiol., 2020-06-18)
To explore the temporal trends of hypertension in a Ghana population and to predict future values, which will, in turn, help control and reduce the risk of hypertension-related health events. We enrolled 108,100 cases with ...
Abstract
Background: Despite the existence of an abortion law and a safe abortion policy in Ghana, the Ghana Statistical
Service found that 15% of all women in the reproductive age group (15–49 years) have practiced ...
Abstract
Terrorist attacks are increasingly becoming more lethal and less discriminate. The threat
of bioterrorism is increasing daily. The ease of production and the broad availability of
biological agents and technical ...
Atakro, Confidence Alorse; Gross, Janet; Sarpong, Theresa; Armah, Ernestina; Akuoko, Cynthia Pomaa; Boni, George Sedinam(African Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2017-08-24)
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Introduction: Though nurses are frontline workers in emergency care, their experiences in emergency
centres are seldom researched. This study explored lived experiences of Registered General Nurses ...
ABSTRACT
Objective: The need to motivate patients to participate as strategic partners in healthcare exists, and this has prompted the
development of relational models of value creation. This study assesses the effect ...
Amankwaa, Catrin Evans; Boateng, Daniel; Quansah, Dan Yedu; Akuoko, Cynthia Pomaa(Amankwaa et al., 2018-09-03)
The potential of using mobile phone technologies to improve antiretroviral therapy (ART)
adherence has provided a new facet to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) research. The
quality of evidence and the strength of ...
a b s t r a c t
Introduction: Though nurses are frontline workers in emergency care, their experiences in emergency
centres are seldom researched. This study explored lived experiences of Registered General Nurses ...
Abstract
Previous studies on patient participation reported inconclusive benefits of patient participation in health care. Consequently,
theWorld Health Organization is actively highlighting the need for the participation ...
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Objective: This study aimed at investigating knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived barriers of evidencebased
practice among Registered Nurses in a Ghanaian Teaching Hospital.
Methods: The study ...
Abstract
Background: Medicines and vaccines supply chains represent critical systems for realising one of the major targets
of the United Nations’ third Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—access to safe, effective, ...
Background. Despite the high incidence and mortality rate of breast cancer (BC) in Ghana, little attention has been given to the
issue of how adult women cope with having BC. %e aim of this study was to explore the ...
Abstract
Background: The study sought to understand the supportive care needs of women with advanced breast cancer
from the perspectives of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key informants of charitable/non-governmental ...
. Akuoko a, Cynthia Pomaa; Chambers, Shirley; Yates, Patsy(ELSEVIER, 2022-03-09)
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Purpose: Most women with breast cancer in Ghana are initially diagnosed with advanced disease, however, there
is limited research about Ghanaian women’s experiences of living with advanced breast cancer. ...
Akuoko, Pomaa Cynthia; Armah, Ernestina; Sarpong, Theresa; Quansah, Dan Yedu; Amankwaa, Isaac; Boateng, Daniel(Akuoko et al., 2017-01-13)
Breast cancer (BC) has been described as the leading cause of cancer deaths among
women especially in the developing world including sub Saharan Africa (SSA). Delayed presentation
and late diagnosis at health facilities ...
Abstract
Health care-associated infections (HAIs) occur worldwide and affect both developed and developing countries.
Hand hygiene, including hand washing (washing hands with plain soap), hygienic hand washing (washing ...
Antenatal care (ANC) is a major public health intervention aimed at ensuring safe pregnancy
outcomes. In Nigeria, the recommended minimum of four times ANC attendance is underutilized.
This study investigates the prevalence ...
Atakro, Confidence Alorse; Atakro, Abigail; Akuoko, Cynthia Pomaa; Aboagye, Janet Sintim; Blay, Alice Aluwah; Addo, Stella Boatemaa; Adatara, Peter; Agyare, Dorcas Frempomaa; Amoa-Gyarteng, Kwaku Gyimah; Garti, Isabella; Menlah, Awube; Ansong, Isaac Kwadwo; Boni, George Sedinam; Sallah, Rexford; Sarpong, Yaa Gyamera(International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2020-05-04)
Objective: This study aimed at investigating knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived barriers of evidencebased
practice among Registered Nurses in a Ghanaian Teaching Hospital.
Methods: The study utilised mixed ...
Background: In meeting the global standard of patient safety, quality care and nursing leadership, countries are urged by the World Health Organisation to have a greater proportion of nurses educated to degree level or ...