Background: Disrespect or abuse is a mistreatment of women during pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum period. It is one of the contributing factors of low uptake of institutional delivery. In Ghana, there is little information about disrespect or abuse during childbirth in public...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i6668
Background: Global initiatives to enhance maternal health care include plans to lower rates of maternal death, raise the proportion of competent birth attendants, and guarantee that all women have access to high-quality reproductive health services. Reducing avoidable rates of ma...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1270
Background: Caesarean Section (CS) is beneficial when the baby must be born earlier than the anticipated date of delivery and it is critical to save lives in situations where vaginal deliveries pose risks to neonates or both neonates and mothers, so for potential mothers and thei...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1284
Keren-Happuch Twumasiwaa Boateng, Samuel Kwame Amoako Asirifi, Williams Kwame Boateng, Irene Adu Boateng & Alhassan Ruhiya Nagumsi·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2025
Background: The death rate related to breast cancer in Africa is frighteningly high and the prevalence of breast cancer is continuously increasing. The majority of breast cancer cases that are diagnosed and treated quickly can be cured. However, in some cases, acquired resistance...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2025/v15i2290
Background: Breast cancer continues to be a substantial worldwide health issue, impacting millions of individuals and families annually. Gaining insight into individuals' perception and reaction to the risk of breast cancer is crucial for advancing early detection and successful...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2024/v14i4263
Background: A newborn’s inability to initiate and maintain breathing immediately after birth is referred to as birth asphyxia. In developed countries, the incidence of Birth Asphyxia is 2 per 1000 births, but in developing countries, the rate can be up to 10 times higher than tha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i61038
Background: Neonatal Jaundice is a major contributing cause of newborn hospitalizations and a major cause of newborn mortality. It should not be a major cause of mortality even in developing countries Inadequate knowledge of mothers about NNJ results in delayed decision-making to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i6354
Background: Pregnant women’s decisions to seek maternity care are influenced by the poor quality of health care they receive, as well as their fears of being disrespected and abused during childbirth, which are perpetuated by health workers. Physical abuse, non-consented care, no...
Background: The progress made in neonatal intensive care delivery worldwide has resulted in optimal health outcomes of neonates, however, newborns and infants still die. Majority of these infant and neonatal deaths, occur in Neonatal Intensive Care Units. The experiences of many...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i161
Background: The maternal behaviour of seeking healthcare services is crucial in promptly identifying and treating newborn jaundice. Swift identification and intervention are crucial in order to avert problems and guarantee the welfare of the neonate. Various factors can impact th...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1217
Background: Anaemia during pregnancy continues to be a notable global public health issue, especially in underdeveloped areas. Anaemia is frequently linked to negative consequences for both pregnant mothers and their babies, such as higher chances of giving birth prematurely, hav...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i3361
The aim of the study was to assess health-seeking behavior among mothers of neonates with jaundice in Tamale. A qualitative approach using an explorative descriptive research design which was adopted for the study. A purposive sampling technique was utilized in selecting thirty m...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2025/v8i1123
Background: There is an upsurge of cervical cancer cases worldwide, of which Ghana is no exception. However, despite the growing population of women suffering from this disease, not much research has been done. According to studies undertaken in other countries, survivors of cerv...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2025/v15i3298
Samuel Kwame Amoako Asirifi, Keren-Happuch Twumasiwaa Boateng, Williams Kwame Boateng, Abdul-Samed Faisal Gunu, Abdul-Rahaman Gladys Nagumsi & Abdul-Karim Iddrisu Tidoo·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2025
Background: Anaemia is a global public health problem affecting both developing and developed countries with major consequences on human health as well as social and economic development. It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality during pregnancy in developing countries. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1283
Background: Intraoperative pain is a possible complication of neuraxial anaesthesia for caesarean delivery. Possible causes of intraoperative pain following caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia have been proposed. The potential consequences include inadequate anaesthesia, n...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2024/v24i6819
Background: Diabetes is a persistent and progressive chronic illness that might result in permanent consequences or mortality. The significant worry in Ghana lies in the responsibility of managing the complications and mortality rates associated with diabetic patients. Timely ide...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i8563
Background: Family-Centered Care is a care approach in which healthcare professionals collaborate with the patient's family to plan and make decisions regarding the patient's treatment. Family-Centered Care is widely acknowledged and documented as the optimal care approach for ne...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i3331
Background: Cervical cancer cases are increasing globally, including in Ghana. Nevertheless, despite the increasing prevalence of this ailment among women, there has been a dearth of extensive research conducted on the subject. Research conducted in several countries has shown th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i3989
Lukman Amadu, Keren-Happuch Twumasiwaa Boateng, Vida Nyagre Yakong, Williams Kwame Boateng, Ani-Amponsah, Mary, Richardson Doris, Theresa Abena Jamebe Antwi & Dzigbordi Kpikpitse·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2023
Background: Mothers who give birth to low birth weight or premature babies who are therefore highly delicate may experience shock and depression as a result of having their newborns hospitalised in NICUs. This kind of hospitalisation ruins the family dynamic and throws the parent...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v11i1210
Background: The incident of low birth weight and its associated implication has become a great public health concern. Low birth weight is the birth weight of a child less than 2.5 kg. several factors have been implicated in the development of low birth weight. The purpose of the...
Background: Admission of a baby into the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is highly traumatic and stressful for parents especially mothers. This leads to a breakdown of the family unit due to the impediments undermining the family routine. When a baby is born premature, prepar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i162
Samuel Kwame Amoako Asirifi, David Zawumya Kolbilla, Keren-Happuch Twumasiwaa Boateng, Nurokina Prince, Konlan Emmanuel Dammigu & Konlaan Jones Yumann·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2025
Introduction: Motherhood is frequently a gratifying and pleasurable experience; nonetheless, it is associated with sorrow, poor health, and even mortality for several women. Cultural traditions persistently influence pregnancy and childbirth in Ghana, shaping the preferences of e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1154
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding for babies has only been practiced in a few countries, including Ghana, despite clear indications in the literature that it should be done. Mothers' information and mindset, as well as socio-demographic and cultural issues, affect their awarene...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2022/v5i183
Background: Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC) is one of the fundamentals in paediatrics nursing which is struggling to gain recognition in nursing practice worldwide due to inadequate exploratory studies in the area. Others also call PFCC in paediatric world as Child and Fam...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2022/v8i130234
Background: Pain is one of the worse symptoms experienced by hospitalized patients and the major reason for seeking medical and surgical intervention. Despite the existence of guidelines on pain assessment and management, children continue to experience unrelieved pain during hos...
Background: The effectiveness of health policies depends equally on the operational procedures that enable their execution and their design. Procurement planning and vendor management are critical components in the effective implementation of health policies, directly influencing...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i11244
Background: Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of child mortality worldwide and Sub-Saharan Africa is disproportionately affected. Inadequate access to cost-effective interventions in most poor resource areas threatens to increase preterm birth related mortalities. Kangaroo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430226