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Materias / palabras clave: Medicine

Materias / palabras clave: Social Sciences: Economic theory. Demography

Materias / palabras clave: applied economics, development economics, financial economics, ghana, africa, metaeconomics; Social Sciences: Economic theory. Demography

Materias / palabras clave: medicine, health care, medical sciences, therapeutic drug, clinical characteristics; Medicine

Protected areas play a critical role in biodiversity conservation, but they are increasingly threatened by poaching. This study provides the first long-term analysis of poaching trends and law enforcement effectiveness i...

Abstract Ghana’s Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy, introduced in 2017, represents one of Africa’s most ambitious efforts to democratize secondary education. By abolishing tuition and related costs for all studen...

Abstract Background Respect for patients’ rights is a cornerstone of quality, patient-centred health care and effective healthcare governance. Ghana’s Patients’ Rights Charter (PRC), introduced in 2002, provides a ...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Cervical cancer can be prevented by early detection through regular screening. The American Cancer Society advocates the initiation of cervical cancer screening from 25 years of age. Few stud...

Abstract Background The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) was introduced in Ghana in 2003, enrolment is still far from the desired target of universal coverage. Low community engagement in the design and management...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Effective pain management remains a critical component of emergency care. However, patient‐related beliefs and misconceptions about pain medication can pose significant barriers to adequate...

ABSTRACT Background Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in Sub‐Saharan Africa, including Ghana. Children and adults present with varying clinical and biochemical pictures in response to Plasmodium inf...

Abstract Background Hypertension affects a significant number of people globally, with the majority in low- and middle-income countries. Psychological distress such as anxiety, depression and stress, may occur as a conse...

Despite the benefits design for adaptability (DfA) contributes to achieving sustainability and circularity in the construction industry, studies have demonstrated that construction professionals are yet to realize its fu...

The purpose of the study is to examine how private school mathematics teachers adapt and implement Ghana’s Common Core Programme (CCP) mathematics curriculum. The study adopted a phenomenological inquiry approach. Four...

Abstract This study examines the widening gap between the availability and actual utilization of digital infrastructure in teacher training institutions, particularly within the Ghanaian context. Despite significant nati...

The use of agrochemical products helps promote economic growth by sustaining agriculture. These agrochemicals are essential for controlling pests and improving soil fertility. However, cocoa farmers face distinct challen...

Laterite soil is essential in the construction industry, especially in road and building construction. The practice of abandoning borrow pits after mining laterite soil in the Northern Region of Ghana has resulted in lan...

Objectives To determine the prevalence of malaria parasite carriage and anaemia among senior high school students and to identify the demographic, behavioural and residential factors associated with these outcomes.Design...

Objective To explore nurses’ experiences of central venous catheter (CVC) management in a resource-limited tertiary hospital.Design A qualitative exploratory-descriptive study using in-depth, semistructured interviews....

ABSTRACT Background Substance use, particularly cannabis and alcohol consumption, presents a growing public health challenge in Ghana, with significant implications for both mental and physical health. While the adverse ...

Abstract Background The World Health Organization has recommended intermittent weekly iron-folic acid (IFA) supplementation as the most cost-effective intervention to reduce the burden of anemia among adolescents and wom...

Abstract Northern Ghana faces acute climate vulnerabilities, yet adaptation pathways remain fragmented and poorly synthesized. This study systematically reviewed 15 peer-reviewed literature covering the Savannah, Upper E...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Pulmonary embolism is a cardiovascular disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality. There is a paucity of literature regarding this condition from the Ghanaian perspective. Th...

This case study explores the role of community engagement in the design and implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies in Sanzule, Ghana. Focusing on Eni Exploration and Production Limited, the stud...